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Wi-Fi approval on campus drops by roughly 32% for spring semester
Taylor Hall, Thursday night March 6, 2025, on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Eastern student passes from natural causes
Eastern Illinois University’s interdisciplinary studies program is set to move into the McAfee Gym effective June 1, 2025. IDS is moving to students as that location is better suited for the program compared to college of education, said Jacqueline Janesku, a senior advisor for IDS based out of Chicago.
Interdisciplinary studies to find new home in McAfee Gym, office of student success
Old main, Eastern Illinois University Charleston Ill,
EIU announces nursing chair to be acting provost
Eastern Illinois University students playing basketball at the EIU Recreational Center on March 6. Any facility in the center with a wood floor will be closed beginning on Monday while it undergoes renovations. 
Eastern Illinois University Recreation Center partially closes for renovations
[Thumbnail Edition] Senior tennis player Luisa Renovales Salazar hits the tennis ball with her racket at the Darling Courts at the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, ILL.
Senior tennis player discusses team memories in Q&A
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?
(From Left to Right) Rachel Koon (12), Kylie Decker (11), Kathryn Cichon (3) and Brenda Torres (2) vie for positioning at the beginning of the mile run at track meet.
EIU track closes indoor season, preps for outdoor events
[Thumbnail Edition] Senior right-handed pitcher Tyler Conklin pitching in the Eastern Illinois University baseball team's intrasquad scrimmage at O'Brien Field in Charleston, Illinois on Jan. 31.
Panthers of the Week: Tyler Conklin, McKenzie Oslanzi
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
[Thumbnail Edition] Senior right-handed pitcher Tyler Conklin pitching in the Eastern Illinois University baseball team's intrasquad scrimmage at O'Brien Field in Charleston, Illinois on Jan. 31.
Panthers of the Week: Tyler Conklin, McKenzie Oslanzi
Men's Baseball team infield senior Cade Zalewski, plays against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024.
Anderson speaks on Solis development after U of I cancellation
(Thumbnail Edition) The Eastern Illinois University baseball hitting coach, Mike Pugliese, taking the team through its pregame routine before the first intrasquad scrimmage of the season at O'Brien Field on Jan. 31. in Charleston, Illinois
Baseball relies on experience ahead of new season
Senior right-handed pitcher Tyler Conklin pitching in the Eastern Illinois University baseball team's intrasquad scrimmage at O'Brien Field in Charleston, Illinois on Jan. 31.
Conklin named as opening day starter
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Spring semester athletes to watch
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
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
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
[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
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) 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
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
(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
[Thumbnail Edition] Senior right-handed pitcher Tyler Conklin pitching in the Eastern Illinois University baseball team's intrasquad scrimmage at O'Brien Field in Charleston, Illinois on Jan. 31.
Panthers of the Week: Tyler Conklin, McKenzie Oslanzi
E[Thumbnail Edition] 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.
High school softball record setter explains why she came to Eastern in Q&A
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: NaKyel Shelton, McKenzie Oslanzi
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
The softball team cheers after a player gets a double at Williams Field Tuesday afternoon.
Softball reflects on first tournament of season
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
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
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
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
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
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
The team listens as its captain Patience Cox [Number 25] lectures to them about what's appropriate to talk about through practice during "The Wolves" on Thursday, March 6, in the Black Box Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center in Charleston, Ill.
‘The Wolves’ premieres at Doudna Fine Arts Center
A family shows how proud they are as their child excitedly points to his name on the art exhibit wall in the Tarble Arts Center on Friday.
K-12 students show art at Tarble Arts Center
Andrea Leege and Jerry Ittamore observe the work of late EIU art professor Carl Wilen Friday in the Tarble Arts Center.
Fall exhibitions close at Tarble Arts Center
SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUNDA FINE ARTS CENTER Jack Fry first came to EIU in 2012 where he performed in the Black Box in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.
‘Einstein!’ star returns to Eastern 13 years later
Michelle Doty
COLUMN: Physical books are way better than e-books
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘Anora’ is deeper than you think 
Gunnar Olson
COLUMN: Were the Oscars interesting this year?
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives:’ is #MomTok a Cult? 
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘A Different Man:’ a compelling headache
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Two Dudes Talk Movies: North By Northwest: Featuring the President of Our University
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 84: Harriet: A Good Adaptation?
In attempt to advertise Eastern's Early Bird Housing Contract, students were able to come to the Cyber Lounge Thursday afternoon to play video games and potentially file for the contract.
The Gamer’s Pod Ep. 1: Super Mario Galaxy
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 83: Green Book: A Roadtrip of Bonds
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 82: Dope: 3 Geeks Make Moves
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
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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Bryce Parker

