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Students met in the Center for Student Innovation Thursday to craft and have free snacks. President of the library ambassadors of Booth Christopher Redman said, “I feel like every event we planned is successful. We put the hard work and dedication into it.” 
Thanksgiving arrives early at Booth Library
Two people died in a murder suicide at 817 N. 34th St. in Mattoon on Nov. 10, 2024.
Mattoon pair who died in murder-suicide named by police
Former Illinois govenor Jim Edgar introduces David Yepsen, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIUC, during the Edgar Speaker Series in Buzzard Auditorium on Thurday.
Former governor visiting EIU
Mary Kaiser clears the checkout screen after a student gets their meal on Monday at Stevenson Tower Deli.
Introducing EIU’s grandmother
Vice President of Student Affairs Mason Tegeler was appointed to the student publication board, the WEIU Radio and TV advisory board and to the Booth collaborative advisory committee at the weekly student senate meeting on Wednesday.
Student senate appointed to publication board, nominates awards
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
Redshirt Junior Forward Blake Goodman shoots and scores during the first half of the game of The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game at Groniger Arena ,
EIU transfer talks about NBA camp counselor job in Q&A
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
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
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
Redshirt Junior Forward Blake Goodman shoots and scores during the first half of the game of The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game at Groniger Arena ,
EIU transfer talks about NBA camp counselor job in Q&A
Charleston girls' basketball finished up practice on Thursday ahead of it's season opener at the North American Lighting Thanksgiving Tournament at Paris High School.
CHS Trojans ready to start girl’s basketball season
Men's basketball junior guard Nakyel Shelton, makes his way across court during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Panthers lost 68-57
Panthers of the Week: Julian Patino, NaKyel Shelton
Eastern Illinois University plays against the University of Illinois at the State fam center
Eastern newcomer produces against Illinois
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.
Five takeaways from EIU men’s basketball’s loss to Indiana
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
Men's basketball junior guard Nakyel Shelton, makes his way across court during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Panthers lost 68-57
Panthers of the Week: Julian Patino, NaKyel Shelton
Senior kicker Julian Patino gets ready for a kickoff return against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers on Saturday afternoon in O’Brien Stadium. The Panthers beat the Buccaneers 16-13.
Senior kicker secures win in Panthers’ last home game of the season
Head Football Coach, Chris Wilkerson waits with the football team to run on the hancock field before the Illinois State University, vs Eastern Illinois University
Panthers set to play Charleston Southern, honoring 27 seniors
Wide receivers coach Tino Smith II instructs players after a play during football practice at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.
Former EIU wide receiver connects ties for new position
Senior forward Macy McGlone becomes the fourth player in program history to record 1,000 points, 600 rebounds and 100 blocks.
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Cooper Willman
Number 11 Adam Boykin a forward freshman for Eastern Illinois University keeps the ball away from Middle field 21 Timothy Ospina player for University of Incarnate word, at the Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus,
Freshman forward shares experience training with professional soccer players in Q&A
Midfielder Felipe Kerr Lourenco (6) passes the ball during the game against SIUE Sunday.
EIU men’s soccer honors seniors, loses playoff contention to SIUE
Senior, goalkeeper Chad Smith, Kicks the ball out of the goal during the Eastern Illinois University Vs University of Chicago game
Panthers lose to Lions after two quick goals
Sam Eccles, a senior forward (9), dribbles the ball pass defender during their game against University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Lakeside field thursday afternoon.
EIU men’s soccer by the numbers
Forward Casey Welage (8) and midfielder Jake Pollock (25) chase after the ball at men's soccer practice at Lakeside Field on Thursday.
Panthers of the Week: Jake Pollock, David Brown
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Freshman catcher Sophia Olman catching a pitch on Saturday April 20 2024 against Tennessee Tech.
Catcher talks about being a black belt in Q&A
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EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
The women's swim team lost their first home meet of 2024 149-109 against the University of Southern Indiana.
EIU swim competes for first time in 2024
Jackson Penny, a sophomore individual medley and breaststroke swimmer, jumps from the grab start of the men’s 200 yard medley relay for the breaststroke segment at the swimming meet on Saturday at Padovan Pool. The Panthers won 169-93 against Valparaiso.
EIU Swim competes as whole
Ludolph Wiggett, freshman Freshman Ludolph Wiggett tries to hit the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
Freshman tennis player shares COVID-19 experience in Australia in Q&A
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Junior infielder Danny Infante tags University of Dayton freshman infielder David Mendez during their double header on March 16 and 17 at Coaches Stadium
Panthers of the Week: William Hays, Danny Infante
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
EIU men’s tennis gets second straight victory with win against USI
Fifth year senior Max Pilipovic-Kljajic is a computer science major from Brisbane, Australia, practicing his serve and is currently attending Eastern Illinois University
EIU tennis siblings’ journey from Australia
Eastern Illinois Volleyball team won 3-1 the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball triumphs over TSU in season finale
The head coach of the Panthers calls for a quick team discussion at the end of tonight’s game against Tennessee Tech
EIU volleyball gets swept by Tennessee State; loses tournament hopes
The EIU volleyball team cheers during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena
What EIU volleyball needs to do to make the OVC Tournament
Head Volleyball Coach Cheers with the Volleyball team with a smile on her face ready for the next play, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball versus Little Rock
Crews begin renovations in south McAfee Gym on Oct. 30. The stage along the east wall will most likely be covered by a temporary barrier, according to EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael, but he isn't sure exactly how it will look on game day. 
EIU volleyball to move practices, games to McAfee Gym in fall 2025
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Enlow (Amalia Balash) unknowingly sells a leather music box as a musical candy box and then performs “No More Candy.”
‘She Loves Me’ closes doors after two-week showing
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror 
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: Pokémon TCG Pocket, we need to talk
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: SNL made me cry last week
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
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The EIU Reserve Officers' Training Corps loads the first group of cadets onto the Chinook aircraft for a ride around Charleston before landing back to the ground on Thursday. The ride was part of an aviation lab for cadets to learn what it was like to be on an aircraft.
THROUGH THE LENS: ROTC brings Chinook to EIU’s campus
Participants of the Haunted Hike take a hayride back to the entrance of Douglas Hart Nature Center. The guided hikes took off every five minutes on the trails to cycle through the different Beetlejuice themed stations on Saturday night, Oct. 19, from 5-8 p.m.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘Beetlejuice’ takes over Douglas-Hart Nature Center
There were 24 finishers in the 50-mile race at the Tour De Charleston Saturday. First place finished the race in 2:10:16.22.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
The Camp New Hope had a small Mattoon train that took people around the camp sight seeing during the Camp New Hope 50th anniversary.
THROUGH THE LENS: Camp New Hope celebrates 50th anniversary
Students start to cook the beans and corn for meatless tacos during a healthy cooking class.
THROUGH THE LENS: Something’s cooking in Klehm Hall
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Head coach, Tara Archibald, speaks to her team between innings during the softball program's first ever NCAA Regional appearance at Sharon J. Drysdale Field on the Northwestern University campus on May 19 in Evanston, Il. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Wildcats.

