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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. 77: The Wiz: Impactful Or A Ripoff?
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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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Bh’rea Griffin, a freshmen guard, brings the ball up court in the women’s basketball January 31, 2015 in Lantz Arena against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

[Photo] Eastern women’s basketball team releases schedule

Sean Hastings, Assistant Sports Editor
September 14, 2015
Head coach, Jay Spoonhour, goes over a game plan with his team in one of the regular season games in Lantz Arena. Spoonhour and the Panthers ended the season with a 18-15 record.

[Photo] Coach of the Year: Jay Spoonhour

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
May 3, 2015
David Glassman, newly elected president of Eastern, speaks at a press conference introducing him as the new president at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, Mon. March 2, 2015 in the University Ballroom. Glassman will begin his position this summer June 1, 2015.

[Photo] Glassman plans to improve minority enrollment

Luis Martinez, Administration Editor
May 3, 2015
Illinois college campuses will be enforcing a smoke free environment starting July 1, 2015. Smoking cigarettes, cigars, and even e-cigarettes will be forbade on campus once the act is in effect.

[Photo] Eastern to implement smoking ban this summer

Luis Martinez, Administration Editor
May 3, 2015

Somebody, please check the mic and the ones and twos

Kevin Hall, Assistant Photo Editor
April 30, 2015
Jon Bell, a building service worker for the university, addresses the board of trustees as well as those in attendance of the meeting to discuss solutions that could enhance Eastern’s environment.

[Photo] Eastern reacts after BOT approves student fee increase

Luis Martinez, Administration Editor
April 27, 2015
Dicky James and the Blue Flames perform on the final day of Celebration Sunday outside of the Doudna Fine Arts Centers. Dicky James and the Blue Flames were the third band to play for Celebration throughout the weekend.

[Photo] Money raised for scholarships during festival

Stephanie White, Entertainment Editor
April 26, 2015

Surviving the war in college

Kevin Hall, Assistant Photo Editor
April 24, 2015
Andrea Roberts, a freshmen catcher for the Panthers’ softball team, not only aids her team in games she also provides them their own soundtrack while beating buckets at some games.

[Photo] Freshman brings percussion to dugout

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2015
Frank Monier, a freshmen theater arts major, portrays a water seller in the play rehearshal of Good Person of Setzuan in the Dounda Fine Arts Center Tuesday in the Black Box Theater. Good Person of Setzuan begins Thursday April 23 at 7:30 pm in the Black Box.

[Photo] Play discusses everyday economic struggles

Meka Al Taqi-Brown, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2015
Grace Summers, a freshman member of the women’s tennis team, attempts to return a serve at Darlings Courts in practice Mon. Oct. 6,2014.

[Photo] Women’s tennis ends season with loss

Chris Picazo, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2015

Giving people something to believe in

Kevin Hall, Assistant Photo Editor
April 20, 2015
Models in the African Student Association’s annual fashion show pose after modeling their outfits at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Fri. April 15 in the Grand Ballroom. The fashion show consisted of several scenes, all displaying clothes that are significant in African culture.

[Photo] ASA showcases ‘Emerald City’ in an African fashion show

Kristen Lewis, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2015
Brother Jed Smock, a preacher from The Campus USA Ministry, talks to student on the Mellin Steps Wednesday on the North Quad. Smock and his wife occasionally come to campus and deliever the word of God.

[Photo] Time Once Again for the Coming of Brother Jed

Stephanie White, Entertainment Editor
April 15, 2015

Graduation: the commencement of life

Kevin Hall, Assistant Photo Editor
April 14, 2015
Andrew Grahn, a senior pitcher, pitches in the game Wednesday at Coaches Stadium against Indiana State. The Panthers took a 5-4 against Indiana State.

[Photo] Eastern baseball hosts top-seeded SEMO

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 9, 2015
Dane Sauer, a senior infielder, looks to run to first base Tues. March 31 in the Panthers’ match-up against Illinois State at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers record is currently 1-24.

[Photo] Goldstein, Illini slam Panthers in mid-week contest

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 7, 2015
Grace Summers, a freshmen, practices a serve at the Darlings Courts Tues. March 31 during the Panthers tennis practice.

[Photo] Summers brings intensity to the court

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2015
Demetre Taylor, a redshirt junior outfielder attempts a hit in the Panthers game Tuesday against Illinois State at Coaches Stadium. Taylor had three hits in the game.

[Photo] Baseball begins homestand with Illinois

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 6, 2015
Safe Zone was created to address the concerns of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and ally community at Eastern Illinois University. Safe Zones are areas on and around campus where supportive people provide information and assist in diffusing stereotypes.

