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Charleston community members participated in the nationwide protest Hands Off! at the edge of Morton Park along Lincoln Avenue on Saturday. Hands Off! is a movement centered around protesting President Donald Trump and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk's actions in the federal government.
Charleston community protests Trump administration, DOGE
In the Pan-Asian Hub, faculty members and professors introduced the unveiling of Asian American Heritage Month by discussing literature by the prolific South Korean writer, Han Kang on Wednesday.
Korea Update highlights the work of Nobel Prize winning author Han Kang
Junior Karla Tejada works the register at the EIU Union Bookstore.
Eastern students balance work and school
Some members of the crowd dancing to begin the Strong M.A.N. talent show at Seventh Street Underground in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union on Saturday.
Strong M.A.N. hosts campus talent show
Annual Bonine Suicide Prevention Conference attendees talk in breakout groups during Western Illinois' counseling center director Cara Cerullo's presentation in the Charleston/Mattoon room in the Martin Luther King Jr University Union on Friday, March 28.
25th annual Bonine Suicide Prevention Conference held in MLK Jr. Union
(Thumbnail) Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez fielding a ground ball while playing shortstop at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Saturday.
EIU softball sweeps, baseball splits OVC series
Charleston High School senior Luke Bonnstetter pitches during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon on Monday afternoon at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois
CHS baseball loses both games to Mattoon
Freshman Sach Wolf (left) and sophomore hurdler Nathan Kirby (right) compete in the men's 110m hurdles event at Eastern's Big Blue Classic at O'Brien Stadium on Saturday, April 5. Kirby won the event with a 15.27 finish. Wolf finished in second place with a 15.94 finish.
EIU honors seniors in Big Blue Classic
Forward redshirt freshman Georgia Cox looking for someone open to pass too, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
EIU women’s basketball forward announces departure from program
[Thumbnail Edition] Charleston High School sophomore Railyn Cox pitches the ball during Charleston's 8-7 win over Flora High School on Monday, March 31.
CHS baseball and softball battle weather in opening weeks of the season
(Thumbnail) Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez fielding a ground ball while playing shortstop at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Saturday.
EIU softball sweeps, baseball splits OVC series
Charleston High School senior Luke Bonnstetter pitches during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon on Monday afternoon at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois
CHS baseball loses both games to Mattoon
[Thumbnail Edition] Charleston High School sophomore Railyn Cox pitches the ball during Charleston's 8-7 win over Flora High School on Monday, March 31.
CHS baseball and softball battle weather in opening weeks of the season
Eastern Illinois University baseball senior infielder Chris Worcester tagging out the runner trying to steal at second base at Coaches Stadium during Eastern’s win against UT Martin 9-4 after the game got rained out in six innings on Friday.
Eastern baseball splits rain-shortened series with UT Martin
Senior left-handed pitcher Eli Cartwright thorw the base ball to the batter during the Eastern Illinois University vs Northern Illinois University’s game, NIU lead to 5-4 in the bottom of the first inning during Eastern’s game against Northern Illinois at Coaches stadium on March 25
EIU baseball overpowers Butler’s offense in 14-8 win
Forward redshirt freshman Georgia Cox looking for someone open to pass too, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
EIU women’s basketball forward announces departure from program
[Thumbnail Edition] Senior Foward Macy McGlone, getsw the ball and gets the point during the first half of the game aginst Western Illinois University,, Eastern Illinois University Lost to Western Illinois University Thursday March 6 20205, 78-75 EIU lost making it the end of their season
McGlone etches herself in EIU history
Eastern redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis cuts to the basket as Little Rock senior guard Jordan Jefferson guards him during the first half Eastern basketball’s win against Little Rock 71-60 at Groniger Arena on Thursday.
EIU men’s basketball players that entered the transfer portal
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
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
Assistant Offensive Line Cole Hoover shows the angle of how their hands should be placed during pratice at O'Brain field during football practice on the Eastern Illinois university campus, Charleston Ill.
EIU football coach makes move to new role once held by his father
(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
(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
(Thumbnail) Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez fielding a ground ball while playing shortstop at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Saturday.
EIU softball sweeps, baseball splits OVC series
[Thumbnail Edition] Charleston High School sophomore Railyn Cox pitches the ball during Charleston's 8-7 win over Flora High School on Monday, March 31.
CHS baseball and softball battle weather in opening weeks of the season
[Thumbnail Edition] Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez resetting in the batter's box after a pitch at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on March 28.
Panthers of the Week: Alex Siatos, Briana Gonzalez
Eastern Illinois softball freshman catcher Kira Manganello catching the pitch behind home plate at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Saturday.
Panther softball catcher finds home at EIU, FCA
Eastern Illinois softball junior infielder Mia Mazzola (left) and Washington freshman infielder and outfielder Sophi Mazzola (right) meet to exchange lineups before the game at Williams field. Eastern lost to Washington 3-2 in eight innings on Thursday.
D1 softball sisters reunite on the diamond
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
Students, staff and parents join together in the Tarble Arts Center to award undergraduate EIU student work and to view the artwork of undergrads and graduate students from on Saturday.
Tarble Arts Center features EIU student, graduate student artwork
Chanticleer's countertenor Adam Brett sings during act two of the performance Saturday evening at the Dvorak Concert Hall.
Chanticleer delivers memorable moments for audience
Chanticleer will be performing at 7:30 in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday, April 5.
Grammy award-winning Chanticleer to perform at Doudna
Ian Shepherd, the guest of the show for EIU Percussion Ensemble, has been performing for over 30 years, and is a local to Champaign Urbana.
Percussion Ensemble performs with Champaign drummer
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
Gunnar Olson
COLUMN: “Sunrise on the Reaping” has been catching fire  
Editorial Cartoon
EDITORIAL: The miseducation of DEI
Cam'ron Hardy
COLUMN: “The Resemblance:” So much in so little  
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘Schindler’s List’ is more about the Holocaust than Schindler
Cam'ron Hardy
“The Batman:” a new perspective three years later 
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 88: Hanna
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 87: Luke Brewer vs. The World
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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
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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(Thumbnail) Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez fielding a ground ball while playing shortstop at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Saturday.

