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The Eastern Illinois University student senate fielded questions from Vice President for Business Affairs Matt Bierman on updated fees for the 2025-26 school year at its weekly meeting in the Arcola-Tuscola room of the Martin Luther King Jr. student Union on Wednesday March 26.
2025 student government candidates share platforms
Charleston community members participated in the nationwide protest Hands Off! at the edge of Morton Park along Lincoln Avenue on Saturday. Hands Off! is a movement centered around protesting President Donald Trump and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk's actions in the federal government.
Charleston community protests Trump administration, DOGE
In the Pan-Asian Hub, faculty members and professors introduced the unveiling of Asian American Heritage Month by discussing literature by the prolific South Korean writer, Han Kang on Wednesday.
Korea Update highlights the work of Nobel Prize winning author Han Kang
Junior Karla Tejada works the register at the EIU Union Bookstore.
Eastern students balance work and school
Some members of the crowd dancing to begin the Strong M.A.N. talent show at Seventh Street Underground in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union on Saturday.
Strong M.A.N. hosts campus talent show
Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball coach Ryan Millar gives directions to his players at the Sister City Park Beach Volleyball courts on March 13.
Olympic gold medal winner joins EIU’s coaching staff for volleyball
Junior Lilli Amettis dives down to get the ball during Eastern's beach volleyball game against Lindenwood University. Amettis' teammate, redshirt junior Julia Udell, watches her back on April 10, 2025 at Sister City Park in Charleston Ill.
EIU beach volleyball suffers close loss to Lindenwood
[THUMBNAIL EDITION] (From left to right) Head football coach Chris Wilkerson works with his son student assistant coach Peyton Wilkerson at football practice at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus on Thursday.
Coaching EIU football like father like son
Junior Sylvia Hasz (left) and senior Kaitlyn Flynn (right) compete in a beach volleyball match against the Lindenwood Lions on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Sister City Park in Charleston, ILL
EIU beach volleyball set to host only home match against Lindenwood
Charleston High School senior Blair Ritchey awaits the pitch while playing shortstop during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon Tuesday at Neco Field in Charleston, Illinois.
CHS softball split doubleheader against Mattoon
(Thumbnail) Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez fielding a ground ball while playing shortstop at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Saturday.
EIU softball sweeps, baseball splits OVC series
Charleston High School senior Luke Bonnstetter pitches during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon on Monday afternoon at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois
CHS baseball loses both games to Mattoon
[Thumbnail Edition] Charleston High School sophomore Railyn Cox pitches the ball during Charleston's 8-7 win over Flora High School on Monday, March 31.
CHS baseball and softball battle weather in opening weeks of the season
Eastern Illinois University baseball senior infielder Chris Worcester tagging out the runner trying to steal at second base at Coaches Stadium during Eastern’s win against UT Martin 9-4 after the game got rained out in six innings on Friday.
Eastern baseball splits rain-shortened series with UT Martin
Senior left-handed pitcher Eli Cartwright thorw the base ball to the batter during the Eastern Illinois University vs Northern Illinois University’s game, NIU lead to 5-4 in the bottom of the first inning during Eastern’s game against Northern Illinois at Coaches stadium on March 25
EIU baseball overpowers Butler’s offense in 14-8 win
Forward redshirt freshman Georgia Cox looking for someone open to pass too, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
EIU women’s basketball forward announces departure from program
[Thumbnail Edition] Senior Foward Macy McGlone, getsw the ball and gets the point during the first half of the game aginst Western Illinois University,, Eastern Illinois University Lost to Western Illinois University Thursday March 6 20205, 78-75 EIU lost making it the end of their season
McGlone etches herself in EIU history
Eastern redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis cuts to the basket as Little Rock senior guard Jordan Jefferson guards him during the first half Eastern basketball’s win against Little Rock 71-60 at Groniger Arena on Thursday.
EIU men’s basketball players that entered the transfer portal
Fans of Meridian High School watch as St. Anthony High School has the ball near the end of the first quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.
What does Eastern get from hosting high school sports events?
