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Micah Cherry, a senior in criminal Justice attempts the bull ride this Thursday evening at the Rodeo Round-Up event in the library quad.

Rodeo Round-Up brings bull riding to Library Quad

Michelle Doty, Campus Reporter October 6, 2024

The EIU homecoming committee put together the Rodeo Round-Up event at the Library Quad last Thursday to help get students in the homecoming spirit. “We’ve got a derby race, horse hopping, bazooka...

Students gather for during the homecoming week event Western Craft Night in the University Ballroom in the Marin Luther King Jr Union, too decorate hats, enjoy music and to stuff a stuffed cow, on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. Tuesday night Oct. 1,2024.

EIU students line dance for homecoming

Koria Downs, Reporter October 5, 2024

It’s homecoming season at EIU where lots of events take place left and right including the Hoedown Line Dance.  This event took place in the University Ballroom Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. It was...

Students stop by for free shaved ice and nachos for Boots and BBQ in the Library Quad Monday.

EIU homecoming week sets off with Boots and BBQ

Asha Hoak, Reporter October 3, 2024

The smells of pulled chicken and pork wafted through the air, as photoshoots, games and prizes waited nearby for dessert. Running from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Boots and BBQ, a homecoming week event, hosted...

Senior human services major Ashley Mickens is crowned homecoming queen during the coronation during homecoming week in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr union on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Monday night sept 30,2024. in Charleston Ill.

Homecoming court crowned for 2024

Jacob Hamm, News Editor October 2, 2024

The Grand Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union was decked out with country-themed decorations and packed with Eastern students, faculty and community members to celebrate the coronation...

Students chat and laugh before the dealer distribute cards to the players at Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom Thursday evening.

EIU hosts Casino Night; continues Homecoming Week 

Drew Coffey, Reporter October 6, 2023

Students had the chance to test their luck and hopefully win big as Eastern hosted a Casino Night at the Martin Luther King University Union in the University Ballroom Thursday night from 7 p.m. to...

Heather Galloway, mother of Stone Galloway, a junior kicker, and fans shout after the Lindenwood Lions gained possession of the ball, then scoring a 9-yard touchdown pass thus ending the Panther's homecoming football game with a score of 37-34 Saturday afternoon at O'Brien Field.

Panthers drop Homecoming Game to Lions in heartbreaking double overtime loss

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor October 15, 2022

It all came down to one play in double overtime.  The time on the clock in the fourth quarter was running out, but the fight left in the Eastern football team as a tied score of 24-24 shone on the...

Number 29, Kendi Young, a sophomore runningback, runs with the ball during drills at football practice at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.

Football team to play Lindenwood for Homecoming Game

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor October 14, 2022

The Eastern football team will be taking on Lindenwood for the 104th Homecoming Game at O’Brien Field this Saturday.  The Panthers are coming off their second consecutive win of the season as they...

Homecoming parade brings campus, community together

Ryan Meyer, Multimedia Reporter October 24, 2021

Eastern and its surrounding community took part in homecoming festivities this past weekend, including the first homecoming football game since 2019. This year’s theme was “Close or Apart, Panthers...

Eastern running back Jaelin Benefield avoids a Tennessee State player while running the ball in the Homecoming Game against the Tigers. Eastern lost 28-0 to Tennessee State at O’Brien Field.

Turnovers hurt Panthers in Hoco loss

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor October 24, 2021

Turnovers continued to haunt the Eastern football team throughout the 2021 Homecoming Game Saturday afternoon, resulting in a 28-0 loss to Tennessee State. Head coach Adam Cushing said that they ultimately...

Homecoming Queen Jacqueline Williams, a senior kinesiology major,  is honored by the crowd at Homecoming Coronation. Coronation was held Monday night in the MLK Union Grand Ballroom. Williams said when it was announced that she won, she couldn’t believe she had won and that she stood there shocked for a moment.

EDITORIAL: Racism toward Homecoming Court not OK

Editorial Board October 24, 2021

For over 100 years,  Eastern has chosen individuals from the campus community to "reign over" Eastern for Homecoming. Individuals from a variety of organizations now vie for the positions of Homecoming...

Homecoming Queen Jacqueline Williams, a senior kinesiology major,  is honored by the crowd at Homecoming Coronation. Coronation was held Monday night in the MLK Union Grand Ballroom. Williams said when it was announced that she won, she couldn’t believe she had won and that she stood there shocked for a moment.

Homecoming events for the weekend

Ryan Meyer, Multimedia Reporter October 21, 2021

Homecoming weekend has arrived, and Friday and Saturday will see events like the parade take place. This Friday will see the weekly Selfie Fridays Photo Contest continue, where participants can post...

Eastern quarterback Otto Kuhns (left) drops back to pass in the Panthers' game against Tennessee-Martin on Oct. 16 at O'Brien Field. Kuhns threw for a touchdown and ran for another in the game, which Eastern lost 28-17.

Panthers to play Tigers for Homecoming

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor October 21, 2021

O’Brien Field will be the place to be this Saturday as the Eastern football team faces off against Tennessee State in the 103rd Homecoming Game. Eastern head coach Adam Cushing said that he expects it...

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