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Post Election Day this year, the spirit rock was spray painted with "MAGA 47" overnight (not pictured). This painting was against the rock's policy, stating that painting must not be used to campaign anything.
EIU investigating spirit rock incident
Vice President of Business Affairs Matt Bierman presents at the Eastern Illinois University budget town hall in the Doudna Recital Hall on Wednesday.
EIU updates on fiscal year, building reinvestment
Samantha McCullough from the Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission speaks with the student senate at its weekly meeting on Wednesday in the South Quad Commons.
Student senate hears transportation, fee presentations
Screen shot of Students pose in front of EIU Spirit Rock with political statement "MAGA 47" at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
EIU spirit rock vandalized with political statement
Coles County Board District 6 Republican candidate Tom Royal won 77.54% over Democrat candidate Doug Fagan who had 22.46% of the votes. Royal celebrates with at the Coles County Republican watch party at the Mattoon Country Club on Election Day Tuesday evening.
Republicans sweep Coles County elections
Freshman defensive back Isaiah Houi (23) and senior tight end Brandon Lanier go up for the ball in the final minute of the game
EIU football travels to North Carolina for Gardner-Webb conference game
Tight end Senior, Jordan Sprycha (88), Practices with the football team on catching, on O'Brien Field on Wed, Oct 30, 2024, on the Eastern Illinois University campus
EIU tight end shares love for family in Q&A
EIU guard Kiyley Flowers defends Illinois Wesleyan junior guard Sara Balli during the second quarter of Eastern’s women's basketball exhibition match against Illinois Wesleyan at Groniger Arena Monday.
EIU women’s basketball prepares for season opener
Gradute student Guard Artese Stapleton takes the ball to the rim on the other side of the court, during The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game
Six Panthers score double digits in men’s basketball home opener win
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
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
EIU guard Kiyley Flowers defends Illinois Wesleyan junior guard Sara Balli during the second quarter of Eastern’s women's basketball exhibition match against Illinois Wesleyan at Groniger Arena Monday.
EIU women’s basketball prepares for season opener
Gradute student Guard Artese Stapleton takes the ball to the rim on the other side of the court, during The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game
Six Panthers score double digits in men’s basketball home opener win
Senior guard NaKyel Shelton guards the University of Illinois from the ball during the game Monday.
EIU men’s basketball records 45-point deficit against UofI in season opener
EIU sophomore guard Lalani Ellis defends senior guard Illinois Wesleyan University Mallory Powers during the second quarter of Eastern's win against IWU 70-67 on Monday in Groniger Arena.
EIU women’s basketball wins after 12-point deficit
Redshirt sophomore forward Kooper Jacobi puts the ball up in the paint during the Panther's first men's basketball game of the season against the Fighting Illini in the State Farm Center Monday night. Jacobi led the Panthers by scoring 10 points and rebounding 11 shots.
EIU men’s basketball prepares for 2024 season with multiple new players
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
Aidan Cusack
COLUMN: Court storming needs to stay
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
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
Freshman defensive back Isaiah Houi (23) and senior tight end Brandon Lanier go up for the ball in the final minute of the game
EIU football travels to North Carolina for Gardner-Webb conference game
Tight end Senior, Jordan Sprycha (88), Practices with the football team on catching, on O'Brien Field on Wed, Oct 30, 2024, on the Eastern Illinois University campus
EIU tight end shares love for family in Q&A
Running back Redshirt Sophomore MJ Flowers, Gets the ball during practices and holds is form before throwing it back. on O'Brien Field
Panthers of the Week: Pierce Holley, MJ Flowers
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) walks off the field at the end of the game after scoring four touchdowns which helped the panthers win over Tennessee State Tigers saturday afternoon.
Flowers scores three touchdowns in conference win over Western Illinois
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback, stiff arms a Bryant University Bulldogs defender at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.
Panther football gets ready for rivalry against Leathernecks
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
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
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
Head Coach Robin Cambier (mens and womens tennis) during pratice on wed Feb 14, 2024, helping players improve skills Macfee on Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Ill ©
EIU tennis coach with varied past: Robin Cambier
Senior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn taps the ball over the net during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville.
EIU volleyball splits games to Tennessee Tech
Sophomore middle blocker Julia Stanev spikes the ball over the net, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville
EIU volleyball wins during Greek night
Junior outside hitter Matilda Dahlström, supports the volleyball team from the sideline during the matchup between Eastern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Junior outside hitter talks about support system in Sweden in Q&A
EIU volleyball wins first conference game
EIU volleyball wins first conference game
Freshman outside hitter Destiny Walker waits for a serve from Southern Indiana at Friday's game in Groniger Arena. The Panther's lost 3-0.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror 
Juniors Lauren Carter-Chenowith and Azlynn Padderatz-McNicol acting through an improv scene at the Hello Dali event on Thursday, October 24th at 8:00 p.m. in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Lecture
“Hello Dali” provides laughs to Eastern students
Grupo Bella vocalist Vanessa Ramirez sings during Grupo Bella's performance in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.
Grupo Bella brings crowd to feet to dance
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘It’s What’s Inside’ asks who are you on the inside?
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
EDITORIAL: Signs of divide
EDITORIAL: Signs of divide
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror 
Jason Farias, Sophomore, History education
COLUMN: We deserve Election Day off
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘It’s What’s Inside’ asks who are you on the inside?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 73: Is Trick ‘r Treat (2007) A Staple In The Horror Genre?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 72: Frankenhooker: Reanimated From The Grave
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 71: The Fly: Buzzing Through The Gore
Panther Profiles: Ep. 22: Robin Cambier comes on the show
Panther Profiles: Ep. 22: Robin Cambier comes on the show
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 70: Joker: Folie à Deux and the Horrible, No Good, One Bad Day
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
Students were given glow sticks at the Glow Foam Party in South Quad on Saturday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Glow Foam Party lights up South Quad
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Softball: Eastern clinches berth in conference tournament

