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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
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
Charleston boys' basketball players scrimmage during an after school practice on Wednesday. Their season begins on Nov. 26.
Trojan boys’ basketball prepares for season with senior heavy roster
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
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
Charleston boys' basketball players scrimmage during an after school practice on Wednesday. Their season begins on Nov. 26.
Trojan boys’ basketball prepares for season with senior heavy roster
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
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
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
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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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 72: Frankenhooker: Reanimated From The Grave
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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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Movies to get you in the spirit

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December 11, 2009

Top Cat: A long road to success

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December 10, 2009

All Access with Tom Akers, head track and field coach: Akers follows brother’s path

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December 9, 2009

Podcast: Full Length All Access Interview with Kelsey Wyss, freshman women’s basketball guard

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December 8, 2009

Ahead of the curve

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December 3, 2009

All Access with Kelsey Wyss, freshman guard on the Eastern women’s basketball team: Wyss: Weariless worker

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December 2, 2009

Men’s Basketball: Back to basics for Panthers

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November 20, 2009

Podcast: Full Length All Access Interview with football player Otis Hudson

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November 19, 2009

All Access with Eastern starting offensive right tackle Otis Hudson

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November 19, 2009

Rugby: Eastern perfect once again

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November 16, 2009

Men’s Basketball: Starting off right

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November 13, 2009

Classical play comes to life

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November 13, 2009

All Access with Curry McKinney, junior guard on men’s basketball team: Back to Division I

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November 11, 2009

Rubber Lovers gets sexy: information about safe sex guides students

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November 6, 2009

Haynes timing perfect

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November 5, 2009

All Access with Ian McCausland, red-shirt freshman forward men’s soccer: Home grown

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November 4, 2009

Swimming Recap: Flames too strong for Panthers to contain

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November 2, 2009

Swimming: Second meet on tap for Panthers

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October 29, 2009

Charleston is Haunted

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October 29, 2009

Top Cat: Ricks’ speed gives opponents fits

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October 28, 2009

All Access with Daniel Enge, freshman swimmer: Starting off with a splash

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October 27, 2009

Swimming: Young crew to debut

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October 22, 2009

CAN YOU HANDLE THE TRUTH?

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October 22, 2009

Top Cat: Switching positions no problem

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October 21, 2009

Podcast: Full Length All Access Interview with Erik Lora, wide receiver of the football team

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October 20, 2009

All Access with Erik Lora, freshman wide receiver: Receiving time

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October 20, 2009

Swimming Alumni Meet: Alumni meet brings out the best

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October 18, 2009

Live music featured at tailgating

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October 15, 2009

Competition against former swimmers finally set

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October 15, 2009

Century mark

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October 14, 2009

All Access with Kelsi Wright, junior utility player: Wright takes on new challenge

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October 13, 2009

Podcast: Full Length All Access Interview with Kelsi Wright, rugby utility player

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October 13, 2009

Top Cat: Other ways to help

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October 7, 2009

All Access with Austin Signor, senior kicker: Getting a kick out of it

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October 6, 2009

Tailgating gets family friendly

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October 1, 2009

Reconnect with family over hot meal

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October 1, 2009

Intrasquad meet on tap for today

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October 1, 2009

On the offense

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September 30, 2009

All Access with Olivia Klaus, runner: Transfer credits team for progress

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September 29, 2009

Full Length All Access Interview with cross country runner Olivia Klaus

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September 29, 2009

Rock rolls out of the Dungeon

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September 24, 2009

Top Cat: Bullock finds his scoring groove

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September 23, 2009

All Access with goalkeeper Sean Molony: New school equals new focus

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September 22, 2009

Full Length All Access Interview with Sean Molony, Eastern soccer goalie

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September 22, 2009

7th Street Underground Welcomes Comedian Ian Edwards

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September 17, 2009

Faculty lose two-year streak to BSU

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September 17, 2009

Top Cat: Shining like the Florida sun

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September 16, 2009

Podcast: Full Length All Access Interview with freshman red-shirt Ashley Streid

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September 15, 2009

All Access with freshman forward Ashley Streid: Forward keeps in Streid

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September 15, 2009

Top Cat: ‘The desire to tackle’

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September 9, 2009

Podcast: Full Length All Access Interview with Chaz Millard

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September 8, 2009

All Access with Chaz Millard: Changing of the guard

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September 8, 2009

Top Cat: Zwettler follows in sister’s footsteps

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September 2, 2009

Podcast: Full Length All Access Interview with Andrea Johnson, freshman volleyball player

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September 2, 2009

All Access with Andrea Johnson: From coast to cold

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September 1, 2009

Men’s Golf: Rough first day at OVC Tournament

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April 27, 2009

Spring brings optimism for fall sports

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April 23, 2009

Top Cat: Sophomore develops into top discus thrower

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April 22, 2009

Tennis: Doubles duo highlight season of success

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April 20, 2009

Tennis: Last chances at NCAA’s

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April 16, 2009

Top Cat: Another freshman in the track team mix

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April 15, 2009

Tennis: Final conference weekend matches set

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April 9, 2009

Tennis: Milicevic, Nestrud power through doubles

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April 8, 2009

Top Cat: Junior sprinter determined

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April 8, 2009

Tennis: Staying mentally prepared

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April 2, 2009

Topcat: Freshmen add bats

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April 1, 2009

Men’s Tennis: Panthers falter in singles against ISU

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April 1, 2009

Top Cat: Infield player perfects on the mound

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March 25, 2009

Column: Success for softball team based on unity

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March 25, 2009

Newcomers should add to the tennis lineup

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March 6, 2009

Top Cat: Junior thrower keeps winning titles

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March 5, 2009

Young class can make difference for Panthers

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March 5, 2009

Bus gives fans a chance to cheer

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March 5, 2009

Column: Baseball legend earns honor

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February 26, 2009

Top Cat: Baseball pitcher matures on, off field

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February 26, 2009

Column: Oakland success a problem for swim teams

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February 19, 2009

Little Boy Junior records at in-town studio

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January 16, 2009

Tarble hosts watercolor exhibit

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December 12, 2008

Blues musician Shirley King to be at 4th Street Records

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October 22, 2008

20th Madden game innovates

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September 25, 2008

Jobu to play at Uptowner

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September 18, 2008

Faculty, students question EWP

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April 23, 2007

Music department falls in ‘love’

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February 12, 2007

New construction in Old Main

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January 29, 2007
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