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Junior English language arts majors Josie Moore (left) and Kathryn Lanham (Right) sit on the lounge room on the second floor of Booth Library studying for their English class.
EIU students share study tips for finals season
Sophomore English education major Faith Gallagher walks on campus next to Booth Library while admiring the fall colors and weather on her way to her next class.
EIU students share what they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving
Former Illinois gov. Jim Edgar speaks to EIU and Charleston community members about stories and lessons learned from his life and career in Illinois politics in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr University Union.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar shares story, advice to EIU community
Students met in the Center for Student Innovation Thursday to craft and have free snacks. President of the library ambassadors of Booth Christopher Redman said, “I feel like every event we planned is successful. We put the hard work and dedication into it.” 
Thanksgiving arrives early at Booth Library
Two people died in a murder suicide at 817 N. 34th St. in Mattoon on Nov. 10, 2024.
Mattoon pair who died in murder-suicide named by police
Goal Keeper Sophomore Ella Kratochvil of the women's soccer team, in the beginning of the game jumps up to bump team mate during the introduction of the game during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles
Women’s soccer could see extended season
Eastern redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers carries the ball across the goal line during the football game Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Flowers said God saved him
Basketball going through a hoop
CHS boys’ basketball 3-2, girls’ 0-9 as season begins
Senior guard Alex Rouse stands during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.
Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Alex Rouse
Safety NiJhay Burt (34), intercepts the ball for a 67 yard return touchdown. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.
Starting defender announces decision to enter NCAA transfer portal
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox (32) pitches at Coaches Stadium on Sunday for the EIU baseball game.
EIU Baseball’s path through OVC Tournament
Men's Baseball team players stand in the dugout at home against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024. Eastern beat Bellarmine 9-4 Tuesday afternoon.
EIU Baseball honors seniors, win over MSU
Junior Outfield (1) Quade Peters join the team in excitedment after sliding into home base at the game against Bradley
EIU Baseball drops second game against MSU
The baseball team game get suspended due to the weather, the team walked back to the locker room at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU Baseball loses fifth straight game
Basketball going through a hoop
CHS boys’ basketball 3-2, girls’ 0-9 as season begins
Senior guard Alex Rouse stands during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.
Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Alex Rouse
Senior guard Kiyley Flowers shoots a three point shot at the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., Friday, Dec. 6 2024.
EIU women’s basketball holds off Indiana State with dominant first half
Junior Guard Zion Fruster, gets a free throw during the second half of the game, , The Mens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois 112-67 in the Statefarm center on the U of I campus on Nov 04, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
EIU men’s basketball win over Calumet on Kid’s Day
Guard Senior Kiyley Flowers, runs around the court and all the players to pass the ball as much as she can during the game against the University Of Illinois. The Womens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois, in the State farm center on the U of I campus on Nov 14, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
Panthers of the Week: Kiyley Flowers, Kooper Jacobi
Zaria Flippin, senior, sports media relations
COLUMN: Start paying student athletes to help them live
Patrick Schmitz Sophomore, Sports media Relations
COLUMN: Paying athletes could lead to roster cuts for EIU athletics
Payton Liggins, sophomore, sports media relations.
COLUMN: What went wrong with EIU football?
Chloe Proffitt
COLUMN: Female athletes are just as capable as male
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Court storming should be a thing of the past
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Taris Thornton, a junior forward, attempts to rebound the ball during the during second quarter of the women's basketball game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Groniger Arena on Saturday afternoon. Thornton scored 13 points, had two rebounds and shot 4-6 for field goals. The Panthers won 72-62 against the Leathernecks.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Taris Thornton
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
Eastern redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers carries the ball across the goal line during the football game Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Flowers said God saved him
Safety NiJhay Burt (34), intercepts the ball for a 67 yard return touchdown. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.
Starting defender announces decision to enter NCAA transfer portal
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) scores a touchdown vs. the Tennessee State Tigers Saturday afternoon. The Panthers won 30-17.
All-American running back announces departure from football program
Football is back at O'Brien Stadium
Linebacker enters transfer portal after two seasons with Panthers
Nick Coates, a junior defensive back, prepares to tackle a teammate during a drill at O‘Brien Field Wednesday Evening.
Senior safety will enter transfer portal
Goal Keeper Sophomore Ella Kratochvil of the women's soccer team, in the beginning of the game jumps up to bump team mate during the introduction of the game during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles
Women’s soccer could see extended season
Eastern graduate quarterback Pierce Holley (3) and redshirt sophomore Jay Pearson (21) line up behind the line before the snap during the football game against Charleston Southern University Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Panthers of the Semester: Pierce Holley, Abby Reinl, Dirk Bennett
Sophomore forward Alex Tetteh (22) gains control of the ball during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Tetteh had three shots and one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.
Two roommates led EIU women’s soccer to OVC tournament
Number 11 Adam Boykin a forward freshman for Eastern Illinois University keeps the ball away from Middle field 21 Timothy Ospina player for University of Incarnate word, at the Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus,
Freshman forward shares experience training with professional soccer players in Q&A
Midfielder Felipe Kerr Lourenco (6) passes the ball during the game against SIUE Sunday.
EIU men’s soccer honors seniors, loses playoff contention to SIUE
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Freshman catcher Sophia Olman catching a pitch on Saturday April 20 2024 against Tennessee Tech.
Catcher talks about being a black belt in Q&A
softball
EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
The women's swim team lost their first home meet of 2024 149-109 against the University of Southern Indiana.
EIU swim competes for first time in 2024
Jackson Penny, a sophomore individual medley and breaststroke swimmer, jumps from the grab start of the men’s 200 yard medley relay for the breaststroke segment at the swimming meet on Saturday at Padovan Pool. The Panthers won 169-93 against Valparaiso.
EIU Swim competes as whole
Ludolph Wiggett, freshman Freshman Ludolph Wiggett tries to hit the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
Freshman tennis player shares COVID-19 experience in Australia in Q&A
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Junior infielder Danny Infante tags University of Dayton freshman infielder David Mendez during their double header on March 16 and 17 at Coaches Stadium
Panthers of the Week: William Hays, Danny Infante
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
EIU men’s tennis gets second straight victory with win against USI
Fifth year senior Max Pilipovic-Kljajic is a computer science major from Brisbane, Australia, practicing his serve and is currently attending Eastern Illinois University
EIU tennis siblings’ journey from Australia
Eastern Illinois Volleyball team won 3-1 the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball triumphs over TSU in season finale
The head coach of the Panthers calls for a quick team discussion at the end of tonight’s game against Tennessee Tech
EIU volleyball gets swept by Tennessee State; loses tournament hopes
The EIU volleyball team cheers during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena
What EIU volleyball needs to do to make the OVC Tournament
Head Volleyball Coach Cheers with the Volleyball team with a smile on her face ready for the next play, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball versus Little Rock
Crews begin renovations in south McAfee Gym on Oct. 30. The stage along the east wall will most likely be covered by a temporary barrier, according to EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael, but he isn't sure exactly how it will look on game day. 
EIU volleyball to move practices, games to McAfee Gym in fall 2025
Old Main is getting festive with trees in the main lobby on the first floor decorated with different ornaments Monday.
Charleston Community Theatre begins holiday festivities 
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Enlow (Amalia Balash) unknowingly sells a leather music box as a musical candy box and then performs “No More Candy.”
‘She Loves Me’ closes doors after two-week showing
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Time Cut:’ cutting into your valuable time
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: Pokémon TCG Pocket, we need to talk
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: SNL made me cry last week
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 77: The Wiz: Impactful Or A Ripoff?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 76: Gladiator: Does It Need A Sequel?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 75: Annihilation: Destroying Each Other’s Opinion
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 74: Ready Player One: Winner Takes All
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 73: Is Trick ‘r Treat (2007) A Staple In The Horror Genre?
The EIU Reserve Officers' Training Corps loads the first group of cadets onto the Chinook aircraft for a ride around Charleston before landing back to the ground on Thursday. The ride was part of an aviation lab for cadets to learn what it was like to be on an aircraft.
THROUGH THE LENS: ROTC brings Chinook to EIU’s campus
Participants of the Haunted Hike take a hayride back to the entrance of Douglas Hart Nature Center. The guided hikes took off every five minutes on the trails to cycle through the different Beetlejuice themed stations on Saturday night, Oct. 19, from 5-8 p.m.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘Beetlejuice’ takes over Douglas-Hart Nature Center
There were 24 finishers in the 50-mile race at the Tour De Charleston Saturday. First place finished the race in 2:10:16.22.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
The Camp New Hope had a small Mattoon train that took people around the camp sight seeing during the Camp New Hope 50th anniversary.
THROUGH THE LENS: Camp New Hope celebrates 50th anniversary
Students start to cook the beans and corn for meatless tacos during a healthy cooking class.
THROUGH THE LENS: Something’s cooking in Klehm Hall
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Senior guard Kiyley Flowers shoots a three point shot at the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., Friday, Dec. 6 2024.

