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Students met in the Center for Student Innovation Thursday to craft and have free snacks. President of the library ambassadors of Booth Christopher Redman said, “I feel like every event we planned is successful. We put the hard work and dedication into it.” 
Thanksgiving arrives early at Booth Library
Two people died in a murder suicide at 817 N. 34th St. in Mattoon on Nov. 10, 2024.
Mattoon pair who died in murder-suicide named by police
Former Illinois govenor Jim Edgar introduces David Yepsen, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIUC, during the Edgar Speaker Series in Buzzard Auditorium on Thurday.
Former governor visiting EIU
Mary Kaiser clears the checkout screen after a student gets their meal on Monday at Stevenson Tower Deli.
Introducing EIU’s grandmother
Vice President of Student Affairs Mason Tegeler was appointed to the student publication board, the WEIU Radio and TV advisory board and to the Booth collaborative advisory committee at the weekly student senate meeting on Wednesday.
Student senate appointed to publication board, nominates awards
Charleston boys' basketball players scrimmage during an after school practice on Wednesday. Their season begins on Nov. 26.
Trojan boys’ basketball prepares for season with senior heavy roster
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
Redshirt Junior Forward Blake Goodman shoots and scores during the first half of the game of The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game at Groniger Arena ,
EIU transfer talks about NBA camp counselor job in Q&A
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
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
Charleston boys' basketball players scrimmage during an after school practice on Wednesday. Their season begins on Nov. 26.
Trojan boys’ basketball prepares for season with senior heavy roster
Redshirt Junior Forward Blake Goodman shoots and scores during the first half of the game of The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game at Groniger Arena ,
EIU transfer talks about NBA camp counselor job in Q&A
Charleston girls' basketball finished up practice on Thursday ahead of it's season opener at the North American Lighting Thanksgiving Tournament at Paris High School.
CHS Trojans ready to start girl’s basketball season
Men's basketball junior guard Nakyel Shelton, makes his way across court during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Panthers lost 68-57
Panthers of the Week: Julian Patino, NaKyel Shelton
Eastern Illinois University plays against the University of Illinois at the State fam center
Eastern newcomer produces against Illinois
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
Payton Liggins, sophomore, sports media relations.
COLUMN: What went wrong with EIU football?
Chloe Proffitt
COLUMN: Female athletes are just as capable as male
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Court storming should be a thing of the past
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
Men's basketball junior guard Nakyel Shelton, makes his way across court during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Panthers lost 68-57
Panthers of the Week: Julian Patino, NaKyel Shelton
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
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
Panthers set to play Charleston Southern, honoring 27 seniors
Wide receivers coach Tino Smith II instructs players after a play during football practice at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.
Former EIU wide receiver connects ties for new position
Senior forward Macy McGlone becomes the fourth player in program history to record 1,000 points, 600 rebounds and 100 blocks.
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Cooper Willman
Number 11 Adam Boykin a forward freshman for Eastern Illinois University keeps the ball away from Middle field 21 Timothy Ospina player for University of Incarnate word, at the Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus,
Freshman forward shares experience training with professional soccer players in Q&A
Midfielder Felipe Kerr Lourenco (6) passes the ball during the game against SIUE Sunday.
EIU men’s soccer honors seniors, loses playoff contention to SIUE
Senior, goalkeeper Chad Smith, Kicks the ball out of the goal during the Eastern Illinois University Vs University of Chicago game
Panthers lose to Lions after two quick goals
Sam Eccles, a senior forward (9), dribbles the ball pass defender during their game against University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Lakeside field thursday afternoon.
EIU men’s soccer by the numbers
Forward Casey Welage (8) and midfielder Jake Pollock (25) chase after the ball at men's soccer practice at Lakeside Field on Thursday.
Panthers of the Week: Jake Pollock, David Brown
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
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
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
Ludolph Wiggett, freshman Freshman 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
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
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
Head Volleyball Coach Cheers with the Volleyball team with a smile on her face ready for the next play, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball versus Little Rock
Crews begin renovations in south McAfee Gym on Oct. 30. The stage along the east wall will most likely be covered by a temporary barrier, according to EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael, but he isn't sure exactly how it will look on game day. 
EIU volleyball to move practices, games to McAfee Gym in fall 2025
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Enlow (Amalia Balash) unknowingly sells a leather music box as a musical candy box and then performs “No More Candy.”
‘She Loves Me’ closes doors after two-week showing
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror 
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: Pokémon TCG Pocket, we need to talk
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: SNL made me cry last week
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
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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
Participants of the Haunted Hike take a hayride back to the entrance of Douglas Hart Nature Center. The guided hikes took off every five minutes on the trails to cycle through the different Beetlejuice themed stations on Saturday night, Oct. 19, from 5-8 p.m.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘Beetlejuice’ takes over Douglas-Hart Nature Center
There were 24 finishers in the 50-mile race at the Tour De Charleston Saturday. First place finished the race in 2:10:16.22.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
The Camp New Hope had a small Mattoon train that took people around the camp sight seeing during the Camp New Hope 50th anniversary.
THROUGH THE LENS: Camp New Hope celebrates 50th anniversary
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
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Francis bringing positive energy to marching band