Fifth year, forward Jayda Johnston carries senior guard Kiyley Flowers off the court during the first quarter of the game against Tennessee State Tigers in Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University on Feb. 13.
The journey from registered nurse to EIU forward
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: The NFL should adopt the fourth-and-20 play
Cameron Thomas
COLUMN: Why the NBA ratings are down
Emerson Reynolds
COLUMN: Sports media must be more positive
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
Fans of Meridian High School watch as St. Anthony High School has the ball near the end of the first quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.
What does Eastern get from hosting high school sports events?
Forward senior Macy McGlone plays defences ready for the ball, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
Panthers of the Week: Abraham Johnson, Macy McGlone
(Thumbnail Edition) Ramsey Hunt competes in the men's long jump category for the second day of EIU Big Blue Classic. Hunt finishes first in the finals with a mark of 7.35m at the O’Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Graduate jumper looks to make big leap in final year at EIU
Sophomore multi track and field athlete Ben Jessup stretches and prepares to compete in the John Craft Invite on Saturday.
Eastern track and field athlete returns after injury setback
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
[THUMBNAIL EDITION] (From left to right) Head football coach Chris Wilkerson works with his son student assistant coach Peyton Wilkerson at football practice at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus on Thursday.
Coaching EIU football like father like son
Assistant Offensive Line Cole Hoover shows the angle of how their hands should be placed during pratice at O'Brain field during football practice on the Eastern Illinois university campus, Charleston Ill.
EIU football coach makes move to new role once held by his father
(Thumbnail Edition) SUBMITTED PHOTO | BLAINEY DOWLING From left to right: senior safety Tienne Fridge, junior forward Katiebeth May, redshirt sophomore defender Elizabeth Galvin and redshirt sophomore quarterback Blainey Dowling at the Uplifting Athletes Conference Saturday Feb 1 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Uplifting Athletes conference teaches EIU athletes fundraising, leadership
Football is back at O'Brien Stadium
STAFF PICKS: Who will win the Super Bowl?
Former Eastern quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and the Eastern football team celebrate, winning the Ohio Valley Conference title for the second straight year with a 52-14 win over Jacksonville State at O'Brien Field on Sept. 16, 2013.
Former EIU quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo wears custom cleats before postseason run
(Thumbnail Edition) SUBMITTED PHOTO | BLAINEY DOWLING From left to right: senior safety Tienne Fridge, junior forward Katiebeth May, redshirt sophomore defender Elizabeth Galvin and redshirt sophomore quarterback Blainey Dowling at the Uplifting Athletes Conference Saturday Feb 1 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Uplifting Athletes conference teaches EIU athletes fundraising, leadership
Josh Oakley has left the Eastern men's soccer program after two years as head coach.
Men’s soccer head coach leaves Eastern
Centerback Sarah Hagg, then a sophomore, playing in a game against Purdue Fort Wayne on August 21, 2022 . Eastern won the game 2-0. at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Past EIU defender signs for professional soccer club
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
Charleston High School senior Blair Ritchey awaits the pitch while playing shortstop during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon Tuesday at Neco Field in Charleston, Illinois.
CHS softball split doubleheader against Mattoon
(Thumbnail) Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez fielding a ground ball while playing shortstop at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Saturday.
EIU softball sweeps, baseball splits OVC series
[Thumbnail Edition] Charleston High School sophomore Railyn Cox pitches the ball during Charleston's 8-7 win over Flora High School on Monday, March 31.
CHS baseball and softball battle weather in opening weeks of the season
[Thumbnail Edition] Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez resetting in the batter's box after a pitch at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on March 28.
Panthers of the Week: Alex Siatos, Briana Gonzalez
Eastern Illinois softball freshman catcher Kira Manganello catching the pitch behind home plate at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Saturday.
Panther softball catcher finds home at EIU, FCA
Redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis drives to the basket against Graduate student forward Jack Mielke during the second half of Eastern’s lost to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday
Panthers of the Week: Obadiah Curtis, Autumn Grinter
