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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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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Ashanti Thomas is a senior digital media major. She previously served as photo editor and assistant photo editor at The News.

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The owner of Revival City Doughnuts, Marschelle McCoy, takes out a tray of doughnuts from the cart and gives advice on what went wrong and what could have been better with the doughnuts to her employee Bronica Bazzano at Revival City Doughnuts on Feb. 8.

THROUGH THE LENS: The Lord will provide

Ashanti Thomas
April 29, 2024
Marschelle McCoy puts her groceries away in the passenger seat of her car after shopping at Walmart and getting off of work on Wednesday afternoon, March 6.

Marschelle McCoy searches for mint chocolate cookies in order to test out a new recipe she has been working on at her doughnut shop, Revival City Doughnuts, at Walmart March 6.

Marschelle McCoy runs into Krishna Darvath, a computer technology graduate student at Walmart Wednesday afternoon. They greet each other and talk a little about classes on March 6.

Marschelle McCoy helps Devika Jaiswal, a biological sciences graduate student, put on her handkerchief for the United Pentecostal Tabernacle church's western themed lunch event on April 6.

Marschelle McCoy, the office manager in the biology department, talks with professor Robert Colombo at her desk on Thursday afternoon in the Biological Sciences Building on Feb. 22.

Marschelle McCoy raises her arms in praise during Wisdom Wednesday service at United Pentecostal Tabernacle Feb. 28.

James Nicolas greets Marschelle McCoy at the United Pentecostal Tabernacle church on March 31.

A pin on the side of Marschelle McCoy's desk in the Biological Sciences Building on Feb. 22.

Forward Macy McGlone (33), goes for a rebound at the basketball game against Lindenwood at Groniger Arena Saturday afternoon. The Panthers won 68-62 against the Lions on Eastern Illinois University's campus on Feb. 17, 2024,

[Photo] McGlone, Booker, Monahan named All-OVC players

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
At Eastern Illinois University's basketball game against Lindenwood, guard Ellie Buzzelle goes up for a layup over forward Alyssa Nielsen at Groniger Arena Saturday afternoon. The Panthers won 68-62 against the Lions on Eastern Illinois University's campus

Kayla Tomaszkiewicz teaches participants line dancing moves at the Panther Ho-Down event which was hosted by her and the rest of her Underground Line Dancing club members on Saturday night.

After a long night of line dancing at the Panther Ho-Down event, the treasurer of the Underground Line Dancing club, Faith Hartke, puts away her cowboy boots on Saturday night.

Sam Stowell wins the competition for the longest "yee-haw" with a total time of 22 seconds long, at the Panther Ho-Down event hosted by Underground Line Dancing club on Saturday nigh at the University Ballroom.

Gabriel McElroy swing dances with Kayla Tomaszkiewicz, the president of the Underground Line Dancing club at their Panther Hoedown event on Saturday evening.

[Photo] Students line dance at the hoedown

Chandler Smith, Reporter
January 20, 2024
Members of Eastern's Underground Line Dancing club take pictures using the photo booth at their own Panther Hoedown event on Saturday night.

From left, sophomore Dylan Meek, and sophomore Rachel Wisner get ready to join the fun by putting on cowboy hats at the Panther Ho-Down event hosted by The Underground Line Dancing club on Saturday evening.

From left, Faith Hartke and Gabriel McElroy practice dancing together to music before the Panther Ho-Down event hosted by the Underground Line Dancing club starts on Saturday afternoon in the University Ballroom.

EIU's softball team cheer on the Panther Marching Band during its performance at the Ohio Valley Conference. Friday, March 5, 2023.

[Photo] STAFF PICKS: What sport should EIU add?

Sports Staff
January 24, 2024
Quarterbacks freshman Blainey Dowling (14), redshirt freshman Kevin Conway (16), and redshirt junior Jonah O'Brien (6) signal to quarterback Pierce Holley during the Tennessee State game.

Offensive lineman Drew Wilder (55) picks up redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) after he scores a third touchdown for the Panthers against the Tennessee State Tigers.

Safety redshirt sophomore Kaelin Drakeford (22) tackles wide receiver redshirt sophomore Karate Brenson (0) at the Panthers vs. Tennessee State Tigers game.

[Photo] EIU Football ends regular season with best record since 2013

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
November 18, 2023
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) tries to break a tackle at the Panthers vs. Tennessee State game. The Panthers won 30-17 against the Tigers.