[Photo] EIU softball loses first-ever NCAA Regional game

Autumn Schulz, Senior Sports Reporter
May 19, 2023
Eastern’s softball team holds up the championship bracket in celebration after winning the OVC Softball championship against SIUE 2-0 Saturday in Oxford, Ala.

Eastern to play Northwestern in regional NCAA tournament

Han Byer, Sports Photographer/Writer
May 14, 2023
The Panthers celebrate after winning their first Ohio Valley Conference Championship title Saturday afternoon against the SIUE cougars 2-0.

Eastern softball captures first OVC Championship title

Han Byer, Sports Photographer
May 13, 2023
Education Professor and EIU-UPI President Jennifer Stringfellow, was nominated ‌as the person of the year for the College of Education for the 2023 DEN People of the Year Edition.

[Photo] The News names Stringfellow College of Education Person of the Year

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor
April 26, 2023
Quarterback, James Cooper Jr. (19), runs with the ball and gets tackled by defensive linebacker, Nicholas Oliviera-Chance (91), Saturday afternoon on the O'Brien Field.

Wide receiver, Justin Bowick (1), runs down the sideline with the ball after a pass from quarterback, Terrance Gipson (9), Saturday afternoon on the O'Brien Field.

Eastern running back, Juwon Farri (8), gets tackled by safety, Elijah Ball (39), and line backer, Phoenix Porter (40), while running the ball downfield Saturday afternoon on the O'Brien Field.

Wide receiver, Daniel Luoma (89), gets ready to block a defensive player looking to tackle him while running down the sidline with the ball after a pass from quarterback, Jonah O'Brien (6), Saturday afternoon on the O'Brien Field.

