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Junior English language arts majors Josie Moore (left) and Kathryn Lanham (Right) sit on the lounge room on the second floor of Booth Library studying for their English class.
EIU students share study tips for finals season
Sophomore English education major Faith Gallagher walks on campus next to Booth Library while admiring the fall colors and weather on her way to her next class.
EIU students share what they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving
Former Illinois gov. Jim Edgar speaks to EIU and Charleston community members about stories and lessons learned from his life and career in Illinois politics in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr University Union.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar shares story, advice to EIU community
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
Goal Keeper Sophomore Ella Kratochvil of the women's soccer team, in the beginning of the game jumps up to bump team mate during the introduction of the game during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles
Women’s soccer could see extended season
Eastern redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers carries the ball across the goal line during the football game Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Flowers said God saved him
Basketball going through a hoop
CHS boys’ basketball 3-2, girls’ 0-9 as season begins
Senior guard Alex Rouse stands during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.
Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Alex Rouse
Safety NiJhay Burt (34), intercepts the ball for a 67 yard return touchdown. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.
Starting defender announces decision to enter NCAA transfer portal
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
Basketball going through a hoop
CHS boys’ basketball 3-2, girls’ 0-9 as season begins
Senior guard Alex Rouse stands during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.
Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Alex Rouse
Senior guard Kiyley Flowers shoots a three point shot at the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., Friday, Dec. 6 2024.
EIU women’s basketball holds off Indiana State with dominant first half
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.
EIU men’s basketball win over Calumet on Kid’s Day
Guard Senior Kiyley Flowers, runs around the court and all the players to pass the ball as much as she can during the game against the University Of Illinois. The Womens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois, in the State farm center on the U of I campus on Nov 14, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
Panthers of the Week: Kiyley Flowers, Kooper Jacobi
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
Eastern redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers carries the ball across the goal line during the football game Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Flowers said God saved him
Safety NiJhay Burt (34), intercepts the ball for a 67 yard return touchdown. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.
Starting defender announces decision to enter NCAA transfer portal
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) scores a touchdown vs. the Tennessee State Tigers Saturday afternoon. The Panthers won 30-17.
All-American running back announces departure from football program
Football is back at O'Brien Stadium
Linebacker enters transfer portal after two seasons with Panthers
Nick Coates, a junior defensive back, prepares to tackle a teammate during a drill at O‘Brien Field Wednesday Evening.
Senior safety will enter transfer portal
Goal Keeper Sophomore Ella Kratochvil of the women's soccer team, in the beginning of the game jumps up to bump team mate during the introduction of the game during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles
Women’s soccer could see extended season
Eastern graduate quarterback Pierce Holley (3) and redshirt sophomore Jay Pearson (21) line up behind the line before the snap during the football game against Charleston Southern University Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Panthers of the Semester: Pierce Holley, Abby Reinl, Dirk Bennett
Sophomore forward Alex Tetteh (22) gains control of the ball during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Tetteh had three shots and one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.
Two roommates led EIU women’s soccer to OVC tournament
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
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
Old Main is getting festive with trees in the main lobby on the first floor decorated with different ornaments Monday.
Charleston Community Theatre begins holiday festivities 
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: ‘Time Cut:’ cutting into your valuable time
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
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 73: Is Trick ‘r Treat (2007) A Staple In The Horror Genre?
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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Eastern alumna Lauren Doyle is headed to Rio de Janeiro after being named to the 2016 U.S. Olympic Women's Rugby team.

[Photo] Rugby alumna named to U.S. Olympic team

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
July 22, 2016
Jessica Wireman, a sophomore pitcher, pitches during the first game on Saturday against the UT Martin at Williams Field.

[Photo] Eastern set for double header against Butler

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 21, 2016
Jessica Wireman, a sophomore pitcher, pitches during the first game on Saturday against the UT Martin at Williams Field. The Panthers defeated UT Martin in all three weekend games to start 3-0 in conference play.

[Photo] Eastern softball sweeps Tennessee-Martin to open OVC play

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 20, 2016
People stand on Old Main’s lawn during the “Surround the Castlel” gathering Sunday.

[Photo] Residents surround the castle with love

Cassie Buchman and Analicia Haynes
February 28, 2016
A member of the Charleston Fire Department uses an axe to vent the roof while responding to a fire at 1015 4th Street on Friday.

[Photo] Fire leaves house uninhabitable

Cassie Buchman, Associate News Editor
February 5, 2016
Rep. Reggie Phillips (R-Charleston) responds to a reporter during a television interview Friday following the Fund EIU rally. Phillips stayed after the rally and took questions from several media outlets and rally attendees.

[Photo] FundEIU rally draws crowd of hundreds to Library Quad

Stephanie Markham and Cassie Buchman
February 7, 2016
Illinois Rep. Reggie Phillips (left) discusses the budget crisis with Kimberlee Feltt (right), a Charleston resident, Tuesday during his traveling office hours at the Lerna Village Hall in Lerna, Ill. Phillips heard from several members of the Eastern staff and several Charleston residents. Phillips said that being allowed to borrow against future appropriations would be the best solution for Eastern right now.

[Photo] Phillips talks Eastern funding during traveling office hours

Cassie Buchman, Associate News Editor
February 3, 2016
Sophomore Renae Johnson swims the 200-yard individual medley against Western and Butler at Padovan Pool on Jan. 16.

