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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
Samantha McCullough from the Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission speaks with the student senate at its weekly meeting on Wednesday in the South Quad Commons.
Student senate hears transportation, fee presentations
Screen shot of Students pose in front of EIU Spirit Rock with political statement "MAGA 47" at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
EIU spirit rock vandalized with political statement
Coles County Board District 6 Republican candidate Tom Royal won 77.54% over Democrat candidate Doug Fagan who had 22.46% of the votes. Royal celebrates with at the Coles County Republican watch party at the Mattoon Country Club on Election Day Tuesday evening.
Republicans sweep Coles County elections
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
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
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
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
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
Senior guard NaKyel Shelton guards the University of Illinois from the ball during the game Monday.
EIU men’s basketball records 45-point deficit against UofI in season opener
EIU sophomore guard Lalani Ellis defends senior guard Illinois Wesleyan University Mallory Powers during the second quarter of Eastern's win against IWU 70-67 on Monday in Groniger Arena.
EIU women’s basketball wins after 12-point deficit
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.
EIU men’s basketball prepares for 2024 season with multiple new players
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
Aidan Cusack
COLUMN: Court storming needs to stay
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
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
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
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) walks off the field at the end of the game after scoring four touchdowns which helped the panthers win over Tennessee State Tigers saturday afternoon.
Flowers scores three touchdowns in conference win over Western Illinois
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback, stiff arms a Bryant University Bulldogs defender at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.
Panther football gets ready for rivalry against Leathernecks
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
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
Junior outside hitter Matilda Dahlström, supports the volleyball team from the sideline during the matchup between Eastern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Junior outside hitter talks about support system in Sweden in Q&A
EIU volleyball wins first conference game
EIU volleyball wins first conference game
Freshman outside hitter Destiny Walker waits for a serve from Southern Indiana at Friday's game in Groniger Arena. The Panther's lost 3-0.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
‘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
Grupo Bella vocalist Vanessa Ramirez sings during Grupo Bella's performance in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.
Grupo Bella brings crowd to feet to dance
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘It’s What’s Inside’ asks who are you on the inside?
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
‘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 
Jason Farias, Sophomore, History education
COLUMN: We deserve Election Day off
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘It’s What’s Inside’ asks who are you on the inside?
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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
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 70: Joker: Folie à Deux and the Horrible, No Good, One Bad Day
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
Students were given glow sticks at the Glow Foam Party in South Quad on Saturday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Glow Foam Party lights up South Quad
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Faculty Senate to discuss EWP

