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Vice President for Business Affairs Matt Bierman discusses updated fees for the 2025-26 school year with the EIU student senate at its weekly meeting in the 1895 room of the Martin Luther King Jr student union on Wednesday.
Student senate reviews 2.75% tuition increase for 2026
Events and Exhibit Coordinator Diane Highland show directions on where to find the Jane Addams exhibit to the audience at Booth Library for Women’s History Month on March 13.
Booth Library honors Jane Addams for Women’s History Month
Partygoers dance and listen to music at the second house on First Street at Unofficial on March 8.
Crime rates remain similar to last year at Unofficial
Wi-Fi Graphic
Wi-Fi approval on campus drops by roughly 32% for spring semester
Taylor Hall, Thursday night March 6, 2025, on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Eastern student passes from natural causes
[Thumbnail Edition] Senior tennis player Luisa Renovales Salazar hits the tennis ball with her racket at the Darling Courts at the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, ILL.
Panthers of the Week: Luisa Renovales Salazar, Jake Ferguson
Freshman Eastern Illinois tennis player Duarte Trocado readies to backhand the ball during Eastern’s Horizon League conference opener against Tennessee State University as Eastern lost 5-2 on Saturday.
Men’s tennis loses home conference opener against TSU
Freshman tennis player Fabien Planchard backhands the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
EIU tennis prepares for weekend games
The Trojans are set to play their first home game on March 25 against Cumberland at Karch Field.
CHS softball looks to keep success going ahead of new season
Sophomore Aleyla Wooten bites her lip while hitting the ball over to the other team during the doubles match against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks at Atkins Tennis Center.
Panthers of the Week: Aleyla Wooten, Zak Goodwin
[Thumbnail Edition] Senior tennis player Luisa Renovales Salazar hits the tennis ball with her racket at the Darling Courts at the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, ILL.
Panthers of the Week: Luisa Renovales Salazar, Jake Ferguson
Sophomore Aleyla Wooten bites her lip while hitting the ball over to the other team during the doubles match against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks at Atkins Tennis Center.
Panthers of the Week: Aleyla Wooten, Zak Goodwin
Charleston High School baseball manager Daniel Bennett speaks with his team before a practice at Baker Field on Wednesday in Charleston, Illinois. 
CHS baseball leans on experience ahead of new season
[Thumbnail Edition] Eastern Illinois University baseball's hitting coach and recruiting coordinator Mike Pugliese urges players on the team to increase their effort after a slow start to its pregame routine at the team's first intrasquad scrimmage of the season at O'Brien Field on Jan. 31, 2025.
Pugliese prepped to coach from the start
[Thumbnail Edition] Senior right-handed pitcher Tyler Conklin pitching in the Eastern Illinois University baseball team's intrasquad scrimmage at O'Brien Field in Charleston, Illinois on Jan. 31.
Panthers of the Week: Tyler Conklin, McKenzie Oslanzi
Fans of Meridian High School watch as St. Anthony High School has the ball near the end of the first quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.
What does Eastern get from hosting high school sports events?
Fifth year, forward Jayda Johnston carries senior guard Kiyley Flowers off the court during the first quarter of the game against Tennessee State Tigers in Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University on Feb. 13.
The journey from registered nurse to EIU forward
Senior Foward Macy McGlone gets pulled to the floor with the ball in hand, Eastern Illinois University lost to Western Illinois University Thursday March 6 20205, 78-75 EIU lost
Panthers lose tournament thriller against Leathernecks
Western Illinois University's head women's basketball coach J.D. Gravina (middle), junior forward Mia Nicastro (left) and sophomore guard Reagan McCowan answer questions during the press conference after a win over UT Martin 78-72 in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Wednesday at the Ford Center in Evansville, Ind. The Leathernecks will play Eastern tomorrow.
EIU faces in-state rivals Western Illinois in quarterfinals
[Thumbnail Edition] Senior, forward Macy McGlone finds an open teammate to pass the ball too during the game against the Tennessee State Tigers 69-49, in Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
McGlone, Flowers, Shelton win OVC awards
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: The NFL should adopt the fourth-and-20 play
