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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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Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 71: The Fly: Buzzing Through The Gore
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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Diarra adds size, future prospect to Eastern’s roster

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Reporter
May 14, 2020

Friday brings size to men’s basketball team

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
April 30, 2020

Long-time connection brings Leonard to Eastern basketball

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
April 24, 2020

Column: How men’s basketball won the offseason so far

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
April 24, 2020

Meet the five incoming players for Eastern men’s basketball

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
April 24, 2020

Spoonhour announces Ryan Leonard will join Panthers next season

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
April 20, 2020

We will continue to bring you sports stories, here is how

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 24, 2020

Eastern athletic community reacts to OVC suspension

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 12, 2020

OVC suspends spring athletics

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 12, 2020

Have common sense; prevent illness

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 9, 2020
Eastern’s George Dixon drives around an Austin Peay defender in the quarterfinals of the OVC Tournament in Evansville, Indiana. Dixon had 15 points and 12 rebounds in the game, which the Panthers lost 76-65.

Eastern can look ahead to next season

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 9, 2020

Eastern loses 76-65 to Austin Peay in the quarterfinals, season ends

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 5, 2020

Eastern, Austin Peay clash in quarterfinals Thursday night

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 5, 2020

Column: Eastern should use its big men more in Thursday’s game

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 5, 2020

Analysis: Panthers, Eagles should win Wednesday

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 3, 2020

3 men’s basketball players earn OVC awards

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 3, 2020

‘Sanders 20’ jersey debacle ridiculous

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 2, 2020
Eastern guard Josiah Wallace defends an Austin Peay defender on Feb. 22 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers won the game 83-80 in overtime and Wallace scored 23 points.

Panthers secure tournament spot with win

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 27, 2020
George Dixon (left), Logan Koch (middle) and Shareef Smith (right) surround an Austin Peay ball handler and reach in for a steal during Eastern’s 83-80 victory over Austin Peay Feb. 22 in Lantz Arena. Eastern can secure an OVC tournament spot with a win Thursday against Southeast Missouri.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team can clinch tournament spot with win Thursday, travel to face SEMO

Blake Faith, Men's Basketball Reporter
February 26, 2020

Winners and losers in OVC men’s basketball

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 25, 2020

Opinion: Dems can’t threaten Trump yet

Dillan Schorfheide
February 24, 2020

Analysis: Eastern made important plays in win

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 23, 2020
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Marcus Skinner (left) and Dustin Hatfield (right) lead a pack of runners together during a distance event at the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Field House. Eastern’s track and field program competes at the Grand Valley State Big Meet Friday.

EIU track, field teams to host EIU Friday Night Special

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 19, 2020

Opinion: IM referees need to step things up

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 18, 2020

Column: Eastern still has a chance

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 18, 2020

China is in some serious turmoil

Dillan Schorfheide
February 17, 2020
Eastern freshman Claire Perez-Korinko returns an opponent’s shot in the Eastern Illinois Fall Invite last September at the Darling Courts.

Women’s tennis loses 4th-straight

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 17, 2020
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Josiah Wallace tries to get around a defender during Eastern's 76-74 loss Thursday to SIUE.

Column: Cougars’ game plan, execution hand Eastern tough home loss

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 13, 2020
Eastern guard Josiah Wallace drives around a Morehead State defender on Feb. 8 in Lantz Arena. Wallace had 25 points in a 71-65 win.

Column: Panther players moving up leaderboards

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 11, 2020

Award shows are repetitive

Dillan Schorfheide
February 10, 2020
Eastern guard Marvin Johnson drives to the basket against Morehead State on Feb. 8 in Lantz Arena. Johnson had seven points, two rebounds and two assists in the game, which the Panthers won 71-65.

OVC standings are messy, but fun

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 10, 2020
Eastern’s Marvin Johnson drives through two Eastern Kentucky defender in the Panthers’ 91-84 loss to the Colonels Thursday night in Lantz Arena. The Panthers are now just 4-7 in OVC play.

Men’s basketball suffers 3rd-consecutive loss

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 6, 2020
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Eastern head football coach Adam Cushing talks about an incoming class of players at national signing day in February 2019. Eastern announced all of its signees Wednesday for this year’s class, a total of 38 players.

