Dec 2, 2024 · Along with safety Kaelin Drakeford, two more Panthers announced their departure from the football program on Monday. Redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Cody Silzer announced on his X account that he will enter the transfer portal. Silzer, a Lockport native, has three more years of eligibility left. “I am grateful for the incredible two and a...

Dec 2, 2024 · Redshirt junior safety Kaelin Drakeford announced he’s entering the transfer portal. Drakeford, a Harrodsburg, Kentucky, native, has been with the Panthers for five years. Announced from Drakeford’s account on X, Drakeford is entering the transfer portal as a graduate student. “I cannot express how grateful I am for Eastern Illinois and the opportunities I’ve been...

Nov 17, 2024 · The Mattoon Police Department confirmed the identities of the two people involved in a murder-suicide on Nov. 10, said Mattoon Police Chief Sam Gaines. Davontye Browder, 37, murdered Keisha Seeley, 34, before killing himself at 817 N. 34th St. at 9:15 a.m. with one gunshot wound to the head each, according to Gaines and Coles...

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Jan 30, 2025 · The one-person play “Einstein!” was held Friday night at 7:30 p.m. in the Theatre of the Doudna Fine Arts Center. The show follows the life of the titular scientist Albert Einstein during World War II. For audience member and EIU alum Alexis Pope, the show was especially interesting because of what she majored in: computational...

Feb 14, 2024 · Aidan and Patrick talk to redshirt freshman defensive lineman and son of football head coach Chris Wilkerson, Peyton Wilkerson. Peyton talks about his upbringing and what’s next after his redshirt season. The sports staff can be reached at 581-2812 or at [email protected].

Jan 14, 2025 · On Sunday, a tongue of cold air from northwest Canada slid into the United States, putting Charleston in the midst of a polar vortex. The Arctic air will cause temperatures to drop below zero Wednesday morning, bottoming out at negative 4, according to the National Weather Service. Some of the harsher models are showing temperatures as...

Nov 6, 2024 · Six men were recorded vandalizing Eastern’s Spirit Rock with the words “MAGA 47” with yellow and blue spray paint. This comes in the aftermath of last night’s Presidential election as Donald Trump was elected as the 47th President of the United States. Trump is known for his slogan “Make America Great Again.” According to the...

Sep 27, 2024 · Sophomore offensive lineman Nic DiSanto said he listens to “California Girls” by Katy Perry whenever he ties his cleats. (Rob Le Cates)Sophomore offensive lineman Nic DiSanto shared his thoughts ranging from how he feels about the 2024 season to what his favorite thing about Eastern is.. Q: When did you start playing football? A: “I played one year of little league.

Oct 4, 2024 · Senior running back Trysten Sewell rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns, leading Mattoon to a 20-17 win over Charleston in the 2024 Coles County Clash Friday night at O’Brien Field. The game, which was played in front of 6,915 in attendance, was sloppy in the first half, with both teams combining for six turnovers....