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Senior Freestyle swimmer Conner Colston reacting to getting fourth place in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.26 during the Eastern Illinois men’s loss against Lewis University 152-110 on Friday evening.
EIU swim celebrates seniors against Lewis
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
Freshman Eastern Illinois tennis player Duarte Trocado readies to backhand the ball during Eastern’s Horizon League conference opener against Tennessee State University as Eastern lost 5-2 on Saturday.
Men’s tennis loses home conference opener against TSU
Freshman tennis player Fabien Planchard backhands the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
EIU tennis prepares for weekend games
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Players of the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team cheer on teammates during their game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 in Groniger Arena.
Panther Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend
Freshman tennis player 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
Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball coach Ryan Millar gives directions to his players at the Sister City Park Beach Volleyball courts on March 13.
Olympic gold medal winner joins EIU’s coaching staff for volleyball
Junior Lilli Amettis dives down to get the ball during Eastern's beach volleyball game against Lindenwood University. Amettis' teammate, redshirt junior Julia Udell, watches her back on April 10, 2025 at Sister City Park in Charleston Ill.
EIU beach volleyball suffers close loss to Lindenwood
Junior Sylvia Hasz (left) and senior Kaitlyn Flynn (right) compete in a beach volleyball match against the Lindenwood Lions on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Sister City Park in Charleston, ILL
EIU beach volleyball set to host only home match against Lindenwood
Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas high fives her players before the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Aren. The Panthers lost 3-1.
Head EIU volleyball coach resigns
(Thumbnail Edition) Associate Head Coach Manolo Concepcion talks to the Volleyball team from the side lines during the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball coach contract not renewed
Students, staff and parents join together in the Tarble Arts Center to award undergraduate EIU student work and to view the artwork of undergrads and graduate students from on Saturday.
Tarble Arts Center features EIU student, graduate student artwork
Chanticleer's countertenor Adam Brett sings during act two of the performance Saturday evening at the Dvorak Concert Hall.
Chanticleer delivers memorable moments for audience
Chanticleer will be performing at 7:30 in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday, April 5.
Grammy award-winning Chanticleer to perform at Doudna
Ian Shepherd, the guest of the show for EIU Percussion Ensemble, has been performing for over 30 years, and is a local to Champaign Urbana.
Percussion Ensemble performs with Champaign drummer
The Weeklings lead guitarist John Merjave [Left] and guitarist Bob Burger [Right] perform "I Am the Walrus" at The Weeklings Beatles Bash concert in the Dvorak Concert Hall on Saturday.
Beatles tribute band rocks out at Doudna
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘The Menu’ left me hungry for more 
Gunnar Olson
COLUMN: “Sunrise on the Reaping” has been catching fire  
Editorial Cartoon
EDITORIAL: The miseducation of DEI
Cam'ron Hardy
COLUMN: “The Resemblance:” So much in so little  
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘Schindler’s List’ is more about the Holocaust than Schindler
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 88: There’s More to Action Films Than Killing
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 87: Luke Brewer vs. The World
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 86: Is ‘A Real Pain’ Painful to Watch?
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Coles County Chronicles Ep. 1: Brian Deadmond
Saxophonist Chad LB solos on a jazz chart with the Eastern Illinois Jazz Ensemble during the first song of Eastern Jazz Festival.
THROUGH THE LENS: Award-winning saxophonist Chad LB plays at EIU
Redshirt junior running back Jay Pearson throws a cream pie into the face of a faculty member in the Grand Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union.
THROUGH THE LENS: Jock-N-Roll raises $1,500 for veteran
Students hug at the candlelight vigil for Eastern student Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.
THROUGH THE LENS: Vigil commemorated to Eastern student death
The cheering grows louder as players for the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team get closer to 100 points. Macy McGlone said the team was counting down the points to 100 from the slide lines.
THROUGH THE LENS: Women’s basketball score 100 points for first time since 2018
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
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Patrick Schmitz