Cameron Thomas
COLUMN: Why the NBA ratings are down
Emerson Reynolds
COLUMN: Sports media must be more positive
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
Fans of Meridian High School watch as St. Anthony High School has the ball near the end of the first quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.
What does Eastern get from hosting high school sports events?
Forward senior Macy McGlone plays defences ready for the ball, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
Panthers of the Week: Abraham Johnson, Macy McGlone
(Thumbnail Edition) Ramsey Hunt competes in the men's long jump category for the second day of EIU Big Blue Classic. Hunt finishes first in the finals with a mark of 7.35m at the O’Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Graduate jumper looks to make big leap in final year at EIU
Sophomore multi track and field athlete Ben Jessup stretches and prepares to compete in the John Craft Invite on Saturday.
Eastern track and field athlete returns after injury setback
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
(Thumbnail Edition) SUBMITTED PHOTO | BLAINEY DOWLING From left to right: senior safety Tienne Fridge, junior forward Katiebeth May, redshirt sophomore defender Elizabeth Galvin and redshirt sophomore quarterback Blainey Dowling at the Uplifting Athletes Conference Saturday Feb 1 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Uplifting Athletes conference teaches EIU athletes fundraising, leadership
Football is back at O'Brien Stadium
STAFF PICKS: Who will win the Super Bowl?
Former Eastern quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and the Eastern football team celebrate, winning the Ohio Valley Conference title for the second straight year with a 52-14 win over Jacksonville State at O'Brien Field on Sept. 16, 2013.
Former EIU quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo wears custom cleats before postseason run
Eastern redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers carries the ball across the goal line during the football game Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Flowers said God saved him
Safety NiJhay Burt (34), intercepts the ball for a 67 yard return touchdown. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.
Starting defender announces decision to enter NCAA transfer portal
(Thumbnail Edition) SUBMITTED PHOTO | BLAINEY DOWLING From left to right: senior safety Tienne Fridge, junior forward Katiebeth May, redshirt sophomore defender Elizabeth Galvin and redshirt sophomore quarterback Blainey Dowling at the Uplifting Athletes Conference Saturday Feb 1 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Uplifting Athletes conference teaches EIU athletes fundraising, leadership
Josh Oakley has left the Eastern men's soccer program after two years as head coach.
Men’s soccer head coach leaves Eastern
Centerback Sarah Hagg, then a sophomore, playing in a game against Purdue Fort Wayne on August 21, 2022 . Eastern won the game 2-0. at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Past EIU defender signs for professional soccer club
Goal Keeper Sophomore Ella Kratochvil of the women's soccer team, in the beginning of the game jumps up to bump team mate during the introduction of the game during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles
Women’s soccer could see extended season
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.
Panthers of the Semester: Pierce Holley, Abby Reinl, Dirk Bennett
The Trojans are set to play their first home game on March 25 against Cumberland at Karch Field.
CHS softball looks to keep success going ahead of new season
[Thumbnail Edition] Senior right-handed pitcher Tyler Conklin pitching in the Eastern Illinois University baseball team's intrasquad scrimmage at O'Brien Field in Charleston, Illinois on Jan. 31.
Panthers of the Week: Tyler Conklin, McKenzie Oslanzi
E[Thumbnail Edition] Eastern Illinois softball freshman utility player Abbi Hatton deciding to throw the softball to home plate in a fielding drill during softball practice at the field house in Groniger arena on Tuesday Feb. 11.
High school softball record setter explains why she came to Eastern in Q&A
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: NaKyel Shelton, McKenzie Oslanzi
Softball co-head coaches Kristi and Dan Paulson talk with the infielders about how to improve after a fielding drill at practice on Tuesday.
Co-head softball coaches caught feelings
Redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis drives to the basket against Graduate student forward Jack Mielke during the second half of Eastern’s lost to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday
Panthers of the Week: Obadiah Curtis, Autumn Grinter