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
April 27, 2008

Softball: Nelson’s vision on target

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
April 23, 2008

Softball: Panthers split doubleheader in Indiana

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
April 22, 2008

Sallee’s contract extended

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
April 21, 2008

Female Athlete of the Year: Mapping a program out

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
April 21, 2008

Football: Offense pulls away in second half for win

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
April 20, 2008

Softball: Eastern splits weekend series

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
April 20, 2008

Softball: Pitching key in critical conference series

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
April 17, 2008

Softball: Panthers win nightcap in extra innings

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
April 16, 2008

Softball: ‘Everything goes wrong’ for Panthers

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
April 15, 2008

Confusing tie-breakers a part of sports

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
April 14, 2008

Softball: Inclement weather has defined season

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
April 14, 2008

Golf: Familiar competition

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
April 13, 2008

Softball: Bats come alive against bulldogs

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
April 10, 2008

Softball: Corner freshmen

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
April 9, 2008

Looking for a new start

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
April 8, 2008

Softball: Bulldogs steal one from Eastern

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
April 6, 2008

Softball: Bulldogs’ top player out for season

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
April 3, 2008

Softball: Pitching staff rocked

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
April 2, 2008

Softball: Pitchers take experience against Illini

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
April 1, 2008

Mother Nature always wins

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 31, 2008

Softball: Panthers win thriller

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 30, 2008

Softball: Panthers keep heads high

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 26, 2008

Softball: Panthers drop both games

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 25, 2008

Softball team hopes to continue hot ways

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 24, 2008

Softball: Fast start can help

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 24, 2008

Softball: Panthers pull off sweep

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 23, 2008

Softball prepares for grind-out games

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 20, 2008

Softball: Danca possibly out for season

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 19, 2008

Women’s BBall: Sallee, team ready to get started for next season

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 19, 2008

Panther Briefs

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 18, 2008

Panther Briefs

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 17, 2008

Women’s BBall: Long offseason for Panthers

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 17, 2008

Women’s Soccer: Panthers hire next assistant coach

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 17, 2008

Women’s BBall: Panthers fall behind, lose

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 16, 2008

Women’s BBall: Panthers try to dethrone champs

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 7, 2008

Panthers defeat SEMO

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 7, 2008

Panthers fall in title game

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 7, 2008

Meeting times could change for next year

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 6, 2008

Women’s BBall: HISTORY-MAKING WIN

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 5, 2008

Women’s BBall: Postseason to begin tonight

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 4, 2008

Women’s BBall: History in the making

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 4, 2008

All Access with Brady Sallee

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 4, 2008

Women’s BBall: Sims pulls down key offensive boards

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 3, 2008

Women’s BBall: Panthers finish season on high note

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
March 3, 2008

Women’s BBall: Another close win goes their way

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 29, 2008

Women’s BBall: Panthers used to lengthy games

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 28, 2008

Women’s BBall: Southeast Missouri clinches share of title

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 27, 2008

Final week causes confusion

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 26, 2008

Softball: Offense missing in Tulsa

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 25, 2008