Francis bringing positive energy to marching band

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
December 14, 2014

Wide receivers biggest need for Eastern in offseason

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
December 10, 2014
Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs with the ball down field against Austin Peay on Sept. 21 at O'Brien Field. Whitlow set an Eastern record, with 137 rushing yards by a quarterback, as the Panthers won 63-7.

Panthers were what their record said they were

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
December 9, 2014

Baseball adds 9 to 2016 recruiting class

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
December 9, 2014

OVC’s final team bounced out of playoffs

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
December 8, 2014

Softball team faces ‘toughest schedule ever’ in 2015

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
December 8, 2014

Softball adds 4 players to 2016 recruiting class

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
December 4, 2014
Junior forward Luke Piotrowski maneuvers towards the basket during the Panthers' 81-51 win against the Eureka College Red Devils on Nov. 17 in Lantz Arena.

High-scoring Cardinals fly into Lantz Arena

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
December 2, 2014
Eastern left fielder Demetre Taylor takes a swing against Jacksonville State at Coaches Stadium on March 30. Taylor led the Panthers with seven home runs and 53 RBIs in the 2014 season.

Baseball player battles through injuries

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
December 2, 2014

Dameron already planning for more victories for next season

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
December 1, 2014
Red-shirt senior defensive back AJ Woodson is grabbed from behind and thrown down to the ground during the Panthers' 48-26 win over Murray State on Nov. 8 at O'Brien Field.

Eastern ends season hosting Tennessee-Martin

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 20, 2014
Red-shirt senior, Adam Drake runs with the ball, as Tennessee State defensive back Andrew Dale closes in on him at O'Brien Field on Oct. 25. Drake is one 19 senior who will play their final game at noon Saturday at O'Brien Field against Tennessee-Martin.

Eastern playing for seniors in season finale

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 18, 2014
Panthers lose to Jacksonville State

Panthers lose to Jacksonville State

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 17, 2014
Junior quarterback Jaylen Whitlow looks for an open man during the Panthers' 48-26 win over Murray State on Saturday at O'Brien Field. Whitlow ran in a touchdown in the first half against Jacksonville State on Saturday in Jacksonville, Ala. He threw two interceptions and was injured in the fourth quarter and missed the rest of the game as Eastern lost 27-20 to the Gamecocks.

Eastern replaced by Jacksonville State as OVC champs

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 16, 2014

Panthers lose season opener at Missouri State

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 16, 2014
Photo illustration by Bob Galuski. Photos by Jason Howell.

Eastern loses 27-20, Jacksonville State wins OVC title

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 15, 2014
Eastern quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs against Murray State Saturday at O'Brien Field. Whitlow has a 19-yard rushing touchdown in the first half against Jacksonville State, as the Panthers trail 20-7 at halftime in Jacksonville, Ala.

Eastern trails 20-7 at Jacksonville State

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 15, 2014
Photo illustration by Bob Galuski. Photos by Jason Howell.

OVC up for grabs in Saturday showdown

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 13, 2014

Receiver flourishes in running offense

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 12, 2014

Jacksonville defense powered by defensive linemen

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 12, 2014
Red-shirt senior running back Taylor Duncan runs the ball during the Panthers' 48-26 win over Murray State on Saturday at O'Brien Field. Duncan scored two touchdowns and ran for 171 yards during the game.

