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Junior English language arts majors Josie Moore (left) and Kathryn Lanham (Right) sit on the lounge room on the second floor of Booth Library studying for their English class.
EIU students share study tips for finals season
Sophomore English education major Faith Gallagher walks on campus next to Booth Library while admiring the fall colors and weather on her way to her next class.
EIU students share what they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving
Former Illinois gov. Jim Edgar speaks to EIU and Charleston community members about stories and lessons learned from his life and career in Illinois politics in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr University Union.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar shares story, advice to EIU community
Students met in the Center for Student Innovation Thursday to craft and have free snacks. President of the library ambassadors of Booth Christopher Redman said, “I feel like every event we planned is successful. We put the hard work and dedication into it.” 
Thanksgiving arrives early at Booth Library
Two people died in a murder suicide at 817 N. 34th St. in Mattoon on Nov. 10, 2024.
Mattoon pair who died in murder-suicide named by police
Goal Keeper Sophomore Ella Kratochvil of the women's soccer team, in the beginning of the game jumps up to bump team mate during the introduction of the game during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles
Women’s soccer could see extended season
Eastern redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers carries the ball across the goal line during the football game Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Flowers said God saved him
Basketball going through a hoop
CHS boys’ basketball 3-2, girls’ 0-9 as season begins
Senior guard Alex Rouse stands during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.
Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Alex Rouse
Safety NiJhay Burt (34), intercepts the ball for a 67 yard return touchdown. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.
Starting defender announces decision to enter NCAA transfer portal
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox (32) pitches at Coaches Stadium on Sunday for the EIU baseball game.
EIU Baseball’s path through OVC Tournament
Men's Baseball team players stand in the dugout at home against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024. Eastern beat Bellarmine 9-4 Tuesday afternoon.
EIU Baseball honors seniors, win over MSU
Junior Outfield (1) Quade Peters join the team in excitedment after sliding into home base at the game against Bradley
EIU Baseball drops second game against MSU
The baseball team game get suspended due to the weather, the team walked back to the locker room at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU Baseball loses fifth straight game
Basketball going through a hoop
CHS boys’ basketball 3-2, girls’ 0-9 as season begins
Senior guard Alex Rouse stands during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.
Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Alex Rouse
Senior guard Kiyley Flowers shoots a three point shot at the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., Friday, Dec. 6 2024.
EIU women’s basketball holds off Indiana State with dominant first half
Junior Guard Zion Fruster, gets a free throw during the second half of the game, , The Mens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois 112-67 in the Statefarm center on the U of I campus on Nov 04, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
EIU men’s basketball win over Calumet on Kid’s Day
Guard Senior Kiyley Flowers, runs around the court and all the players to pass the ball as much as she can during the game against the University Of Illinois. The Womens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois, in the State farm center on the U of I campus on Nov 14, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
Panthers of the Week: Kiyley Flowers, Kooper Jacobi
Zaria Flippin, senior, sports media relations
COLUMN: Start paying student athletes to help them live
Patrick Schmitz Sophomore, Sports media Relations
COLUMN: Paying athletes could lead to roster cuts for EIU athletics
Payton Liggins, sophomore, sports media relations.
COLUMN: What went wrong with EIU football?
Chloe Proffitt
COLUMN: Female athletes are just as capable as male
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Court storming should be a thing of the past
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Taris Thornton, a junior forward, attempts to rebound the ball during the during second quarter of the women's basketball game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Groniger Arena on Saturday afternoon. Thornton scored 13 points, had two rebounds and shot 4-6 for field goals. The Panthers won 72-62 against the Leathernecks.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Taris Thornton
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
Eastern redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers carries the ball across the goal line during the football game Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Flowers said God saved him
Safety NiJhay Burt (34), intercepts the ball for a 67 yard return touchdown. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.