[Photo] Safe zone phase one, two allows support of LGBT

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
April 6, 2015
Andrew Grahn, a senior pitcher, pitches in the game Wednesday at Coaches Stadium against Indiana State. The Panthers took a 5-4 against Indiana State.

[Photo] Baseball breaks losing streak

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 5, 2015
Catherine Polydore, an associate professor in counseling and student developement program, assists in pulling the rope at the Wall of Hate tear down Friday in the North Quad. Polydore was the first of two speakers to speak at the event.

[Photo] RHA tears down Wall of Hate

Cassie Buchman, City Editor
April 5, 2015
Haylee Beck, a junior outfielder, attempts to get a hit in the softball game Monday at Williams Field against Murray State. Beck managed one hit in the game.

[Photo] Panthers set for pair of doubleheaders

Sean Hastings, Staff Reporter
April 2, 2015
Faythe Missick, a graduate student studying international comparitive politics, poses as she models her wrist wear in the ASA fashion show rehearsal at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Thursday.

[Photo] Feature Photo: Fashion Foward

April 2, 2015
Brandt Valach, a senior infielder, looks to run to first base in the Panhers game Tuesday against Illinois State at Coaches Stadium. Valach had two hits in the game.

[Photo] Valach improving as season goes on

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 1, 2015
Junior pitcher Matt Doherty pitches in the Panthers game Tuesday at Coaches Stadium against Illinois State. Doherty had three hits in the game.

[Photo] Panthers still searching for first win

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
April 1, 2015
April Markowski, an outfielder, attempts to get a hit the softball game against Murray State Monday at Williams Field. The Panthers currently have a record of 10-16.

[Photo] Softball team sits at .500 in conference play

Sean Hastings, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2015
Brant Valach, an infielderfor the Panthers, swings at a pitch in the game against Illinois State University Tuesday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers now have a record of 0-21.

[Photo] Panthers squander lead late, fall to Redbirds

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 31, 2015
Brendon Allen, a junior pitcher, prepares to pitch in the Panthers’ scrimmage Wednesday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers' current record is 0-17.

[Photo] Panthers prepared for first home game

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 26, 2015
Cornell Johnston, a freshmen guard, runs around a defender in the men’s basketball game Monday in Lantz Arena against Evansville. Johnston had a total of 7 points in the game.

[Photo] Aces end Panthers’ postseason run

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
March 23, 2015
(Left) Amanda White, the 3rd competitor and winner of the Ms.Physique Competition, poses during the Mr. EIU. (Right) Alex Westerman, Mr.EIU 2015, squats down after accepting his trophy for Mr.EIU Saturday in McAfee Gym.

[Photo] Students flex for fitness titles

Stephanie White, Entertainment Editor
March 8, 2015
Newly elected president David Glassman answers questions at a press conference in the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on March 2.

[Photo] Glassman to face Eastern’s challenges

Luis Martinez and Stephanie Markham
March 8, 2015
Dr. Angharad N. Valdivia, an associate professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, discusses gender and race issues displayed in the media at the Brain, Brow, or Bootie?: Contemporary Latinidad in Popular Culture presentation in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday in the Lecture Hall. Dr. Valdivia mentions several examples in today’s society that are ambiguously placed in advertisements.

[Photo] Visiting professor debates media perception of Latinas

T'Nerra Butler, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2015
Cameron Douglas, a senior communication studies major, leads the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in the NPHC Stroll Off Thursday in McAfee Gym. Alpha Phi Alpha was one of four organizations that participated in the stroll off.

[Photo] Feature Photo: Stroll off

March 6, 2015
Sabina Orosova, a senior forward, attempts to get through the defense in the women’s basketball game Saturday against Southeast Missouri in Lantz Arena. Orosova scored 22 points in the game.

[Photo] Panthers secure playoff spot with victory

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
February 22, 2015
Regina Rossi, who was the soprano singer in Stagestruck, sings “Glitter and be Gay” from Candide in the performance in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Sun. in the Dvorak Concert Hall.

[Photo] Rossi siblings leave audience ‘Stagestruck’

Margorie Clemente, Opinions Editor
February 22, 2015
Jamie Ryan, an assistant professor in the music department, plays a percussion instrument in the Faculty Recital Series in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday in the Recital Hall. Ryan performed several solo pieces of work and duo.

[Photo] Afro-Cuban hymns, jazz played by faculty

Megan Ivey, Associate News Editor
February 22, 2015
Kendall Jackson, a member of GLAM’s fashion troupe, poses in the Untold Truth: We Are Kings and Queens fashion show in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Sat. in the Grand Ballroom.

