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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
Vice President of Student Affairs Mason Tegeler was appointed to the student publication board, the WEIU Radio and TV advisory board and to the Booth collaborative advisory committee at the weekly student senate meeting on Wednesday.
Student senate appointed to publication board, nominates awards
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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Football: Coaches hit recruiting trail

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Football: Spoo announces changes

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December 10, 2008

Football Spotlight: Walters headed to New Jersey for training

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Column: Predicting the future

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December 8, 2008

Women’s Basketball: Okafor out for Lady Tigers

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December 4, 2008

Marrow drive tomorrow at Rec

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December 4, 2008

Football: Run game leads Panthers to win

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November 21, 2008

Women’s Basketball: Panthers knock off Southern Methodist at home

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November 21, 2008

Football Bowl Subdivision transfers shape league

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November 20, 2008

Football: Late fumble ends Eastern’s chance to break even

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November 17, 2008

Column: Pre-league games not challenging

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November 17, 2008

Football: Panthers fighting to break even

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November 14, 2008

Women’s Basketball: Non-conference schedule are big tests

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November 14, 2008

Football: Late fumble ends Panthers’ chances

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November 14, 2008

Former wrestling coach remembered

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November 13, 2008

Football: Tennessee State offense too much for Panthers

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November 7, 2008

Football: Run game leads Panthers to win

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October 30, 2008

Football: Ground game important for both teams

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October 23, 2008

Football: Panthers’ playoff hopes end with loss

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October 23, 2008

Bonnstetter’s attorney asks for dismissal of charges

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October 22, 2008

Top Cat: Ward key for football team in short yardage situations

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October 22, 2008

Defense attorney files motions

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October 21, 2008

OVC Football: Murray State’s Williams leads nation in tackles this season

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October 21, 2008

Football Spotlight: Special teams shine

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October 19, 2008

Football: Ward’s scores push Panthers to win

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October 19, 2008

Column: Football is supposed to be simple

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October 19, 2008

Football: Panthers get first conference win

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October 16, 2008

Column: Time for football to prove itself a run team

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October 16, 2008

Football: Defense must stop big plays

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October 16, 2008

OVC Football: Tennessee State alone at the top of conference

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October 14, 2008

All Access with linebacker Cory Leman

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October 13, 2008

Football Spotlight: Panthers debut ‘Wild Hog’ formation

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October 13, 2008

Column: Looking at playoff prospects

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October 12, 2008

Football: Panthers drop second straight game

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October 8, 2008

Football: Playoff berth riding on next seven games

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October 8, 2008

Football Team Spotlight: Winning takeaway battle

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October 6, 2008

Rucker still optimistic following release from Kansas City Chiefs

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October 6, 2008

Football Spotlight: Burge gets early start to career

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October 5, 2008

Column: Quality players from small schools

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October 5, 2008

Football: Special teams pinning opponents deep

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October 2, 2008

Column: Every football game is now a must-win

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September 28, 2008

Football: Eastern to face rushing quarterbacks in next four games

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September 25, 2008

Panthers drop conference opener 23-10

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September 25, 2008

Football: Reeder leads comeback

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September 21, 2008

Column: Win against Redbirds wasn’t certain

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September 21, 2008

Football Spotlight: Six years in the making

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September 21, 2008

Football: Panthers come from behind for win

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September 18, 2008

Football: Offensive line keep teams at bay

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September 17, 2008

Panther Briefs: Women’s Golf finish tourney in top five

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September 16, 2008

OVC Football: Griffin gets one-game suspension

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September 16, 2008

Football: Offense back on track against Sycamores

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September 15, 2008

Football: Panthers roll in first win

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September 14, 2008

Football: Panthers get score from secondary

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September 14, 2008

Column: Next football game biggest for Panthers

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September 14, 2008

Triple Threat: Worst college football teams

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September 11, 2008

Football: Eastern rolls over Indiana State

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September 11, 2008

Football: Running game needed

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September 11, 2008

Football: Status in air for former No. 1 back

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September 10, 2008

Football: Steelers release former Eastern receiver Micah Rucker

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September 10, 2008

Triple Threat: Three fantasy football must-haves

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September 9, 2008

Football Spotlight: Freshman Desmin Ward gains ground

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September 9, 2008

Football: Who should the OVC schedule for early-season?

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September 9, 2008

Rucker released from practice squad

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September 9, 2008

Football: Players return to field after injury

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September 8, 2008

Football: Eastern gains experience against two Football Bowl Subdivision teams

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September 8, 2008

Column: Panthers’ football defense still strong

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September 7, 2008

Football: Bess leads Panthers against Illini

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September 7, 2008

Football: Second quarter swings momentum to Illini

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September 7, 2008

Football: Another dose of the spread

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September 4, 2008

Triple Threat: Bill Simmons

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September 4, 2008

Football: Panthers fall to the Fighting Illini 47-21

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September 4, 2008

Football: Former player moves to sideline to coach

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September 3, 2008

Women’s track: Panthers hire new assistant head coach

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September 3, 2008

Triple Threat: Eastern volleyball player Alex Zwettler

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September 2, 2008

Football: Bodie Reeder holds on to No. 1 spot

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September 2, 2008

Football: Eastern grad Rucker sticking with Steelers

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September 1, 2008

Football: Chippewas’ offense too much

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August 28, 2008

Football: Defense strong suit for Panthers

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August 27, 2008

Football: Containment key for Panthers

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August 27, 2008

Triple Threat: Three stadiums

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August 26, 2008

Former Panther dies

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August 26, 2008

Football: A Big (Ten) migration

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August 26, 2008

Football: Depth now crucial in Eastern’s backfield

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August 26, 2008

Summer turnout pushes Panthers forward

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August 25, 2008

OVC plays tough non-conference schedule

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August 25, 2008

All access with Barbara Burke

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August 25, 2008

Column: Will Perrilloux make the difference?

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August 24, 2008

NFL rules make their way to college game

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August 24, 2008

Football: Coaches, players say league stronger than ever

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August 24, 2008

Rucker signs with Steelers

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April 27, 2008

Column: FCS or FBS, its all football

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April 27, 2008

Baseball: Panthers drop series in Alabama

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Rucker projected to go late

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April 24, 2008

Coach of the Year: Coaching tiers mold basketball philosophy

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April 23, 2008

Baseball: Panthers walk nine in defeat

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April 23, 2008

Baseball: Panthers lose close game against Tigers

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April 22, 2008

Baseball: Eastern held nearly hitless in doubleheader

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April 20, 2008

Inconsistencies maddening

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April 20, 2008

Baseball: Rain delays blowout win

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