Starting defender announces decision to enter NCAA transfer portal
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) scores a touchdown vs. the Tennessee State Tigers Saturday afternoon. The Panthers won 30-17.
All-American running back announces departure from football program
Football is back at O'Brien Stadium
Linebacker enters transfer portal after two seasons with Panthers
Nick Coates, a junior defensive back, prepares to tackle a teammate during a drill at O‘Brien Field Wednesday Evening.
Senior safety will enter transfer portal
Goal Keeper Sophomore Ella Kratochvil of the women's soccer team, in the beginning of the game jumps up to bump team mate during the introduction of the game during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles
Women’s soccer could see extended season
Eastern graduate quarterback Pierce Holley (3) and redshirt sophomore Jay Pearson (21) line up behind the line before the snap during the football game against Charleston Southern University Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Panthers of the Semester: Pierce Holley, Abby Reinl, Dirk Bennett
Sophomore forward Alex Tetteh (22) gains control of the ball during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Tetteh had three shots and one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.
Two roommates led EIU women’s soccer to OVC tournament
Number 11 Adam Boykin a forward freshman for Eastern Illinois University keeps the ball away from Middle field 21 Timothy Ospina player for University of Incarnate word, at the Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus,
Freshman forward shares experience training with professional soccer players in Q&A
Midfielder Felipe Kerr Lourenco (6) passes the ball during the game against SIUE Sunday.
EIU men’s soccer honors seniors, loses playoff contention to SIUE
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Freshman catcher Sophia Olman catching a pitch on Saturday April 20 2024 against Tennessee Tech.
Catcher talks about being a black belt in Q&A
softball
EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
The women's swim team lost their first home meet of 2024 149-109 against the University of Southern Indiana.
EIU swim competes for first time in 2024
Jackson Penny, a sophomore individual medley and breaststroke swimmer, jumps from the grab start of the men’s 200 yard medley relay for the breaststroke segment at the swimming meet on Saturday at Padovan Pool. The Panthers won 169-93 against Valparaiso.
EIU Swim competes as whole
Ludolph Wiggett, freshman Freshman Ludolph Wiggett tries to hit the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
Freshman tennis player shares COVID-19 experience in Australia in Q&A
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Junior infielder Danny Infante tags University of Dayton freshman infielder David Mendez during their double header on March 16 and 17 at Coaches Stadium
Panthers of the Week: William Hays, Danny Infante
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
EIU men’s tennis gets second straight victory with win against USI
Fifth year senior Max Pilipovic-Kljajic is a computer science major from Brisbane, Australia, practicing his serve and is currently attending Eastern Illinois University
EIU tennis siblings’ journey from Australia
Eastern Illinois Volleyball team won 3-1 the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball triumphs over TSU in season finale
The head coach of the Panthers calls for a quick team discussion at the end of tonight’s game against Tennessee Tech
EIU volleyball gets swept by Tennessee State; loses tournament hopes
The EIU volleyball team cheers during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena
What EIU volleyball needs to do to make the OVC Tournament
Head Volleyball Coach Cheers with the Volleyball team with a smile on her face ready for the next play, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball versus Little Rock
Crews begin renovations in south McAfee Gym on Oct. 30. The stage along the east wall will most likely be covered by a temporary barrier, according to EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael, but he isn't sure exactly how it will look on game day. 
EIU volleyball to move practices, games to McAfee Gym in fall 2025
Old Main is getting festive with trees in the main lobby on the first floor decorated with different ornaments Monday.
Charleston Community Theatre begins holiday festivities 
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Enlow (Amalia Balash) unknowingly sells a leather music box as a musical candy box and then performs “No More Candy.”
‘She Loves Me’ closes doors after two-week showing
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Time Cut:’ cutting into your valuable time
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: Pokémon TCG Pocket, we need to talk
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: SNL made me cry last week
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 76: Gladiator: Does It Need A Sequel?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 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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Redshirt senior AJ Hantak has embraced his long snapping role over his Eastern career. His position sometimes gets overlooked, but having guys look up to him is humbling, he said.