[Photo] Models explore African roots

T'Nerra Butler, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2015
Jaz’Mine Turner, a sophomore psychology major, dances down the soul train line during the Soul Train event in the Martin Luther King Jr University Union Thursday in the Grand Ballroom. Turner came dressed in 90’s apparel.

[Photo] Eastern students travel back in time on The Soul Train

Darronté Matthews, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2015
Eastern professor Charlotte Pence speaks on her book in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday in Doudna’s lecture hall. Pence read poems that were published in her new book.

[Photo] Professor reads, discuss poems at Doudna

Cassie Buchman, City Editor
February 19, 2015
Dylan Chatman, a senior guard, looks to get around a defender in the men’s basketball game against Baker University Tuesday Feb.3rd in Lantz Arena. Chatman only managed 3 points in the game.

[Photo] Hot shooting sinks Panthers

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2015
Kelsey Trigg, a Charleston resident, gets her face painted at the "Face Painting/Sand Art Bottle" event during Family Weekend on Sept. 20, 2014 at the Bridge Lounge in Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

[Photo] Planning for next Family Weekend in the works

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2015
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[Photo] Touliatios excited to get better going forward

Cody Delmendo, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2015
Trae Anderson, a junior forward, looks to pass the ball in the men’s basketball game Tuesday Feb.3 against Baker University. The Panthers beat Baker’s University with the score of 59 to 32.

[Photo] Panthers let lead slip for 4th OVC loss

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2015

Exploring one’s own African-American heritage

Kevin Hall, Assistant Photo Editor
February 5, 2015
Trae Anderson, a junior forward, attempts to make a lay-up while being defended in the game Saturday in Lantz Arena against SIU Edwardsville. Anderson finished the game with 20 points.

[Photo] Panthers host Baker University in non-conference game

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2015
Performers in the Tango Buenos Aires event dance in in the first act of the show Sunday at the Doudna Fine Arts in The Theatre. Tango Buenos Aires performed two acts: The Rise Of A Star and The Rise of Love.

[Photo] Dancers perform historical Argentinian tale

Carlita Dixon, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2015
Freshman Nicole Beringer competes in the women 400 yard Medley relay Friday at the Padovan Pool. Both the men's and women’s swim teams ended their season Friday in St. Louis.

[Photo] Eastern swimmers lose on Senior Night

Sean Hastings, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2015
Freshman guard Cornell Johnston attempts to go up against a defender in the men’s basketball game Saturday in Lantz Arena against Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Johnston scored 12 points for the Panthers.

[Photo] Panthers beat Cougars to end three-game skid

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2015
Jake Olson, a junior sports management major, and Emily Jones, a sophomore family and consumer sciences major, sit and talk at the bar in IKE’s located on Lincoln Ave. Olson is also an employee at IKE’s.

[Photo] Bars, liquor stores speak out on new hours

Kristen Lewis, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2015
The Livingston C. Lord Administration Building (Old Main) has has decorative lights draped across the sides of the building. Old Main changes lights several times throughout the semester.

[Photo] Old Main lights up nights

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
January 29, 2015
Bh’rea Griffin, a freshmen guard, talks major playing time in recent games and how she manages her extended minutes. Griffin has averaged over 20 minutes in the last 5 women’s basketball games.

[Photo] Griffin sees extended playing time in freshman season

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
January 26, 2015
Matt Mattingly and Beka Murphy rehearse their lines in the Tarble Arts Center Monday during the dress rehearsal for the upcoming play Fat Pig.

[Photo] “Fat Pig” to bring body image, acceptance to stage

Cassie Buchman, City Editor
January 26, 2015
DeVonte’ Dixon, president of Couture Modeling, leads the male models in a modelography performed at the ASA talent show in the 2014 Fall semester at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union in the University Ballroom. A modelography is a mixture of runway modeling and dance choreography.

[Photo] Couture Models’ to bid on ‘heart’ in fashion show

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
January 25, 2015
Darneisha Spann, a freshmen elementary major, runs hurdles during the John Craft Invite Sat. in the Lantz Arena Indoor Fieldhouse.

[Photo] Track teams capture first place at John Craft Invite

Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2015
Ke’Ana Lampkins(Left), Tania Stanford(Middle), and Elizabeth Bailey(Right) perform a praise dance during the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Candle Light Vigil Monday at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union in the Grand Ballroom.

