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Junior English language arts majors Josie Moore (left) and Kathryn Lanham (Right) sit on the lounge room on the second floor of Booth Library studying for their English class.
EIU students share study tips for finals season
Sophomore English education major Faith Gallagher walks on campus next to Booth Library while admiring the fall colors and weather on her way to her next class.
EIU students share what they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving
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
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 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
Basketball going through a hoop
CHS boys’ basketball 3-2, girls’ 0-9 as season begins
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.
Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Alex Rouse
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
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
Basketball going through a hoop
CHS boys’ basketball 3-2, girls’ 0-9 as season begins
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.
Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Alex Rouse
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.
EIU women’s basketball holds off Indiana State with dominant first half
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.
EIU men’s basketball win over Calumet on Kid’s Day
Guard Senior Kiyley Flowers, runs around the court and all the players to pass the ball as much as she can during the game against the University Of Illinois. The Womens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois, in the State farm center on the U of I campus on Nov 14, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
Panthers of the Week: Kiyley Flowers, Kooper Jacobi
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
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
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) scores a touchdown vs. the Tennessee State Tigers Saturday afternoon. The Panthers won 30-17.
All-American running back announces departure from football program
Football is back at O'Brien Stadium
Linebacker enters transfer portal after two seasons with Panthers
Nick Coates, a junior defensive back, prepares to tackle a teammate during a drill at O‘Brien Field Wednesday Evening.
Senior safety will enter transfer portal
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
Sophomore forward Alex Tetteh (22) gains control of the ball during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Tetteh had three shots and one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.
Two roommates led EIU women’s soccer to OVC tournament
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
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
Old Main is getting festive with trees in the main lobby on the first floor decorated with different ornaments Monday.
Charleston Community Theatre begins holiday festivities 
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: ‘Time Cut:’ cutting into your valuable time
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
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 76: Gladiator: Does It Need A Sequel?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 75: Annihilation: Destroying Each Other’s Opinion
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 74: Ready Player One: Winner Takes All
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 73: Is Trick ‘r Treat (2007) A Staple In The Horror Genre?
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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Eastern pitcher Kyle Lang winds up for a pitch against Bellarmine on March 9, 2021, at Coaches Field. Lang pitched a season-high 7 innings, allowing 6 hits and 1 run in an 8-1 Eastern win.

[Photo] Panthers sweep Grambling State over weekend

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
March 8, 2022
Eastern head coach Adam Cushing (right) expresses displeasures with a call on the field in Eastern’s Homecoming Game against Tennessee State on Oct. 23, 2021, at O’Brien Field. Eastern lost to the Tigers 28-0.

[Photo] Cushing steps down as football coach

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
January 11, 2022
Eastern guard Kejuan Clements handles the ball in transition in the Panthers' game against North Park on Dec. 4, 2021 in Lantz Arena. Clements had 25 points and 11 assists in the game, which Eastern won 76-71.

[Photo] Panthers to stay busy over winter break

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 9, 2021
Eastern runners Adam Swanson (left) and Dustin Hatfield compete in an event in the Lantz Fieldhouse during the 2020 indoor track season.

[Photo] Track teams to open season

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 9, 2021
Eastern running back Harrison Bey-Buie attempts to run the ball past the Tennessee State defensive line in the Panthers' Homecoming Game on Oct. 19 at O'Brien Field. Bey-Buie was named to the OVC All-Newcomer after the season.

[Photo] Several Panthers given All-OVC honors

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 29, 2021
Eastern forward Zenaya Barnes boots the ball downfield in Eastern’s 3-0 win over Illinois Springfield Aug. 22 at Lakeside Field. Barnes had an assist and three shots in the game with one shot on goal.

[Photo] Barnes looking to grow during offseason

Nick Bays, Women's Soccer Reporter
November 28, 2021
Eastern forward Sammy Friday IV battles with two Chicago State defenders in the paint in a game last December, which Eastern won 78-56.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team to play home opener Monday

Ryan Meyer, Men's Basketball Reporter
November 14, 2021
Eastern guard Kashawn Charles makes a pass to his right in a game against Chicago State in Lantz Arena on Dec. 3, 2020. The Panthers won the game by a score of 78-56.