[Photo] Eastern swim teams end regular season at SLU

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
January 31, 2016
Sophomore Matt Jacobs competes in the men's 100-yard breaststroke on Saturday, Jan. 16 at Padovan Pool during the meet against Western Illinois.

[Photo] Eastern women’s swim team wins at Valpo, men come close

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
January 24, 2016
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[Photo] Swim teams finish final home meet strong on senior night

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
January 18, 2016
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[Photo] Men’s basketball team prepares for conference matchup

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2016
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[Photo] Eastern women’s basketball sits in last in OVC

Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2016
Red-shirt senior guard Shakita Cox scored three points during the Panthers' 62-53 loss to Tennessee State on Wednesday in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Women’s basketball loses six over break

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
January 10, 2016
Junior Guard Demetrius McReynolds scored seven points during the panthers' 66-61 loss to Tennessee State on Wednesday in Lantz Arena

[Photo] Mens basketball team falls to Belmont

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2016

[Video] Public forum gives community opportunity for commentary

Molly Dotson, Staff Reporter
January 7, 2016
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.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team fails to overcome Green Bay

Blake Nash, Assistant Sports Editor
November 29, 2015
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[Photo] Wolinski settling in nicely with Panthers

Sean Hastings, Assistant Sports Editor
August 23, 2015
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[Photo] Lambda Chi Alpha, Delta Zeta win pyramids competition

April 12, 2015
Sabina Oroszova, who had never been to the United States before coming to Eastern, finishes her collegiate basketball career.

[Photo] Oroszova era comes to an end

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
March 9, 2015
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[Photo] Glassman to be Eastern’s next president

Stephanie Markham, News Editor
March 2, 2015
Alece Shumpert, a junior guard, looks to pass Saturday during the game against Southeast Missouri State in Lantz Arena. The Panthers won 49-48.

[Photo] Shumpert makes most of opportunity

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor
February 24, 2015
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[Photo] Murray State remains undefeated in OVC

Jehad Abbed, Assistant Sports Editor
February 5, 2015
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[Photo] Panthers win big against Baker

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2015
Former Eastern quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and the Eastern football team celebrate, winning the Ohio Valley Conference title for the second straight year with a 52-14 win over Jacksonville State at O'Brien Field on Sept. 16, 2013.

[Photo] Garoppolo takes on new role in Patriots’ preparation for Super Bowl

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2015
Participants in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day vigil march past the Doudna Fine Arts Center Monday. The vigil started at the Thomas Hall lobby and went to the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. Union.

[Photo] Martin Luther King Jr. vigil brings forth unity, community

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
January 19, 2015
Senior thrower Condia Smith throws the hammer on Jan. 25 in the Lantz Field House during the John Craft Invite.

[Photo] Track and Field opens up with EIU Early Bird

Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2014
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[Photo] Senior Day soured by Skyhawks

November 30, 2014
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[Photo] Graduation numbers expected to be lower this year

November 30, 2014

Survey sparks spring concert preparation

Dominic Baima, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2014
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[Photo] Morgan injured in Panthers’ loss

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 19, 2014
Red-shirt junior outside hitter Kelsey Brooke serves the ball against Jacksonville State on Nov. 11 at Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Price leads Eastern to reunion at Penn State

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2014
Dominic Baima | The Daily Eastern News Kathleen MacKinnon, a sophomore forward, attempts to shoot a goal Friday during the game against the University of Missouri – Kansas City. The Panthers lost the game 4-1.

[Photo] Panthers’ comeback falls short against IUPUI

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 7, 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.

[Photo] Weekend sports briefs

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor
September 7, 2014
Photo: Eastern loses to Colonels

Photo: Eastern loses to Colonels

Dominic Baima
March 5, 2014
PhotoM: Weather delays buses for Charleston schools

PhotoM: Weather delays buses for Charleston schools

Dominic Baima
February 4, 2014
PhotoM: Eastern closes university due to high winds, frigid temperatures

PhotoM: Eastern closes university due to high winds, frigid temperatures

Dominic Baima
February 4, 2014
Photo: Dino is done: Babers hired by Bowling Green

Photo: Dino is done: Babers hired by Bowling Green

Dominic Baima
December 18, 2013
Photo: Eastern celebrates home playoff win

Photo: Eastern celebrates home playoff win

Dominic Baima
December 7, 2013
Arnold, Bradbury earn conference honors

Arnold, Bradbury earn conference honors

Dominic Baima
October 28, 2013
Panthers’ low hit percentage leads to weekend losses

Panthers’ low hit percentage leads to weekend losses

Dominic Baima
October 14, 2013
Gallery: 2013 OVC Championships

Gallery: 2013 OVC Championships

Dominic Baima
February 25, 2013
EIU v. SEMO

EIU v. SEMO

Dominic Baima
November 11, 2012

Special Olympics Family Festival

Dominic Baima
September 16, 2012
Gallery: Student Recreation Center

Gallery: Student Recreation Center

Dominic Baima
September 6, 2012
Feature Photo: Eastern ‘wobbles’ into new year

Feature Photo: Eastern ‘wobbles’ into new year

Dominic Baima
August 19, 2012
Feature Photo: President Perry at First Night

Feature Photo: President Perry at First Night

Dominic Baima
August 19, 2012
Feature Photo: Pulling for a win

Feature Photo: Pulling for a win

Dominic Baima
August 19, 2012
Feature Photo: Photo booth fun

Feature Photo: Photo booth fun

Dominic Baima
August 19, 2012
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