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

The Daily Eastern News

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

The Daily Eastern News

All content by Adam Shay
Junior Jimmy Govern connects on a pitch in the Panthers’ win Friday over Morehead State at Coaches Stadium. Eastern dropped the series to the Eagles, losing the second and third game.

Eastern drops series to Morehead State

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 29, 2018
Illinois State sophomore Jordan Libman scoots around Eastern catcher Ryan Knernschield to score a run in Eastern’s 17-13 win over the Rebirds April 18 at Williams Field. The Panthers were swept by Eastern Kentucky over the weekend, but are back at home to host Saint Louis at Coaches Stadium.

Eastern to host Saint Louis on Tuesday

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 23, 2018
Senior Matt Albert backs out of the way of the pitch from Indiana State’s pitcher. Eastern is set to start a three-game series with Tennessee Tech Friday with a doubleheader starting at 11 a.m.

Panthers make most of inside practice

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
March 29, 2018

Baseball team to take on SEC Ole Miss

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
March 8, 2018

Baseball team ready for Memphis series

Adam Shay, Baseball reporter
February 21, 2018
Senior Steve Fishman swims the backstroke in the Panthers’ meet Oct. 28 against Western. Fishman broke the 100-yard individual medley Eastern record at the Summit League Championships with a time of 51.09. That time also earned him second place in the event.

Swim teams end season in 5th, 6th place

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
February 19, 2018
Senior Brandon Robbins swims the men’s 100-yard butterfly Jan. 20 at the Padovan Pool against Valparaiso. Robbins took third in the event with a time of 55.17 seconds. The Panthers are gearing up for the Summit League Championships.

Panthers seeking record championship

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
February 6, 2018

Swimmers look back on their season

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
January 31, 2018
File photo | The Daily Eastern News Junior Lauren Oostman finishes her backstroke race Oct. 28 at Padovan Pool against Western Illinois. Oostman returned back to the pool Saturday at Evansville.

Oostman returns as Panthers lose

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
January 15, 2018

Panther swimmers prepare for Saturday

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
January 11, 2018
Senior Matt Jacobs swims the 100-breast Oct. 28 against Western at Padovan Pool. Jacobs was named Summit League Swimmer of the Week for his performance at the House of Champions.

Matt Jacobs wins Swimmer of the Week

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
November 27, 2017

Swim team is ready for House of Champs

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
November 15, 2017
Eastern senior Steve FIshman swims the men’s 200-yard backstroke against Western at the Padovan Pool on Oct. 28. Fishman took first with a time of 1:58.25.

Swimmer overcomes ‘rough seas’

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
November 8, 2017
Senior Patrick Wood swims the men’s 200-yard butterfly Saturday at the Padovan Pool. Wood finished with a time of 57.86. Eastern’s men’s team beat Western.

Swim teams pick up wins Saturday

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
October 29, 2017
Members of the Eastern swim teams cheer on their teammates as they compete in their race. Eastern is 2-0 to start the season after a win against Lewis. Eastern has the weekend off from competition.

Eastern, Western used to close meets

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
October 18, 2017

Panthers are prepared for Lewis University

Adam Shay, Swimming Reporter
October 11, 2017

Eastern swim teams to open at Valparaiso

Adam Shay, Swimming Reporter
October 5, 2017

Women’s soccer team dealing with injuries

Adam Shay, Women's Soccer Reporter
September 20, 2017

Adam Shay, Women's Soccer Reporter
September 18, 2017

Women’s soccer team needs to control whole game

Adam Shay, Women's Soccer Reporter
September 10, 2017
Pilar Barrio, 23, celebrates her goal against Chicago State Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers won the game 5-1. The Panthers are 3-2-1 through their first six games of the season.

Women’s soccer team beats Chicago State 5-1

Adam Shay, Women's Soccer Reporter
September 4, 2017

Women’s soccer positive after split

Adam Shay, Women's Soccer Reporter
August 27, 2017

Women’s golf team finishes 8th at conference

Adam Shay, Women's Golf Reporter
April 19, 2017

Women’s golf team improves one spot

Adam Shay, Women's Golf Reporter
April 18, 2017

Eastern finishes tournament in 10th

Adam Shay, Women's Golf Reporter
April 10, 2017
Senior Alexandria Pickens has competed in 14 rounds in six events this season for the Eastern women’s golf team this season. Pickens has an an average round score of 84 this season and 86 for her career for the Panthers.

Mumpy Road for Pickens

Adam Shay, Feature Story Writer
April 5, 2017
Junior Anne Bahr has completed 14 rounds this season for Eastern. Anne leads the team low round average with 79.43.

Anne Bahr makes comeback

Adam Shay, Feature Story Writer
March 29, 2017

Women’s golf in last headed into final round

Adam Shay, Women's Golf Reporter
March 20, 2017
Two falls ago, senior Chloe Wong teed off on a par 3 and scored her first hole-in-one as an Eastern Panther. Out of all her accomplishments, Wong said her hole-in-one tops them all.

Wong reminisces on hole-in-one

Adam Shay, Feature Writer
February 8, 2017

Column: Don’t sleep on Eastern

Adam Shay, Sports Reporter
November 16, 2016

Success comes naturally for Buckwalter

Adam Shay, Sports Features Writer
November 9, 2016

Eastern has many marketing strategies

Adam Shay, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2016

CAA approves philosophy class

Adam Shay, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2015

CAA discusses next year’s classes

Adam Shay, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2015
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