EIU women’s basketball holds off Indiana State with dominant first half

Aidan Cusack, Multimedia Reporter
December 6, 2024
Eastern Illinois University plays against the University of Illinois at the State fam center

Eastern newcomer produces against Illinois

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
November 14, 2024
University President Jay Gatrell speaks during Friday afternoon's board of trustees meeting. The trustees approved revising the head volleyball and football coach's contracts and three new academic programs.

EIU board of trustees approves purchases, allocates project funding

Aidan Cusack, Multimedia Editor
November 10, 2024
Joel Barrows, a junior defensive lineman (6) celebrates with teammate Ira Armstead II (0) after sacking UT Martin quarter back at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

Deeper insight into EIU vs UT Martin during Q&A with UT Martin newspaper

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2024
Football strength coach Jacob Hillmann leads a stretch, warmups for the team to get started for the teams practice,

Football strength coach Jacob Hillmann leads a stretch, warmups for the team to get started for the teams practice,

EIU football's Director of Football Performance, Jacob Hillmann, leads a stretch and warmups for the team to get started for practice.

[Photo] EIU football players connect to energy from first year coach

October 28, 2024
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.

EIU wide receiver talks about upcoming marriage in Q&A

Aidan Cusack, Multimedia Editor
October 23, 2024
Players for both Eastern Illinois University and Southeast Missouri State University's teams scramble for a fumbled ball during EIU's homecoming at O'Brien Field against Southeast Missouri State University Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 34-27 against the Redhawks.

Takeaways from EIU football thus far

Aidan Cusack and Payton Liggins
October 22, 2024
Panther Profiles: Ep. 22: Robin Cambier comes on the show

Panther Profiles: Ep. 22: Robin Cambier comes on the show

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz
October 21, 2024
Aidan Cusack

COLUMN: Why your OVC mascot may or may not suck

Aidan Cusack, Multimedia Editor
October 19, 2024
Sophomore middle blocker Julia Stanev spikes the ball over the net, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville

EIU volleyball wins during Greek night

Aidan Cusack, Multimedia Editor
October 19, 2024
Drone shot over the Panther Trail and various Eastern sports fields.

EIU athletic director responds to House v. NCAA preliminary approval

Aidan Cusack, Multimedia Editor
October 16, 2024
The outside of the Tarble Arts Center showing three exhibitions: An Other World, Famous Black Americans and Touch Me.

Quarterback Pierce Holley (3), left, is sacked by Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks' defensive line during EIU's homecoming at O'Brien Field against Southeast Missouri State University Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 34-27 against the Redhawks.

What happened at EIU’s homecoming game?

Aidan Cusack, Multimedia editor
October 5, 2024
Freshman outside hitter Destiny Walker waits for a serve from Southern Indiana at Friday's game in Groniger Arena. The Panther's lost 3-0.

Southern Indiana’s runs trample EIU volleyball

Aidan Cusack, Multimedia editor
October 4, 2024
Graduate student middle blocker Ireland Hieb cheers with her teammates in Groniger Arena at Eastern Illinois' campus Charleston Illinois, Sept. 26 2024

Graduate student middle blocker Ireland Hieb cheers with her teammates in Groniger Arena at Eastern Illinois' campus Charleston Illinois, Sept. 26 2024

[Photo] Hieb returns to volleyball program after one year away

October 1, 2024
Senior defensive lineman Joel Barrows lines up against a Northwestern defender before a snap. Eastern lost to Northwestern Saturday evening in Evanston with a final score of 31-7 at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.

Senior linebacker Elijawah Tolbert (center) and redshirt freshman defensive lineman Trevon Piggee-Blake (right) look on out to the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium from the sideline. Eastern lost to Northwestern Saturday evening in Evanston with a final score of 31-7.

Graduate quarterback Pierce Holley gets tackled by two Northwestern defenders. Eastern lost to Northwestern Saturday evening in Evanston with a final score of 31-7 at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.