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Patrick Schmitz is a sophomore sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2812 or at pfschmitz@eiu.edu. He previously served as associate sports editor.

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Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez fielding a ground ball while playing shortstop at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Saturday.

[Photo] EIU softball sweeps, baseball splits OVC series

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
April 8, 2025
Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez resetting in the batter's box after a pitch at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on March 28.

[Photo] Panthers of the Week: Alex Siatos, Briana Gonzalez

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
April 6, 2025
Eastern Illinois University baseball graduate student pitcher Tyler Kapraun delivering the pitch to home plate at Coaches Stadium during Eastern’s win against UT Martin 9-4 after the game got rained out in six innings on Friday.

Eastern Illinois University baseball graduate student pitcher Tyler Kapraun delivering the pitch to home plate at Coaches Stadium during Eastern’s win against UT Martin 9-4 after the game got rained out in six innings on Friday.

Eastern Illinois University baseball senior infielder Jake Ferguson sliding into home plate in the third inning to put Eastern up 6-1 at Coaches Stadium during Eastern’s win against UT Martin 9-4 after the game got rained out in six innings on Friday.

Eastern Illinois University baseball senior infielder Chris Worcester tagging out the runner trying to steal at second base at Coaches Stadium during Eastern’s win against UT Martin 9-4 after the game got rained out in six innings on Friday.

[Photo] Eastern baseball splits rain-shortened series with UT Martin

April 4, 2025
Some members of the crowd dancing to begin the Strong M.A.N. talent show at Seventh Street Underground in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union on Saturday.

Strong M.A.N. hosts campus talent show

Patrick Schmitz, Assistant Photo Editor
April 1, 2025
Eastern Illinois softball junior infielder Mia Mazzola getting ready to hug her teammate after her name was called on the starting lineup at Williams field as Eastern lost to Washington 3-2 in eight innings on Thursday.

Eastern Illinois softball junior infielder Mia Mazzola running to her coaches after being called in the starting lineup at Williams field as Eastern lost to Washington 3-2 in eight innings on Thursday.

Eastern Illinois softball junior infielder Mia Mazzola throwing the ball to first base after fielding it at Williams field as Eastern lost to Washington 3-2 in eight innings on Thursday.

Eastern Illinois softball junior infielder Mia Mazzola (left) and Washington freshman infielder and outfielder Sophi Mazzola (right) meet to exchange lineups before the game at Williams field. Eastern lost to Washington 3-2 in eight innings on Thursday.

D1 softball sisters reunite on the diamond

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor
March 31, 2025
Eastern Illinois softball freshman catcher Kira Manganello running to first base after a foul ball at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Saturday.

Eastern Illinois softball freshman catcher Kira Manganello catching the pitch behind home plate at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Saturday.

[Photo] Panther softball catcher finds home at EIU, FCA

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter
April 3, 2025
Eastern Illinois softball freshman catcher Kira Manganello going for a bunt at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Saturday.

Eastern Illinois softball freshman catcher Kira Manganello and sophomore pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi tap gloves after the top of an inning at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Saturday.

Eastern Illinois freshman computer information technology major Malik Washington singing a song he wrote as he got first place in the Strong M.A.N. talent show at 7th Street Underground in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union on Saturday.

Eastern Illinois freshman computer information technology major Malik Washington singing a song he wrote as he got first place in the Strong M.A.N. talent show at 7th Street Underground in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union on Saturday.

Eastern Illinois freshman computer information technology major Malik Washington raps a song he wrote. He placed third in the Strong M.A.N. talent show.

Eastern Illinois junior business management major Christopher Redman also known as Prodigy sings a song he wrote as the first talent in the Strong M.A.N talent show at Seventh Street Underground in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union on Saturday.

Some members of the crowd dancing to begin the Strong M.A.N. talent show at 7th Street Underground in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union on Saturday.

Eastern Illinois junior psychology major Jada Israel performs a song she wrote. She got first place in the Strong M.A.N. talent show on Saturday.

[Thumbnail Edition] Senior Foward Macy McGlone, getsw the ball and gets the point during the first half of the game aginst Western Illinois University,, Eastern Illinois University Lost to Western Illinois University Thursday March 6 20205, 78-75 EIU lost making it the end of their season

McGlone etches herself in EIU history

Patrick Schmitz, Assistant Photo Editor
March 30, 2025
Eastern Illinois University softball junior infielder Kendall Grover preparing to throw the ball to the first baseman for the out at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Friday.

EIU softball battles wind, SEMO in doubleheader split

Patrick Schmitz, Assistant Photo Editor
March 28, 2025
Eastern Illinois University softball junior infielder Kendall Grover gets ready in the hitter’s box for the pitch at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Friday.

[Photo] Panthers of the Week: Kendall Grover, Tyler Castro

March 30, 2025
Eastern Illinois University softball freshman utility player Abbi Hatton celebrating the out at first base as the inning is over at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Friday.

