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Junior Karla Tejada works the register at the EIU Union Bookstore.
Eastern students balance work and school
Some members of the crowd dancing to begin the Strong M.A.N. talent show at Seventh Street Underground in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union on Saturday.
Strong M.A.N. hosts campus talent show
Annual Bonine Suicide Prevention Conference attendees talk in breakout groups during Western Illinois' counseling center director Cara Cerullo's presentation in the Charleston/Mattoon room in the Martin Luther King Jr University Union on Friday, March 28.
25th annual Bonine Suicide Prevention Conference held in MLK Jr. Union
From right, Riley Bauer, a graduate student studying English and philosophy, and Spencer Bauer, an undecided sophomore, shame participants in the Republican party fundraiser hosted in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday afternoon. The two said they joined the protest because of the frightening state of politics and to support impacted by anti immigration and LGBTQ legislation.
Eastern Students for Socialism protest Coles County Republican Party fundraiser dinner
Eastern Illinois University student senators listen to a presentation from Vice President for Business Affairs Matt Bierman discussing updated fees for the 2025-26 school year at the weekly student senate meeting in the Arcola-Tuscola room of the Martin Luther King Jr. student Union on Wednesday.
Student senate resolves approval of student fees for 2025-2026
Eastern Illinois softball freshman catcher Kira Manganello catching the pitch behind home plate 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.
Panther softball catcher finds home at EIU, FCA
Sophomore sprinter Taji Mathis-Akinremi quit wrestling in his past to race in track and field.
Sophomore sprinter talks about wrestling background in Q&A
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
Senior left-handed pitcher Eli Cartwright thorw the base ball to the batter during the Eastern Illinois University vs Northern Illinois University’s game, NIU lead to 5-4 in the bottom of the first inning during Eastern’s game against Northern Illinois at Coaches stadium on March 25
EIU baseball overpowers Butler’s offense in 14-8 win
Eastern Illinois softball junior infielder Mia Mazzola (left) and Washington freshman infielder and outfielder Sophi Mazzola (right) meet to exchange lineups before the game at Williams field. Eastern lost to Washington 3-2 in eight innings on Thursday.
D1 softball sisters reunite on the diamond
Senior left-handed pitcher Eli Cartwright thorw the base ball to the batter during the Eastern Illinois University vs Northern Illinois University’s game, NIU lead to 5-4 in the bottom of the first inning during Eastern’s game against Northern Illinois at Coaches stadium on March 25
EIU baseball overpowers Butler’s offense in 14-8 win
Eastern Illinois University softball junior infielder Kendall Grover gets ready in the hitter’s box for the pitch 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 Friday.
Panthers of the Week: Kendall Grover, Tyler Castro
[Thumbnail Edition] Junior right-handed Pitcher Lukas Touma catches at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU pitcher from Canada talks about transferring process in Q&A
Eastern Illinois University baseball redshirt sophomore utility player number three Eli Hill jumps up and celebrates with his team after hitting a grand slam to cut Northern Illinois University’s lead to 5-4 in the bottom of the first inning during Eastern’s game against Northern Illinois at Coaches stadium on March 25.
Eastern baseball falls to NIU in high-scoring game
[Thumbnail Edition] Eastern Illinois University baseball senior utility player Tyler Castro fields a ground ball during the team's first intrasquad scrimmage of the season on Jan. 31.
EIU baseball takeaways after opening OVC series
[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
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
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
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
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
(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
Eastern Illinois softball freshman catcher Kira Manganello catching the pitch behind home plate 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.
Panther softball catcher finds home at EIU, FCA
Eastern Illinois softball junior infielder Mia Mazzola (left) and Washington freshman infielder and outfielder Sophi Mazzola (right) meet to exchange lineups before the game at Williams field. Eastern lost to Washington 3-2 in eight innings on Thursday.
D1 softball sisters reunite on the diamond
Eastern Illinois University softball junior infielder Kendall Grover gets ready in the hitter’s box for the pitch 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 Friday.
Panthers of the Week: Kendall Grover, Tyler Castro
Eastern Illinois University softball junior infielder Kendall Grover preparing to throw the ball to the first baseman for the out 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 Friday.
EIU softball battles wind, SEMO in doubleheader split
Eastern Illinois University softball sophomore infielder Alisha Frederick stands in the box ready to hit the ball at Williams field as Eastern lost to Washington 3-2 in eight innings on Thursday.
EIU softball loses extra inning thriller to Big 10 opponent
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
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
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
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
Cam'ron Hardy
COLUMN: “The Resemblance:” So much in so little  
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘Schindler’s List’ is more about the Holocaust than Schindler
Cam'ron Hardy
“The Batman:” a new perspective three years later 
Rob Le Cates
COLUMN: I went to Unofficial sober so you don’t have to
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: ‘Children of Jihad:’ captivating, thrilling, chilling
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 86: Is ‘A Real Pain’ Painful to Watch?
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Coles County Chronicles Ep. 1: Brian Deadmond
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 85: North By Northwest: Featuring the President of Our University
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 84: Harriet: A Good Adaptation?
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 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,...