Senior safety Tienne Fridge (left) and redshirt junior safety Collin Tyson (right) look on out to the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium from the sideline. Eastern lost to Northwestern Saturday evening in Evanston with a final score of 31-7.

Graduate quarterback Pierce Holley gets tackled by two Northwestern defenders. The Panthers lost to the Wildcats 31-7 Saturday evening at the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois.

[Photo] EIU football faces second loss after shaky second half

September 14, 2024
Senior wide receiver DeAirious Smith drops a pass during the team's season opener against the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana at Memorial Stadium Thursday night.

EIU football fumbles UofI

Aidan Cusack, Multimedia Editor
August 30, 2024
From right, Jyla Brown, a criminolgy major, Kaustuv Rayamajhi, a business analytics and information systems major, Chandana Pamba, a computer technology major, (left,) working the South Quad dining rush Monday night.

Late Night Pizza will return, said director of housing

Aidan Cusack, Multimedia Editor
August 19, 2024
Panther Profiles: Ep. 21: Mike O'Conor

Panther Profiles: Ep. 21: Mike O’Conor

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz
July 12, 2024
Zoe Volk,a junior graphic design major, working on projects in the Doudna computer lab.

EIU to replace campus computers

Aidan Cusack, Editor-In-Chief
July 8, 2024
2023's Miss Coles County Fair winner, Laney Wright, tossed candy to the parade crowd.

THROUGH THE LENS: Red, White, and Blue Days In Charleston

Bryce Shawgo and Aidan Cusack
July 4, 2024
Athletes at Eastern's Cross Country camp line up for a running start at their annual banana relay Friday, June 28.

THROUGH THE LENS: EIU Cross Country camp goes bananas

Bryce Shawgo and Aidan Cusack
June 30, 2024
Head coach, Tara Archibald, speaks to her team between innings during the softball program's first ever NCAA Regional appearance at Sharon J. Drysdale Field on the Northwestern University campus on May 19 in Evanston, Il. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Wildcats.

Archibald leaves EIU softball program to coach with father

Aidan Cusack, Editor-In-Chief
June 28, 2024
The NCAA's $2.75 billion settlement will affect Eastern's athletic department. Just how much is not yet known. Scroll down for more.

OVC concerned with the NCAA’s handling of a $2.75 billion settlement

Aidan Cusack, Editor-In-Chief
June 27, 2024
O'Brien Field, summer 2024.

Old main, Eastern Illinois University Charleston Ill,

Unpacking the 2025 budget

Aidan Cusack, Editor-In-Chief
June 20, 2024
Bredesen after buying a bouquet of wildflowers on June 15.

Down to Earth: the Farmers Market at Courthouse Square

Bryce Shawgo and Aidan Cusack
June 17, 2024
The Spirit Rock, freshly painted by EIU Pride on June 6, 2024.

Getting the Spirit Rock: “It’s harder than you might think”

Aidan Cusack, Editor-In-Chief
June 12, 2024
Panther Profiles: Ep. 20: Bella Marcum

Panther Profiles: Ep. 20: Bella Marcum

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz
June 12, 2024
Football is back at O'Brien Stadium

Three Eastern alumni on College Football HOF ballot

Aidan Cusack, Editor-In-Chief
June 3, 2024
Four of Eastern's NFL alumni. From left to right: Jimmy Garoppolo, Tony Romo, Sean Payton, Mike Shanahan.

Eastern’s NFL alums discuss the state of college football

Aidan Cusack, Editor-In-Chief
June 2, 2024
Runners participate in the Toddler Trot on the O'Brien Stadium football field 50-yard line during the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Races for all Paces event Saturday morning.

Running for a cause: Sarah Bush Lincoln ready for annual races

Aidan Cusack, Editor-In-Chief
May 31, 2024
Cicadas shells collect on mature tree just west of Eastern Illinois University campus, May 8 2011 Charleston, Ill.

Cicadas swarm state track meet

Aidan Cusack, Editor-In-Chief
May 26, 2024
Ramsey Hunt competes in the men's long jump category for the second day of EIU Big Blue Classic. Hunt finishes first in the finals with a mark of 7.35m at the O’Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

EIU track athlete to compete at Nationals

Aidan Cusack, Editor-In-Chief
May 23, 2024
Students celebrate EIU's unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.

EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors

Aidan Cusack, Reporter
April 21, 2024
Redshirt junior infielder Dylan Drumke prepares to bat at the EIU baseball game in Coaches Stadium on Sunday.

[Photo] EIU baseball, softball take home wins

Gabe Newman and Luther Yoder
April 15, 2024
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox (32) pitches at Coaches Stadium on Sunday for the EIU baseball game.

[Photo] EIU Baseball’s path through OVC Tournament

May 21, 2024
Baseball's junior infielder Danny Infante up for bat at Coaches Stadium on Sunday, April 15,2024 on the Eastern Illiniois university campus, Charleston Ill.

Christina Martinez Mundo attempts to spike the ball over the net at the beach volleyball match against Missouri Baptist University Monday afternoon in Sister City Park.

EIU beach volleyball unable to get win on senior night

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
April 10, 2024
Senior Aryn Henke, up for batting as she swings and misses, during the double header against Tennessee State University Tigers.

Secret weapon on EIU softball team shows against TSU

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
April 10, 2024
Softball practice Lantz Indoor Fieldhouse, preparing for softball season to start the first game is Feb 23, 2024

EIU ends doubleheader with walk-off home run

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
April 6, 2024
Men's Baseball team players stand in the dugout at home against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024. Eastern beat Bellarmine 9-4 Tuesday afternoon.

EIU baseball struggles with injured pitchers

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
April 2, 2024
Christian Campus House students had a couch story time open talk about God. Emily Thorpe, a senior music major (front), Harrison Walker, a graduate student in cybersecurity (front right), Ashton Fifield, junior philosophy major (left on couch), and Gabriel McElroy, sophomore, sit in the South Quad Wednesday.

CCH returns conversation couch post protest

Aidan Cusack, Reporter
March 28, 2024
Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares

Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz
March 13, 2024
The Eastern Illinois baseball dropped its first game 4-3 of a three-game series to Ohio Valley Conference opponent Little Rock, Arkansas.

EIU baseball prepares for rematch against Arkansas State

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2024
Senior forward Emily Meidel ready to shoot the ball during the game against Tennessee State at the OVC tournament..

EIU senior Emily Meidel played a critical role in win against TSU

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
March 8, 2024
Sophomore guard Ellie Buzzelle dribbles the ball while looking for a pass during the women's basketball game against the Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks Thursday evening at Groniger Arena. Buzzelle scored 8 points and had 4 rebounds. The Panthers won 72-52 against the Redhawks.

EIU to face Tennessee State in the OVC tournament

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2024
Aidan Cusack

COLUMN: Court storming needs to stay

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2024
Panther Profiles: Ep. 18: MJ Flowers

Panther Profiles: Ep. 18: MJ Flowers

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz
March 6, 2024
Fifth year senior Max Pilipovic-Kljajic is a computer science major from Brisbane, Australia, practicing his serve and is currently attending Eastern Illinois University

EIU tennis siblings’ journey from Australia

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2024
Panther Profiles: Ep. 17: Jesse Garza

Panther Profiles: Ep. 17: Jesse Garza

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz
February 28, 2024
Womens basketball guard sophomore Ellie Buzzelle holds the ball before getting bumped out of bounds, against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, at Groniger Arena

EIU women’s basketball get dominant win on senior night

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2024
BY AIDAN CUSACK | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Graduate pole vaulter Joseph Fisher practices in the Lantz Indoor Fieldhouse on Thursday afternoon

EIU Men’s track and field finish second in OVC Tournament

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
February 22, 2024
BY AIDAN CUSACK | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Graduate pole vaulter Joseph Fisher practices in the Lantz Indoor Fieldhouse on Thursday afternoon

Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon

[Photo] Panthers of the Week: Cameron Slabbert, Jemma Booth

March 24, 2024
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon

[Photo] EIU men’s tennis gets second straight victory with win against USI

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
March 30, 2024
Graduate pole vaulter Joseph Fisher and freshman Paul Mallinas practices in the Lantz Indoor Fieldhouse on Thursday afternoon,

Head Coach Robin Cambier (mens and womens tennis) during pratice on wed Feb 14, 2024, helping players improve skills Macfee on Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Ill ©

EIU tennis coach with varied past: Robin Cambier

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
February 22, 2024
Panther Profiles: Ep. 16: Drew Jacobs

Panther Profiles: Ep. 16: Drew Jacobs

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz
February 21, 2024
Players from Southeast Missouri State University and Eastern scramble for a loose ball during the women's basketball game Thursday evening at Groniger Arena. The Panthers won 72-52 against the Redhawks.