Football unveils all 38 incoming players to program Wednesday

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 5, 2020

Column: Eastern can finish the year strong

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 4, 2020

Jimmy G is not solely to blame

Dillan Schorfheide
February 3, 2020
Eastern guard Josiah Wallace shoots a jumper from the baseline against Southeast Missouri Jan. 25 in Lantz Arena. Wallace scored 11 points and the Panthers won the game 61-59.

Men’s basketball falls short against Murray State

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
January 30, 2020

Analysis: By the numbers: Eastern improved this season

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
January 28, 2020

Pop music is just bigger than rap

Dillan Schorfheide
January 27, 2020
Eastern guard Marvin Johnson rises up over a defender to attempt a shot against Southeast Missouri Jan. 25 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers won the game 61-59.

Column: Panthers’ schedule could help them

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
January 27, 2020
JJ Bullock | The Daily Eastern News Rodney Culver (middle) watches one of the Eastern men’s basketball team’s coaches talk during a timeout huddle during Eastern’s 95-83 victory over Tennessee-Martin Thursday in Lantz Arena.

Culver finds place on Eastern men’s basketball team, working on comeback

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
January 24, 2020

Eastern’s defense showed how good it is

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
January 23, 2020
Junior guard Kashawn Charles tightly pressures the ball handler in Eastern’s 84-59 win against Tennessee Tech on Jan. 18 at Lantz Arena.

Charles heating up at right time for men’s basketball team

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
January 21, 2020

Opinion: Enjoy Jimmy G’s Super Bowl path

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
January 20, 2020
Eastern forward Jordan Skipper-Brown goes up for a layup against Jacksonville State Jan. 16 in Lantz Arena. Eastern won the game 70-69 for their first conference win of the season.

Men’s basketball ends 5-game losing streak

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
January 16, 2020
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Guard George Dixon goes up for a layup in Eastern’s 114-61 win against Indiana Northwest on Nov. 18 at Lantz Arena.

Analysis: Film session: Panthers can’t handle scoring runs

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
January 14, 2020

‘Joker,’ Phoenix deserve Oscar awards

Dillan Schorfheide
January 13, 2020

Column: Men’s basketball struggles early in OVC

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
January 12, 2020
Eastern sophomore Jarod Farrow swims in a meet against Saint Louis last October in Lantz Arena. The Panthers compete on the road at Indiana State Dec. 7.

Track and field, swimming to compete this weekend

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
December 5, 2019
Eastern forward JaQualis Matlock looks to pass the ball inside from the top of the key against Indiana Northwest on Nov. 18 in Lantz Arena. Matlock had six points, four rebounds and two blocks in the Panthers’ 114-61 win.

Eastern to play rematch with Fort Wayne

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
December 3, 2019

Opinion: ‘Man’ does oddities outside Florida

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
December 2, 2019

EIUGivingBlueDay starts Tuesday, goes 24 hours

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
December 2, 2019

Hollins expected to be called up for Vikings’ game Monday night

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
December 2, 2019

Analysis: Panthers’ scoring options are abundant

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
December 1, 2019
Eastern guard Marvin Johnon looks to pass inside in the Panthers’ 114-61 win against Indiana Northwest Nov. 18. Johnson had 16 points, seven assists, five rebounds and four steals in the game.

Eastern to play 3 games in 3 days in Texas

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
November 21, 2019

Column: Skipper-Brown, Dixon key for Panther scoring

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
November 19, 2019

Opinion: HIV study important to health care

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
November 18, 2019

Smith’s three-point shooting key for Panther offense

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
November 12, 2019

Our dams are in dire need of fixing

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
November 11, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Shareef Smith sets up a move to get around his defender in Eastern’s 90-37 victory over Fontbonne in December 2018. Eastern hosts Chicago State Tuesday for its first home game.

Panthers to host first home game Tuesday

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
November 11, 2019

Analysis: 3 key stats from Eastern’s opening road loss

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
November 6, 2019

Men’s soccer loses season closer 2-1, awaits conference fate

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
November 6, 2019

Opinion: Biden’s words not impressive

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
November 4, 2019

Eastern opens season at Texas Tech

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
November 4, 2019
Eastern guard Shareef Smith guards a Western Illinois player in Lantz Arena last November. Smith had 12 points in the game, which the Panthers won 68-66 in overtime.

What to watch for in Panthers’ exhibition

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 29, 2019

Be grateful that you have food

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 28, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Kashawn Charles (middle) makes a short pass to Shareef Smith (right) on the wing. Eastern lost to Morehead State 84-78 Feb. 2 in Lantz Arena.