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.

Charleston, Mattoon set to play in regional play-in game

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor • February 7, 2025

Charleston High School girls’ basketball will play Mattoon in the regional quarterfinals of the class 3A Illinois High School Association playoffs on Feb. 15, with the winner advancing to play top-seeded...

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

Charleston boys’ basketball loses to Mattoon 52-43

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor • February 2, 2025

Charleston boys’ basketball snapped its three-game winning streak, losing 52-43 to the Mattoon Greenwave Saturday evening at Baker Gym. The Trojans (10-14, 2-4) were outscored by the Greenwave (7-17,...

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.

CHS girls’ basketball breaks conference losing streak

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor • February 2, 2025

Charleston girls’ basketball snapped its 41-game Apollo Conference losing streak, beating the Mattoon Greenwave 29-28 Saturday evening at Baker Gym. The Trojans (5-19, 1-7) led for the entire game...

Senior guard Luke Bonnstetter dribbles the basketball as junior guard Tyler Oakley guards him in a Charleston boys basketball intrasquad scrimmage on November 30, 2024 at Baker Gym in Charleston, Illinois

Trojan basketball prepares for doubleheader against Greenwave

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor • January 31, 2025

Junior guard Tyler Oakley and the rest of his Charleston High School boys’ basketball teammates have been looking forward to Saturday’s game for a while. Ever since the Trojans (9-13, 1-3) began...

Members of the Charleston High School boys' basketball team watch as the rest of the team competes in an intrasquad scrimmage on Nov 30

CHS basketball begins final stretch of the season

Gabe Newman, Assistant Sports Editor • January 28, 2025

Charleston boys’ and girls’ basketball is now into the final stretch of the 2024-25 high school basketball season. After a plethora of games rescheduled and cancelled due to weather conditions,...

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.

Charleston Trojans lose 35-23 to Taylorville Tornadoes

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter • October 19, 2024

Taylorville junior running back Owen Mateer rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns in the second half, as Charleston lost it’s fifth consecutive game 35-23 Friday night at Trojan Hill.   The loss...

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

Riding a three-game losing streak the Charleston Trojans have their backs up against the wall heading into this week’s matchup versus the Mount Zion Braves.  After starting the season 3-0, the...

Charleston junior Max Weber kicker scores the only points for Charleston as time expires in the first half during Charleston’s loss to Mahomet-Seymour 56-3 on Friday Night.

Charleston loses 56-3 against Mahomet-Seymour

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter • September 20, 2024

The Charleston Trojans lost their Apollo Conference opener to the Mahomet-Seymour Bulldogs Friday night 56-3 at Frank Dutton Field in Mahomet.   The game got away from the Trojans (3-1) with the first...

Charleston senior quarterback hands the ball off to senior running back Ben Coffey during Charleston’s 45-34 win against Jersey on

Two-way play has its risks

Patrick Schmitz, Assistant Sports Editor • September 18, 2024

In small high schools, athletes must play more than one position for many sports. Charleston high school football is no different.  Sophomore standout Treylin Couch is even getting in on the action....

Charleston defeats Jersey after four-touchdown performance

Patrick Schmitz, Assistant Sports Editor • September 14, 2024

The Charleston Trojans beat the Jersey Panthers 45-34 at home Friday. Running back Treylin Couch exploded on the ground as he had four total touchdowns. Jersey high could do nothing to stop Couch...

Paris high quarterback drew rogers gets sacked in the backfield after trying to scramble away from the Charleston defender at Trojan Hill Charleston

Charleston football prepares for Jersey

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter • September 12, 2024

Charleston High School is preparing for its next home game against Jersey Community High. Junior kicker and punter Max Weber doesn’t play any other position for Charleston High School, but his...

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