Eastern Illinois University softball sophomore pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi preparing to deliver a pitch at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Friday.

Eastern Illinois University softball junior infielder Kendall Grover throwing the ball to first base for the out at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Friday.

Eastern Illinois University softball sophomore infielder Alisha Frederick stands in the box ready to hit the ball at Williams field as Eastern lost to Washington 3-2 in eight innings on Thursday.

[Photo] EIU softball loses extra inning thriller to Big 10 opponent

March 28, 2025
Eastern Illinois University softball freshman utility player Abbi Hatton gets contact on the ball at Williams field as Eastern lost to Washington 3-2 in eight innings on Thursday.

Eastern Illinois University softball sophomore pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi winds up to deliver the pitch at Williams field as Eastern lost to Washington 3-2 in eight innings on Thursday.

Senior Foward Macy McGlone gets pulled to the floor with the ball in hand, Eastern Illinois University lost to Western Illinois University Thursday March 6 20205, 78-75 EIU lost

Panthers lose tournament thriller against Leathernecks

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor
March 6, 2025
Western Illinois University's head women's basketball coach J.D. Gravina (middle), junior forward Mia Nicastro (left) and sophomore guard Reagan McCowan answer questions during the press conference after a win over UT Martin 78-72 in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Wednesday at the Ford Center in Evansville, Ind. The Leathernecks will play Eastern tomorrow.

EIU faces in-state rivals Western Illinois in quarterfinals

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor
March 5, 2025
[Thumbnail Edition] Senior, forward Macy McGlone finds an open teammate to pass the ball too during the game against the Tennessee State Tigers 69-49, in Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.

McGlone, Flowers, Shelton win OVC awards

Zaria Flippin and Patrick Schmitz
March 5, 2025
EIU women's basketball sophomore guard Lalani Ellis dribbles during the women's basketball game against Little Rock on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill.on the Eastern Illinois University campus

A guide to the OVC Tournament for Panther women’s basketball

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor
March 4, 2025
Eastern Illinois softball freshman utility player Abbi Hatton deciding to throw the softball to home plate in a fielding drill during softball practice at the field house in Groniger arena on Tuesday Feb. 11.

[Photo] High school softball record setter explains why she came to Eastern in Q&A

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
March 5, 2025
Eastern Illinois softball freshman utility player Abbi Hatton deciding on where to throw the ball after fielding a ground ball in a fielding drill during softball practice at the field house in Groniger arena on Tuesday Feb. 11.

Eastern Illinois softball freshman utility player Abbi Hatton fielding a ground ball in a fielding drill during softball practice at the field house in Groniger arena on Tuesday Feb. 11.

Graduate student Artese Stapleton driving to the basket through a crowded interior during Eastern’s 73-58 win over Southeast Missouri State on senior night on Saturday.

Senior guard NaKyel Shelton holding onto the rim after dunking the ball before scoring 28 points during Eastern’s 73-58 win over Southeast Missouri State on senior night on Saturday.

[Photo] Panthers hold off Redhawks on senior night

March 1, 2025
Senior forward Rodolfo Bolis passing the ball to the outer perimeter during Eastern men's basketball game’s 73-58 win over Southeast Missouri State on senior night on Saturday.

All five Eastern Illinois seniors and their families stand with head coach Marqus McGlothan as they are honored before Eastern women's basketball’s 85-52 win over Southeast Missouri State on senior night on Saturday.

EIU stays perfect at home, honors seniors in win

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor
March 1, 2025
Eastern senior guard Corey Sawyer Jr brings the ball up past the half court line during the first half Eastern basketball’s win against Little Rock 71-60 at Groniger Arena on Thursday.

[Photo] Senior guard builds legacy for himself at EIU, breaking family traditions

Cameron Thomas, Sports Reporter
March 4, 2025
Eastern senior guard Corey Sawyer Jr goes up for a three-point shot during the first half Eastern basketball’s win against Little Rock 71-60 at Groniger Arena on Thursday.

Eastern redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis cuts to the basket as Little Rock senior guard Jordan Jefferson guards him during the first half Eastern basketball’s win against Little Rock 71-60 at Groniger Arena on Thursday.