EIU softball sweeps, baseball splits OVC series

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
April 8, 2025
Following a rough thunderstorm the day before, a set of bleachers was flipped and dragged across the tennis court alongside several benches. Tarps in between courts were torn down across the court on April 3.

Charleston High School senior Luke Bonnstetter pitches during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon on Monday afternoon at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois

[Photo] CHS baseball loses both games to Mattoon

April 8, 2025
[Thumbnail Edition] Charleston High School sophomore Railyn Cox pitches the ball during Charleston's 8-7 win over Flora High School on Monday, March 31.

CHS baseball and softball battle weather in opening weeks of the season

Gabe Newman and Jason Coulombe
April 7, 2025
[Thumbnail Edition] Eastern Illinois University baseball senior utility player Tyler Castro fields a ground ball during the team's first intrasquad scrimmage of the season on Jan. 31.

EIU baseball takeaways after opening OVC series

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
March 25, 2025
Eastern Illinois men's golfers, juniors Cole Jaworski (back) and Trey Oswald (front) practice in the new golf simulator on Monday.

[Photo] New golf simulator opens in Lantz Complex for team

March 26, 2025
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

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
March 17, 2025
[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

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
March 13, 2025
Coles County Chronicle

Coles County Chronicles Ep. 1: Brian Deadmond

Aidan Cusack and Gabe Newman
March 13, 2025
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?

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
March 11, 2025
St. Anthony High School senior Will Fearday inbounds the ball while being closely guarded by Meridian High School junior guard Javionne Ranson in the fourth quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.

Players walk across the court during the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game between Meridian High School and St. Anthony High School at Groniger Arena on Monday.

The St. Anthony High School players and coaches watch along while its fans watch the game in the background at the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.

St. Anthony High School senior Brock Fearday dribbles past Meridian High School sophomore guard Latarus Johnson in the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.

Eastern Illinois University students playing basketball at the EIU Recreational Center on March 6. Any facility in the center with a wood floor will be closed beginning on Monday while it undergoes renovations. 

Eastern Illinois University Recreation Center partially closes for renovations

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
March 10, 2025
Men's Baseball team infield senior Cade Zalewski, plays against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024.