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Senior Freestyle swimmer Conner Colston reacting to getting fourth place in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.26 during the Eastern Illinois men’s loss against Lewis University 152-110 on Friday evening.
EIU swim celebrates seniors against Lewis
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
Freshman Eastern Illinois tennis player Duarte Trocado readies to backhand the ball during Eastern’s Horizon League conference opener against Tennessee State University as Eastern lost 5-2 on Saturday.
Men’s tennis loses home conference opener against TSU
Freshman tennis player Fabien Planchard backhands the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
EIU tennis prepares for weekend games
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Players of the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team cheer on teammates during their game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 in Groniger Arena.
Panther Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend
Freshman tennis player 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
Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas high fives her players before the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Aren. The Panthers lost 3-1.
Head EIU volleyball coach resigns
(Thumbnail Edition) Associate Head Coach Manolo Concepcion talks to the Volleyball team from the side lines during the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball coach contract not renewed
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
The Weeklings lead guitarist John Merjave [Left] and guitarist Bob Burger [Right] perform "I Am the Walrus" at The Weeklings Beatles Bash concert in the Dvorak Concert Hall on Saturday.
Beatles tribute band rocks out at Doudna
The team listens as its captain Patience Cox [Number 25] lectures to them about what's appropriate to talk about through practice during "The Wolves" on Thursday, March 6, in the Black Box Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center in Charleston, Ill.
‘The Wolves’ premieres at Doudna Fine Arts Center
A family shows how proud they are as their child excitedly points to his name on the art exhibit wall in the Tarble Arts Center on Friday.
K-12 students show art at Tarble Arts Center
Andrea Leege and Jerry Ittamore observe the work of late EIU art professor Carl Wilen Friday in the Tarble Arts Center.
Fall exhibitions close at Tarble Arts Center
SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUNDA FINE ARTS CENTER Jack Fry first came to EIU in 2012 where he performed in the Black Box in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.
‘Einstein!’ star returns to Eastern 13 years later
Cam'ron Hardy
“The Batman:” a new perspective three years later 
Rob Le Cates
COLUMN: I went to Unofficial sober so you don’t have to
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: ‘Children of Jihad:’ captivating, thrilling, chilling
Michelle Doty
COLUMN: Physical books are way better than e-books
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘Anora’ is deeper than you think 
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 86: Is ‘A Real Pain’ Painful to Watch?
Coles County Chronicle
Coles County Chronicles Ep. 1: Brian Deadmond
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 85: North By Northwest: Featuring the President of Our University
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 84: Harriet: A Good Adaptation?
In attempt to advertise Eastern's Early Bird Housing Contract, students were able to come to the Cyber Lounge Thursday afternoon to play video games and potentially file for the contract.
The Gamer’s Pod Ep. 1: Super Mario Galaxy
Saxophonist Chad LB solos on a jazz chart with the Eastern Illinois Jazz Ensemble during the first song of Eastern Jazz Festival.
THROUGH THE LENS: Award-winning saxophonist Chad LB plays at EIU
Redshirt junior running back Jay Pearson throws a cream pie into the face of a faculty member in the Grand Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union.
THROUGH THE LENS: Jock-N-Roll raises $1,500 for veteran
Students hug at the candlelight vigil for Eastern student Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.
THROUGH THE LENS: Vigil commemorated to Eastern student death
The cheering grows louder as players for the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team get closer to 100 points. Macy McGlone said the team was counting down the points to 100 from the slide lines.
THROUGH THE LENS: Women’s basketball score 100 points for first time since 2018
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
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Cam'ron Hardy

