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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
Amber Webb talks to the students about key traits of inclusive leaders at the Lead Lunch.
Inclusive leadership taught at Lead Lunch
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
Post Election Day this year, the spirit rock was spray painted with "MAGA 47" overnight (not pictured). This painting was against the rock's policy, stating that painting must not be used to campaign anything.
EIU investigating spirit rock incident
Vice President of Business Affairs Matt Bierman presents at the Eastern Illinois University budget town hall in the Doudna Recital Hall on Wednesday.
EIU updates on fiscal year, building reinvestment
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
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
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.
Five takeaways from EIU men’s basketball’s loss to Indiana
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
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
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.
Five takeaways from EIU men’s basketball’s loss to Indiana
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
Graduate student forward Kooper Jacobi gets the shot in , during The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game at Groniger Arena
EIU basketball produce strong first half in loss against No. 17 Indiana
EIU guard Kiyley Flowers defends Illinois Wesleyan junior guard Sara Balli during the second quarter of Eastern’s women's basketball exhibition match against Illinois Wesleyan at Groniger Arena Monday.
EIU women’s basketball prepares for season opener
Gradute student Guard Artese Stapleton takes the ball to the rim on the other side of the court, during The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game
Six Panthers score double digits in men’s basketball home opener win
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
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
Freshman defensive back Isaiah Houi (23) and senior tight end Brandon Lanier go up for the ball in the final minute of the game
EIU football travels to North Carolina for Gardner-Webb conference game
Tight end Senior, Jordan Sprycha (88), Practices with the football team on catching, on O'Brien Field on Wed, Oct 30, 2024, on the Eastern Illinois University campus
EIU tight end shares love for family in Q&A
Running back Redshirt Sophomore MJ Flowers, Gets the ball during practices and holds is form before throwing it back. on O'Brien Field
Panthers of the Week: Pierce Holley, MJ Flowers
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
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
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
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
Destiny Walker (6) ready's up her serve towards the Tennessee Tech this evening in the Lantz Arena
EIU volleyball comes back over Little Rock in fifth set for win
Senior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn taps the ball over the net during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville.
EIU volleyball splits games to Tennessee Tech
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
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 
Juniors Lauren Carter-Chenowith and Azlynn Padderatz-McNicol acting through an improv scene at the Hello Dali event on Thursday, October 24th at 8:00 p.m. in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Lecture
“Hello Dali” provides laughs to Eastern students
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 
EDITORIAL: Signs of divide
EDITORIAL: Signs of divide
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror 
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 73: Is Trick ‘r Treat (2007) A Staple In The Horror Genre?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 72: Frankenhooker: Reanimated From The Grave
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 71: The Fly: Buzzing Through The Gore
Panther Profiles: Ep. 22: Robin Cambier comes on the show
Panther Profiles: Ep. 22: Robin Cambier comes on the show
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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Column: A ring, is a ring, is a ring

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February 6, 2013

Panthers leading OVC

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 4, 2013

Panthers knocked out after bizarre game ends in OT

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
March 2, 2012

EKU player flipped off EIU fans

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February 7, 2012

Panthers stop Murray State’s late run

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January 30, 2012

Column: We’ll see them again

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January 18, 2012

Panthers put away Tennessee-Martin

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
January 16, 2012

Introducing a group of Cougars

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
January 10, 2012

From player to coach

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
April 28, 2011

The wind at their sails

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
April 25, 2011

Crunk competed with foot injury for half of season

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
March 23, 2011

Goals set going into offseason

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
March 23, 2011

Chicago State ousts Panthers in first round

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
March 20, 2011

Sallee in waiting: Sunday phone call will determine fate

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
March 11, 2011

Column: We have lost three times too many

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
March 7, 2011

‘Someday’