Long snapper keeps eye on the ball, future

Maria Baldwin, Feature Writer
November 14, 2017
Redshirt sophomore Anne Hughes prepares to serve the ball in the Panthers’ 3-0 loss to Green Bay Aug. 25. Hughes has been performing well this year after missing all of last season.

Hughes strong in return to Panthers

Maria Baldwin, Feautres Writer
September 25, 2017
Junior Matt Albert currently leads the baseball team in home runs with 10. Albert is also tied-third in the Ohio Valley Conference.

Albert brings power to Panthers

Maria Baldwin, Feature Story Writer
April 5, 2017
Junior Hunter Beetley poses for a portrait Wednesday afternoon at Coaches Stadium. Beetley has split time this season at fist base with Matt Dunavant. In 10 starts Beetley has 7 hits, 7 runs scored and knocked in 4 runs for the Panthers.

Transfer builds trust with teammates

Maria Baldwin, Feature Writer
March 22, 2017
Freshman Mia Davis has started all 18 games for the Panthers’ softball team. Davis is hitting .442 with 23 hits, 13 RBIs and 4 doubles.

Davis’ passion for softball started early

Maria Baldwin, Feature Writer
March 8, 2017
Junior outfielder Joseph Duncan sports a .286 batting average through 7 games for the Panthers. Duncan has totaled 8 hits in 28 and bats with 4 RBI's and three runs scored while also swiping both stolen bases attempted.

Duncan sets goals, has fun

Maria Baldwin, Feature Writer
March 1, 2017
Baseball seniors (L-R): Chase Thurston, Alex Cain, Matt Dunavant, Brendon Allen and Michael McCormick begin their final season under coach Anderson when the team travels to Alabama Friday, Feb. 17.

Eastern baseball gearing up for new season

Maria Baldwin, Features Writer
February 13, 2017
Kinesiology and sports studies major, Jordan Walden, a freshman from Braidwood. Commited to coach Jason Anderson and Eastern as a sophomore in high school.

Early commitment paying off for Walden

Maria Baldwin, Features Writer
January 11, 2017
Karina Chandra (left) from Brisbane, Australia; Grace Lennox (center) from Tasmania, Australia; Carmen Tellez (right) from Madrid, Spain. With only four days off during Christmas break, the athletes cannot all return home for the holidays.

Foreign athletes celebrate Christmas differently

Maria Baldwin, Feature Writer
December 11, 2016
Senior Evan Kanz said he ate six eggs every morning to bulk up for football season. Kanz earned All-OVC Second Team.

Hard work does not go unnoticed for lineman

Maria Baldwin, Feature Writer
November 29, 2016

Students help hungry families with ‘Cans 4 A Cause’

Maria Baldwin, Sports Feature Reporter
November 10, 2016
Junior Montell Goodwin, a transfer from Mineral Area College will look to be a large contributor for the Men's basketball team.

‘Goodwin’ for men’s basketball team

Maria Baldwin, Sports Features Writer
November 9, 2016

Three countries, one game for Menniti

Maria Baldwin, Feature Writer
November 2, 2016
Redshirt junior Nick Horne has recorded 44 tackles, three sacks for 15-yards and two interceptions through seven games of the 2016 season.

Horne continues to grind on field to prove himself

Maria Baldwin, Feature Writer
October 17, 2016
Redshirt senior Pono Choy has overcome multiple knee injuries in order to return to the field to help the Panthers to an OVC championship.

Choy dependable on the field

Maria Baldwin, Features Writer
October 5, 2016

Smith’s passion for the game of volleyball helps her be strong leader on court

Maria Baldwin, Features Writer
September 28, 2016
Junior Justin Oliver continuues his collegiete career for coach Kiki Lara and the Eastern men’s soccer program despite the recent transfer of twin brother.

Oliver continues grind despite brother leaving Eastern

Maria Baldwin, Feature Writer
September 21, 2016
Redshirt Freshman Gina Fuller serves the ball during a match against Bulter on Tuesday. Eastern lost the match 3-2.

Furlin defies odds, sets a new standard for setbacks

Maria Baldwin, Features Reporter
August 31, 2016
Freshman goalkeeper Sara Teteak has earned the starting job in the net for the Eastern women’s soccer team.

Young talent brings intensity, motivation to field

Maria Baldwin, Contributor
August 23, 2016
Freshman Abby Carpenter defeated Belmont's Mical Johnson 2-6, 6-2, 10-4 in singles play on April 1 at the Darling Courts. Carpenter accrued a 7-2 overall record during the regular season.