[Photo] EIU men’s basketball players that entered the transfer portal

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
March 24, 2025
Eastern senior guard NaKyel Shelton prepares to go up for a layup while Little Rock sophomore guard Kristiyan Popov trails behind to stop him during the first half Eastern basketball’s win against Little Rock 71-60 at Groniger Arena on Thursday.

Eastern graduate student guard Artese Stapleton tries to go up for a shot while Little Rock sophomore guard Isaiah Lewis puts his arm up to stop the shot during the first half Eastern basketball’s win against Little Rock 71-60 at Groniger Arena on Thursday.

[Photo] EIU picks up third straight win against Little Rock

February 28, 2025
Kiyley Flowers dribbles the ball looking for a pass during the women's basketball game against Little Rock on Thursday.

Panthers secure first-round bye with win over Trojans

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor
February 28, 2025
Softball co-head coaches Kristi and Dan Paulson talk with the infielders about how to improve after a fielding drill at practice on Tuesday.

Co-head softball coaches caught feelings

Patrick Schmitz, Assistant Photo Editor
February 18, 2025
Softball Head Coach Dan Paulson gets ready to throw the ball at the infielders during one of the drills at practice on Tuesday.

Softball Head Coach Kristi Paulson talks with junior pitcher Karlie McKenzie while working on pitch control at practice on Tuesday.

Softball Head Coach Kristi Paulson talks with some of the infielders about a fielding drill while the rest of the team walks over at practice on Tuesday.

Softball Head Coach Dan Paulson runs through first base during a fielding drill after he hit the ball to the infielders at practice on Tuesday.

Graduate student guard Artese Stapleton dribbles the ball past half court as UT Martin sophomore guard Afan Trnka prepares to guard him during Eastern’s loss to UT Martin 72-68 on Saturday.

Graduate student forward Kooper Jacobi looks to pass the ball as UT Martin sophomore guard Afan Trnka guards him during Eastern’s loss to UT Martin 72-68 on Saturday.

Graduate student guard Artese Stapleton sizes up UT Martin sophomore guard Carlos Cortijo during Eastern’s loss to UT Martin 72-68 on Saturday.

Graduate student guard Artese Stapleton drives to the basket against UT Martin in the first half during Eastern’s loss to UT Martin 72-68 on Saturday.

Senior guard Nakyel Shelton passes the ball around the perimeter looking for an open shot during Eastern’s loss to UT Martin 72-68 on Saturday.

Senior guard NaKyel Shelton dribbles the ball up as UT Martin freshman guard Filip Radaković guards him on the perimeter in the first half during Eastern’s loss to UT Martin 72-68 on Saturday.

[Photo] EIU drops to UT Martin despite 21-0 run

February 15, 2025
Graduate student guard Artese Stapleton jumps in the air as he dribbles the ball around the perimeter looking for an open shot in the first half during Eastern’s loss to UT Martin 72-68 on Saturday.

Graduate student guard Artese Stapleton passes the ball around the perimeter in the first half during Eastern’s loss to UT Martin 72-68 on Saturday.

Graduate student forward Kooper Jacobi passes the ball as he is doubled team in the first half during Eastern’s loss to UT Martin 72-68 on Saturday.

EIU redshirt forward Ella Lune steals a ball from UT Martin senior forward Abby Stephens during the women's basketball team Saturday at Groniger Arena.

EIU women’s basketball stays undefeated at home against UT Martin

Patrick Schmitz, Assistant Photo Editor
February 15, 2025
Saxophonist Chad LB solos on a jazz chart with the Eastern Illinois Jazz Ensemble during the first song of Eastern Jazz Festival.

THROUGH THE LENS: Award-winning saxophonist Chad LB plays at EIU

Patrick Schmitz
February 12, 2025
Saxophonist Chad LB interacting with the rhythm section of the Eastern Illinois Jazz Ensemble during the first performance of the Eastern Jazz Festival in the Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Friday.

Saxophonist Chad LB performing with the Eastern Illinois Jazz Ensemble during the first performance of the Eastern Jazz Festival in the Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Friday.

Saxophonist Chad LB smiles while talking about his musical journey at the Eastern Jazz Festival. LB has been playing saxophone since he was 9 years old.

