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  • Sept. 22- Softball vs. John A. Logan College at 11 a.m.
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The Student Government board announced new changes to its constitution Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
EIU student senate hears cases for vacant vice president of student affairs
Eastern Illinois University students browse the Fall Book Sale around the Alumni Clocktower in front of Booth Library Wednesday.
Booth Library book sale features over 10,000 books
Chick-fil-A unveiled renovations in early September and saw nearly 3,000 interactions in the first few days of being opened.
A look inside the reopening of Chick-fil-A
Numerous police squad cars on scene after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle Monday, Nov 13, 2023, shortly after noon in the area of Fourth and Grant. The incident prompted a large emergency response including personnel from the Charleston Police Department, Charleston Fire Department and the Eastern Illinois University Police Department.
St. John Lutheran School is safe after potential threat
Students walk across the Library Quad Monday afternoon on the first day of classes for the spring semester.
Entrepreneurship club prepares for Small Business Fest 
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
STAFF PICKS: Favorite college football rivalry
Charleston sophomore running back Treylin Couch bobble the ball before securing it and running for his fourth touchdown during the third quarter of Charleston’s 45-34 win against Jersey on Sept 13, 2024, in Charleston Illinois.
Charleston football looks to make history against Mahomet-Seymour
Sophomore offensive lineman Drew Wilder props the ball up during football practice drills at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.
Panthers prepare to defend Mid-American Classic trophy against Redbirds
Offensive lineman shares faith based pre-game routine in Q&A
Offensive lineman shares faith based pre-game routine in Q&A
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
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox (32) pitches at Coaches Stadium on Sunday for the EIU baseball game.
EIU Baseball’s path through OVC Tournament
Men's Baseball team players stand in the dugout at home against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024. Eastern beat Bellarmine 9-4 Tuesday afternoon.
EIU Baseball honors seniors, win over MSU
Junior Outfield (1) Quade Peters join the team in excitedment after sliding into home base at the game against Bradley
EIU Baseball drops second game against MSU
The baseball team game get suspended due to the weather, the team walked back to the locker room at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU Baseball loses fifth straight game
Matt Bollant yelling at the referee during the women basketball game against UT Martin thursday night in Groniger Arena
Bollant leaves EIU basketball program
Junior guard/forward Kyndall Davis hangs onto the rim in Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 72-57 Thursday evening in Groniger Arena.
Davis, Luers enter transfer portal
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt junior offensive lineman Elkhanan Tanelus (72). Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.
Panthers of the Year: MJ Flowers, Macy McGlone, Sara Thomas
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
STAFF PICKS: NBA finals winner
Chloe Proffitt
COLUMN: Female athletes are just as capable as male
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Court storming should be a thing of the past
Aidan Cusack
COLUMN: Court storming needs to stay
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
Spring 2024 staff portrait of Payton Liggins.
COLUMN: My journey from shot put to sports media
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Taris Thornton, a junior forward, attempts to rebound the ball during the during second quarter of the women's basketball game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Groniger Arena on Saturday afternoon. Thornton scored 13 points, had two rebounds and shot 4-6 for field goals. The Panthers won 72-62 against the Leathernecks.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Taris Thornton
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
STAFF PICKS: Favorite college football rivalry
Charleston sophomore running back Treylin Couch bobble the ball before securing it and running for his fourth touchdown during the third quarter of Charleston’s 45-34 win against Jersey on Sept 13, 2024, in Charleston Illinois.
Charleston football looks to make history against Mahomet-Seymour
Sophomore offensive lineman Drew Wilder props the ball up during football practice drills at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.
Panthers prepare to defend Mid-American Classic trophy against Redbirds
Offensive lineman shares faith based pre-game routine in Q&A
Offensive lineman shares faith based pre-game routine in Q&A
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
Eastern Mens Soccer Team emotional after being defeated 1-0 during their OVC Semifinals tournament against Incarnate word held at Ralph Korte Stadium wednesday evening.
Men’s soccer defenders face early injury scares
Goalkeeper talks about game-winning penalty save in Q&A
Goalkeeper talks about game-winning penalty save in Q&A
Tre'Jon Lewis, a junior defensive line practices with blocking dummy at O'Brien Field on Wednesday afternoon.
Panthers of the Week: Tre’Jon Lewis, Ashlyn Hoover
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From Isle of Wight to Lakeside Field: Jackson Liley
Senior defender Morgan Rinker.
EIU soccer loses to in-state opponent NIU
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Freshman catcher Sophia Olman catching a pitch on Saturday April 20 2024 against Tennessee Tech.
Catcher talks about being a black belt in Q&A
softball
EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
The women's swim team lost their first home meet of 2024 149-109 against the University of Southern Indiana.
EIU swim competes for first time in 2024
Jackson Penny, a sophomore individual medley and breaststroke swimmer, jumps from the grab start of the men’s 200 yard medley relay for the breaststroke segment at the swimming meet on Saturday at Padovan Pool. The Panthers won 169-93 against Valparaiso.
EIU Swim competes as whole
Junior pitcher Olivia Price (6), starts her pitch to St. Louis University junior infielder Jocelyn Abbott (20) on Wednesday evening.
Athletes to watch in the winter