Bryce Parker, Multimedia Reporter

Bryce Parker is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at at 581-2812 or at baparker2@eiu.edu.

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Partygoers walk towards the second house of the "Unofficial" house crawl on first street past Charleston and Eastern Illinois campus police officers huddled around talking on Saturday.

Eastern Illinois University baseball's hitting coach and recruiting coordinator Mike Pugliese urges players on the team to increase their effort after a slow start to its pregame routine at the team's first intrasquad scrimmage of the season at O'Brien Field on Jan. 31, 2025.

Professor in the Lumpkin college of business Evan Kubicek talks to owner of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and billionaire entrepreneur Marc Lore over zoom call in-front of an audience of Eastern students and Charleston The Theatre on March 6.

Billionaire owner of Minnesota Timberwolves speaks on entrepreneurship to students, community

Bryce Parker, Multimedia Reporter
March 8, 2025
Charleston high school senior guard Luke Bonnstetter dribbles the ball while being guarded by Centralia's senior forward Dustyn Collins during Charleston's 77-33 loss to Centralia in the regional semifinal at Effingham High School in Effingham, IL on Feb. 26.

Centralia's High School's senior forward Dustyn Collins dunks the ball after stealing the ball during Charleston's 77-33 loss to Centralia in the regional semifinal at Effingham High School in Effingham, IL on Feb. 26.

Charleston high school senior guard Luke Bonnstetter and Centralia's senior forward Dustyn Collins go after a loose ball during Charleston's 77-33 loss to Centralia in the regional semifinal at Effingham High School in Effingham, IL on Feb. 26.

[Photo] CHS boys’ basketball loses to Centralia in regional semifinals

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2025
Charleston High School's senior guard Alex Kuykendall dives for the ball after a steal attempt from Centralia's senior forward Dustyn Collins during Charleston's 77-33 loss to Centralia in the regional semifinal at Effingham High School in Effingham, IL on Feb. 26.

Charleston High School's senior guard Alex Kuykendall dribbles the ball during Charleston's 77-33 loss to Centralia in the regional semifinal at Effingham High School in Effingham, IL on Feb. 26., 2025.

Charleston high school's junior guard Tyler Oakley is embraced by head coach Brian Deadmond after a team huddle during Charleston's 49-36 win over Effingham during the regional quarterfinal on Feb. 24 in Baker Gymnasium in Charleston, IL.

Charleston high school's senior guard Andrew Kuykendall attempts a layup and is fouled during Charleston's 49-36 win over Effingham during the regional quarterfinal on Feb. 24 in Baker Gymnasium in Charleston, IL.

Charleston high school's senior guard Luke Bonstetter passes the ball during Charleston's 49-36 win over Effingham during the regional quarterfinal on Feb. 24 in Baker Gymnasium in Charleston, IL.

Charleston High School's student section cheers during Charleston's 49-36 win over Effingham during the regional quarterfinal on Feb. 24 in Baker Gymnasium in Charleston, IL.

after Charleston beat Effingham 49-36 on Feb. 24 in Baker Gymnasium in Charleston, IL.

[Photo] CHS boys’ basketball beats Effingham, advance in IHSA postseason

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 24, 2025
Charleston high school's senior guard Alex Kuykendall goes up for a layup during Charleston's 49-36 win over Effingham during the regional quarterfinal on Feb. 24 in Baker Gymnasium in Charleston, IL.

Effingham high school's bench and fans cheer during Charleston's 49-36 win during the regional quarterfinal on Feb. 24 in Baker Gymnasium in Charleston, IL.