Analysis: Skyhawks remain a thorn in Eastern’s side, even in preseason poll

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 23, 2019

Vending machines are mysterious

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 21, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Rade Kukobat (middle) and Shareef Smith (right) guard an opposing player as he drives to the lane and makes a pass. Eastern lost 63-57 to Tennessee Tech March 2 in Lantz Arena.

Column: Men’s basketball has areas to focus on

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 21, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Quinn Rechner goes up for a head ball against an attacker, banging bodies with the attacker. Eastern tied Omaha 0-0 in double overtime Oct. 19 at Lakeside Field.

Column: Panthers need to be careful following Omaha

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 21, 2019

Panthers draw 0-0 with Omaha in important conference match

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 19, 2019
Matheus Santos tries to head a ball past a defender, who is looking on. Eastern lost 2-0 to Milwaukee Tuesday at Lakeside Field.

Panthers have good postseason chances

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 15, 2019

I’m not macho; just deal with it

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 14, 2019

Column: Scary movies have lost scary factors

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 7, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Ben Harvey (left) and Rade Kukobat (middle) defend Nick Mayo as he backs down in the post, along the baseline. Eastern defeated Eastern Kentucky 67-66 Jan. 31 in Lantz Arena.

Analysis: Perimeter defense is key for men’s basketball

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 7, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Arthur Bannwart posts up on defense against an attacker as the attacker tries to tip the ball around Bannwart. Eastern defeated IUPUI 1-0 Tuesday at Lakeside Field.

Column: Eastern needs forward mentality on offense

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 1, 2019

Column: Struggle of being away from siblings

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 30, 2019
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Rachel Pappas boots the ball up the field as a defender runs up on her during Eastern’s 3-1 victory over Chicago State Sept. 15 at Lakeside Field. That match was the first time this season Pappas was able to play a whole 90 minutes.

Rachel Pappas perseveres through Vocal Cord Dysfunction

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 26, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Mack Smith starts to put a dribble move on a defender at the wing of the three-point line. Eastern defeated Fontbonne University 90-37 in December 2018 at Lantz Arena.

Men’s basketball schedule released for upcoming season

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 25, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Davi Girardi heads a cross toward Belmont’s goal as a defender jumps with him. Girardi scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give Eastern a 3-2 win over Belmont Tuesday at Lakeside Field.

Column: Men’s soccer team’s offense took a good step Tuesday

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 24, 2019

Opinion: Glasses are cups; here’s my reason why

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 23, 2019
Eastern players celebrate a turnover in the Panthers' 16-6 loss to Indiana State on Saturday.

Column: Eastern’s offense needs to utilize more smaller, shorter routes

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 21, 2019

There are 3 important matches for men’s soccer in the upcoming schedule

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 18, 2019

Do your research on all candidates

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 16, 2019

Column: Harkrader, Sosnowski can pace men’s soccer team’s offense going forward

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 11, 2019

Panthers show signs of improvement on offense

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 10, 2019
Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. fires a pass down the field in Indiana's 52-0 win over Eastern on Saturday. Indiana had over 400 yards passing in its win.

Opinion: Eastern’s secondary needs to improve its receiver coverage

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 7, 2019

Column: Men’s soccer needs to fix its offense sooner rather than later

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 3, 2019

Remember Dorian, not just a day off

Dillan Schorfheide
September 2, 2019

Men’s soccer team looking to improve offense, ready for season opener

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
August 29, 2019

Show up to Eastern games more often

Dillan Schorfheide
August 26, 2019

There are two ways men’s soccer team can beef up its scoring

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
August 25, 2019

Opinion: Professional athletes do help each other

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
August 19, 2019

Men’s soccer team picked to finish last in Summit League coaches poll

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
August 19, 2019

Men’s soccer team’s defense will have new look this season

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
August 18, 2019

Eastern men’s basketball team to face Texas Tech, Wisconsin this upcoming season

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
August 18, 2019

Let the trash talking fly

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
July 16, 2019

Ariel is not real; leave her alone

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
July 9, 2019

Papavasilopoulos’ great season leads to Oracles Master’s selection

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
July 9, 2019
People watch as the fireworks finale takes place at the Cole Coles County Airport during the Fourth of July celebration.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: Fireworks fun

Analicia Haynes, Dillan Schorfheide
July 5, 2019
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