Senior outside hitter Giovana Larregui Lopez hits the ball over the net for the Panthers against their game vs. Valparaiso. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Beacons Friday night in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Panthers of the Semester: MJ Flowers, Giovana Larregui López, Sara Thomas

Zaria Flippin and Luther Yoder
December 4, 2023
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers rushes down the field for a first down. Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.

[Photo] Flowers scores more points than Tennessee State offense in Panther win

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
November 11, 2023
Guard Naykel Shelton (3) tries to dribble past the defender. The Panthers lost 52-80 to the Fighting Illini Monday night.

Fifth-year Jermaine Hamlin (34) blocks the ball from Illini player Ty Rodgers (20). The Panthers lost 52-80 to the Fighting Illini.

Tahani Bilkhair writes "Stop the genocide" on the Mellin steps during a vigil for Gaza's children.

[Photo] Students mourn Palestinian deaths

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
November 10, 2023
Around 20 people joined the vigil for the 4100 plus children who have been killed in Gaza in front of the Mellin Steps on Wednesday night.

Esraa Jarrar's child picks up a sign saying, "Save the kids in Gaza" at the vigil for the children in Gaza who have been killed.

9-year-old Mohammad Mohd and his 7-year-old sister Mariam Mohd raise up a Palestinian flag at the vigil for Gaza's children Wednesday night.

7-year-old Mariam Mohd draws a portrait of herself in chalk in front of the Mellin steps.

Esraa Jarrar writes, "Save the kids in Gaza" on the Mellin Steps at the vigil for the 4100 plus children that have died in Gaza. Jarrar said, "I have four kids and that's what makes it harder on me to see children each day dying under their own homes."

Tahani Bilkhair writes "Stop the genocide" on the Mellin steps during a vigil for Gaza's children.

[Photo] Remembering family during Día de los Muertos 

Chandler Smith, Reporter
November 6, 2023
Redshirt sophomore forward Kooper Jacobi puts the ball up in the paint during the Panther's first men's basketball game of the season against the Fighting Illini in the State Farm Center Monday night. Jacobi led the Panthers by scoring 10 points and rebounding 11 shots.

[Photo] Jacobi records double-double in loss against Fighting Illini

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
November 6, 2023
An ofrenda for migrants who have lost their lives.

An ofrenda display made by students in Dr. Kristin Routt's Spanish class for the Dia De los Muertos Gala Saturday night in the University Ballroom. Ofrendas are usually seen decorated with food, flowers, pictures, candles, and more.

From left, Celeste Cambron, Jocelyn Cambron, and Kassandra Garcia look at the ofrenda exhibits being displayed at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala on Saturday night.

[Photo] THROUGH THE LENS: Dia de Los Muertos Gala

November 3, 2023
At the Dia De los Muertos Gala, people in attendance were able to vote for their favorite ofrenda display by buying votes to which all of the proceeds go to HOPE ECI, a non-profit organization for domestic violence victims.

Alexandra Martinez, a communication disorders and sciences major, performs a Mexican folkloric ballet along with other students for the Dia de Los Muertos Gala on Saturday night

The second annual Dia De los Muertos Gala presents a Mexican folkloric ballet performance.

News Editor for the Daily Eastern News, Cam'ron Hardy, a junior journalism major, works on editing his "Two Dudes Talk Movies" podcast in the newsroom of Buzzard Hall.

[Photo] Student selected for New York Times mentorship program

Audra Gullquist, Assistant News Editor
November 7, 2023
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[Photo] COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
December 6, 2023
Michael Roman's mom and step-dad Maribel Aguilar and Vincent Aguilar watch the Greek Kart race "Race for Roman," which is to help fundraise for their son's battle with brain cancer.

Jordan Pratt, an elementary education major, gets ready to race as she puts on her helmet to compete in the Greek Kart "Race for Roman" event.

Miguel Hernandez, a finance major takes off his helmet after finishing the race for the "Race for Roman" Greek Kart race.

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Michael Barth, a senior physical education major, waves the race flag as the last team passes the finish line at the Greek Kart "Race for Roman" event.

Sigma Pi Fraternity, Sigma Nu Fraternity, and Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity race to see who's going to be the final champion for the Greek Kart "Race for Roman" race.

Michael Roman, a sophomore corporate communication major, does an interview reflecting on the "Race for Roman" Greek Kart race that was done in support for him and his fight with brain cancer.

[Photo] Race for Roman, more than just a race

October 23, 2023
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority win the "Race for Roman" Greek Kart race with a final time of 3 minutes and 19 seconds.

