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Former Illinois gov. Jim Edgar speaks to EIU and Charleston community members about stories and lessons learned from his life and career in Illinois politics in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr University Union.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar shares story, advice to EIU community
Students met in the Center for Student Innovation Thursday to craft and have free snacks. President of the library ambassadors of Booth Christopher Redman said, “I feel like every event we planned is successful. We put the hard work and dedication into it.” 
Thanksgiving arrives early at Booth Library
Two people died in a murder suicide at 817 N. 34th St. in Mattoon on Nov. 10, 2024.
Mattoon pair who died in murder-suicide named by police
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
Panthers of the Week: Pierce Holley, Macy McGlone
Panthers of the Week: Pierce Holley, Macy McGlone
Eastern graduate quarterback Pierce Holley (3) and redshirt sophomore Jay Pearson (21) line up behind the line before the snap during the football game against Charleston Southern University Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
EIU football to play last game of the season, hope to shake up conference standings
Quarterback Redshirt Freshman, Blainey Dowling, prepares to throw the ball while doing a scrimmage drill on O'Brien Field
EIU quarterback shares experience at Chicago Mount Carmel in Q&A
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
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
Panthers of the Week: Pierce Holley, Macy McGlone
Panthers of the Week: Pierce Holley, Macy McGlone
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
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
Panthers of the Week: Pierce Holley, Macy McGlone
Panthers of the Week: Pierce Holley, Macy McGlone
Eastern graduate quarterback Pierce Holley (3) and redshirt sophomore Jay Pearson (21) line up behind the line before the snap during the football game against Charleston Southern University Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
EIU football to play last game of the season, hope to shake up conference standings
Quarterback Redshirt Freshman, Blainey Dowling, prepares to throw the ball while doing a scrimmage drill on O'Brien Field
EIU quarterback shares experience at Chicago Mount Carmel in Q&A
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
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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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 71: The Fly: Buzzing Through The Gore
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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Head men's basketball coach Miller gets contract extension

Head men’s basketball coach Miller gets contract extension

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February 5, 2009
Defense attorney files motions

Defense attorney files motions

Brandon Campbell
October 21, 2008
University Board to host annual open mic night tonight

University Board to host annual open mic night tonight

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September 2, 2008
Athletic website gets new look

Athletic website gets new look

Brandon Campbell
July 18, 2007
Charleston art hero

Charleston art hero

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July 18, 2007
New look for food court

New look for food court

Brandon Campbell
July 18, 2007
Woman's basketball adds to their staff

Woman’s basketball adds to their staff

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July 16, 2007
Habitat for Humanity homes coming along

Habitat for Humanity homes coming along

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July 16, 2007
New defensive coach joins Panther football

New defensive coach joins Panther football

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July 16, 2007
Terrorism has little effect on travel abroad

Terrorism has little effect on travel abroad

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July 16, 2007
History of history professor

History of history professor

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July 11, 2007
All Access: Dan Strackeljahn

All Access: Dan Strackeljahn

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July 11, 2007
Perry's vision for EIU

Perry’s vision for EIU

Brandon Campbell
July 9, 2007
Soccer camp maxes out attendance

Soccer camp maxes out attendance

Brandon Campbell
July 9, 2007
Men's basketball adds to coaching staff

Men’s basketball adds to coaching staff

Brandon Campbell
July 2, 2007
Clouds block stargazers' view

Clouds block stargazers’ view

Brandon Campbell
July 2, 2007
Arthur fireworks go off with a bang

Arthur fireworks go off with a bang

Brandon Campbell
July 2, 2007
Perry "feels at home"

Perry “feels at home”

Brandon Campbell
July 2, 2007
Rec welcomes summer campers

Rec welcomes summer campers

Brandon Campbell
June 27, 2007
Hencken's last thoughts as President

Hencken’s last thoughts as President

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June 27, 2007
NFL referee reflects on career

NFL referee reflects on career

Brandon Campbell
June 25, 2007
Public wrestles with the board

Public wrestles with the board

Brandon Campbell
June 25, 2007
All Access: Anthony Imburgia

All Access: Anthony Imburgia

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June 20, 2007
Students for State

Students for State

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June 20, 2007
Young cadets take flight

Young cadets take flight

Brandon Campbell
June 18, 2007
Three prospects for Olympics bid

Three prospects for Olympics bid

Brandon Campbell
June 18, 2007
Mini chefs make big meals

Mini chefs make big meals

Brandon Campbell
June 13, 2007
Transitioninig from student to citizen

Transitioninig from student to citizen

Brandon Campbell
June 13, 2007
Baseball camp teaches skills

Baseball camp teaches skills

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June 13, 2007
Camp starts registration

Camp starts registration

Brandon Campbell
June 11, 2007
Phil Age memorial fund created

Phil Age memorial fund created

Brandon Campbell
June 11, 2007
Artist completes Hencken portrait

Artist completes Hencken portrait

Brandon Campbell
June 11, 2007
No cash for the mat

No cash for the mat

Brandon Campbell
June 6, 2007
Theatre for the youth

Theatre for the youth

Brandon Campbell
June 6, 2007
Rare meeting held on campus

Rare meeting held on campus

Brandon Campbell
June 4, 2007
Eastern professor Age passes away

Eastern professor Age passes away

Brandon Campbell
June 4, 2007
Historic rugby game possible

Historic rugby game possible

Brandon Campbell
June 4, 2007
China Cafe satisfies

China Cafe satisfies

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May 30, 2007
All-American Erik Huber: Q&A

