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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
Former Illinois govenor Jim Edgar introduces David Yepsen, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIUC, during the Edgar Speaker Series in Buzzard Auditorium on Thurday.
Former governor visiting EIU
Mary Kaiser clears the checkout screen after a student gets their meal on Monday at Stevenson Tower Deli.
Introducing EIU’s grandmother
Vice President of Student Affairs Mason Tegeler was appointed to the student publication board, the WEIU Radio and TV advisory board and to the Booth collaborative advisory committee at the weekly student senate meeting on Wednesday.
Student senate appointed to publication board, nominates awards
Charleston boys' basketball players scrimmage during an after school practice on Wednesday. Their season begins on Nov. 26.
Trojan boys’ basketball prepares for season with senior heavy roster
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
Redshirt Junior Forward Blake Goodman shoots and scores during the first half of the game of The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game at Groniger Arena ,
EIU transfer talks about NBA camp counselor job in Q&A
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
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
Charleston boys' basketball players scrimmage during an after school practice on Wednesday. Their season begins on Nov. 26.
Trojan boys’ basketball prepares for season with senior heavy roster
Redshirt Junior Forward Blake Goodman shoots and scores during the first half of the game of The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game at Groniger Arena ,
EIU transfer talks about NBA camp counselor job in Q&A
Charleston girls' basketball finished up practice on Thursday ahead of it's season opener at the North American Lighting Thanksgiving Tournament at Paris High School.
CHS Trojans ready to start girl’s basketball season
Men's basketball junior guard Nakyel Shelton, makes his way across court during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Panthers lost 68-57
Panthers of the Week: Julian Patino, NaKyel Shelton
Eastern Illinois University plays against the University of Illinois at the State fam center
Eastern newcomer produces against Illinois
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
Men's basketball junior guard Nakyel Shelton, makes his way across court during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Panthers lost 68-57
Panthers of the Week: Julian Patino, NaKyel Shelton
Senior kicker Julian Patino gets ready for a kickoff return against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers on Saturday afternoon in O’Brien Stadium. The Panthers beat the Buccaneers 16-13.
Senior kicker secures win in Panthers’ last home game of the season
Head Football Coach, Chris Wilkerson waits with the football team to run on the hancock field before the Illinois State University, vs Eastern Illinois University
Panthers set to play Charleston Southern, honoring 27 seniors
Wide receivers coach Tino Smith II instructs players after a play during football practice at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.
Former EIU wide receiver connects ties for new position
Senior forward Macy McGlone becomes the fourth player in program history to record 1,000 points, 600 rebounds and 100 blocks.
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Cooper Willman
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
Senior, goalkeeper Chad Smith, Kicks the ball out of the goal during the Eastern Illinois University Vs University of Chicago game
Panthers lose to Lions after two quick goals
Sam Eccles, a senior forward (9), dribbles the ball pass defender during their game against University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Lakeside field thursday afternoon.
EIU men’s soccer by the numbers
Forward Casey Welage (8) and midfielder Jake Pollock (25) chase after the ball at men's soccer practice at Lakeside Field on Thursday.
Panthers of the Week: Jake Pollock, David Brown
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
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: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror 
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
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 72: Frankenhooker: Reanimated From The Grave
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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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Acrobatics bring art to life

Acrobatics bring art to life

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Feature Photo: Sticker time

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August 25, 2011
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Eastern alumni affected by East Coast earthquake

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August 23, 2011
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Feature Photo: Hanging at the steps

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August 23, 2011
New green space still not completed

New green space still not completed

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August 23, 2011
Feature Photo: Welcome to band camp

Feature Photo: Welcome to band camp

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July 20, 2011
Cartoon: Satan's Heat

Cartoon: Satan’s Heat

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July 20, 2011
McFarlin works hard on, off court

McFarlin works hard on, off court

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July 20, 2011
Rugby team ready for season

Rugby team ready for season

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July 20, 2011
Cartoon: Movie money