Panthers hungry for OVC title

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 11, 2014
Red-shirt senior running back Taylor Duncan runs the ball during the Panthers' 48-26 win over Murray State on Saturday at O'Brien Field. Duncan scored two touchdowns and ran for 171 yards during the game.

Panthers exploit defenses looking to slow down Whitlow

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 10, 2014
Panthers battle injuries in Saturday’s win

Panthers battle injuries in Saturday’s win

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 9, 2014
Eastern quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs against Murray State Saturday at O'Brien Field. Whitlow has a 19-yard rushing touchdown in the first half against Jacksonville State, as the Panthers trail 20-7 at halftime in Jacksonville, Ala.

Eastern wins 48-26, sets up vital matchup at Jacksonville State

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 8, 2014
Taylor Duncan runs against the Murray State defense Saturday at O'Brien Field. Duncan scored two touchdowns in the first half, leading to a 35-20 lead for the Panthers.

Eastern leads 35-20 at halftime

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 8, 2014
Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs the ball down the field during the Panthers' homecoming game against Tennessee State on Oct. 25 at O'Brien Field. The Panthers beat the Tigers 28-3.

Hometown rivals reunite at O’Brien Field

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 6, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News Red-shirt senior defensive back DJ Bland defends Tennessee State wide receiver Weldon Garlington during the Panthers' homecoming game on Oct. 25 at O'Brien Field. Eastern has the no. 2 passing defense in the Ohio Valley Conference. The Panthers' host Murray State at noon Saturday at O'Brien Field.

Eastern not looking ahead to Jacksonville State

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 5, 2014
Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs the ball down the field during the Panthers' homecoming game against Tennessee State on Oct. 25 at O'Brien Field. The Panthers beat the Tigers 28-3.

Murray State brings conference’s top passing offense

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 4, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News Tennessee State running back Tom Smith is brought down by the Eastern defense during the Panthers' homecoming game on Oct. 25 at O'Brien Field. The Panthers beat the Tigers 28-3.

Eastern defense being held to higher standard

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 3, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs the ball down the field during the Panthers' homecoming game against Tennessee State on Oct. 25 at O'Brien Field. The Panthers beat the Tigers 28-3.

Balanced attack leads to 41-10 win

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 2, 2014
Eastern beats Tennessee Tech 41-10

Eastern beats Tennessee Tech 41-10

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 1, 2014

Eastern leads Tech 24-3 at halftime

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
November 1, 2014
Eastern football takes off for Tennesee Tech

Eastern football takes off for Tennesee Tech

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 30, 2014

Injuries lead to Tennessee Tech offense

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 29, 2014
Panther defense gains confidence

Panther defense gains confidence

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 29, 2014
Red-shirt Junior runningback Shepard Little fights off the defense during practice Tuesday at O'Brien Field.

Injuries lead to depleted Tennessee Tech roster

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 28, 2014
Red-shirt junior running back Shepard Little runs in for a 50 yard touchdown securing the Panthers' 28-3 homecoming win over Tennessee State Saturday at O'Brien Field. The Panthers' improved to 3-1 in the OVC as Little led Eastern with 130 rushing yard against the Tigers.

Little, Goodman nab weekly honors

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 27, 2014
Panthers' defense outplays the Tigers at Homecoming

Panthers’ defense outplays the Tigers at Homecoming

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 26, 2014
Redshirt junior wide receiver Jeff LePak breaks into the end zone ahead of defenders during the Panthers’ game against Tennessee State University at O’Brien Field on Dec. 7, 2013. LePak’s touchdown added to the Panthers’ victory with a score of 51-10.

OVC’s top offense, defense meet at Homecoming

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 23, 2014

Tigers enter Homecoming with daunting defense

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 22, 2014
Turnovers vital to Eastern's success

Turnovers vital to Eastern’s success

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 22, 2014
Whitlow rushes toward weekly award

Whitlow rushes toward weekly award

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 20, 2014
Eastern back in title picture after 52-13 win

Eastern back in title picture after 52-13 win

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 19, 2014
Eastern beats SEMO 52-13

Eastern beats SEMO 52-13

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 18, 2014

Eastern leads 24-13 over SEMO at halftime

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 18, 2014

Eastern tries to keep title hopes alive at SEMO

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 16, 2014

Panthers facing elite OVC quarterback

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 14, 2014
Junior defensive back Anthony Goodman tackles Austin Peay running back Justin Roberson on Sept. 20 at O'Brien Field. The Panthers beat the Governors 63-7.