Eastern running back, Lazerick Eatman (36), catches the ball during a drill during one of their spring practices on the O'Brien Field Tuesday evening.

Eastern quarterback, James Cooper Jr. (19), practices stretches with the team during one of their spring practices on the O'Brien Field Tuesday evening.

The Eastern Illinois baseball team celebrating a walk-off 7-6 win in game two of a doubleheader over Little Rock while Trojan head coach Chris Curry argues with the umpires about a call that was overturned at first base Saturday afternoon. The Panthers won their first OVC series of the season.

[Photo] Meet the Coaches: Jason Anderson

February 12, 2024
Sophomore infielder/outfielder Aniya Holt (9), swings at a pitch from a St. Louis University pitcher, during their game Wednesday evening. The Panthers won 4-3.

[Photo] ‘I knew we were gonna find a way,’ Holt said after walk-off win against SLU

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
April 12, 2023
Wide receiver, DeAirious Smith (88), attempts to catch a pass from behind during their wide receiver drills during one of their spring football practices on O'Brien Field Thursday evening.

[Photo] Panthers of the Week: Zenaya Barnes, DeAirious Smith

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
September 10, 2023
An Eastern quarterback attempts to make a pass to a receiver during quarterback drills during one of their spring football practices on O'Brien Field Thursday evening.

Running back, Juwon Farri (8), receives a handoff from a quarterback during one of their spring football practices on O'Brien Field Thursday evening.

Wide receiver, DeAirious Smith (88), attempts to catch a pass from behind during their wide receiver drills during one of their spring football practices on O'Brien Field Thursday evening.

The Eastern football team stretches during practice on O'Brien Field Thursday evening.

[Photo] ‘I know we're a better football team than we were at this point in time last year,’ Wilkerson says ahead of annual Spring Game

April 21, 2023
Quarterback, Kevin Conway (16), attempts to make a throw during quarterback drills at one of their spring football practices on O'Brien Field Thursday evening.

Defensive back, Tienne Fridge (8), and defensive back, Michael Smith Jr. (49), run through defensive drills during one of their spring football practices on O'Brien Field Thursday evening.

Eastern right-handed pitcher, Rachel Kaufman (33), pitches to Southern Indiana infielder, Jordan Rager (23), during their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

Eastern left-fielder, Aryn Henke (12), slides into home plate attempting to score, while Southern Indiana catcher, Sammie Kihega (16), tags her out at home during their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

[Photo] Softball drops first OVC series of season to Southern Indiana

April 9, 2023
Eastern center-fielder, Jaylen Prichard (3), swings at a pitch from Southern Indiana pitcher, Josie Newman (11), during their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon, April 8, 2023. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

Eastern right-handed pitcher, Olivia Price (6), pitches to Southern Indiana pitcher/first-baseman, Allie Goodin (7), during their game on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

Eastern right-handed pitcher, Olivia Price (6), pitches to Southern Indiana pitcher/first-baseman, Allie Goodin (7), during their game on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

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Eastern first-baseman, Lindy Milkowski (14), hits the ball towards left field during their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

Eastern players Maddie Swart (11) and Lindy Milkowski (14) bump chests as part of their starting ritual before their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

[Photo] Baseball, softball to have midweek nonconference home games

April 11, 2023
Eastern catcher, Amber Cieplinski (17), hits the ball during her at bat during their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

Eastern first-baseman, Lindy Milkowski (14), hits the ball towards left field during their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

Eastern players Maddie Swart (11) and Lindy Milkowski (14) bump chests as part of their starting ritual before their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

Ky Matthews-Hampton, a graduate right handed pitcher, throws to Butler University during the baseball game against at Coaches Stadium Sunday afternoon. The Panthers lost 6-5, and are now 15-8 in season play.

[Photo] Baseball loses fourth series of season against Butler

April 3, 2023
Wide receiver, Justin Bowick (1), runs along the sideline with the ball during a scrimmage at their spring football practice.

The volleyball team plays a scrimmage game against Illinois State in Lantz Arena on Saturday evening.

[Photo] EIU clinches first seed in OVC tournament

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
November 15, 2023
The football team practices on the O'Brien field Thursday afternoon.

The football team practices on the O'Brien field Thursday afternoon.

EIU's football team stretches during practice on the O'Brien Field Tuesday evening.

[Photo] Wilkerson says he is excited for annual spring game

April 3, 2023
Cody Green practices kicking the ball during football practice Tuesday evening on the O'Brien Field.