Cartoon: Movie money

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July 18, 2011
Employees work kinks out of boilers

Employees work kinks out of boilers

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July 18, 2011
Righter: Quinn to veto bill

Righter: Quinn to veto bill

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July 18, 2011
Feature Photo: Relax in the Red Zone

Feature Photo: Relax in the Red Zone

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July 18, 2011
Legislators to discuss health care

Legislators to discuss health care

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July 13, 2011
Webb named new chairman

Webb named new chairman

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July 6, 2011
Patsy Cline impersonator performs

Patsy Cline impersonator performs

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July 4, 2011
Ashmore farmer did not expect to win award

Ashmore farmer did not expect to win award

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July 4, 2011
Feature Photo: Loud noises

Feature Photo: Loud noises

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July 4, 2011
Lorbert nominated for 'Woman of the Year'

Lorbert nominated for ‘Woman of the Year’

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June 29, 2011
Redrawn maps change political landscape

Redrawn maps change political landscape

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June 27, 2011
Feature photo: Fun in the sun

Feature photo: Fun in the sun

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June 27, 2011
Recycling programs on rise

Recycling programs on rise

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June 27, 2011
Redrawn maps change political landscape

Redrawn maps change political landscape

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June 27, 2011
Feature Photo: Adding the finishing touches

Feature Photo: Adding the finishing touches

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June 22, 2011
Column: Most important storylines heading into fall sports season

Column: Most important storylines heading into fall sports season

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June 15, 2011
Cartoon: The LeBron James meter

Cartoon: The LeBron James meter

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June 13, 2011
Feature Photo: Repairs progressing on Booth

Feature Photo: Repairs progressing on Booth

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June 13, 2011
Clock shop back to stay

Clock shop back to stay

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June 13, 2011
Historic site offers first beer tasting

Historic site offers first beer tasting

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June 13, 2011
Carman to close some floors

Carman to close some floors

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June 8, 2011
Feature Photo: Under the sun at band camp

Feature Photo: Under the sun at band camp

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June 8, 2011
Cartoon: Jim Tressel

Cartoon: Jim Tressel

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June 6, 2011
Feature photo: Debut today, EIU tomorrow

Feature photo: Debut today, EIU tomorrow

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June 6, 2011
Green Space is work in progress

Green Space is work in progress

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June 1, 2011
Feature Photo: Old Main on a summer's day

Feature Photo: Old Main on a summer’s day

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June 1, 2011
Two dead after crash

Two dead after crash

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June 1, 2011
Sprinter Boey advances to NCAA championships

Sprinter Boey advances to NCAA championships

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May 30, 2011
Large numbers turn out for holiday events

Large numbers turn out for holiday events

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May 30, 2011
Large numbers turn out for holiday events

Large numbers turn out for holiday events

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May 30, 2011
Feature photo: Weathered

Feature photo: Weathered

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May 25, 2011
Photo Gallery: Track and field vision of future

Photo Gallery: Track and field vision of future

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May 23, 2011
Photo Gallery: Track and field vision of future

Photo Gallery: Track and field vision of future

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May 23, 2011
Rummage sale raises $2,000

Rummage sale raises $2,000

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May 23, 2011
Feature Photo: Juggling the afternoon away

Feature Photo: Juggling the afternoon away

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May 23, 2011
Professor honored with Illinois geography award

Professor honored with Illinois geography award

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May 23, 2011
Photo Gallery: Track and field vision of future

Photo Gallery: Track and field vision of future

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May 23, 2011
Restaurants to have small changes

Restaurants to have small changes

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May 18, 2011
Former VP for student affairs remembered

Former VP for student affairs remembered

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May 16, 2011
Slight changes made for summer

Slight changes made for summer

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May 16, 2011
Gingerich, Schmitz lead teams in meets

Gingerich, Schmitz lead teams in meets

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May 1, 2011
Panthers lose twice to Skyhawks