Eastern, SEMO regrouping after overtime losses

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 14, 2014
Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow throws the ball down the field in the Eastern football team's home opener on Sept. 7 at O'Brien Field.

Whitlow wins weekly award, Drake leads WRs in OVC

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 13, 2014
Panthers lose 36-33 in OT

Panthers lose 36-33 in OT

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor | @AldoSoto21
October 11, 2014
Eastern leads 23-5 over EKU at halftime

Eastern leads 23-5 over EKU at halftime

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor | @AldoSoto21
October 11, 2014

Panthers, Colonels set for OVC showdown

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 9, 2014

Tackling key to stopping Mobley

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 8, 2014

Whitlow proud of Kentucky, loyal to Eastern

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 8, 2014
Eastern quarterback Jalen Whitlow looks for a reciever in the Panthers’ season opener against Minnesota on Aug. 28 in Minneapolis, Minn. The Panthers lost 42-20 to the Golden Gophers. The Panthers are 1-4 so far this season.

Transfers affect Eastern Kentucky’s success

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 7, 2014

Colonels remain unbeaten heading into Panthers’ game

Aldo Soto, Sports Reporter
October 6, 2014

Cross country finishes 20th, 21st in Louisville

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 5, 2014

Cross country team faces nationally ranked teams in Louisville

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 2, 2014
Eastern's focus set on OVC

Eastern’s focus set on OVC

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 1, 2014

Eastern Kentucky not looking past Governors

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 1, 2014

OVC coaches praise Garoppolo

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
October 1, 2014
Redshirt junior Devin Bass defends against Jalen Whitlow of Eastern Illinois University on Saturday, September 27, 2014.

Whitlow wins 2nd weekly award

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 30, 2014

Eastern loses 34-19, heads into bye week

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 27, 2014

Eastern trails Ohio 24-10 at halftime

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 27, 2014
Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs with the ball down field against Austin Peay on Sept. 20 at O'Brien Field. Whitlow set an Eastern record, with 137 rushing yards by a quarterback, as the Panthers won 63-7.

Eastern takes new identity into Athens

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 26, 2014

Dameron names Whitlow outright starter

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 24, 2014

Ohio paying up to play Eastern

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 24, 2014

Ohio sets new starting backfield against Eastern

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 24, 2014
Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs with the ball down field against Austin Peay Saturday at O'Brien Field. Whitlow set an Eastern record, with 137 rushing yards by a quarterback, as the Panthers won 63-7.

Whitlow, Johnson receive weekly awards

Aldo Soto, Assistant Sports Editor
September 22, 2014
Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs with the ball down field against Austin Peay Saturday at O'Brien Field. Whitlow set an Eastern record, with 137 rushing yards by a quarterback, as the Panthers won 63-7.

Whitlow sets record in Eastern’s 63-7 win

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 20, 2014
Red-shirt senior Joe Powell runs with the ball in the first half against Austin Peay at O'Brien Field. The Panthers lead 35-7 at halftime behind 266 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns.

Eastern leads 35-7 at halftime

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 20, 2014
The Eastern football offensive lines up against University of Minnesota on Aug. 28 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. with Jalen Whitlow at quarterback.

Eastern begins OVC title defense against Austin Peay

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 19, 2014

Dameron scouts Governors’ defense, offense

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 18, 2014

Baseball tryouts begin Sept. 26

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 16, 2014

Eastern drops out of top-25

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 16, 2014
Redshirt senior running back Jimmy Lera carries the ball at practice Tuesday on O'Brien Field. The Panthers take on Austin Peay at 1:30 p.m. at O'Brien Field.

Austin Peay brings young team to O’Brien Field

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 16, 2014
Red-shirt junior running back Shepard Little runs the ball up the field during the Panthers' home opener on Sept. 6 at O'Brien Field. The Panthers lost to the Salukis 38-21. After playing Illinois State on Saturday, the Panthers lost to the Redbirds 34-15 at Hancock Stadium in Normal, Ill.

Eastern rushes for a season-high despite Little’s absence

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 15, 2014
MacKenzie Freund | The Daily Eastern News Red-shirt senior quarterback Andrew Manley surveys the field, as senior left tackle Adolphus Barnes tries to block an Illinois State defensive end. Manley made his first start of the year Saturday and finished 9-of-15 for 55 yards, while throwing an interception in the first half.