[Photo] Panthers to play St. Louis for 2nd game

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 11, 2021
Eastern runners Kate Bushue (32) and Lindsey Carlson (33) participate in the EIU Walt Crawford Open on Sept. 3 at the Tom Woodall Panther Trail. Both Bushue and Carlson earned first team All-OVC honors this season and Carlson won OVC Runner of the Year.

[Photo] Cross country teams travel to Regionals

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 11, 2021
Eastern forward Sammy Friday IV battles with two Chicago State defenders in the paint in a game last December, which Eastern won 78-56.

[Photo] Panthers win by 56 points to open season

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 9, 2021
Eastern forward Sammy Friday IV attempts a layup agaisnt Morehead State on Jan. 14, 2021, in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost that game 87-61.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team opening season at Northwestern

Ryan Meyer, Men's Basketball Reporter
November 8, 2021
Eastern goalkeeper Jonathan Burke reaches down to make a save in a match against Omaha Oct. 9 at Lakeside Field. Burke had 11 saves in the match, but Eastern lost 2-1.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team loses season finale, honors seniors

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 7, 2021
Eastern outside hitter Danielle Allen connects on a kill attempt in a match against Southeast Missouri on Oct. 9 in Lantz Arena. Allen had 5 kills in the match, which Eastern lost 3-0.

[Photo] Panthers lose 2 weekend matches on road

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 7, 2021
Eastern men's basketball Marty Simmons (center) poses with Eastern President David Glassman (left) and Athletic Director Tom Michael in his introductory press conference on April 1, 2021 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Simmons discusses Panthers’ preparations

Ryan Meyer, Men's Basketball Reporter
November 4, 2021
Eastern forward Abby Wahl pushes through a defender in a game against Eastern Kentucky on Jan. 16. Whal had 10 points and 9 rebounds in the game, which Eastern won 73-68.

[Photo] Panthers to play exhibition Wednesday

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 2, 2021
The Eastern men's cross country team starts the race in the EIU Walt Crawford Open on Sept. 3 at the Tom Woodall Panther Trail. The team placed first overall in the event.

[Photo] Men’s cross country team wins OVC

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
October 31, 2021
Eastern runners Lindsey Carlson (33) and Kate Bushue (32) compete in the EIU Walt Crawford Open on Sept. 3.

[Photo] Cross country teams heading to OVC Championships

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
October 28, 2021
Eastern outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn follows through on a kill attempt in a match against Indiana State on Sept. 19 in Lantz Arena. Flynn had 10 kills and 10 digs in the match, which Eastern lost 3-1.

[Photo] Panthers home for matches with Skyhawks

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
October 21, 2021
Eastern midfielder Ava Hensley swings the ball back toward the middle of the field in a match against Illinois Springfield on Aug. 22 at Lakeside Field. Eastern won the match 3-0.

[Photo] OVC soccer teams continue conference play

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
September 30, 2021
Members of the Eastern volleyball team celebrate from the bench during a match against IUPUI on Aug. 27 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers won the match 3-0. The victory was the first of a three-match winning streak for the Panthers to open the season.

[Photo] Panthers to test 3-0 record against NIU

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
September 1, 2021
Members of the Eastern women's soccer team celebrate a penalty kick goal by senior forward Itxaso Aguero (7) that put Eastern up 1-0 against Jacksonville State on March 30 at Lakeside Field. Aguero would add another goal later on and the Panthers beat the Gamecocks 3-2.

[Photo] Panther offense breaks out in 3-2 win

Adam Tumino, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2021
Eastern wide receiver Isaiah Hill turns upfield on a 73-yard catch and run in a game against Southeast Missouri on Nov. 16, 2019. Hill had 13 catches for 152 yards and a touchdown in the game, which Eastern lost 26-12.

[Photo] Panthers to open delayed season Sunday

Adam Tumino, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2021
Eastern head football coach Adam Cushing addresses the team during a timeout in a game against Indiana State in September 2019. Cushing spoke with the media Tuesday as preparations for the upcoming season get underway.