Women’s BBall: Relaxful week for the Panthers

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 21, 2008

Strong armed

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 20, 2008

All access with Shawana Smith

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 19, 2008

No room for errors

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 19, 2008

Women’s BBall: Panthers drop close game

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 18, 2008

Women’s BBall: Teams struggle through adversity

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 14, 2008

Women’s BBall: SEMO wins sloppy game

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 14, 2008

Women’s BBall: Once rivals, now friends

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 13, 2008

Woman’s BBall: Teams looking to fill final conference spots

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 13, 2008

Big week for the Panthers

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 12, 2008

Women’s BBall: Panthers come up with big stops

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 11, 2008

Women’s BBall: Panthers use first-half defense to pull away

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 8, 2008

Women’s BBall: Panthers defense critical to game

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 7, 2008

Mentors found in linebackers

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 6, 2008

Galligan is best post player

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 5, 2008

Women’s BBall: Panthers fall behind in double overtime

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 4, 2008

Men’s Tennis: Panthers drop both matches

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 4, 2008

Padovan goes out with a splash

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 4, 2008

Woman’s BBall: Panthers pull out close win on the road

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
February 1, 2008

Looking for the right coaches

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 31, 2008

Women’s BBall: Flying first class

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 31, 2008

Women’s BBall: Ishee will serve suspension too

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 30, 2008

Women’s BBall: A free (throw) game

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 30, 2008

Deep team is a good sign

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 29, 2008

Franks uses another outlet

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 28, 2008

Women’s BBall: Team buckles down, scores

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 28, 2008

Tennis: Women open season with a power win

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 28, 2008

Football: Baker’s Super Bowl bound

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 28, 2008

Women’s BBall: Huffman contributes off the bench

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 28, 2008

Fellow coaches set to clash on court

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 25, 2008

Women’s BBall: Canale, Thomas battle through injuries

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 24, 2008

Women’s Tennis: Three to spark team

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 24, 2008

Search update: Field to be narrowed

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 23, 2008

Football no longer required

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 23, 2008

Panthers split with Valpo

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 22, 2008

Off the radar is fine with junior

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 22, 2008

Women’s BBall: Galligan, Panthers get it done from the line

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 22, 2008

Women’s BBall: Balanced scoring leads to win

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 18, 2008

Women’s BBall: No injury, no problem

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 17, 2008

All Access with Maggie Kloak

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 15, 2008

Women’s BBall: Sims finds role model, fits into system

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 15, 2008

Galligan will help Panthers toward title

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 15, 2008

Football schedule: Chippewas chip in for new locker room

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 14, 2008

Women’s BBall: Galligan sets record, pushes Panthers toward win

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 14, 2008

Women’s BBall: Thomas contributes offense, rebounding off bench

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 14, 2008

Women’s BBall: Edwards, team fall short

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 11, 2008

Women’s BBall: Post Presences

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 10, 2008

Top Cat: Vision from the sidelines

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 10, 2008

Women’s BBall receives new road warm ups

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 10, 2008

Triple Threat: Globetrotter legends

Kevin Murphy Associate Sports Editor
January 9, 2008
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