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter

Cam’ron is a senior journalism major who can be reached at 581-2812 or at cahardy@eiu.edu. He previously served as the news editor and campus editor.

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“The Batman:” a new perspective three years later 

Cam’ron Hardy, Reporter
March 20, 2025
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 86: Is ‘A Real Pain’ Painful to Watch?

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
March 14, 2025
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 85: North By Northwest: Featuring the President of Our University

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
March 10, 2025
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 84: Harriet: A Good Adaptation?

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
March 4, 2025
Kiyley Flowers dribbles the ball looking for a pass during the women's basketball game against Little Rock on Thursday.

[Photo] McGlone, Flowers, Shelton win OVC awards

Zaria Flippin and Patrick Schmitz
March 5, 2025
EIU women's basketball sophomore guard Lalani Ellis dribbles during the women's basketball game against Little Rock on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill.on the Eastern Illinois University campus

[Photo] A guide to the OVC Tournament for Panther women’s basketball

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor
March 4, 2025
EIU women's fifth year forward Jayda Johnston shoots a free throw during the women's basketball game against Little Rock on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 at Groniger Arena in Charleston

Arnezia Powers, a junior in mathematics teacher education, walks her first walk as Miss Black EIU after winning the crown on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in the Grand Ballroom.

Powers praise dances to Miss Black EIU 2025 crown

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
February 24, 2025
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 83: Green Book: A Roadtrip of Bonds

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
February 22, 2025
The 2025 pageant candidates for Miss Black EIU practice for the pageant in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union in the Grand Ballroom on Monday.

Miss Black EIU returns Saturday

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
February 19, 2025
Cam'ron Hardy

COLUMN: ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo:’ who did it?

Cam’ron Hardy, News Reporter
February 15, 2025
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 82: Dope: 3 Geeks Make Moves

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
February 15, 2025
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 81: Fences: Breaking Traditions

Luke Brewer and Cam’ron Hardy
February 7, 2025
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 80: Spirited Away: What Makes It So Good?

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
January 31, 2025
Students hug at the candlelight vigil for Eastern student Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.

THROUGH THE LENS: Vigil commemorated to Eastern student death

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
January 31, 2025
Students keep fire lit at candle light vigil on on Wednesday in front of Booth Library in honor of the death of Eastern student, Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.

Students gather in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom Wednesday in honor of the death of Eastern student, Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.

Alicia Ferguson (left), a senior public relations major, hugs her former resident, Rylee Makowskyj, a junior interdisciplinary studies major, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom in honor of the death of Eastern student, Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.

Makayla Brown, a sophomore middle school education major, Wednesday in honor of the death of Eastern student, Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.

Balloons released by the Charleston and Eastern community on Wednesday in honor of the death of Yahacov Dennis, who died last Saturday at Amoco.

Terrell Steele, a senior hospitality entrepreneurship major, walks with balloons Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.,, in honor of the death of Yahacov Dennis, which took place on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Amoco in Charleston, Ill.

Jade Maxwell, senior English education major, kneels over candles in front of Booth Library on Wednesday in honor of the death of Eastern student, Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.

The Charleston and Eastern community wait to release balloons at the candlelight vigil for Yahacov Dennis on Wednesday.

Students watch balloons release on Wednesday in honor of the death of Eastern student, Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.

Jada Israel (left), a junior psychology major, speaks at the vigil in honor of the death of Yahavoc Dennis as Jalisa Leftwich (right) holds her on Wednesday. Dennis died after becoming in possession of a police officer's firearm and shooting himself, according to a Charleston Police Department report.

Student holds candle light on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill., in honor of the death of Yahacov Dennis, which took place on Saturday,

Students and administration pick up candles on Wednesday in honor of the death of Eastern student, Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 79: Dunkirk: Is It Nolan’s Best Movie?

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
January 25, 2025
SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUNDA FINE ARTS CENTER Jack Fry first came to EIU in 2012 where he performed in the Black Box in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

‘Einstein!’ star returns to Eastern 13 years later

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
January 24, 2025
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 78: Nosferatu (2024): Watcha Gonna Do?