EIU's football team practices on the O'Brien Field Tuesday evening to get ready for their spring game.

Goalkeeper Daniela Bermeo, a fifth year player, clears the ball during the Panther's first game of the season on Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers and Valparaiso University Beacons tied.

International student athletes find fellowship at EIU

Han Byer, Sports Reporter
March 29, 2023
The Eastern softball team sings the EIU Fight Song to the crowd after sweeping SIUE in their home-opener double-header against SIUE on Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

[Photo] Softball loses first OVC game of its season

April 7, 2023
Right-handed pitcher, Rachel Kaufman, pitches to an SIUE batter during their first game of a double-header against on Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

Right-handed batter, Briana Gonzalez, watches a pitch coming in from an SIUE pitcher during their first game of a double-header against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

Catcher Amber Cieplinski, catches a pitch from Rachel Kaufman during their first game of a double-header against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

Right-handed pitcher, Rachel Kaufman, pitches to SIUE batter, Grace Lueke, during their first game of a double-header against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

Eastern first-base player, Macey McElravy, catches a throw from a teammate to get the runner out during their first game of a double-header home opener against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

Eastern left-handed batter, Aryn Henke, gets ready to swing at a pitch during their second game of a double-header against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

Eastern right-handed batter Kendall Grover, hits a foul ball during their second game of a double-header against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

Eastern right-handed pitcher Olivia Price, winds up her pitch during their second game of a double-header against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

Christina Martinez Mundo dives for the ball during a match against Missouri Baptist University. The Panthers lost to the Spartans 3-2 Monday afternoon in Sister City Park.

THROUGH THE LENS: EIU’s first home beach volleyball match

Ashanti Thomas and Han Byer
March 6, 2023
Eastern beach volleyball player Emily Wilcox, attempts a diving save on the ball against Missouri Baptist on Monday afternoon in Sister City Park. The Panthers lose to the Spartans 3-2.

Eastern beach volleyball player, Catalina Rochaix, attempts to block the ball from going over the net after a Missouri Baptist player attempts to hit it over on Monday afternoon in Sister City Park. The Panthers lose to the Spartans 3-2.

Eastern beach volleyball player, Lilli Amettis, attempts to jump up and save the ball from touching the ground after a diving save from Christina Martinez Mundo Monday afternoon in Sister City Park. The Panthers lose 3-2.

Eastern beach volleyball player, Kate Dean, attempts to block a shot from going over the net as a Missouri Baptist player attempts to put it over the net Monday afternoon in Sister City Park.

Eastern's women's basketball team heads to the locker room before their game against Tennessee Tech at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

Eastern cheer team cheers for the Eastern women's basketball team at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

[Photo] COLUMN: The cheer team deserves more support from Eastern

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2023
Eastern forward, Morgan Litwiller (24), attempts to keep position of the ball while two Tennessee Tech players attempt to double-team her to steal the ball at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

Eastern forward, Macy McGlone (33), attempts to jump up and shoot a layup while a Tennessee Tech player attempts to block her shot at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

[Photo] 2023 EIU women’s basketball season preview

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
November 5, 2023
Eastern guard, Lariah Washington (22), attempts a 3-pointer while a Tennessee Tech player attempts to block her shot at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

Eastern forward, Taris Thornton (25), catches the ball mid-air after a high pass from Eastern guard, Miah Monahan (3), at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

Eastern forward, Morgan Litwiller (24), attempts to take the ball away from a Tennessee Tech player at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

Eastern forward, Macy McGlone (33), attempts to jump up and shoot a layup while a Tennessee Tech player attempts to block her shot at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

Eastern guard, Miah Monahan (3), dribbles up the paint towards the basket at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

[Photo] McGlone, Booker, Monahan named All-OVC players

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
Eastern forward, Morgan Litwiller (24), uses her body to make her way to the basket in attempt to score against Tennessee Tech at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

Sara Thomas, the volleyball coach, poses for a picture.

2 daughters, 2 teams, 1 woman

Han Byer and Ashanti Thomas
March 1, 2023
Eastern forward, Sincere Malone (5), looks for an open man under the basket while being pressured by a Tennessee Tech player in Lantz Arena on Saturday. The Panthers lost 75-66.

Eastern guard, Cam Haffner (3), gets ready to make a shot under the basket, after breaking a double team from Tennessee Tech players in Lantz Arena on Saturday. The Panthers lost 75-66.

[Photo] 4 EIU men’s basketball players enter the transfer portal

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
March 24, 2023
Eastern guard, Kinyon Hodges (10) dunks the ball after a breakaway.