Charleston high school's senior guard Andrew Kuykendall fouls Effingham's junior forward Max Buzzard while fighting for the ball during Charleston's 49-36 win during the regional quarterfinal on Feb. 24 in Baker Gymnasium in Charleston, IL.

Charleston high school junior guard Tyler Oakley shoots a three-point shot during halftime of Charleston's game against Paris High School at Paris High School in Paris, Illinois on Feb. 18, 2025 that Paris won 58-45. Oakley would reach 1,000 career points during the game.

[Photo] Junior’s milestone makes CHS basketball history

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2025
(From left to right) Senior environmental biology major Gabe Emerson, junior audio recording technology and TV and video production major Michael Fellows and freshman history major Elgin Soto Jackson sit together in the South Quad dining hall for late night pizza on Feb 5.

EIU dining halls missing ingredient lists

Bryce Parker, Multimedia Reporter
February 18, 2025
The Eastern Illinois University baseball hitting coach, Mike Pugliese, taking the team through its pregame routine before the first intrasquad scrimmage of the season at O'Brien Field on Jan. 31. in Charleston, Illinois

[Photo] Baseball relies on experience ahead of new season

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 12, 2025
Senior right-handed pitcher Tyler Conklin pitching in the Eastern Illinois University baseball team's intrasquad scrimmage at O'Brien Field in Charleston, Illinois on Jan. 31.

[Photo] Conklin named as opening day starter

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2025
Graduate student Kooper Jacobi grabs the loose ball while Graduate student forward Jack Mielke runs over to guard him during the second half of Eastern’s lost to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday.

[Video] Graduate forward inspires teammates with faith

Bryce Parker, Multimedia Reporter
February 5, 2025
Paul Howarth approaches the finish line as he is about to finish in first place in the 15k race during the Charleston Challenge Mid-Winter Classic on Saturday Feb 1 at Carl Sandburg Elementary School. in Charleston Ill. This is the only running event Charleston hosts.

Grant Tice crosses the finish line to finish first in the 10k race during the Charleston Challenge Mid-Winter Classic at Carl Sandburg Elementary School on Saturday Feb 1, 2025. in Charleston Ill. 80 runners entered the annual challenge.

Reis Desantis approaches the finish line as he is about to finish in first place in the 5k race during the Charleston Challenge Mid-Winter Classic at Carl Sandburg Elementary School on Saturday Feb 1, 2025. in Charleston Ill.

Senior forward Blair Ritchey passes in the ball during Charleston high school girls' basketball team 29-28 win over Matoon High School on Feb. 1 at Baker Gym in Charleston, Illinois.

[Photo] CHS girls’ fall to Mattoon in final regular season game

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor
February 14, 2025
Charleston High School girls' basketball team celebrates right before they beat Matoon High School 29-28 to break their 41-game losing streak in the Apollo Conference on Feb. 1 at Baker Gym in Charleston, Illinois.

[Photo] CHS girls' basketball breaks conference losing streak

February 2, 2025
Senior guard Luke Bonnstetter during Charleston High School boys' basketball game against Mattoon High School that Mattoon won 52-43 on Feb. 1 at Baker Gym in Charleston, Illinois

[Photo] Charleston boys' basketball loses to Mattoon 52-43

February 2, 2025
Junior guard Tyler Oakley shoots a free throw during Charleston High School boys' basketball game against Mattoon High School that Mattoon won 52-43 on Feb 1 at Baker Gym in Charleston, Illinois

[Photo] Charleston set to face Effingham in regional quarterfinals

February 15, 2025
Junior history major Keegan Bottom observes at the “Courage to Remember Exhibit” in Booth Library on opening day on Jan. 27, 2025., which is Holocaust Remembrance Day and the day the Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated by the Red Army in 1945.

[Photo] 'Courage to Remember' exhibit arrives for Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 28, 2025
Old Main Gates

How the TikTok shutdown affects EIU

Bryce Parker, Multimedia Reporter
January 18, 2025
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

Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter
December 11, 2024
Quarterback Redshirt Freshman, Blainey Dowling, prepares to throw the ball while doing a scrimmage drill on O'Brien Field

[Photo] EIU quarterback shares experience at Chicago Mount Carmel in Q&A

November 22, 2024
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

Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter
November 19, 2024
Charleston Southern redshirt sophomore quarterback Kaleb Jackson runs the ball during the football game Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.