Saxophonists Kyle Rennier (Left) and Logan Webster (Right) play a jazz song during the first performance of the Eastern Jazz Festival.

Saxophonist Chad LB was a member of the Grammy-award winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra and has soloed for the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra.

Saxophonists Kyle Rennier (Left) and Logan Webster (Right) smiling at saxophonist Chad LB soloing on a jazz chart during the first performance of the Eastern Jazz Festival in the Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Friday.

Director of the Eastern Illinois Jazz Ensemble Sam Fagaly thanking everyone involved that put on the jazz concert before the last song of the night in the Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Friday.

Saxophonist Chad LB taking a look at his music while resting during a jazz chart during the first performance of the Eastern Jazz Festival in the Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Friday.

Tenor saxophonist Noah Captain performs a solo on a jazz chart during the first performance Friday.

Pianist Jacob Reely looks up at the jazz director while playing a song during the first performance of the Eastern Jazz Festival.

The horn section of the Eastern Jazz Ensemble performing at the first performance of the Eastern Jazz festival in the Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Friday.

This was the 65th annual Eastern Jazz Festival.

Director of the Eastern Jazz Ensemble Sam Fagaly thanked everyone involved that put on the jazz concert before the last song of the night in the Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Senior women's basketball center Ellie Colson posts up on redshirt sophomore forward Sydney-James Desroches while practicing a drill during Eastern’s practice time Thursday.

Senior women's basketball center Ellie Colson goes for a shot during while practicing plays during Eastern’s practice time Thursday.

Senior women's basketball center Ellie Colson posts up on senior forward Macy McGlone while practicing plays during Eastern’s practice time Thursday.

[Photo] Senior center discusses her four years at Eastern in Q&A

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter
February 11, 2025
Senior women's basketball center Ellie Colson dribbles the ball up to start a drill during Eastern’s practice time Thursday.

Fifth year women's basketball forward Kennedy Davis waiting for a rebound while shooting around during Eastern’s practice time Thursday.

Fifth year women's basketball forward Kennedy Davis prepares to shoot from a close distance while shooting around during Eastern’s practice time Thursday.

[Photo] Fifth year transfer helps women’s basketball team despite season-ending injury

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter
February 12, 2025
Fifth year women's basketball forward Kennedy Davis watches the ball go away from her after she shot it while shooting around during Eastern’s practice time Thursday.

EIU women's basketball head coach Marqus McGlothan instructs players from the sidelines during the women's basketball game against University of Southern Indiana at Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.

Former assistant coach McGlothan reflects on promotion

Patrick Schmitz, Associate Photo Editor
February 3, 2025
Eastern redshirt sophomore Kam O’Connor takes the ball down the court during Eastern’s win against Calumet College of St. Joseph 87-57 at the Kid’s Day Game on Friday.

[Photo] Sophomore guard discusses transfer to EIU in Q&A

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
February 4, 2025
Senior forward Rodolfo Bolis runs down the lane to try for a rebound during the second half of Eastern’s loss to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday.

[Photo] Brazil native reflects on four years with Eastern basketball

Braden Boyer, Sports Reporter
January 28, 2025
Senior forward Rodolfo Bolis checks into the game for redshirt junior Lazar Grbovic during the second half of Eastern’s loss to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday.

Freshman forward Terry McMorris dribbles the ball around the perimeter while being defended by sophomore forward Rasmus Westerlund during Eastern’s win against Calumet College of St. Joseph 87-57 at the Kid’s Day Game on Friday

Freshman forward Terry McMorris gets ready to drive to the hoop during Eastern’s win against Calumet College of St. Joseph 87-57 at the Kid’s Day Game on Friday

[Photo] True freshman shares journey to EIU basketball

Cameron Thomas, Sports Reporter
February 2, 2025
Freshman forward Terry McMorris runs back on offense to get ready to try and score during Eastern’s win against Calumet College of St. Joseph 87-57 at the Kid’s Day Game on Friday

Senior guard Corey Sawyer Jr trying to get around junior guard Jayland Randall at the three-point line during the second half of Eastern’s lost to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday.

[Photo] Panthers lose to Screaming Eagles after second half comeback

January 25, 2025
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