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
March 4, 2011

Put up or shut up

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
March 3, 2011

Nixon and King voted to All-OVC teams

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
March 2, 2011

Women’s bracket filled

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March 1, 2011

Nashville on horizon

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 28, 2011

Column: It always seems to be Austin Peay

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 28, 2011

Women clinch first round bye

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 25, 2011

Stuffed: Wyss’ block energizes team for overtime win

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 24, 2011

Streaking rivals to battle

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 24, 2011

Coaches’ kid through and through

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 23, 2011

Guards step up in Nixon’s absence

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 22, 2011

Column: Team left with impressions

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 21, 2011

Team goes out with a win

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 21, 2011

No heartache tonight

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 18, 2011

Pressure mounts at home

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 17, 2011

Morehead State cannot stop Nixon

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 15, 2011

Column: Panthers roll into Valentine’s Day

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 14, 2011

Team rolls to fifth straight win

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 14, 2011

Second half performance key to win

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 8, 2011

Team rises to challenge

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 7, 2011

Crunk-Hill rivalry another layer of OVC

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 7, 2011

Crunk sinks Cougars from stripe

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 4, 2011

Spoo brings in talent, depth on Signing Day

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 3, 2011

Looking for more improvement

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 3, 2011

Guard plans to work with children after graduation

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 2, 2011

Starters come up big as team stops skid

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
February 1, 2011

Four-game drought snapped

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
January 31, 2011

Just what the doctor ordered

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
January 31, 2011

Tennessee rivals leave victorious

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
January 28, 2011

Protecting home court key for struggling team

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
January 27, 2011

Crunk on tear

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
January 25, 2011

Dropped with buzzer beater

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
January 24, 2011

Serious slump threatens record

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
January 24, 2011

Panthers trail behind Racers

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
January 21, 2011

Racers present multiple challenges

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
January 20, 2011

Sunshine state export at Eastern

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
January 19, 2011

Refs aside, I am calling fouls now

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
January 18, 2011

Eagles takeover Lantz

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
January 18, 2011

Crunk’s best leads to close win Thursday

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
January 14, 2011

Defense looks to shutdown Jones

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
January 13, 2011

Ball hawk: a magnetic rebounder

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
January 13, 2011

Nixon makes team better

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
January 10, 2011

Nixon leads team to victory against Southeast Missouri

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
January 10, 2011

Coach, players prepare for familiar foes

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
April 21, 2010

Early scoring guides Panthers

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
April 14, 2010

Momentous weekend ahead for team

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
January 14, 2010

Nixon fails to connect at buzzer

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
December 14, 2009

Women’s Basketball: Panthers defense attempts to eclipse ISU’s Luna

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
December 11, 2009

Column: OVC games show off inconsistency of team

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
December 9, 2009

Women’s Basketball: Lessons learned key for Broncos

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
December 9, 2009

Performance drops after opening win

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
December 8, 2009

Women’s Basketball: Panthers outplayed by Lady Govs

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
December 7, 2009

Sims, Nixon critical in second-half push

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
December 4, 2009

Stopping Okafor big test

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
December 3, 2009

Column: Only a freshman, Nixon is Ta’rrific

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December 2, 2009

Nixon receives two OVC honors

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
December 1, 2009

Panthers dominate in home-opener

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November 30, 2009

Women’s Basketball: WNIT consolation pod continues with the Miners

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
November 20, 2009

Youngsters make big impression in first game

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
November 19, 2009

Column: Buckeyes deserve high rank

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November 18, 2009

Women’s Basketball: Panthers lose rebounding battle, game

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
November 16, 2009

Women’s Basketball: Tough task awaits Panthers

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
November 13, 2009

Column: Head coach flourishes

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
November 11, 2009

Seniors build solid foundation

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
November 9, 2009

Women’s Soccer: A ‘shocking’ end to the season

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
November 6, 2009

Ready for first-round bout

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
November 5, 2009

Brand new mindset

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
November 5, 2009

Column: Unique celebrations abound

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
November 4, 2009

Women’s Soccer: Lorbert, Blake honored

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
November 4, 2009

Women’s Soccer: Derailed in finale

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
November 2, 2009

Women’s Soccer: Soccer battling for position

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
October 29, 2009

Team makes changes to final two games

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
October 28, 2009

Women’s Soccer Notebook: Panthers make history against Colonels

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
October 27, 2009

Column: October Madness hits OVC

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
October 27, 2009

Successful split in weekend matches

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
October 25, 2009

Women’s Soccer: Conference matches key down the stretch

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
October 22, 2009

Kohen, Rusk score first goals of season

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
October 21, 2009

Women’s Soccer: ‘Keepers battle for time in net

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
October 20, 2009

Column: Muddy field, superb play from soccer

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
October 20, 2009

Women’s Soccer Weekend Recap: Panthers romp Gamecocks on Senior Day

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
October 18, 2009

Following loss, Panthers start from scratch

Alex McNamee Staff Reporter
October 14, 2009

Stakes high for soccer

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October 13, 2009

Overcoming adversity

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October 12, 2009

Panthers fall to Racers

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October 11, 2009

Panthers go on defensive

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October 7, 2009
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