Eastern center, Nick Ellington (11), gets pressured under the basket by two Tennessee Tech players during an attempt to shoot the ball.

Eastern center, Nick Ellington (11), attempts to dunk the ball after a pass under the basket from Eastern forward, Sincere Malone (5).

Eastern forward, Sincere Malone (5), attempts to make a layup against Tennessee Tech in Lantz Arena on Saturday. The Panthers lost 75-66.

[Photo] 2023 EIU men’s basketball season preview

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
November 5, 2023
Eastern forward, Jermaine Hamlin (34), attempts to shoot the ball while being pressured and having his shot attempted to be blocked.

Eastern guard, Cameron Haffner (3), and Eastern forward, Sincere Malone (5), put pressure on a Tennessee Tech player who looks for an open man after an in-bound pass from one of his teammates.

Senior forward, Lariah Washington, pounds toward the basket, pushing past defenders during the women's Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon. Washington scored 13 points and had four assists. The Panthers lost 66-61.

Seniors, Lariah Washington and Morgan Litwiller pose for a picture with their family before the women's Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Litwiller, Washington celebrated during Senior Day

February 25, 2023
Head Coach Matt Bollant hands Morgan Litwiller, a senior forward, a framed jersey before the start of the women's Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

Seniors, Lariah Washington and Morgan Litwiller pose for a picture with their family before the women's Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Litwiller, Washington celebrated during Senior Day

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2023
Head Coach, Matt Bollant instructs players before the start of the women's Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Panther athletes reflect on coaches for National Coaches Day

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
October 6, 2023
Miah Monahan (3), a sophomoore guard drives toward the basket while being pressured by defenders during the women's basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Monahan scored five points and had eight assists. The Panthers won 60-49.

[Photo] Women’s basketball secures second seed in OVC tournament

February 23, 2023
Taris Thrnton (25), a sophomore forward is block while attempting a layup during the women's basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Thornton scored 15 points. The Panthers won 60-49.

Julia Bengtson (20), a sophomore guard, high fives Assistant Coach Allie LeClaire before playing in the women's basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers won 60-49. This victory helped secure the Panthers the second seed slot in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament.

Head Coach Matt Bollant talks with his team following the victory against the Morehead State Eagles that secured the second seed slot in the conference tournament at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers won 60-49.

Cameron Haffner, a freshman guard, shoots from the three during the men's basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Haffner scored five points and had one assist. The Panthers lost 69-63.

Caleb Donaldson (20), a junior guard, dribbles past Morehead State defenders during the men's basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Donaldson scored five points and had three assists. The Panthers lost 69-63.

Head Athletic Trainer James Nave helps Eastern track sprints runner Taylor Wright, figure out why her quads are sore. Naves adds pressure to her knee to try to find out where the soreness is coming from on Thursday afternoon in the athletics training room.

[Photo] Nave says athletic training technology is up to par

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
February 22, 2023
Lariah Washington (22), a senior guard gets rid of the ball after being pressured by half of the defense during the women's basketball game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars Saturday afternoon. Washington scored 13 points and had three assists. The Panthers lost 82-77. The loss was the first conference loss of the season, which ended the 13-win streak.

[Photo] EIU women’s basketball loses first conference game of season

February 11, 2023
Lariah Washington (22), a senior guard gets rid of the ball after being pressured by half of the defense during the women's basketball game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars Saturday afternoon. Washington scored 13 points and had three assists. The Panthers lost 82-77. The loss was the first conference loss of the season, which ended the 13-win streak.

[Photo] EIU women’s basketball loses first conference game of season

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 11, 2023
Nick Ellington (11), a junior center, puts up the ball in an attempt to score during the men's basketball game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars Saturday afternoon at First Community Arena. Ellington led the Panthers scoring 21 points. The Panthers won 84-73.

[Photo] EIU men’s basketball in 8th place in OVC standings after successful weekend

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
February 13, 2023
Caleb Donaldson, a junior guard attempts to put the ball during the men's basketball game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars Saturday afternoon at First Community Arena. Donaldson scored 11 points and had six assists. The Panthers won 84-73.

The student section erupts into celebration after the Panthers beat the University of Tennesee-Martin Skyhawks 73-50 Thursday night, allowing the Panthers a 13-win streak.

[Photo] Toughness helps EIU women’s basketball to 13th consecutive win

February 10, 2023
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