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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
Amber Webb talks to the students about key traits of inclusive leaders at the Lead Lunch.
Inclusive leadership taught at Lead Lunch
University President Jay Gatrell speaks during Friday afternoon's board of trustees meeting. The trustees approved revising the head volleyball and football coach's contracts and three new academic programs.
EIU board of trustees approves purchases, allocates project funding
Post Election Day this year, the spirit rock was spray painted with "MAGA 47" overnight (not pictured). This painting was against the rock's policy, stating that painting must not be used to campaign anything.
EIU investigating spirit rock incident
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
Eastern Illinois University plays against the University of Illinois at the State fam center
Eastern newcomer produces against Illinois
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
Zaria Flippin, senior, sports media relations
COLUMN: Start paying student athletes to help them live
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
Eastern Illinois University plays against the University of Illinois at the State fam center
Eastern newcomer produces against Illinois
Junior Guard Zion Fruster, gets a free throw during the second half of the game, , The Mens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois 112-67 in the Statefarm center on the U of I campus on Nov 04, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
Five takeaways from EIU men’s basketball’s loss to Indiana
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
Graduate student forward Kooper Jacobi gets the shot in , during The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game at Groniger Arena
EIU basketball produce strong first half in loss against No. 17 Indiana
EIU guard Kiyley Flowers defends Illinois Wesleyan junior guard Sara Balli during the second quarter of Eastern’s women's basketball exhibition match against Illinois Wesleyan at Groniger Arena Monday.
EIU women’s basketball prepares for season opener
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
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
Freshman defensive back Isaiah Houi (23) and senior tight end Brandon Lanier go up for the ball in the final minute of the game
EIU football travels to North Carolina for Gardner-Webb conference game
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
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
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
Destiny Walker (6) ready's up her serve towards the Tennessee Tech this evening in the Lantz Arena
EIU volleyball comes back over Little Rock in fifth set for win
Senior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn taps the ball over the net during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville.
EIU volleyball splits games to Tennessee Tech
Sophomore middle blocker Julia Stanev spikes the ball over the net, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville
EIU volleyball wins during Greek night
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 
Juniors Lauren Carter-Chenowith and Azlynn Padderatz-McNicol acting through an improv scene at the Hello Dali event on Thursday, October 24th at 8:00 p.m. in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Lecture
“Hello Dali” provides laughs to Eastern students
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 
EDITORIAL: Signs of divide
EDITORIAL: Signs of divide
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror 
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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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Blake Nash

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor (Fall 2015)

Hi I’m Blake Nash. I’m the assistant sports editor at the Daily Eastern News. I’ve covered sports for three years including track, volleyball, football and men’s basketball. I enjoy listening to Eminem and playing video games, such as Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty.

All content by Blake Nash

Men’s basketball traveling to Las Vegas for Global Sports Classic

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
December 13, 2015
Senior wing Trae Anderson scored 14 points during the Panthers' 79-73 win over Northern Kentucky on Dec. 5 in Lantz Arena.

Men’s basketball team unable to sustain halftime lead in loss

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
December 13, 2015
Freshman guard Casey Teson had nine points during the Panthers' 79-73 overtime win against Northern Kentucky on Saturday.

Eastern meets Western in nonconference rematch

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
December 10, 2015
Senior wing Trae Anderson scored 12 points during Eastern's 68-62 win over Indiana State on Dec. 1 in Lantz Arena. Anderson had a career high 31 points against Marshall on Wednesday in Huntington, W.Va.

Panthers’ comeback just short at Marshall

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2015

FCS quarterfinals begin Friday night

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
December 9, 2015

Diallo continues basketball journey at Eastern

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
December 8, 2015

Panthers face winless Marshall Wednesday

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
December 8, 2015

Column: Represent Eastern, support Panther athletics

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
December 7, 2015
Celebrations abound as the Panthers defeat the Northern Kentucky Norse 79-73 in overtime on Saturday in Lantz Arena.

Johnston leads Panthers to overtime win over Northern Kentucky

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
December 6, 2015

Fanti finishes strong career with Eastern

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
December 3, 2015
Senior wing Trae Anderson scored 12 points during the Panthers' 66-62 win over Indiana State on Tuesday at Lantz Arena.