Anderson speaks on Solis development after U of I cancellation

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2025
Charleston high school senior guard Luke Bonnstetter and Centralia's senior forward Dustyn Collins go after a loose ball during Charleston's 77-33 loss to Centralia in the regional semifinal at Effingham High School in Effingham, IL on Feb. 26.

CHS boys’ basketball loses to Centralia in regional semifinals

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2025
Members of the St. Hedwig Haus of Hospitality sit down to eat dinner on Jan. 24, 2025. The Hedwig Haus is a catholic worker house for women and children that serves as long-term housing. 

Coles County works to aid homeless

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2025
(Thumbnail Edition) after Charleston beat Effingham 49-36 on Feb. 24 in Baker Gymnasium in Charleston, IL.

CHS boys’ basketball beats Effingham, advance in IHSA postseason

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 24, 2025
Charleston High School boys' basketball head coach Brian Deadmond talking with his players during a timeout in the first quarter of the Trojans' game against Mattoon Friday night at KC Summers Court at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois.

[Photo] Charleston boys' basketball loses finale regular season game to Mattoon

February 22, 2025
(Thumbnail Edition) Charleston high school junior guard Tyler Oakley shoots a three-point shot during halftime of Charleston's game against Paris High School at Paris High School in Paris, Illinois on Feb. 18, 2025 that Paris won 58-45. Oakley would reach 1,000 career points during the game.

Junior’s milestone makes CHS basketball history

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2025
Junior guard Tyler Oakley shoots a free throw during Charleston High School boys' basketball game against Mattoon High School that Mattoon won 52-43 on Feb 1 at Baker Gym in Charleston, Illinois

Charleston set to face Effingham in regional quarterfinals

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 15, 2025
Charleston High School girls' basketball begins its regional quarterfinal as the ball is tipped for the play-in game against Mattoon on Saturday

CHS girls’ basketball loses 43-40 in overtime to Greenwave

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 15, 2025
(Thumbnail Edition) The Eastern Illinois University baseball hitting coach, Mike Pugliese, taking the team through its pregame routine before the first intrasquad scrimmage of the season at O'Brien Field on Jan. 31. in Charleston, Illinois

Baseball relies on experience ahead of new season

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 12, 2025
Josh Oakley has left the Eastern men's soccer program after two years as head coach.

Men’s soccer head coach leaves Eastern

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 11, 2025
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.

Conklin named as opening day starter

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2025
Senior forward Blair Ritchey passes in the ball during Charleston high school girls' basketball team 29-28 win over Matoon High School on Feb. 1 at Baker Gym in Charleston, Illinois.

Charleston, Mattoon set to play in regional play-in game

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 7, 2025
(Thumbnail Edition) Grant Tice crosses the finish line to finish first in the 10k race during the Charleston Challenge Mid-Winter Classic at Carl Sandburg Elementary School on Saturday. Eighty runners entered the annual challenge.

Charleston hosts annual Challenge Mid-Winter Classic

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 3, 2025
Senior guard Luke Bonnstetter during Charleston High School boys' basketball game against Mattoon High School that Mattoon won 52-43 on Feb. 1 at Baker Gym in Charleston, Illinois

Charleston boys’ basketball loses to Mattoon 52-43

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2025
Charleston High School girls' basketball team celebrates right before they beat Matoon High School 29-28 to break their 41-game losing streak in the Apollo Conference on Feb. 1 at Baker Gym in Charleston, Illinois.

CHS girls’ basketball breaks conference losing streak

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2025
Senior guard Luke Bonnstetter dribbles the basketball as junior guard Tyler Oakley guards him in a Charleston boys basketball intrasquad scrimmage on November 30, 2024 at Baker Gym in Charleston, Illinois

Trojan basketball prepares for doubleheader against Greenwave

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
January 31, 2025
Junior history major Keegan Bottom observes at the “Courage to Remember Exhibit” in Booth Library on opening day on Jan. 27, 2025., which is Holocaust Remembrance Day and the day the Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated by the Red Army in 1945.

‘Courage to Remember’ exhibit arrives for Holocaust Remembrance Day

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
January 28, 2025
Members of the Charleston High School boys' basketball team watch as the rest of the team competes in an intrasquad scrimmage on Nov 30

CHS basketball begins final stretch of the season

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
January 28, 2025
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

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
January 21, 2025
Sophomore multi track and field athlete Ben Jessup stretches and prepares to compete in the John Craft Invite on Saturday.