[Photo] Media day held for OVC football teams

Adam Tumino, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2021
The Eastern football team exits the tunnel and prepares to take the field against Indiana on Sept. 7, 2019. The Panthers are set to resume football-related activities on Aug. 31 following the postponement of the 2020 season.

[Photo] Panthers set to resume football activities

Charles Lettner, Football Reporter
August 24, 2020
Eastern outfielder Tyler Tesmond rounds third base at Coaches Stadium last March against Lindenwood. Eastern beat Lindenwood 5-2 and Tesmond recorded two hits in the game.

[Photo] Baseball team wins weekend set against Gamecocks

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 9, 2020
Eastern junior Jeremy Bekkouche (left) and sophomore Nick Oakley (right) compete in the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Field House.

[Photo] Men’s track wins OVC Championship, women take 5th

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 27, 2020
Eastern freshman Claire Perez-Korinko returns an opponent’s shot in the Eastern Illinois Fall Invite last September at the Darling Courts.

[Photo] Women’s tennis loses 4th-straight

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 17, 2020
Max Pilipovic-Kljajic nails a serve to his opponent and completes his follow-through last September at Eastern's Darling Courts. The Panthers play three more road matches this weekend.

[Photo] More road matches ahead for men’s tennis

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
January 30, 2020
Eastern freshman Elizaveta Bukraba-Ulanova swings to return the ball at Eastern’s Darling Courts last September. The women’s tennis team is 5-4 so far this spring.

[Photo] Women’s tennis goes 1-3 over weekend

Bailey Scoggins, Women's Tennis Reporter
January 27, 2020
Eastern sophomore Jarod Farrow swims in a meet against Saint Louis last October in Lantz Arena. The Panthers compete on the road at Indiana State Dec. 7.

[Photo] Track and field, swimming to compete this weekend

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
December 5, 2019
Eastern head coach Adam Cushing talks with the line judge during an official review in the Panthers’ game against Tennessee Tech last September.

[Photo] Panthers to host 1st-place Redhawks

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 14, 2019
Eastern guard Shareef Smith guards a Western Illinois player in Lantz Arena last November. Smith had 12 points in the game, which the Panthers won 68-66 in overtime.

[Photo] What to watch for in Panthers’ exhibition

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 29, 2019
Rade Kukobat attempts a jump-pass during a fast break during Eastern’s 90-37 victory over Fontbonne University last season in Lantz Arena. The Panthers were picked to finish 7th in the OVC this season.

[Photo] Panthers, Skyhawks reflect on last season’s games

Tom O'Connor, Men's Basketball Reporter
October 24, 2019
Eastern guard Karle Pace runs the offense in the Panthers' game against Jacksonville State Feb. 28. Pace had 13 points in the game, which Eastern won 52-49.

[Photo] Women’s basketball ready for bounce-back season

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2019
Eastern's Josiah Wallace backs away from Jacksonville State defenders in the game on Feb. 28 in Lantz Arena. Wallace had 23 points, but Eastern lost 89-84 in double overtime.

[Photo] Starting 5 returns for Eastern, provides stability

Tom O’Connor, Men's Basketball Reporter
October 22, 2019
Eastern redshirt-junior Christian Sosnowski heads a ball away from a Saint Francis player in a 1-0 Eastern win last season at Lakeside Field. Sosnowski is a key returner for an Eastern team that welcomes a lot of freshman to the roster.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team falls 2-1 to DePaul in exhibition play

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
August 21, 2018
Eastern transfer quarterback Johnathan Brantley throws a ball in spring practice last year at O’Brien Field. Brantley is one of two frontrunners for the starting quarterback job.

[Photo] Eastern hopes air-raid offense fixes woes from last season

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
August 21, 2018
Eastern quarterback Harry Woodbery fires a ball in a practice during spring camp last season. Woodbery is a transfer from Navarro Junior College.

[Photo] Column: 2018 a prove it season for Eastern football team

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
August 20, 2018
Senior wide receiver Aaron Gooch runs with the ball during Eastern's spring football game last year. Gooch is slotted to play receiver this season as well as handle return duties.