Men’s basketball team defeats Indiana State

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
December 1, 2015
Sophomore guard Cornell Johnston is currently shooting 25 percent from the arch and has scored 25 points so far this season with the Panthers.

Panthers look for consistency at Indiana State

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
November 30, 2015
Red-shirt senior defensive back Jourdan Wickliffe recorded 68 tackles. one sack and five interceptions on the season for the Panthers.

Six players earn All-OVC honors

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
November 30, 2015
A.J. Riley, a junior guard, attempts a layup Saturday during the game against Green Bay. The Panthers lost 81-72 and will face Indiana State on Tuesday.

Men’s basketball team fails to overcome Green Bay

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
November 29, 2015
The Panthers fell to Northern Iowa 53-17 in the first round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday.

Football team ends season at Northern Iowa

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
November 28, 2015

Football team tops Colonels 21-7, inch toward playoffs

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
November 22, 2015

Leathernecks shooting downs Eastern in second half

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
November 22, 2015
Senior wing Trae Anderson is currently 10-22 in field goals and has 32 points so far with the Panthers.

Men’s basketball team renews in-state rivalry Saturday

Blake Nash, Sports Editor
November 19, 2015
Senior quarterback Jalen Whitlow threw six passes for 55 yards and rushed 81 yards during the Panthers' 24-3 loss to Jacksonville State on Nov. 7 at O'Brien Field.

Football team host Colonels in crucial matchup

Blake Nash, Sports Editor
November 19, 2015
Senior quarterback Jalen Whitlow threw six passes for 55 yards and rushed 81 yards during the Panthers' 24-3 loss to Jacksonville State on Nov. 7 at O'Brien Field. The Panthers Tennessee-Martin 23-21 in Martin, Tenn. Whitlow ran for 142 yards and passed for 80 yards during the game.

Football team controls own destiny following win

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2015

Ball State drops Panthers to 0-2 start

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
November 16, 2015
Senior quarterback Jalen Whitlow threw six passes for 55 yards and rushed 81 yards during the Panthers' 24-3 loss to Jacksonville State on Nov. 7 at O'Brien Field. The Panthers Tennessee-Martin 23-21 in Martin, Tenn. Whitlow ran for 142 yards and passed for 80 yards during the game.

Football defense stifles UT-Martin in 23-21 victory

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
November 15, 2015
Senior quarterback Jalen Whitlow threw six passes for 55 yards and rushed 81 yards during the Panthers' 24-3 loss to Jacksonville State on Saturday at O'Brien Field.

Football team face must-win situation at UT-Martin

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2015
Sophomore guard Cornell Johnston goes up to the basket during the Panthers' 97-64 loss to the Belmont Bruins in round two of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament on March 5, 2015 in Nashville, Tenn.

Men’s basketball faces ranked Indiana team

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2015

Opponents yesterday, Eastern teammates today

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2015
Senior quarterback Jalen Whitlow threw six passes for 55 yards and rushed 81 yards during the Panthers' 24-3 loss to Jacksonville State on Saturday at O'Brien Field.

Panthers remain in playoff hunt despite loss

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
November 9, 2015
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News Red-shirt junior Devin Church ran for 84 yards and was on the receving end of a single six-yard pass during the Panthers' 24-3 loss to Jacksonville State on Saturday at O'Brien Field. This was the football team's first conference loss and are now 5-1 in the OVC and 5-4 overall.

Football team can’t sustain performance in loss

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2015
Senior quarterback Jalen Whitlow has completed 122 passes for 1,450 yards in eight games during the season.

Football team face No. 1 team

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2015

Addison Bounds bulks up for position change

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2015
Senior wing Trae Anderson scores 18 points in the Panthers' 74-71 exhibition game win against St. Francis on Tuesday in Lantz Arena.

Panthers win exhibition on Norman’s late three

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2015

Panther basketball returns Tuesday night

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2015
Red-shirt junior wide receiver James Brooks rushed 17 yards and received 21 yards for one touchdown during the Panthers' 51-20 Homecoming win against Tennessee Tech on Oct. 24 at O'Brien Field. Brooks rushed for nine yards and recieved for 33 during the Panthers' 34-20 win against Murray State on Saturday.