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
January 17, 2025
Senior guard Kiyley Flowers stands during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 in Groniger Arena.

Senior guard Alex Rouse stands during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.

[Photo] Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Alex Rouse

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
December 8, 2024
Senior guard Kiyley Flowers dribbles during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., Friday, Dec. 6 2024.

Senior guard Kiyley Flowers dribbles during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., Friday, Dec. 6 2024.

[Photo] Senior guard finds home at Eastern after transferring twice

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor
January 14, 2025
Senior forward Macy McGlone prepares to shoot free throw during the Eastern Illinois Unviersity women's basketball game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., Friday, Dec. 6 2024.

[Photo] Panthers of the Week: Ramsey Hunt, Macy McGlone

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
January 19, 2025
Redshirt sophomore forward Sydney-James Desroches shoots a free throw during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., Friday, Dec. 6 2024.

Players of the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team cheer on teammates during their game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 in Groniger Arena.

[Photo] Panther Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter
January 21, 2025
Senior guard Kiyley Flowers shoots a three point shot at the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., Friday, Dec. 6 2024.

[Photo] EIU women’s basketball holds off Indiana State with dominant first half

December 6, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 77: The Wiz: Impactful Or A Ripoff?

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
December 6, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 76: Gladiator: Does It Need A Sequel?

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
December 3, 2024
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism

COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
November 18, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 75: Annihilation: Destroying Each Other’s Opinion

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
November 15, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 74: Ready Player One: Winner Takes All

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
November 11, 2024
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

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
November 8, 2024
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism

COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
November 7, 2024

EIU spirit rock vandalized with political statement

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
November 6, 2024
Group X offers fitness classes free to EIU students like hot yoga, ab workouts, stretching and more.

EIU students get fit with Group X

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
November 5, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 73: Is Trick ‘r Treat (2007) A Staple In The Horror Genre?

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
November 3, 2024
Mahveen Arshi, a graduate student studying computer technology, serves chicken sandwiches and tater tots at Thomas Dining Aug. 29. Starting the 22-23 school year, Taylor Dining will only be open for breakfast and lunch. Because Taylor had the allergen meal choices, Thomas Dining now offers allergy-friendly meals.

Meal plans cut, sophomores required to stay in dorms next year

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
October 28, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 72: Frankenhooker: Reanimated From The Grave

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
October 25, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 71: The Fly: Buzzing Through The Gore

Luke Brewer and Cam’ron Hardy
October 21, 2024
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism

COLUMN: ‘King Kong:’ a staple of cinema

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
October 21, 2024
Katie Gillespie, a junior English education major and the president of EIU Pride on Saturday, Oct., 19, 2024,  selling pre-sale tickets for the EIU Drag Show at the overhang of Coleman Hall on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Charleston, Ill., at Eastern Illinois University. 

[Photo] Professional, student participation to come at EIU drag show

October 18, 2024
Katie Gillespie, a junior English education major and the president of EIU Pride on Saturday, Oct., 19, 2024,  selling pre-sale tickets for the EIU Drag Show at the overhang of Coleman Hall on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Charleston, Ill., at Eastern Illinois University. 

Professional, student participation to come at EIU drag show

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
October 18, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 70: Joker: Folie à Deux and the Horrible, No Good, One Bad Day

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
October 11, 2024
Wesley Koeppl, a freshman in physical education, checks out the Dail-A-Ride stand at the Health and Wellness fair in the Eastern Illinois University Recreation Center.

Health and Wellness Fair provides resources to students

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
October 9, 2024
Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, does lateral pull downs in the student recreation center in Groniger Arena Sept. 13.

Fitness, followers, family: Monica Alifantis

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
October 8, 2024
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism

COLUMN: ‘Beast:’ a narratively dull, sporadic film

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
October 7, 2024
Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, at the Delta Zeta sorority house during the sororities mental health awareness event Sept. 29.

Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, does cable glute kickbacks in the student recreation center in Groniger Arena Sept. 13.

Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, watches Gilmore Girls while eating after her workout in her apartment.

Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, stretches as she prepares for her workout in the Groniger Arena Sept 13.

Monica Alifantis said she tries to work out six times a week.

According to Monica Alifantis, those interested in starting working out should just jump in. She said you don't need to run six miles or lift heavy everyday, just start.

Monica Alifantis is a social media influencer with over 250,000 followers across platforms. Her and her twin sister Mira Alifantis have been making content since 2019.

Monica Alifantis was diagnosed as Type 1 diabetic when she was 10 years old, just one year after her twin sister.

Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, searches for Gilmore Girls after working out in her apartment

Monica Alifantis joined Delta Zeta last fall after she said she felt like something was missing from her college experience.

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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 69: Rebel Ridge: Every Ridge Has A Plateau

Luke Brewer and Cam’ron Hardy
October 4, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 68: Whiplash: Aggression vs. Passion

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
October 4, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 67: Little Women…Big Cast

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
September 28, 2024
Kajah Williams, a senior 2d studio art major, gets splashed by a water balloon by Jamaya Fuller, a junior digital media major, at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser

Kat Walk hosts fundraiser for upcoming show

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
September 27, 2024
Destinee Patterson, a senior English language arts teacher education major, records Shania Lankston, a senior psychology major, before she gets splashed at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser

Destinee Patterson, a senior English language arts teacher education major, splashes Shania Lankston, a senior psychology major at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser on Sept. 26, 2024 at the Doudna Fine Arts Center overhang

Myricle Mellon, an undecided freshman, holds water balloons at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser on Sept. 26, 2024 at the Doudna Fine Arts Center overhang

Brea Howard, a senior theatre major, protects her face from a water balloon at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser on Sept. 26, 2024 at the Doudna Fine Arts Center overhang

The Kat Walk members get splashed by former president, Michael Mboyo at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser on Sept. 26, 2024 at the Doudna Fine Arts Center overhang

Michael Mboyo, former president of The Kat Walk, prepares to splash Aniyah Landing, a junior psychology major at the Splash-A-Kat event fundraiser

Myricle Mellon, an undecided freshman, protects herself from a water balloon at the Splash a Kat event on Wednesday, Sept., 25, 2024 at the Doudna Fine Arts Center

Signs are displayed in the Bridge Lounge of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union where people can vote in the upcoming elections on Wednesday afternoon.

EIU promotes registration to vote

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
September 25, 2024
Chick-fil-A unveiled renovations in early September and saw nearly 3,000 interactions in the first few days of being opened.

A look inside the reopening of Chick-fil-A

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
September 17, 2024
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COLUMN: ‘Flight:’ What can’t Denzel do?

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
September 17, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 66: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Is Deeper Than You Think

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
September 13, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 65: Fight Club: How To Be A REAL MAN 101

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
September 9, 2024
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‘The Boys in the Boat:’ Gold for the sport, bronze for the plot

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
September 3, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 64: The Return of 2DTM

Cam’ron Hardy and Luke Brewer
August 30, 2024
The postcard mural, located in the Triad facing Booth Library, was painted by Grace Otzwirk over summer break.

Alum artist leaves a postcard to welcome students back

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
August 28, 2024
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 COLUMN: ‘BlackBerry’: How the apples took over the berries

Cam’ron Hardy, Senior Reporter
August 20, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 63: Drew’s Last Episode + How We Started The Podcast

Drew Coffey and Cam’ron Hardy
May 4, 2024
From left, Theo Edwards, Ronnie Kosciuk and Emery Johnson walk with a crowd in the slut walk near Lawson Hall Thursday.

Slut walk combats sexual assault, harassment at EIU

Cam’ron Hardy, News Editor
April 28, 2024
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 62: Is The Bear That Good?

Cam’ron Hardy and Drew Coffey
April 26, 2024
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