[Photo] Three takeaways from Eastern football’s fall scrimmage

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
August 19, 2018
File photo | The Daily Eastern News Junior Lauren Oostman finishes her backstroke race Oct. 28 at Padovan Pool against Western Illinois. Oostman returned back to the pool Saturday at Evansville.

[Photo] Oostman returns as Panthers lose

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
January 15, 2018
Junior Jajuan Starks goes up for the dunk in Eastern’s win over Illinois Nov. 3 in Lantz Arena. Starks is the Panthers’ leading scorer and said they need to get better at closing out games.

[Photo] Panthers recognize need to close out games better

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
November 30, 2017
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Regime Billingsly, a junior athletic training major, explains the sign up sheet for Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to Sarah Ampadu, a senior health studies major, at Panther Palooza on August 27, 2015.

[Photo] Pantherpalooza provides opportunities for students

Olivia Swenson-Hultz, Assistant Photo Editor
August 22, 2016
Junior outside hitter, Chelsea Lee, spikes the ball during the Eastern Women's Volleyball team game against Southern Illinois University-Edwards last season.

[Photo] Volleyball ready for Ball State challenge

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
August 28, 2014
Redshirt sophomore flanker Emalie Thornton is tackled by several players from last year's season open against Quinnpiac on Aug. 31, 2013. The Panthers open their season at 1 p.m. Friday against the Wisconsin All-Stars in Madison, Wis.

[Photo] Rugby team opens season in Wisconsin

Bob Reynolds, Staff Reporter
August 28, 2014
Senior midfielder Will Butler chases down a ball in a game at Lakeside Field last season. The Eastern men's soccer team opens it's regular season schedule against Saint Francis (Ill.) Lipscomb Friday and Sunday at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Eastern begins season with new head coach

Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter
August 28, 2014
Emalie Thorton, a redshirt sophomore flanker, tackles a Wisconsin All-Star player during a game at Lakeside Field on Sept. 7, 2013.

[Photo] Rugby team to begin season with young talent

Bob Reynolds, Staff Reporter
August 26, 2014
Photo: Holi to brighten quad with color

Photo: Holi to brighten quad with color

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April 21, 2014
Celebration to feature reptiles, arts, bands

Celebration to feature reptiles, arts, bands

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April 20, 2014
Photo: Riebold faces surgery for chronic injury

Photo: Riebold faces surgery for chronic injury

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April 8, 2014
Photo: Athletic Director leaves for Tulane University

Photo: Athletic Director leaves for Tulane University

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March 27, 2014
Photo: Eastern opens OVC play on road

Photo: Eastern opens OVC play on road

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March 20, 2014
Photo: Panthers post 5-1 record during break

Photo: Panthers post 5-1 record during break

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March 16, 2014
PhotoM: Eastern falls to Louisville

PhotoM: Eastern falls to Louisville

File photo | The Daily Eastern News
February 25, 2014
Photo: Eastern loses tight game in series finale

Photo: Eastern loses tight game in series finale

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February 16, 2014
Photo: Panthers out-paced by Racers late run

Photo: Panthers out-paced by Racers late run

File Photo | The Daily Eastern News
February 16, 2014
Photo: Coles County Barbershop Chorus to raise money by serenading valentines

Photo: Coles County Barbershop Chorus to raise money by serenading valentines

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February 12, 2014
Photo: Panthers head to Murray State

Photo: Panthers head to Murray State

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February 11, 2014
Photo: The return: Barton, Slaznik back in starting rotation

Photo: The return: Barton, Slaznik back in starting rotation

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February 11, 2014
Photo: Eastern enters season with new outfield

Photo: Eastern enters season with new outfield

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February 10, 2014
Photo: Spoonhour sees 7 wins as tournament worthy

Photo: Spoonhour sees 7 wins as tournament worthy

File Photo | The Daily Eastern News
February 10, 2014
Photo: Relay For Life accepts award; raised $120,000 in 2013

