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Freshman neuroscience pre-med and French major Madeline Adams (Left) purchases a crochet dragon from biological science pre-med and French major Elizabeth Ziemer (Right) of Liz Ziemer Crochet at the Spring 2025 Small Business Fest on the Library Quad of Eastern Illinois University on Saturday.
Crochet dragons, hot sauce highlight spring Small Business Fest
The Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity in the basement of Stevenson Hall. The GSD hosts events during pride week.
EIU Pride Week kicks off Monday
Parliamentarian Megan Fox presents her platform statement for Speaker of the Senate at the Eastern Illinois University student senate meeting in the Arcola-Tuscola room at the Martin Luther King Jr student union on Wednesday.
EIU student senate nominates new speaker of the senate
Senior pre veterinarian and biology major Autumn Cohan (middle), senior biology major Annie Toberman (right), and junior biology major Katie Clatfelter (left) our all study for their respective tests and classes on the third floor of Booth Library on March 14.
Battling test anxiety at EIU
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
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Cole LaCrue waits for the ball to be thrown back at him during football practice, at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus on April 10.
Former Wisconsin quarterback shares transfer decision in Q&A
[thumbnail edition] Assistant Coach of the Linebackers, Rodman Noel talking to the linebackers about their positions at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
EIU football hire finds comfort in coaching
Eastern Illinois University freshman shortstop Maddux Marshall (31) runs home after sophomore catcher Sophia Olman hit a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles in game two of a weekend series Sunday afternoon at Williams Field. The Panthers won game one on Saturday afternoon 5-2, game two 3-1 and game three 9-1 on Sunday for a weekend series at Williams Field. The Panthers currently rank 22-17 overall and 14-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
EIU softball sweeps doubleheader, series from Southern Indiana
Eastern Illinois University sophomore catcher Sophia Olman runs home after hiting a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles in game two of a weekend series Sunday afternoon at Williams Field. The Panthers won game one on Saturday afternoon 5-2, game two 3-1 and game three 9-1 on Sunday for a weekend series at Williams Field. The Panthers currently rank 22-17 overall and 14-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panthers of the Week: Sophia Olman, Ian Hollander
Eastern Illinois women’s soccer junior forward Abby Reinl fighting with Illinois State junior defender Erika Wells to get the ball during Eastern’s lost to Illinois State 1-0 at its spring game at Lakeside field on April 12, 2025., on the Eastern Illinois University campus. Charleston ILL. 
EIU women’s soccer faces Illinois State in second spring game
Charleston High School sophomore pitcher Wyatt Gordon looking at the catcher before pitching the ball as he pitched six hitless innings in Charleston's 9-1 win over Shelbyville at Baker field on Friday April 11.
CHS baseball throws no-hitter vs Shelbyville
(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
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
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Cole LaCrue waits for the ball to be thrown back at him during football practice, at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus on April 10.
Former Wisconsin quarterback shares transfer decision in Q&A
[thumbnail edition] Assistant Coach of the Linebackers, Rodman Noel talking to the linebackers about their positions at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
EIU football hire finds comfort in coaching
[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
Eastern Illinois women’s soccer junior forward Abby Reinl fighting with Illinois State junior defender Erika Wells to get the ball during Eastern’s lost to Illinois State 1-0 at its spring game at Lakeside field on April 12, 2025., on the Eastern Illinois University campus. Charleston ILL. 
EIU women’s soccer faces Illinois State in second spring game
(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 Illinois University freshman shortstop Maddux Marshall (31) runs home after sophomore catcher Sophia Olman hit a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles in game two of a weekend series Sunday afternoon at Williams Field. The Panthers won game one on Saturday afternoon 5-2, game two 3-1 and game three 9-1 on Sunday for a weekend series at Williams Field. The Panthers currently rank 22-17 overall and 14-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
EIU softball sweeps doubleheader, series from Southern Indiana
Eastern Illinois University sophomore catcher Sophia Olman runs home after hiting a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles in game two of a weekend series Sunday afternoon at Williams Field. The Panthers won game one on Saturday afternoon 5-2, game two 3-1 and game three 9-1 on Sunday for a weekend series at Williams Field. The Panthers currently rank 22-17 overall and 14-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panthers of the Week: Sophia Olman, Ian Hollander
Eastern Illinois freshman utility player Abbi Hatton running to home plate to celebrate her home run with her teammates during its annual care game and Eastern’s win against Southern Indiana 5-2 at Williams field on Saturday April 12.
EIU softball records win over USI in care game
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
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
Senior music major Joseph Tucker performs his written song "Alarm Clock" during Open Mic night during the Liberation Mic event at the EIU Cultural House.
Liberation Mic presents Eastern-based performances
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
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Wrestling should focus more on matches
Gunnar Olson
COLUMN: Wrestling should be story based
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘The Menu’ left me hungry for more 
Gunnar Olson
COLUMN: “Sunrise on the Reaping” has been catching fire  
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EDITORIAL: The miseducation of DEI
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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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Charleston High School sophomore pitcher Wyatt Gordon looking at the catcher before pitching the ball as he pitched six hitless innings in Charleston's 9-1 win over Shelbyville at Baker field on Friday April 11.