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Junior infielder Danny Infante tags University of Dayton freshman infielder David Mendez during their double header on March 16 and 17 at Coaches Stadium
Panthers of the Week: William Hays, Danny Infante
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
EIU men’s tennis gets second straight victory with win against USI
Fifth year senior Max Pilipovic-Kljajic is a computer science major from Brisbane, Australia, practicing his serve and is currently attending Eastern Illinois University
EIU tennis siblings’ journey from Australia
Head Coach Robin Cambier (mens and womens tennis) during pratice on wed Feb 14, 2024, helping players improve skills Macfee on Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Ill ©
EIU tennis coach with varied past: Robin Cambier
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Senior Addison Brown getting ready to serve in doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks the Atkins Tennis Center.
Panthers of the Week: Addison Brown, Adam Swanson
Sophomore Aleyla Wooten bite her lip while hitting the ball over to the other team during the doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks She also played singles
EIU women’s tennis prepares for OVC tournament
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Week: Kaitlyn Flynn, Cooper Willman
Junior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn, attempts to spike the ball over the net but is blocked by the Marquette University Golden Eagles. The Panthers were swept 3-0 for the first time this season. Flynn had seven kills and points.
Outside hitter speaks on EIU volleyball program in Q&A
Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball team huddle in a circle after losing to the Marquette Golden Eagles 3-0 in Groniger Arena Friday evening on August 30, 2024.
Marquette volleyball sweeps Eastern in NCAA rematch
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt junior offensive lineman Elkhanan Tanelus (72). Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.
Panthers of the Year: MJ Flowers, Macy McGlone, Sara Thomas
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘Flight:’ What can’t Denzel do?
All-American Circus spins into town
All-American Circus spins into town
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice:’ the sequel from beyond the grave
Ali Ewoldt, Teri Hansen, Ben Micheal and Robert Sims sing "The Time Of My Life " from Dirty Dancing at the Broadway A-Z performance in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday.
Broadway makes its way to Charleston
The postcard mural, located in the Triad facing Booth Library, was painted by Grace Otzwirk over summer break.
Alum artist leaves a postcard to welcome students back
Big Boy 4014 on display at the Union Pacific rail yard. It is the only running steam train left out of the 25 that were commissioned in 1941 it is on a train tour and stopped in Rochelle on Sunday, Sept. 8.
COLUMN: Big Boy 4014 shows valuable glimpse into the past
Alexis Moore-Jones, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: You don’t need to graduate in four years
Cartoon by Gunnar Olson
EDITORIAL: AI threatens independent thinking
Zaria Flippin, senior, sports media relations
COLUMN: It’s ok to not be ok
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
‘The Boys in the Boat:’ Gold for the sport, bronze for the plot
Panther Playbook logo
Panther Playbook Ep. 2: EIU sports, Charleston football, and more
The Overton Window: Ep. 4: Presidential Debate Recap
The Overton Window: Ep. 4: Presidential Debate Recap
Panther Playbook logo
Panther Playbook Ep.1: EIU football, Charleston football, and more
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 66: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Is Deeper Than You Think
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 66: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Is Deeper Than You Think
The Overton Window: Ep. 3: The Rise of New Urbanism and a Project 2025 Rundown
The Overton Window: Ep. 3: The Rise of New Urbanism and a Project 2025 Rundown
Students start to cook the beans and corn for meatless tacos during a healthy cooking class.
THROUGH THE LENS: Something’s cooking in Klehm Hall
Students were given glow sticks at the Glow Foam Party in South Quad on Saturday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Glow Foam Party lights up South Quad
Wednesday mornings, Bob Bennett and Mike Clayton pick the tomatoes they want to take home on at the Charleston farmer's market Wednesday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Fresh produce at the Charleston Farmer’s Market
Fighting Illini Kaden Feagin hurdles past the EIU senior defensive back Zay Gentry during the team's season opener against the Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium Thursday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU loses to UofI 45-0
Freshman forward Jackson Liley made his first goal at his first ever game with Eastern Illinois men's soccer during the EIU, University of Chicago game Thursday evening. EIU men's soccer won 3-0.
THROUGH THE LENS: Men’s and women’s soccer take home victories
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Bennett Adds Competitive Edge to Year

John Bailey|August 22, 2006

Bennett Adds Competitive Edge to Year

Coach Lori Bennett (Left) speaks to setters Maren Crabtree (Middle) and Lauren Schutte (Right) during practice Monday afternoon in Lantz Arena. Eastern’s girls volleyball team won 16 games last year under Bennett who is hoping to improve that mark with th

Bennett Adds Competitive Edge to Year

Adam Larck Staff Reporter|August 22, 2006

Most teams face competition on the field or the court against other teams from competing schools.

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Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
STAFF PICKS: Favorite college football rivalry
Charleston sophomore running back Treylin Couch bobble the ball before securing it and running for his fourth touchdown during the third quarter of Charleston’s 45-34 win against Jersey on Sept 13, 2024, in Charleston Illinois.
Charleston football looks to make history against Mahomet-Seymour
Sophomore offensive lineman Drew Wilder props the ball up during football practice drills at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.
Panthers prepare to defend Mid-American Classic trophy against Redbirds
Offensive lineman shares faith based pre-game routine in Q&A
Offensive lineman shares faith based pre-game routine in Q&A
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