Photo: Relay For Life accepts award; raised $120,000 in 2013

File photo | The Daily Eastern News
January 29, 2014
Photo: Auditions open for 'Vagina Monologues'

Photo: Auditions open for ‘Vagina Monologues’

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January 13, 2014
Holiday food drive collecting donations

Holiday food drive collecting donations

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December 2, 2013
Photo: Commencement approaches for students

Photo: Commencement approaches for students

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December 1, 2013
Unique styles for charity

Unique styles for charity

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November 4, 2013
Show centers on individuality

Show centers on individuality

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October 21, 2013
Homework Heroes lacks interest

Homework Heroes lacks interest

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October 7, 2013
Photo: Christianson returns from injury with scoring output

Photo: Christianson returns from injury with scoring output

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September 25, 2013
Photo: Jimmy Football

Photo: Jimmy Football

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September 19, 2013
Band wanted to rock tailgate

Band wanted to rock tailgate

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September 4, 2013
Photo: Students raise issues with Perry

Photo: Students raise issues with Perry

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September 2, 2013
Photo 3: Panthers greeted with celebration

Photo 3: Panthers greeted with celebration

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August 15, 2013
Photo 2: Panthers greeted with celebration

Photo 2: Panthers greeted with celebration

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August 15, 2013
Photo: Panthers greeted with celebration

Photo: Panthers greeted with celebration

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August 15, 2013
Photo: Buchanan speaks about his future

Photo: Buchanan speaks about his future

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July 2, 2013
Photo: Women’s soccer coach resigns

Photo: Women’s soccer coach resigns

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June 20, 2013
Photo: Student to live the community life

Photo: Student to live the community life

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May 15, 2013
Photo: Top athletes prepare for state

Photo: Top athletes prepare for state

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May 15, 2013
Photo: Schmitz hopes to end on high note

Photo: Schmitz hopes to end on high note

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May 15, 2013
Photo: Students to exercise for autism

Photo: Students to exercise for autism

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March 22, 2013
Photo: Inyart will not seek 3rd term

Photo: Inyart will not seek 3rd term

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July 18, 2012
Photo: Hollowell fires back against claims

Photo: Hollowell fires back against claims

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July 16, 2012
Photo:Hollowell out for fall

Photo:Hollowell out for fall

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July 11, 2012
Photo: Band camp to bring talents to Eastern

Photo: Band camp to bring talents to Eastern

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July 9, 2012
Photo: Abolt takes over as student body president

Photo: Abolt takes over as student body president

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July 9, 2012
Photo: City prepared for heat

Photo: City prepared for heat

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July 2, 2012
Photo: Girl Scouts mark 100th year

Photo: Girl Scouts mark 100th year

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July 2, 2012
Photo: Debut groups bring business to University Union bookstore

Photo: Debut groups bring business to University Union bookstore

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June 6, 2012
Photo: Will Rogers renovations on hold

Photo: Will Rogers renovations on hold

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May 28, 2012
Photo: Jazz Ensemble to perform last concert

Photo: Jazz Ensemble to perform last concert

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April 23, 2012
Photo: Neal’s death caused by superheated gas

Photo: Neal’s death caused by superheated gas

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April 17, 2012
Photo- Jazz combos to play for last time

Photo- Jazz combos to play for last time

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April 16, 2012
Photo: Symphony, chamber musicians show talent

Photo: Symphony, chamber musicians show talent

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March 27, 2012
Photo: Panthers drop 2-of-3 in OVC opener

Photo: Panthers drop 2-of-3 in OVC opener

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March 25, 2012
Photo: Panthers end spring break with loss

Photo: Panthers end spring break with loss

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March 18, 2012
Photo: Panthers go 5-4 during break

Photo: Panthers go 5-4 during break

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March 18, 2012
Photo: Panthers face tough Florida road trip

Photo: Panthers face tough Florida road trip

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March 8, 2012
Photo: Panthers seeking consistent play

Photo: Panthers seeking consistent play

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March 7, 2012
Photo- Tennis team riding losing streaks

Photo- Tennis team riding losing streaks

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March 5, 2012
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