Panthers pull away from Racers 34-20

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2015
Former linebacker Kamu Grugier- Hill covers a Tennessee Tech receiver Oct. 24, 2015. Grugier-Hill plays for the Philadelphia Eagles now.

Panthers face tall order with Humphries, Racers

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2015

Colonels meet Gamecocks in OVC clash

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2015
Red-shirt junior running back Devin Church had 32 rushing yards and 65 receiving yards during the Panthers' 51-20 Homecoming win over Tennessee Tech on Saturday at O'Brien Field.

Eastern defense becoming a swarm

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2015
Red-shirt senior defensive back Jourdan Wickliffe intercepts a the ball during the Panthers' 51-20 Homecoming win against Tennessee Tech on Saturday at O'Brien Field. Wickliffe had three tackles and one sack during the game.

Eastern football team capitalize on early takeaways in win

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2015

Panthers to face Tennessee Tech in OVC gauntlet

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2015
Red-shirt junior running back Devin Church makes his way into the endzone during the Panthers' 33-28 Family Weekend win on Oct. 10 at O'Brien Field. Church ran for 75 yards completing one touchdown during the game.

Devin Church given blessing for weekly honor

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2015
Wickliffe’s interception leads Panthers to victory

Wickliffe’s interception leads Panthers to victory

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2015

Panthers prepare to fight against TSU

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2015
Red-shirt junior running back Devin Church is brought down during the Panthers' 33-28 Family Weekend win on Saturday at O'Brien Field. Church ran for 75 yards completing one touchdown during the game.

Coastal Carolina remains unbeaten

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2015
Red-shirt junior running back Devin Church blocks Southeast Missouri State's Josh Freeman on a run up the field during the Panthers' 33-28 Family Weekend win on Saturday at O'Brien Field. Church ran for 75 yards completing one touchdown during the game.

Panthers gain promising start to OVC title

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2015
Big plays lead to big football team win

Big plays lead to big football team win

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2015

Eastern hosts SEMO for Family Weekend

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2015
Senior quarterback Jalen Whitlow was 10-19 in passing and ran for six yards during the Panthers' 41-0 defeat by Northwestern on Sept. 12 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill.

Whitlow the king of Madden

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2015

FCS Roundup: Redbirds down Northern Iowa in battle of top 10 teams

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2015

Colonels fall to Kentucky in OT

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2015
Red-shirt senior Shepard Little runs the ball during the Mid-America Classic game against Illinois State on Sept. 19 at O'Brien Field. The Panthers beat Austin Peay 40-16 Saturday Oct. 3rd at Govenors Stadium in Clarksville Tenn. Little ran 96 yards and got one touchdown during the Austin Peay game.

Nothing “Little” about Panther’s 40-16 victory

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2015

Football team looks to improve itself at Austin Peay

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2015

Jenkins, Neal named co-conference POTW

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2015

Kennesaw State off to 3-0 start in first year

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2015
Redshirt junior Devin Church had a total of 109 rushing yards and one touchdown during the Mid-American Classic against Illinois State Saturday.

Devin Church impacts Eastern’s offense

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2015
Senior quarterback Jalen Whitlow threw one touchdown and was 16-28 and 165 yards during Eastern's 34-31 home opening loss against Illinois State Friday at O'Brien Field.

Offense erupts during home opener

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
September 21, 2015

Late mistakes hurt Panthers in loss to Illinois State

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2015

Late miscues cost Panthers

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2015
Northwestern's Mike McHugh and red-shirt senior defensive back Antoine Johnson leap for the ball during Eastern's 41-0 loss to Northwestern on Saturday at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill.

Panthers host Redbirds in 104th Mid-America Classic

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2015

Jacksonville State falls short at Auburn

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
September 14, 2015

Women’s golf continues play at Murray State

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
September 14, 2015

McDonald answers the challenge at linebacker

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2015
Red-shirt senior running back Shepard Little is forced out of bounce by two Southern Illinois-Carbondale players during the Panthers' home opener on Sept. 6, 2014 at O'Brien Field.

Panthers aim to control ball better at Northwestern

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2015

Panthers to face driven Northwestern team

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
September 9, 2015
Kristen Rohrer runs ahead of Mallory Tharp of Lincoln College in the women's portion of the Walt Crawford Invitational on Friday on the Panther Trail.