All-American Erik Huber: Q&A

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May 30, 2007
Textbook rental plans underway

Textbook rental plans underway

Brandon Campbell
May 30, 2007
The Thai that binds

The Thai that binds

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May 23, 2007
Doudna nearing completion, science next

Doudna nearing completion, science next

Brandon Campbell
May 23, 2007
Par for the course

Par for the course

Brandon Campbell
May 23, 2007
Eastern prepares for Boy's track

Eastern prepares for Boy’s track

Brandon Campbell
May 23, 2007
IHSA Girl's Track finishes strong

IHSA Girl’s Track finishes strong

Brandon Campbell
May 21, 2007
Pools ready for the summer

Pools ready for the summer

Brandon Campbell
May 21, 2007
Eastern Wrestling is no more

Eastern Wrestling is no more

Brandon Campbell
May 21, 2007
State Finals overrun Eastern

State Finals overrun Eastern

Brandon Campbell
May 16, 2007
Hencken reflects

Hencken reflects

Brandon Campbell
May 16, 2007
Italy comes to Eastern

Italy comes to Eastern

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May 16, 2007
Hencken delivers commencement speech

Hencken delivers commencement speech

Brandon Campbell
May 14, 2007
Panthers end season positively

Panthers end season positively

Brandon Campbell
May 14, 2007
McDonald's closing affects businesses

McDonald’s closing affects businesses

Brandon Campbell
May 14, 2007
Badminton competition at Lantz Arena

Badminton competition at Lantz Arena

Brandon Campbell
May 14, 2007
Postseason limbo

Postseason limbo

Brandon Campbell
April 29, 2007
Arts party highlights Eastern

Arts party highlights Eastern

Brandon Campbell
April 29, 2007
Two-out situations prove costly

Two-out situations prove costly

Brandon Campbell
April 29, 2007
Top 10 Sports Stories

Top 10 Sports Stories

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April 26, 2007
Top five teams to watch

Top five teams to watch

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April 26, 2007
Feature Photo

Feature Photo

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April 26, 2007
Cartoon

Cartoon

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April 26, 2007
Perry wants EIU first-choice school

Perry wants EIU first-choice school

Brandon Campbell
April 26, 2007
Top five athletes to watch

Top five athletes to watch

Brandon Campbell
April 26, 2007
Students make the university

Students make the university

Brandon Campbell
April 25, 2007
Track seniors nearing the end

Track seniors nearing the end

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April 25, 2007
Play hard, study harder

Play hard, study harder

Brandon Campbell
April 25, 2007
Patience leads ISU to victory

Patience leads ISU to victory

Brandon Campbell
April 25, 2007
From walk-on to athlete of the year

From walk-on to athlete of the year

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April 25, 2007
SEMO senior two-way star

SEMO senior two-way star

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April 25, 2007
Required reading for the summer

Required reading for the summer

Brandon Campbell
April 25, 2007
Critical weekend series looms

Critical weekend series looms

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April 25, 2007
Campus unites for Virgina Tech vigil

Campus unites for Virgina Tech vigil

Brandon Campbell
April 24, 2007
Davidson: Female Athlete of the Year

Davidson: Female Athlete of the Year

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April 24, 2007
Short's double leads to historic win

Short’s double leads to historic win

Brandon Campbell
April 24, 2007
Pitching on the upside

Pitching on the upside

Brandon Campbell
April 23, 2007
Traveling to learn, learning to educate

Traveling to learn, learning to educate

Brandon Campbell
April 23, 2007
An unexpected season for tennis

An unexpected season for tennis

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April 23, 2007
City ready to welcome Perry

City ready to welcome Perry

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April 23, 2007
Just another game

Just another game

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April 23, 2007
Martin wins but women lose in semifinals

Martin wins but women lose in semifinals

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April 22, 2007
Campus honors student in race

Campus honors student in race

Brandon Campbell
April 22, 2007
Smith, Bess star in scrimmage

Smith, Bess star in scrimmage

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April 22, 2007
Living, laughing, loving EIU together

Living, laughing, loving EIU together

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April 22, 2007
Lambda Chi comes back to win tugs

Lambda Chi comes back to win tugs

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April 22, 2007
Triple Threat: Postseason chances

Triple Threat: Postseason chances

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April 22, 2007
Editorial cartoon

Editorial cartoon

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April 22, 2007
'Drop tuition, not bombs'

‘Drop tuition, not bombs’

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April 22, 2007
Panthers fall short in loss

Panthers fall short in loss

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April 22, 2007
Chinese watercolor artist visits Tarble

Chinese watercolor artist visits Tarble

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April 22, 2007
Groundballs lead to win

Groundballs lead to win

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April 22, 2007
Canadian makes Charleston home

Canadian makes Charleston home

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April 19, 2007
Tennis heads to OVC tournament

Tennis heads to OVC tournament

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April 19, 2007
Greeks go back to grade school

Greeks go back to grade school

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April 19, 2007
Civil union debate stays civil

Civil union debate stays civil

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April 19, 2007
Employees protest alleged physical abuse

Employees protest alleged physical abuse

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April 18, 2007
From the rink to the court

From the rink to the court

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April 18, 2007
Tri-Delts take a dip

Tri-Delts take a dip

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April 18, 2007
Editorial cartoon

Editorial cartoon

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April 18, 2007
Jacksonville St. wins OVC title

Jacksonville St. wins OVC title

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April 18, 2007
SUP sweeps for second consecutive year

SUP sweeps for second consecutive year

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April 18, 2007
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