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

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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

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 16, 2024

With a win in the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference on the line, Eastern brought out Julian Patino to kick the game-winning field goal. After a snap that was too high for Jacob Horvath to grab to position...

The EIU football team switches players in between plays in the football game against the Lindenwood Lion's Saturday afternoon at O'Brien Field. The Panthers lost 28-25.

EIU football to play homecoming game against nationally-ranked SEMO

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 4, 2024

Eastern is currently 1-4 in the 2024 season, and the team is hoping to get their first Big South-Ohio Valley conference win against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks this Saturday. SEMO is currently...

Payton Liggins, sophomore, sports media relations.

COLUMN: What went wrong with EIU football?

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter September 29, 2024

After five games in the 2024 season, the Panthers are currently 1-4 overall. Nobody expected the Panthers to start the season like this, especially after the 28-25 loss the team suffered against Lindenwood...

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

Lindenwood upsets Eastern football in comeback victory

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 28, 2024

Lindenwood’s duo of senior quarterback Nate Glantz and junior wide receiver Jeff Caldwell was enough for the Lions to escape O’Brien Stadium with a 28-25 win over the Panthers Saturday afternoon. The...

Eastern football team celebrates after getting a interception against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

EIU football excited for 2024 season changes

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter January 27, 2024

There is still a whole semester before college football starts again. However, with the release of next season’s schedule, the players had some thoughts before the 2024 season starts. Next season, Eastern...

Eastern's football team practice on the O'Brien field, a few days away before their last game of the season.

EIU looks forward to possible playoff contention game

Zaria Flippin and Duane Carter November 16, 2023

With a 30-17 win over the Tennessee State Tigers last Saturday, the Panthers look to end their season with a fourth straight win when they face Robert Morris University at Joe Walton Stadium on Saturday...

Eastern Football Team runs out of their tunnel against Bryant University Bulldogs at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.

Eastern prepares for last home game of season against TSU Tigers

Zaria Flippin and Duane Carter November 9, 2023

With a 16-10 win over the Lindenwood Lions, Eastern looks to keep that momentum going when they face off against Tennessee State University at O’Brien Stadium Saturday with a 12 p.m. kickoff. Panthers’...

Quarterback Pierce Holley looks for an open player to throw the ball to during football practice at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.

Panthers prepare for home opener against Redbirds

Zaria Flippin and Duane Carter September 13, 2023

Eastern will face Illinois State University at O’Brien Field on Saturday at 2 p.m. This game will be the Panthers’ home opener. With a 38-15 loss against Bowling Green, the Panthers are looking...

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