[Photo] Martin Luther King Jr. vigil brings forth unity, community

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
January 19, 2015
Chris Olivier, a junior forward, looks to pass the ball after the defense arrives in the game Sat. against Belmont in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Panthers win 8th straight after upset over Colonels

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
January 15, 2015
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[Photo] Griffin, Thomas lead Panthers to win against Colonels

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
January 15, 2015
Chris Oliver, a junior forward, attempts a lay-up in the match-up against Belmont Sat. in Lantz Arena. Oliver ended the game with 16 points.

[Photo] Panthers stay perfect through holiday break

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2015
Sabina Oroszova, a senior forward, wins the tip-off against Blair Bryce in the game against Belmont Sat. in Lantz Arena. Oroszova ended the game with 24 points.

[Photo] Oroszova leads charge in comeback win

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
January 11, 2015
Cornell Johnston, a guard, looks to pass the ball in the game against Ball State University Wednesday in Lantz Arena. Johnston threw 7 assist in the win against Ball State.

[Photo] Panthers head to Milwaukee for matinee

Bob Reynolds, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2014
LeTrell Viser, a guard, looks for an assist in the game against Ball State Wednesday in Lantz Arena. Viser was third in leading the team in scoring.

[Photo] Panthers seek revenge in California

Jehad Abbed, Staff Reporter
December 8, 2014
Trae Anderson, a forward, attempts to look for an open man in the game against Ball State University in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Bench sparks Panthers’ rally over Ball State

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2014
Jalisha Smith, a freshmen forward, attempts a lay-up with two defenders trailing in the women’s basketball game Saturday against Kansas City in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Panthers look for third win out of four tries

Bob Reynolds, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2014
Jalisha Smith, a freshmen forward, attempts a lay-up with two defenders trailing in the women’s basketball game Saturday against Kansas City in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Panthers go .500 during Thanksgiving break

Bob Reynolds, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2014
Mitch Weeakley directs the trumpets in the Student Recital Series: Composers’ Forum Concert Tuesday in the Recital Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Compositions showcases student talents

Marcus Curtis, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2014
Trae Anderson,a junior forward, attempts a jump shot in the game Thursday against UC Davis in Lantz Arena. Anderson ended the game with 16 points.

[Photo] Eastern comes up short to UC Davis, 63-61

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2014
Arnisha Thomas, a senior forward, looks to pass the ball in the game Saturday against Kansas City in Lantz Arena. Thomas had four assist in the game.

[Photo] Missed layups hurt Panthers in loss

Bob Reynolds, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2014
Trae Anderson, a junior forward attempts a lay-up in the exhibition game against St. Francis, Monday in Lantz Arena. The Panthers won 85-54.

[Photo] Panthers pull away from Saint Francis in exhibition game

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2014
Students experience Dia De Los Muertos

Students experience Dia De Los Muertos

Kevin Hall, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2014
Debi Hilligoss and Danielle Stone, Coles County election judges, discuss politics with Jim Stone, a BSW from the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, Tuesday in the Bridge Lounge of the Union at the voter's table.

[Photo] Early voting offered through October

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
October 21, 2014
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John Ferak, Gannet's investigative team editor, talks about the process he took while reporting on a double homicide, Tuesday in Physical Science building. Ferak discussed both his news articles as well as his book titled "Bloody Lies."

[Photo] Eastern graduate presents crime novel

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
October 7, 2014
Freshman Grace Summers attempts to hit the ball in her tennis match against Olivet Nazarene Monday at the Darling Courts. Summers went on to win her match.

[Photo] Women’s tennis beats Olivet Nazarane

Sean Hastings, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2014
Sophomore Davis Wegmann attempts to advance the ball past Denver’s Reagan Dunk on Saturday. The match was moved to the practice field after Lakeside Field was deemed unplayable because of heavy rains.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team starts with identical conference record

Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2014
Chicago rap artist King Louie performs during Nupes at the Apollo Sat. Oct 4 in the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. King Louie performed several songs from his mixtape titled "Tony".

King Louie closes Kappa Kares Week with performance

Kevin Hall, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2014
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King Louie to be featured at talent show

Kevin Hall, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2014

Untold Truth hosting tryouts for Wildin’ Out

Kevin Hall, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2014
UB shines light on Homecoming

UB shines light on Homecoming

Kevin Hall, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2014
Blake Morris and Jacob Cole rehearse Tuesday at the Doudna Fine Arts Building, in The Theater, for the play "Lonely Planet." The play will debut Wednesday, September 10th.

[Photo] Lonely Planet to spread awareness of AIDS

Samantha Middendorf, Entertainment Editor
September 9, 2014

Labor Day; just another day off

Kevin Hall, Staff Reporter
August 28, 2014
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