Panthers lose twice to Skyhawks

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May 1, 2011
Murphy not ready to leave position, Eastern

Murphy not ready to leave position, Eastern

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May 1, 2011
Young team has 'no plans on stopping'

Young team has ‘no plans on stopping’

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May 1, 2011
Animal RSO intends to educate public about care, rescue

Animal RSO intends to educate public about care, rescue

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May 1, 2011
Rain causes game to change

Rain causes game to change

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April 27, 2011
The wind at their sails

The wind at their sails

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April 25, 2011
Panthers to play Big 12 program

Panthers to play Big 12 program

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April 25, 2011
Team still ranked first

Team still ranked first

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April 20, 2011
Miller tops athletics' payroll

Miller tops athletics’ payroll

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April 20, 2011
Panthers crush Illini, finish sweep

Panthers crush Illini, finish sweep

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April 20, 2011
Team struggles late, misses tournament

Team struggles late, misses tournament

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April 18, 2011
'The Biggest Loser' participant shares story

‘The Biggest Loser’ participant shares story

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April 18, 2011
Team riding new nine-game streak

Team riding new nine-game streak

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April 18, 2011
Panthers hitting homers

Panthers hitting homers

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April 18, 2011
May, Maday shutout SEMO

May, Maday shutout SEMO

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April 13, 2011
Team scores 20 runs in thrashing

Team scores 20 runs in thrashing

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April 13, 2011
Sounds like a broken record

Sounds like a broken record

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April 13, 2011
May wins second straight weekly award

May wins second straight weekly award

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April 11, 2011
MacEachen, Romero join all-time list

MacEachen, Romero join all-time list

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April 11, 2011
I-57 rivalry to be renewed

I-57 rivalry to be renewed

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April 11, 2011
Team improves to 14-1 in conference

Team improves to 14-1 in conference

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April 10, 2011
Bats a blazin', Panthers easily sweep

Bats a blazin’, Panthers easily sweep

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April 10, 2011
Road meet is successful

Road meet is successful

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April 10, 2011
Boey, Viken snap records

Boey, Viken snap records

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April 6, 2011
Losing streak grows to six in Carbondale

Losing streak grows to six in Carbondale

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April 6, 2011
Eastern, Western to meet

Eastern, Western to meet

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April 4, 2011
Comedian to try to relate to students at today's performance

Comedian to try to relate to students at today’s performance

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April 4, 2011
Tennis match canceled again

Tennis match canceled again

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April 4, 2011
Brown, May keep Panthers in first

Brown, May keep Panthers in first

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April 4, 2011
Chapters volunteer to spend time with local elementary school kids

Chapters volunteer to spend time with local elementary school kids

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March 31, 2011
Students taught to get real about futures

Students taught to get real about futures

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March 30, 2011
Panthers lose second game in two days

Panthers lose second game in two days

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March 30, 2011
Winning streak grows to 16

Winning streak grows to 16

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March 30, 2011
Maday, May help team in wins

Maday, May help team in wins

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March 28, 2011
Team looks to keep rolling

Team looks to keep rolling

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March 28, 2011
Maday throws no hitter

Maday throws no hitter

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March 27, 2011
Team wins two in OVC action

Team wins two in OVC action

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March 27, 2011
Panthers host, succeed at meet

Panthers host, succeed at meet

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March 27, 2011
Losing streak grows to four

Losing streak grows to four

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March 27, 2011
Goals set going into offseason

Goals set going into offseason

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March 23, 2011
Gamecocks overwhelm Panthers

Gamecocks overwhelm Panthers

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March 23, 2011
Schmitz has 'worst day' in years

Schmitz has ‘worst day’ in years

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March 23, 2011
Team ready to host first home game

Team ready to host first home game

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March 21, 2011
Panthers 'ready to get ball rolling'

Panthers ‘ready to get ball rolling’

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March 21, 2011
Winning continues through Murray State

Winning continues through Murray State

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March 21, 2011
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