[Photo] Eastern track and field athlete returns after injury setback

January 22, 2025
Gabe Newman, Sophomore, Journalism

COLUMN: Mahomet-Seymour must leave the Apollo Conference

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
January 15, 2025
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

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
December 13, 2024
Basketball going through a hoop

CHS boys’ basketball 3-2, girls’ 0-9 as season begins

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
December 10, 2024
Charleston High School senior guard Luke Bonnstetter plays in a scrimmage during a Charleston boys basketball practice on Nov. 20 at CHS in Baker Gymnasium.

Tripling down on high school sports

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
December 3, 2024
Charleston boys' basketball players scrimmage during an after school practice on Wednesday. Their season begins on Nov. 26.

Trojan boys’ basketball prepares for season with senior heavy roster

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
November 21, 2024
Charleston Boys Basketball are preparing for the basketball season as there are 33 total boys within the Trojan's basketball program.

Charleston boys' basketball lost to Mattoon 52-43 Saturday evening at Baker Gym.

CHS Trojans ready to start girl’s basketball season

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
November 17, 2024
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

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2024
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

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
November 3, 2024
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

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2024
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

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 30, 2024
Senior midfielder Izzy Patterson (2) and junior midfielder Avery Richardson (19) chase after the ball during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Patterson scored the only goal of the game winning 1-0 for the Skyhawks. Richardson had one shot on goal. Patterson had one shot, shot on goal and goal scored.

EIU women’s soccer set for tournament play

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2024
Freshman forward Jackson Liley made his first goal at his first ever game with Eastern Illinois men's soccer during the EIU, University of Chicago game Thursday evening. EIU men's soccer won 3-0.

Eastern men’s soccer tie with Southern Indiana

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2024
Senior wide receiver Chase Clough jumped to celebrate with senior quarterback after a second quarter touchdown. Head Coach Brian Halsey in the back. at Trojan Hill, Friday Sept, 6,2024, Charleston Ill. 25-18 Trojans won against the Paris Tigers.

CHS Trojan football ends season with loss against Salem Wildcats

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2024
Freshman forward Sebastian Khoury takes the ball from University of Incarnate Word vs Eastern Illinois University mens soccer game, on Oct 10, 2024. at the Lakeside Field

EIU men’s soccer gets ready for last homestand

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 25, 2024
Charleston High senior running back Marcellx Boling rushes the ball just short of the endzone during the first half of the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien field on October 4. Charleston lost 20-17.

Charleston gets ready for last game of the year

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 24, 2024
EIU junior midfielder Ella Onstott (20) and UT Martin sophomore midfielder Ella Rucka (18) battle for control of the ball during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Onstott had one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.

EIU women’s soccer’s path to the OVC Tournament

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 24, 2024
Senior forward Makayla Robinson (6) runs past junior midfielder Ella Onstott (20) and senior defender Morgan Rinker (18) during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Robinson had two shots. Onstott had one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.

Takeaways from EIU women’s soccer homestand

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 23, 2024
Charleston head coach Brian Halsey talks to his team following the Trojan's 35-23 loss to Taylorville on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Trojan Hill.

Charleston Trojans lose 35-23 to Taylorville Tornadoes

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 19, 2024
Charleston sophomore running back Treylin Couch bobble the ball before securing it and running for his fourth touchdown during the third quarter of Charleston’s 45-34 win against Jersey on Sept 13, 2024, in Charleston Illinois.

Charleston prepares for must-win game against Taylorville

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2024
Incarnate Word head coach Kiki Lara greeting alumni and others after Incarnate Word beat Eastern 4-1 Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field.

Former EIU soccer coach returns for first game since departure

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 15, 2024
Defender Kyle Ward Sophomore about to throw the ball into play during the Eastern Illinois University vs University of Incarnate word, Oct 10, 2024. at Lakeside Field

EIU men’s soccer loses 3-0 to Houston Christian University

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 13, 2024

EIU women’s soccer wins 4-0 on senior night

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 13, 2024
Defender Kyle Ward Sophomore get the ball into play during the Eastern Illinois University vs University of Incarnate word, Oct 10, 2024. at Lakeside Field

Eastern loses 4-1 to Incarnate Word

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 10, 2024
Charleston High Trojan fans getting ready with body paint and posters for the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien Field on October 4. Charleston lost 20-10.