Eastern graduate quarterback Pierce Holley fumbles the ball during the football game against Charleston Southern University Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.

Eastern redshirt sophomore Jay Pearson runs the ball during the football game against Charleston Southern University Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.

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.

[Photo] EIU football to play last game of the season, hope to shake up conference standings

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
November 22, 2024
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

Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter
November 18, 2024
Senior kicker Julian Patino gets ready for a kickoff return against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers on Saturday afternoon in O’Brien Field. The Panthers beat the Buccaneers 16-13.

[Photo] Panthers of the Week: Julian Patino, NaKyel Shelton

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
November 17, 2024
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.

[Photo] Senior kicker secures win in Panthers’ last home game of the season

November 16, 2024
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.

Five takeaways from EIU men’s basketball’s loss to Indiana

Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter
November 11, 2024
Tight end Senior, Jordan Sprycha (88), Practices with the football team on catching, on O'Brien Field on Wed, Oct 30, 2024, on the Eastern Illinois University campus

[Photo] EIU tight end shares love for family in Q&A

November 8, 2024
Midfielder Felipe Kerr Lourenco (6) passes the ball during the game against SIUE Sunday.

[Photo] EIU men's soccer honors seniors, loses playoff contention to SIUE

November 3, 2024
Midfielder Felipe Kerr Lourenco (6) passes the ball during the game against SIUE Sunday.

[Photo] EIU men’s soccer honors seniors, loses playoff contention to SIUE

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
November 3, 2024
Freshman defensive back Isaiah Houi (23) and senior tight end Brandon Lanier go up for the ball in the final minute of the game

[Photo] EIU football travels to North Carolina for Gardner-Webb conference game

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter
November 8, 2024
Redshirt Sophomore, runningback, Jay Pearson (21) (left) and defensive back, Junior, NiJhay Burt (3) (right) talk on the sideline during practice, on O'Brien Field on Wed, Oct 30,

[Photo] Injuries hurt Panthers in 2024 football season

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
December 4, 2024
Tight end Senior, Jordan Sprycha (88), Practices with the football team on catching, on O'Brien Field on Wed, Oct 30, 2024, on the Eastern Illinois University campus

[Photo] EIU tight end shares love for family in Q&A

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
November 8, 2024
Quarterback Redshirt Freshman, Blainey Dowling, prepares to throw the ball while doing a scrimmage drill on O'Brien Field

[Photo] EIU quarterback shares experience at Chicago Mount Carmel in Q&A

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
November 22, 2024
Running back Redshirt Sophomore MJ Flowers, Gets the ball during practices and holds is form before throwing it back. on O'Brien Field

[Photo] Panthers of the Week: Pierce Holley, MJ Flowers

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
November 3, 2024
Senior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn taps the ball over the net during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville.

EIU volleyball splits games to Tennessee Tech

Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter
October 19, 2024
Charleston head coach Brian Halsey talks to his team following the Trojan's 35-23 loss to Taylorville on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Trojan Hill.

[Photo] Charleston Trojans lose 35-23 to Taylorville Tornadoes

October 19, 2024

EIU volleyball wins first conference game

Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter
October 15, 2024
Charleston high senior defensive back Jayden Sikorski and senior defensive end Mason Redfern drag down Mattoon junior quarterback Shayden Neff during the second half of the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien field on October 4th. Charleston lost 20-17.

Charleston loses 42-10 at homecoming

Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter
October 12, 2024
Charleston High Trojan fans getting ready with body paint and posters for the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien Field on October 4. Charleston lost 20-10.

Charleston looks to break losing streak against Mount Zion

Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter
October 10, 2024
Mark Pointer Jr, a freshman history major, reads a story attached to a backpack at the Send Silence Packing Exhibit in the Library Quad in Charleston, Ill. on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 26.

Send Silence Packing event raises suicide awareness

Bryce Parker, Reporter
September 28, 2024
Pickle ball McAfee Gym

EIU pickleball club kicks off year with tournament

Bryce Parker, Reporter
August 30, 2024
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