Cross Country looks to continue success at ISU

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
September 9, 2015
Sophomore guard Cornell Johnston shoots 4-5 field goals and 2-2 from the arch during the Panthers' 73-65 win over Southeast Missouri State on Feb. 22 in Lantz Arena.

Eastern to open season at Indiana

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
September 8, 2015

McDonald earns OVC honors after first start

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
September 7, 2015

Turnovers, penalties plague Panthers in loss

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
September 3, 2015

Panthers renew football rivalry with Western Illinois

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
September 2, 2015

Brady, Deflategate ruling expected soon

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
September 1, 2015

Eastern football eager for Thursday kickoff

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
September 1, 2015
Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs with the ball down field against Austin Peay on Sept. 21, 2014 at O'Brien Field. Whitlow set an Eastern record, with 137 rushing yards by a quarterback, as the Panthers won 63-7.

Panthers prepare for season opener

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
August 31, 2015
Red-shirt senior defensive back Antoine Johnson prepares to tackle an opponent during Eastern's game against Minnesota on Aug. 28, 2014 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.

Panthers to lean on defense early

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2015
Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs with the ball down field against Austin Peay on Sept. 2, 2014 at O'Brien Field. Whitlow set an Eastern record, with 137 rushing yards by a quarterback, as the Panthers won 63-7.

Whitlow leads offense in second season

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
August 26, 2015
Mark Hutson directs players during football practice, Tuesday. Hutson is the new offensive line coach for the Panthers. He has coached at Eastern before, most recently the 2006 season. In addition, he has spent the last three years as tight end coach for the Oakland Raiders.

Hutson imparts knowledge to offensive line

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
August 25, 2015

Eastern football wraps up fall camp with scrimmage

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
August 25, 2015

Former EIU WR Erik Lora signs with Jacksonville

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
August 24, 2015

Football team ready for 2015 season

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
August 24, 2015

Patriots controversy gives Garoppolo a chance

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
August 23, 2015
Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs the ball down the field during the Panthers' homecoming game against Tennessee State on Oct. 25, 2014 at O'Brien Field. The Panthers beat the Tigers 28-3.

Expectations high for Panther football

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
August 19, 2015
Eastern basketball’s senior guard Dylan Chatman graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology this semester, but will take his fifth year of athletic eligibility to the football team. Chatman is walking on to play cornerback for the Panthers.

Chatman leaves hard wood, hits gridiron

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2015

Men’s golf season ends at OVC tournament

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2015

Eastern defense rallies in spring game victory

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2015
Red-shirt senior wide receiver Adam Drake is brought down during the Panthers' 48-26 win over Murray State on Nov. 12 at O'Brien Field.

Panther football to make Spring debut

Blake Nash, Staff Reporer
April 23, 2015
Andrea Roberts, a freshmen catcher for the Panthers’ softball team, not only aids her team in games she also provides them their own soundtrack while beating buckets at some games.

Freshman brings percussion to dugout

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2015

Wong jumps into Top 20 at OVC Championship

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2015

Gamecocks lead after round one of OVC tourney

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2015

Women’s golf readies for OVC championship

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2015

Men’s golf readies for final regular season tournament

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2015
Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow, passes the ball during the Eastern men’s football team’s game vs Tennessee Tech on Oct. 25, 2015.

Spring football fever heats up at Eastern

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2015
Getzin envisions future in golf

Getzin envisions future in golf

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2015

Women’s golf prepares for Indiana State Invitational

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2015

Men’s golf finishes 20th at Arkansas State

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2015

Future Panthers earn postseason honors

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2015

Men’s golf team readies for this weekend

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
April 2, 2015

Getzin leads Panthers to top-5 finish

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2015
New Eastern head coach Sam Wolinski.

New era begins for Panther volleyball

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2015

Women’s golf team heads to Southern Illinois

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2015

Getzin finishes in top 10 in tournament

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2015

Panthers host Aces in 2nd round of CIT

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2015

Eastern defeats Oakland in first round of CIT

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2015

Eastern heads to Oakland for CIT first round matchup

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2015

Women’s golf begins spring season

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2015
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