Charleston loses 20-17 in Coles County Clash

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 5, 2024
Football season starts in the spring.

What EIU takes away from Coles County Clash

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 4, 2024
Senior wide receiver Chase Clough jumped to celebrate with senior quarterback after a second quarter touchdown. Head Coach Brian Halsey in the back. at Trojan Hill, Friday Sept, 6,2024, Charleston Ill. 25-18 Trojans won against the Paris Tigers.

Trojans, Greenwave to face off in 12th Coles County Clash

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 3, 2024
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Panther Playbook Ep.5: Football in a hurricane, The Coles County Clash, EIU teams begin OVC play

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 3, 2024
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Panther Playbook Ep.4: Would a quarterback change save Eastern Illinois’ season?

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 3, 2024
The Coles County clash trophy on display on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in the Charleston High School Library. The winner of the football game between Mattoon and Charleston are presented with the trophy.

The history of the Coles County Clash

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2024
Charleston sophomore running back Treylin Couch bobble the ball before securing it and running for his fourth touchdown during the third quarter of Charleston’s 45-34 win against Jersey on Sept 13, 2024, in Charleston Illinois.

Trojan football takeaways ahead of Coles County Clash

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
October 1, 2024
Charleston senior quarterback hands the ball off to senior running back Ben Coffey during Charleston’s 45-34 win against Jersey on

Trojan football records second straight loss

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
September 27, 2024
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Panther Playbook Ep.3: Tough Week All Around

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
September 27, 2024
sophomore wide receiver/defensive back Braxton Hanner talking to head coach Brian Halsey in the first half at Trojan Hill Charleston

Trojan football prepares for road matchup against Flaming Hearts

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
September 26, 2024
Crews moving the first section of the grandstands from the old Lakeside Field to the new one on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

Lakeside Field under renovation

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
September 23, 2024

EIU women’s soccer falls in first 2024 conference game

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
September 22, 2024
Goalkeeper Ella Kratochvil performs a goal kick to restart the game. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the ISU Redbirds Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field.

EIU women’s soccer gets ready for OVC conference play

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
September 22, 2024
Charleston junior Max Weber kicker scores the only points for Charleston as time expires in the first half during Charleston’s loss to Mahomet-Seymour 56-3 on Friday Night.

Charleston loses 56-3 against Mahomet-Seymour

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
September 20, 2024
Charleston sophomore running back Treylin Couch bobble the ball before securing it and running for his fourth touchdown during the third quarter of Charleston’s 45-34 win against Jersey on Sept 13, 2024, in Charleston Illinois.

Charleston football looks to make history against Mahomet-Seymour

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
September 19, 2024
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Panther Playbook Ep. 2: EIU sports, Charleston football, and more

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
September 19, 2024
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Panther Playbook Ep.1: EIU football, Charleston football, and more

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
September 17, 2024
Eastern Mens Soccer Team emotional after being defeated 1-0 during their OVC Semifinals tournament against Incarnate word held at Ralph Korte Stadium wednesday evening.

Men’s soccer defenders face early injury scares

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
September 16, 2024

Goalkeeper talks about game-winning penalty save in Q&A

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
September 16, 2024
Paris high quarterback drew rogers gets sacked in the backfield after trying to scramble away from the Charleston defender at Trojan Hill Charleston

Charleston football prepares for Jersey

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
September 12, 2024

Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2024
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From Isle of Wight to Lakeside Field: Jackson Liley

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
September 10, 2024
Football is back at O'Brien Stadium

Trojan football takeaways by the numbers

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
September 9, 2024
Senior wide receiver Chase Clough jumped to celebrate with senior quarterback after a second quarter touchdown. Head Coach Brian Halsey in the back. at Trojan Hill, Friday Sept, 6,2024, Charleston Ill. 25-18 Trojans won against the Paris Tigers.

Charleston beats Paris behind big defensive stop

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
September 7, 2024
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