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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: Win on road good for Panther soccer

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October 3, 2011

California freshman welcomed to team

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August 30, 2011

Young talent will carry team

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
August 30, 2011

Kirby earns all-tournament honors

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August 29, 2011

Panthers look to open season strong in Indiana

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August 25, 2011

Panthers pumped to start their season

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August 23, 2011

Volleyball needs new leaders

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
August 22, 2011

Volleyball heads in new direction, traveling eastbound to Terre Haute

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
August 21, 2011

Panthers lose twice to Skyhawks

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May 1, 2011

Rain delays game, Panthers look forward to weekend play

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April 28, 2011

Rain causes game to change

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April 27, 2011

Panthers to play Big 12 program

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
April 25, 2011

Column: Bullpen is strength

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April 25, 2011

Rainout leads to victory

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
April 24, 2011

Panthers gear up for OVC match-up

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April 21, 2011

Panthers crush Illini, finish sweep

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April 20, 2011

Panthers hope to slow down Illini one more time

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April 19, 2011

Panthers hitting homers

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April 18, 2011

Column: Umpires cost team two games

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April 18, 2011

Panthers take one from reigning champs

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April 17, 2011

Team scores 20 runs in thrashing

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
April 13, 2011

Panthers tear apart Illini, send ’em home

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April 12, 2011

I-57 rivalry to be renewed

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April 11, 2011

Column: Score a lot of runs, win a lot of games

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
April 11, 2011

Bats a blazin’, Panthers easily sweep

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
April 10, 2011

Baseball hits the road, looks for chance to win at Morehead State

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
April 7, 2011

Chicago State game canceled by rain

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
April 6, 2011

Western rides in, tramples Eastern

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
April 5, 2011

Panthers need to find some consistency, quickly

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
April 4, 2011

Eastern, Western to meet

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April 4, 2011

Panthers take one

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
April 3, 2011

Panthers look to slow down Peay

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
March 31, 2011

Panthers lose second game in two days

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
March 30, 2011

Panthers struggle in losses

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
March 29, 2011

Column: Panthers hit their stride

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
March 29, 2011

Team looks to keep rolling

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
March 28, 2011

Team wins two in OVC action

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
March 27, 2011

Baseball opens conference play

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
March 24, 2011

Schmitz has ‘worst day’ in years

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
March 23, 2011

Panthers win three of four in opener

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
March 22, 2011

Team ready to host first home game

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
March 21, 2011

Column: Panthers just now starting to hit their stride

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
March 21, 2011

Eastern wins two on road trip

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March 20, 2011

Panthers head south for spring break

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
March 11, 2011

Baseball brings it in, wins first game

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
March 9, 2011

Column: Changes to be made after win

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March 8, 2011

Baseball picks up first win

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
March 7, 2011

Team hopes to bounce back

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
March 4, 2011

Column: Baseball needs to hurry, find ways for improvement

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
March 2, 2011

Panthers look to rebound from rough weekend

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
March 2, 2011

Panthers swept by Arkansas Bears

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
February 28, 2011

Baseball team looks to rebound in Arkansas

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February 25, 2011

Panthers struggle in opening weekend

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February 23, 2011

Defense is key for season success

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
February 22, 2011

Swimmers set records at championship meet

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
February 21, 2011

Panthers surge toward individual finals in conference championship

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
February 18, 2011

Panthers look to make a splash in Indy

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February 16, 2011

Panther baseball optimistic for 2011

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
February 16, 2011

Column: New bats, new style of playing

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
February 15, 2011

Column: Any given Saturday for swim

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
February 9, 2011

Seniors succeed in last home meet

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
February 8, 2011

Panthers split meet with Saint Louis

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
February 7, 2011

Swimmers look to close out season at home meet

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
February 4, 2011

Tapering, a tried and true method for swimmers

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
February 2, 2011

Panthers take down IUPUI, steam ahead toward conference championships

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
January 31, 2011

Swimmers prep for key weekend

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January 28, 2011

Over 800 students to compete in intramural basketball

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January 26, 2011

NFL has changed Pro Bowl

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
January 25, 2011

Football’s oldest rivalry continues

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
January 21, 2011

Panthers see success in Indianapolis

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January 20, 2011

Panther swimmers look to improve

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January 14, 2011

Column: Bears need to take it one game at a time

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January 12, 2011

Swim team takes third at Tunica Invitational

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January 11, 2011

Top competition good for Panthers

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January 10, 2011

Swimmer wanted to stay close to family

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December 8, 2010

Is global warming really just a big myth?

Brad Kupiec Staff Reporter
December 7, 2010

Column: Swimming is a different sport

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December 2, 2010

Column: Potter movies ruin magic for this fan

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November 18, 2010

Season had many ups and downs

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November 17, 2010

Loves to ‘do a lot of everything’

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November 17, 2010

Seniors play well in final weekend

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November 16, 2010

Season ends on sour note

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November 15, 2010

Team amped up for final weekend

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November 12, 2010

Column: Panthers need to stay focused

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November 11, 2010

Five seniors stand out in last home game of season

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November 9, 2010

Column: Xmas music before Thanksgiving is absurd

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November 9, 2010

Panthers pick up win on Senior Night

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November 8, 2010

Team looking to finish strong

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November 4, 2010

Column: Panthers hope to pick up big wins this weekend to extend their season

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November 3, 2010

Panthers still have a chance to make OVC tournament

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November 3, 2010

Big win achieved

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November 2, 2010

Team looks to bounce back

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November 1, 2010

Fantasy a new way to cheer for sports

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October 28, 2010

Panthers win five of six games

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October 27, 2010

Panthers look to keep rolling in the OVC

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October 25, 2010

Match canceled for weekend

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October 21, 2010

Column: Panthers need to turn it around

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October 20, 2010

Top Cat: Alex Zwettler

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October 20, 2010

Winning streak cut short, team looks to rebound

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October 19, 2010

Column: Volleyball rebounds from a tough start

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October 13, 2010
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