Eastern gets a dominant win over SEMO

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2024
Panther Profiles: Ep. 15: Peyton Wilkerson

Panther Profiles: Ep. 15: Peyton Wilkerson

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz
February 14, 2024
Panther Profiles: Ep. 14: Corey Sawyer Jr.

Panther Profiles: Ep. 14: Corey Sawyer Jr.

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz
February 13, 2024
Panther Profiles: Ep. 13: NaKyel Shelton

Panther Profiles: Ep. 13: NaKyel Shelton

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz
February 13, 2024
Panther Profiles: Ep. 12: Emily Wilcox

Panther Profiles: Ep. 12: Emily Wilcox

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz
February 13, 2024
Eastern’s redshirt freshman forward Sydney-James Desroches shoots over University of Tennessee-Martin’s freshman forward Tori Rubel. The Panthers lost to the Skyhawks 80-65 Thursday evening in Groniger Arena.

EIU not able to overcome first quarter deficit

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
February 1, 2024
(From Left to Right) Rachel Koon (12), Kylie Decker (11), Kathryn Cichon (3) and Brenda Torres (2) vie for positioning at the beginning of the mile run at track meet.

Track and field weekend recap

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
January 30, 2024
Women's basketball. Eastern Illinois Pathers Vs Tennessee Tach Golden Eagles. During the final quater pathers pulled though to win 73-71 In Groniger Arena Thursday night.

Eastern beats Tennesse Tech at the buzzer

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
January 25, 2024
Eastern freshman Riley Baker prepares to run in the EIU Big Blue Classic on March 30 at O’Brien Field. Eastern is traveling to Illinois on Saturday for a meet.

Riley Baker: From athlete to coach

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2024
Addi Brownfield, a sophomore guard, rushes the ball into the paint while being contested by Charita "Tiny" Lewis (12), a sophomore guard, during the women's basketball game at Groniger Arena on Saturday afternoon. Lewis scored 13 points, had seven rebounds and went 5-10 for field goals. The Panthers won 72-62 against the Leathernecks.

EIU women’s basketball looks for fourth conference win

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
January 20, 2024
Vice Chairperson for Eastern's board of trustees Christopher Hicks, speaks during the board of trustees meeting Friday afternoon in the Grand Ballroom.

[Photo] Board of trustees removes out-of-state tuition for US residents

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
April 22, 2024
University President Jay Gatrell speaks during Friday afternoon's board of trustees meeting. The trustees approved revising the head volleyball and football coach's contracts and three new academic programs.

[Photo] EIU swim competes for first time in 2024

Chloe Proffitt, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2024
University President Jay Gatrell speaks during Friday afternoon's board of trustees meeting. The trustees approved revising the head volleyball and football coach's contracts and three new academic programs.

Zay Gentry, a junior defensive back (27), Runs the football back during kickoff return during Eastern Illinois University Homecoming football game Saturday afternoon.

The student side of student athlete

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
January 17, 2024
Panther Profiles: Ep. 11: Nic DiSanto

Panther Profiles: Ep. 11: Nic DiSanto

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz
January 17, 2024
(From Left to Right) Kylie Decker and Rylea Borgic in the mile run at track meet.

Eastern satisfied with first big meet of the season

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
January 14, 2024
Theo Paxton runs in the men's 1500 meters and places in first with a time of 4:24.77 at the EIU Big Blue Classic event at O’Brien Field Saturday.

Track and field hosts first meet of 2024

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
January 13, 2024
Junior Guard Miah Monahan About to score a point against Morehead on Thursday 11,2024, In Groniger Arena. Pathers lost 67-69

Eastern women lose close game to Morehead State

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
January 11, 2024
Panther Profiles: Ep. 10: Sincere Malone

Panther Profiles: Ep. 10: Sincere Malone

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz
January 10, 2024
Kooper Jacobi (40) led the Panthers with 14 points and went 6-9 in field goals helping to secure the Panther's triple-digit win over University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy Saturday afternoon at Groniger Arena.

Winter break sports recap

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
January 8, 2024
Panther Profiles: Ep. 9: Zaria Flippin

Panther Profiles: Ep. 9: Zaria Flippin

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz
January 3, 2024
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