CHS baseball throws no-hitter vs Shelbyville

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor • April 12, 2025

The Charleston High School baseball team threw a combined no-hitter in a 9-1 win over Shelbyville on Friday at Baker Field.   Sophomore Wyatt Gordon threw 101 pitches in six innings, and only...

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

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor • April 8, 2025

Charleston High School softball used a pair of home runs to secure an Apollo Conference doubleheader split against Mattoon Tuesday at Neco Field, losing game one 6-2 and winning game two 5-2. The Trojans...

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

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor • April 8, 2025

The Charleston High school baseball team was swept in an Apollo Conference doubleheader at Mattoon High School on Monday, losing game one 12-8 and losing game two 5-4.  The Trojans (1-5, 0-2) only...

[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

Gabe Newman and Jason Coulombe • April 7, 2025

The Charleston baseball and softball teams prepare for Apollo Conference play in their next matchups, set to take on Mattoon in both sports respectively.    The recent inclement weather was a...

The Trojans are set to play their first home game on March 25 against Cumberland at Karch Field.

CHS softball looks to keep success going ahead of new season

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor • March 17, 2025

Editor's Note: Blain Mayhall was at Charleston High School for 12 seasons, not 11. Allyson O’dell is far from a stranger to the Charleston High School softball program. A middle infielder who graduated...

Charleston High School baseball manager Daniel Bennett speaks with his team before a practice at Baker Field on Wednesday in Charleston, Illinois. 

CHS baseball leans on experience ahead of new season

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor • March 16, 2025

As the weather gets warmer, Charleston High School baseball is gearing up for the 2025 season.   The Trojans are coming off a 14-16 season and a third-place finish in the Apollo Conference standings,...

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.

CHS boys’ basketball loses to Centralia in regional semifinals

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor • February 26, 2025

Charleston High School boys’ basketball suffered its largest defeat of the season, losing 77-33 to the Centralia Orphans at Effingham High School Wednesday evening in the regional semifinals. The...

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

CHS boys’ basketball beats Effingham, advance in IHSA postseason

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor • February 24, 2025

Junior guard Tyler Oakley scored 26 points, senior guard Luke Bonnstetter scored 11, and the Charleston High School boys’ basketball team beat Effingham 49-36 Monday night at Baker Gym to advance...

Charleston High School boys' basketball head coach Brian Deadmond talking with his players during a timeout in the first quarter of the Trojans' game against Mattoon Friday night at KC Summers Court at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois.

Charleston boys’ basketball loses finale regular season game to Mattoon

Jason Coulombe, Assistant News Editor • February 22, 2025

Mattoon boys' basketball completed the season sweep of Charleston with a 53-45 win at Mattoon High School on Friday.  Mattoon has won four straight games against Charleston since last season. This...

(Thumbnail Edition) 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.

Junior’s milestone makes CHS basketball history

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor • February 21, 2025

Charleston High School junior guard Tyler Oakley became the second Trojan in the span of a week to score career point number 1,000, becoming the 14th Trojan all-time to score 1,000 career points in...

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

Charleston set to face Effingham in regional quarterfinals

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor • February 15, 2025

For the fifth time this season, Charleston boys’ basketball will face Effingham. The two teams will play each other in the regional quarterfinal round, or play-in round, of the Marion Sectional in...

Charleston High School girls' basketball begins its regional quarterfinal as the ball is tipped for the play-in game against Mattoon on Saturday

CHS girls’ basketball loses 43-40 in overtime to Greenwave

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor • February 15, 2025

Sophomore guard Sadie Phillips and junior forward Mekenzie Wanek-Clementi combined for 27 points, but it wasn’t enough for the Charleston girls’ basketball team in its regional quarterfinal game against...

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