Turnovers, penalties continue to hurt Eastern football

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 14, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News Red-shirt senior quarterback Andrew Manley throws the ball away before being sacked n Eastern football's home opener on Sept. 6, at O'Brien Field. Manley threw for 55 yards and an interception in Eastern's 34-15 loss at Illinois State Saturday.

Eastern loses 34-15, drops to 0-3

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 13, 2014

Eastern trails 21-6 at halftime

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 13, 2014
Red-shirt junior running back Shepard Little is tackled by freshman outside linebacker Conner Mayweather in Eastern football's home opener on Saturday at O'Brien Field. The Panthers lost to the Salukis 38-21.

Dameron pursues a balanced offense heading into ISU

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 11, 2014

[Video] Coordinator brings defensive roots

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 10, 2014

Schmitz remembers Coaches Stadium

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 10, 2014

Eastern falls in FCS polls

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 9, 2014
Red-shirt junior running back Shepard Little is forced out of bounce by two Southern Illinois-Carbondale players during the Panthers' home opener on Saturday at O'Brien Field. The Panthers lost to the Salukis 38-21.

Dameron seeks consistency

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 9, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News
Red-shirt senior wide receiver Adam Drake finds an open route during the Panthers' home opener against Southern Illinois-Carbondale on Saturday at O'Brien Field. The Panthers lost to the Salukis 38-21.

Dameron searching for more playmakers this season

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 8, 2014
Dominic Baima | The Daily Eastern News Junior Victoria Quarton runs in the Walt Crawlford Open on Friday. Quarton placed third in the meet. The woman’s team won the open and the men’s team placed second.

Weekend sports briefs

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 7, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News President Bill Perry introduces the university's 2014 inductees for the Hall of Fame

6 inducted into Eastern’s Hall of Fame

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 7, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News Senior runningback Malcolm Agnew avoids the tackle by Eastern's defense in Eastern football's home opener on Saturday at O'Brien Field. The Panthers lost to the Salukis 38-21.

Dameron underwhelmed by tackling performance

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 7, 2014
Senior running back Malcolm Agnew runs in untouched for Southern Illinois-Carbondale, giving the Salukis a 28-21 lead in the third quarter over Eastern at O'Brien Field Saturday night. Agnew rushed for three touchdowns, as the Panthers lost 38-21 in their home opener.

Eastern loses home opener 38-21

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 6, 2014
Taylor Duncan runs in for a touchdown for Eastern Saturday against Southern Illinois-Carbondale. The Panthers lead 21-14 at halftime at O'Brien Field.

Eastern leads 21-14 at halftime

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 6, 2014
Red-shirt junior running back Shepard LIttle avoids the Minnesota defense and runs the ball up the field in a game on Aug. 28 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. The Panthers lost to the Minnesota Gophers 42-20.

Eastern ready to pressure Southern in home opener

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 4, 2014
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Senior defensive back Anthony Goodman celebrates with the rest of the 2013-2014 football team after their win against Tennesse Tech on Nov. 2.

2 Eastern players suspended

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 3, 2014
Former Eastern defensive lineman Pat Wertz (left), red-shirt junior defensive tackle Dino Fanti (middle) and senior linebacker Robert Haynes sack former Southern Illinois-Carbondale quarterback Kory Faulkner in last year's 40-37 double overtime win at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale. Eastern Michigan transfer Mark Iannotti is the Salukis' quarterback and is one of four new offensive starters.

Eastern hosts Southern in home opener

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 2, 2014

OVC struggles against FBS, beats up on NAIA

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 2, 2014
Junior Anthony Goodman (left) and sophomore Seth McDonald (right) converge on Minnesota punt returner Marcus Jones Thursday at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. The Panthers lost 42-20 and will host Southern Illinois-Carbondale starting at 6 p.m. Saturday at O’Brien Field.

Dameron finds positives following loss

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 1, 2014
Golden Gophers 'Kill' Panthers in opener

Golden Gophers ‘Kill’ Panthers in opener

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
August 28, 2014
Eastern trails 14-0 at halftime

Eastern trails 14-0 at halftime

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
August 28, 2014

Quarterbacks not worried about shared responsibility

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
August 27, 2014

Panthers focus on Golden Gophers defense

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
August 27, 2014
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