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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

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EIU's softball team cheer on the Panther Marching Band during its performance at the Ohio Valley Conference. Friday, March 5, 2023.

STAFF PICKS: What sport should EIU add?

Sports Staff January 24, 2024

The Sports Staff shared what sport they think Eastern should add to the athletic department.    Zaria Flippin (Head Sports Editor): Women’s Gymnastics  If Eastern could add another sport...

Sophomore Linebacker Elijawah Tolbert (left) and Sophomore Defensive Lineman Colby Smith (right) run out a drill during football practice Wednesday afternoon at O'Brien Field.

Week 2 results for OVC football teams

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor September 13, 2022

 The teams of the Ohio Valley Conference shook up the conference this past weekend as they played in the second week of their seasons. There were a lot of close last second games in the action this weekend....

Billy Hung, biological sciences professor, gives his thoughts and point of view on a philosophy proposal brought to the Council of Academic Affairs.

CAA to vote on changes to residency hour requirements

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor October 20, 2021

The Council on Academic Affairs will be meeting to vote on a proposal that, if approved, will lessen the number of residency hours required at Eastern during its meeting at 2 p.m. on Thursday. The council...

Campus closed for fall break

Campus closed for fall break

Ryan Meyer, Multimedia Reporter October 13, 2021

Friday’s classes are canceled as this weekend is Eastern’s Fall Break, and there are going to be some changes in the hours of operation for some of the university’s dining halls and other facilities. According...

Tarble to host crystal bowl sound bath sessions

Tarble to host crystal bowl sound bath sessions

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor September 19, 2021

The Tarble Arts Center will be hosting a series of crystal bowl sound baths starting this Monday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Tarble’s commonspace.  Those interested in attending this event must register...

Glassman sends email update, voids some of Thursday email

Glassman sends email update, voids some of Thursday email

Corryn Brock, News Editor March 20, 2020

Eastern President David Glassman sent a new email Friday night updating students on changes to the plans sent out Thursday evening. The changes are in response to the "Stay-At-Home" order given by Governor...

Student body president candidates talk goals

Emmanuel Ayiku, Contributing Writer March 26, 2017

Students will have the chance to vote for the next student body president Monday and Tuesday. An email will be sent to each students’ panthermail address, allowing them to vote all the student government’s...

Michael selected as new athletic director

Michael selected as new athletic director

Bob Galuski, Editor-in-Chief July 14, 2014

Tom Michael will be taking over as the athletic director for Eastern, after a search that began in April. Michael, who is currently the senior associate athletic director at the University of Illinois,...

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