Sigma Pi Fraternity win the "Race for Roman" Greek Kart race with a finishing time of 2 minutes and 41 seconds.

Weller Hall sign.

[Photo] Weller, Thomas Halls to pause use for fall 2024

Alli Hausman, Copy Chief
March 5, 2024
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Ashton Fineout, Gaylyn Foto, and Nikki Eoute, take a picture with the pianist of Abilene, Joshua Spacht's daughter after their show.

Abilene, a neoclassical quintet featuring piano, vocals, cello, violin, and synth, perform 14 songs in two different sets over the course of the night and end with a "Winged Dreams Suite" where they play 6 songs with only a brief resting moment in between each piece.

[Photo] Cello performer, Gaylyn Foto, creates backbone for Abilene performance

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
October 16, 2023
Fans in attendance give a standing ovation for Abilene after their last song of the night in Doudna Fine Arts Center.

The hairs of Gaylyn Foto's cello bow break off while she's playing.

Chloë Agnew, a singer from Dublin, Ireland joins the neoclassical quintent group Abilene, in performing a cover of the song "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay in Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Cheeto the cat lays on the floor next to one of his toys.

Emily Wilcox, a senior middle blocker for Eastern Volleyball team cat, Cheeto poses for the camera Tuesday afternoon.

Cheeto the cat, who has over 5 thousand followers on Instagram, lays on his owner's, Emily Wilcox's floor, and stretches on Tuesday afternoon.

[Photo] Cheeto the Cat: EIU Volleyball’s pillow

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
October 29, 2023
Elvis Vasquez, apart of Los Amigos band, plays guitar at different locations on campus Monday afternoon.

Luis Trevino, the band leader of Los Amigos, plays trumpet and sings in South Quad Dining where students and faculty applaud for them. Trevino said it has been an adventure being able to travel with the band.

Kassandra Garcia, a human services graduate student, dances along to the music of Los Amigos band in the food court of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Kenia Gonzalez records the Los Amigos band as they play a song she requested in Stevenson Dining Hall. Gonzalez said, "It was amazing to see the university celebrate and acknowledge Latino Heritage Month with a mariachi band on campus. I hope we continue to see more culturally enriching activities like this."

Los Amigos band walk across the street to continue playing at Stevenson Dining Hall.

From left, Luis Trevino, the band leader of Los Amigos, plays the trumpet, while Elvis Vasquez and Mike McAllister play their guitars while walking past Booth Library.

Los Amigos band walk across the South Quad playing Mariachi music.

The Mariachi band, Los Amigos, walk around campus playing their instruments and singing multiple songs during Hispanic Heritage Month. Los Amigos have been playing for 13 years and have played in every state in the Southeast.

[Photo] THROUGH THE LENS: Mariachi takes over campus

October 9, 2023
Running back MJ Flowers, runs down the field after catching the ball during practice on Wednesday afternoon.

[Photo] 25th ranked Panthers continue to prepare for first conference game against UT Martin

Zaria Flippin and Duane Carter
October 5, 2023
The 2023 EIU Homecoming Royalty Court winners, Rochelle Carter as Princess, Sheldon Turner as Prince, Hannah Lawrence as Queen, and Nick Trimble as King, take the stage at the homecoming royalty coronation Monday night.

[Photo] Lawrence, Trimble crowned as head homecoming royalty

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
October 2, 2023
The Little Princess of the 2023 EIU Homecoming Royalty Court gets crowned by Dr. Anne Flaherty, Vice President for Student Affairs Monday night.

Director of the Tarble Arts Center Jennifer Seas walks students through the new "Who Speaks for the Oceans?" exhibition on Monday evening.

[Photo] The collaborative creation of Tarble’s Fall Exhibition

Audra Gullquist, Assistant News Editor
September 25, 2023
Career Services hosts a networking night at Tarble Art Center to help people network with employers and build relationships on Monday evening.

[Photo] Networking Night creates important connections

September 26, 2023
EIU's Jazz Ensemble finishes their performance at the Jazz Showcase with the final song of On Green Dolphin in Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday evening.

[Photo] Jazz ensemble brings families together

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
September 22, 2023
Kehinde Omosor performs a solo in the song Port o' Call by Michael Sweeney at the Jazz Showcase in Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday evening.

Jessica Nantes, a senior TV and video production major plays pickleball with her sister and friends and at the outside Lantz Arena tennis courts Tuesday evening.

[Photo] COLUMN: Pickleball is fun

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter
February 3, 2024
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