Tennis freshman ready for OVC Championship weekend

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2016

Column: While delicious, soda should be avoided

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2016

Hernandez finds adventure at Eastern

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2016

Column: Fad diets are not as beneficial as you think

Maria Baldwin, Assistant Sports Editor
April 14, 2016

Column: Find ways to relax during this stressful time

Maria Baldwin, Assistant Sports Editor
April 7, 2016

Column: Stay hydrated by drinking water instead

Maria Baldwin, Assistant Sports Editor
March 31, 2016
Junior pitcher Michael McCormick looks to the catcher for the pitch before throwing it to teh batter in the game against Jacksonvile State Thursday at Coaches Stadium.

Topcat: Junior pitcher honored for stellar performance

Maria Baldwin, Assistant Sports Editor
March 29, 2016

Column: There are many benefits to not smoking

Maria Baldwin, Assistant Sports Editor
March 24, 2016

Column: Protect your skin for lifelong benefits

Maria Baldwin, Assistant Sports Editor
March 10, 2016

Column: Stay healthy during the cold, flu season

Maria Baldwin, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2016

Column: Yoga can be beneficial for your health

Maria Baldwin, Assistant Sports Editor
February 18, 2016
Senior pitcher Jake Johansmeier

Johansmeier prepares for final season at EIU.

Maria Baldwin, Assistant Sports Editor
February 16, 2016

Column: Learn how to overcome your struggles

Maria Baldwin, Assistant Sports Editor
February 11, 2016
Freshman forward Patrick Muldoon goes up for a shot during the Panthers' 88-49 loss to Indiana on Nov. 13 in Bloomington, Ind.

Muldoon makes impact coming off the bench

Maria Baldwin, Assistant Sports Editor
February 3, 2016

Column: Students should take time to exercise

Maria Baldwin, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2016
Sophomore guard Cornell Johnston has 217 points on the season averging 10.9 points per game.

Johnston shows promise as a young leader on the court

Maria Baldwin, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2016
Junior guard Phylicia Johnson scored 18 points in the Panthers' 80-45 loss to Austin Peay on Saturday in Clarksville, Tenn. She has 103 points on the season averaging 6.4 per game.

OVC matchups rank EIU last

Maria Baldwin, Assistant Sports Editor
January 25, 2016
Dino Fanti, once a defensive tackle for the Panthers graduated in December 2015. He was named for a slew of athletic award, including FCS Defensive Tackle of the Year

Fanti leaves a legacy

Maria Baldwin, Assistant Sports Editor
January 19, 2016
Red-shirt senior defensive back Jourdan Wickliffe leads Eastern with three interceptions. Wickliffe also had 53 tackles this season.

Wickliffe a leader in last season at Eastern

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2015
Chatman brings dual athletic abilities to the field

Chatman brings dual athletic abilities to the field

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2015
Senior Chelsea Lee has earned 251 kills this season. Lee has been in double digit kills in six out of the last seven Ohio Valley Conference matches.

Volleyball senior experiencing consistency

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2015
Defensive lineman marks 1st touchdown

Defensive lineman marks 1st touchdown

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2015

Church brought into football by father

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2015
Sophomore kicker Nick Bruno is 4-7 on field goals this year. Bruno made two field goals on Saturday to contribute to the Panthers’ 33-28 win against Southeast Missouri.

Bruno brings soccer skills to football

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2015
Fanti’s love for football began at young age

Fanti’s love for football began at young age

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2015
Senior quarterback Jalen Whitlow was 10-19 in passing and ran for six yards during the Panthers' 41-0 defeat by Northwestern on Sept. 12 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill.

Whitlow succeeding in short time at Eastern

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2015

Rogers hopes to redeem self from last year

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2015
Hueston to bring consistency to volleyball team

Hueston to bring consistency to volleyball team

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2015

Caplin prepared to prove herself for Women’s soccer

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
September 9, 2015
Junior Outfielder April Markowski gets tagged out sliding to second base in the game against Tennessee State Saturday at Williams Field. The Panthers went on to win the game 6-5.

Softball team inches close to tournament berth

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2015

Summers brings intensity to the court

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2015
Sophomore Grace Summers returns the ball during her single's match against Olivet Nazarene's Viktoria Monakhova on Oct. 6 at the Darling Courts.

Women’s tennis team begins conference play

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2015

Panthers ready for 2nd-straight double-header

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2015

Weather forces schedule change for softball team

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
February 20, 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.

Planning for next Family Weekend in the works

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2015
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