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
February 17, 2009

Former Gamecock Ryan McKay to run for Eastern

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
December 9, 2008

Track coach Sommerfeld settling into new job

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
December 3, 2008

Cross Country: Panthers finish season at regionals

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
November 17, 2008

Cross Country: Eastern goes for time goals

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
November 14, 2008

Rugby: Eastern sophomore has football past

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
November 6, 2008

Swimming: Eastern loses dual meet on road

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
November 3, 2008

Cross Country: Ericson places eighth at Ohio Valley Conference meet

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
November 3, 2008

Men’s Cross Country: Championship course a challenge

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
October 30, 2008

Cross Country: Eastern has youth movement

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
October 29, 2008

Women’s Rugby: Defense shaky despite shutouts

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
October 27, 2008

Cross Country: Panthers have one of deepest teams in conference

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
October 22, 2008

Cross Country: Eastern men get top five finish at Evansville invite

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
October 19, 2008

Cross Country: Eastern to face conference foes at invite

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
October 16, 2008

Cross Country: Eastern holds time trial during practice for training

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
October 15, 2008

Rugby: Panthers try to stay strong at midpoint

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
October 15, 2008

Cross Country: Eastern finishes near the bottom of the pack

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
October 5, 2008

Cross Country: Panthers change weekend meet

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
October 2, 2008

Cross Country: Men take second place at Southern Illinois-Carbondale

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
September 28, 2008

Women’s Rugby: Off week vitally important for Panthers

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
September 16, 2008

Cross Country: Eastern women off to slow start

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
September 15, 2008

Cross Country: Rain slows down Pathers

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
September 14, 2008

Cross Country: Panthers to use turns to advantage

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
September 11, 2008

Women’s Rugby: Coach says Panthers need both game, practice execution

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
September 10, 2008

Cross Country: Butler keeps up with alumni

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
September 7, 2008

Women’s Rugby – Panthers want early scores against Cyclones

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
September 4, 2008

Cross Country: Annual meet named after former cross country alumn

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
September 4, 2008

Women’s rugby: Last second kick gives Panthers win

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
September 1, 2008

Women’s Rugby: Panthers open season on the road

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
August 28, 2008

Rugby: Injury turns player into full-time coach

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
August 27, 2008

Men’s Tennis: Rutherford number one for now

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
January 24, 2008

Eastern men finish second, women fourth

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
September 16, 2007

No worries at the Panther Open

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
September 13, 2007

Cross country goes with lighter week

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
September 12, 2007

Alumni assist in race

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
September 11, 2007

O’Rourke’s prognosis unknown

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
September 10, 2007

Racing across time

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
September 10, 2007

Butler might red-shirt year

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
September 4, 2007

Men’s team takes second

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
September 3, 2007

Eastern rugby dominates – again

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
September 3, 2007

Howarth pleased with preseason

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
August 22, 2007

And now there are two

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
August 22, 2007

Athletes sent packing

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
August 21, 2007

Familiar faces for women’s soccer

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
August 20, 2007

Two-out situations prove costly

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
April 29, 2007

Quiet bats silence Eastern

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
April 24, 2007

Davidson: Female Athlete of the Year

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
April 24, 2007

Pitching on the upside

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
April 23, 2007

Panthers fall short in loss

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
April 22, 2007

Freshmen make big plays

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
April 18, 2007

Hencken helped shape Eastern athletics

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
April 17, 2007

Baseball counting on good weather

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
April 16, 2007

JSU rallies for series winner

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
April 15, 2007

Women to improve conference seed

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
April 12, 2007

Players switch from class to the field

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
April 5, 2007

Baseball Notes

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April 3, 2007

Alumni numbers dwindle in minors

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
April 2, 2007

Huber highlights messy weekend

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
April 1, 2007

Baseball begins OVC road play

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
March 29, 2007

Eastern prevails with small ball

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
March 28, 2007

Derbak takes closer spot

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
March 26, 2007

Eastern loosens up for series win

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
March 25, 2007

Derbak is the next closer

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
March 25, 2007

Women’s soccer hosts alumni game

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
March 22, 2007

Non-conference matches still matter

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
March 19, 2007

Men’s tennis suffers losses in the South

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
March 18, 2007

Cracking courts delay match

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
March 9, 2007

Women’s tennis snap losing streak

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
March 8, 2007

Men and women’s tennis notebook

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
March 6, 2007

Tennis teams looks beyond losses

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
March 2, 2007

Women’s Track Notebook

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
February 28, 2007

Women make history

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
February 26, 2007

Run behind the Panther’s shadow

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
February 23, 2007

Gearing up for Ohio Valley

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February 20, 2007

Gearing up for OVC

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
February 19, 2007

Women’s track prepare for OVC

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
February 19, 2007

Transfer making presence known

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
February 13, 2007

Tennis teams sweep the weekend

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
February 12, 2007

Senior learns from family sacrifice

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
February 9, 2007

Two day track meets=Exaustion

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
February 7, 2007

Tennis ‘ace’ weekend opponents

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February 5, 2007

Getting the break

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February 1, 2007

Making Eastern’s all-time list

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
January 30, 2007

Panthers narrowly miss win

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January 29, 2007

Iowa meet gives focus to track team

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
January 26, 2007

Women’s track and field notebook

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January 24, 2007

Eastern’s NFL connection

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
January 24, 2007

Women win big at meet

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
January 22, 2007

Gearing up for Mega Meet

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
January 19, 2007

From Croatia to Eastern

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January 17, 2007

Women’s track: No time for breaks

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
January 10, 2007

Panthers ready for three in one

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
December 8, 2006

Panthers prepare for Early Bird meet

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December 5, 2006

Making the switch

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November 30, 2006

Looking to capitalize off youth

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November 30, 2006

Athletes play through break

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November 17, 2006

Cross country season ends

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
November 13, 2006

Eastern aims to advance to nationals

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
November 10, 2006

Eastern guard has Bulls connection

Brandy Provaznik Staff Reporter
November 9, 2006

O’Grady outkicking the competition

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November 2, 2006
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