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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. 76: Gladiator: Does It Need A Sequel?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 75: Annihilation: Destroying Each Other’s Opinion
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 74: Ready Player One: Winner Takes All
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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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[Photo] Doudna Fine Arts Center’s 15th Anniversary Gala (feat. Boston Circus Guild) 

Luke Brewer, Reporter
September 8, 2023
Guard Kinyon Hodges (10), gets in the defensive position in attempts to guard Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Guard Damarco Minor (0). The Panthers lost 80-62 Thursday night.

[Photo] EIU basketball guard to be disciplined ‘internally’ for attempt to hit fan

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2023
Students sell different flavors of jarritos soda including pineapple, mandarin and strawberry in celebration of Latino Heritage Month Thursday, September 15 outside of the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Eastern is 'Unidos' for Latinx Heritage Month

September 27, 2022
Sister Cindy preaches on campus on November 23, 1982.

[Photo] Sister Cindy is TikTok famous, but Eastern knew her before

Luke Taylor, Editor-in-Chief
July 8, 2021
Will Klein completes his follow through and lets his pitch fly toward the batter. Eastern lost 6-3 to Northwestern State on the road Sunday.

[Photo] Panthers win one against Northwestern State, lose series finale Sunday

Vince Lovergine, Baseball Reporter
March 2, 2020
Eastern senior Gertjan De Wilder attempts a backhand shot in the Eastern Illinois Fall Invite last September at the Darling Courts during a doubles match. The men’s tennis team plays at Green Bay Saturday at 9 p.m.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team looks to bounce back, snap losing streak

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
February 26, 2020
Eastern quarterback Harry Woodbery fires a pass in the Panthers' Sept. 21 loss to Tennessee Tech. Eastern lost to Jacksonville State 28-20 on Saturday.

[Photo] Eastern loses close game to Jacksonville State 28-20

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2019
Marita Gronnvoll is the chair of the Council on Academic Affairs and is a communication studies professor. The CAA will discuss the new courses proposed as a part of Eastern’s potential four-year BSN degree.

[Photo] CAA to discuss proposed nursing courses

Emilie Bowman, Reporter
August 28, 2019
Eastern linebacker Joe Caputo (45) during a game against Murray State last October. Caputo is back with the Panthersfor his redshirt-senior season in 2019.

[Photo] Mainstay Caputo helps Eastern transition into new coaching staff

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2019
Eastern quarterback Johnathan Brantley throws a pass in a practice last season at O'Brien Field. Eastern was predicted to finish 8th in the 2019 media poll

[Photo] Column: New look Eastern picked 8th in preseaon poll

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
July 19, 2019
Eastern senior Jimmy Govern hits a ball in a game last spring against Belmont at Coaches Field. Eastern swept Tennessee Tech this past weekend and plays Robert Morris at home on Tuesday.

[Photo] Baseball team comes home for 1st time

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
March 25, 2019
Tyler Jones throws a pitch during his start against Morehead State in a 9-8 Eastern, extra-innings win in April 2018 at Coaches Stadium. Eastern’s pitching staff entered Tuesday’s game with a 5.58 era, but earned its first shutout against Butler Tuesday.

[Photo] Panthers getting better at run prevention

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
March 19, 2019
Jimmy Govern swings at a pitch during Eastern’s 9-8 extra-inning win over Morehead State in April 2018 at Coaches Stadium. Govern brought in his team-leading 17th RBI against Butler Tuesday.

[Photo] Eastern baseball team picks up 2-0 road win over Butler

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
March 19, 2019
Eastern’s Jimmy Govern throws out a runner in a game last spring for Eastern. Eastern travels to face Belmont on Tuesday.

[Photo] Baseball team will face Butler on road Tuesday

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
March 18, 2019
Haley Mitchell swings at a pitch in her at-bat during Eastern’s 2-0 win over Indiana State at Williams Field in April 2018. Eastern’s softball team went 5-5 over a 10-game stretch.

[Photo] Softball team picks up 5 wins, 5 losses in USF Series

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
March 17, 2019
Blake Malatestinic hurls a pitch to a Butler batter during Eastern’s 6-3 loss at Coaches Stadium in April 2018. Eastern finished its three-game series with Murray State with one win and two losses.

[Photo] Eastern wins 1 of 3 games against Racers

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
March 17, 2019
Gage Kingsmith lunges forward to return a hit during the Eastern men’s tennis team’s 7-0 loss to Belmont at the Darling Courts in March 2018.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team wins Thursday before weekend matches

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
March 7, 2019
Rachel Papavasilopoulos hits a back-handed shot in the middle of a volley with Emily Pugachevsky during practice at the Darling Courts in October 2018.

[Photo] Eastern to play Chicago State, Detroit Mercy

Blake Faith, Women's Tennis Reporter
March 7, 2019
Eastern senior Mady Poulter stands at the plate in an Eastern win over Indiana State last season at Williams Field. The Eastern softball team is 4-14 to begin its season.

[Photo] Eastern loses 3 more games, beats Appalachian State

Tom O'Connor, Softball Reporter
March 4, 2019
Eastern senior Jimmy Govern connects with a pitch in a game last season at Coaches Field. Eastern is 3-7 this season.

[Photo] Eastern wins 2 games; Dexter earns OVC honors

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
March 4, 2019
Eastern junior Shelby Anderson returns a ball in a practice this fall at the Darling Courts. The women’s tennis team is 7-4 this season.

[Photo] Panthers sweep weekend, earn 4th straight win

Blake Faith, Women's Tennis Reporter
March 4, 2019
Jared Woodson jumps and returns a hit during a doubles match with partner Gage Kingsmith in the men’s tennis team’s 7-0 loss to Belmont at the Darling Courts in March of 2018.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team wins both matches

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
March 3, 2019
Eastern junior Freddie O’Brien returns a ball in a match last spring at the Darling Courts. O’Brien and Eastern have two matches upcoming this weekend.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team short-handed this weekend

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
February 28, 2019
Rachel Papavasilopoulos hits a back-handed shot in the middle of a volley with Emily Pugachevsky during practice at the Darling Courts in October 2018.

[Photo] Women’s tennis team wants to keep winning streak alive

Blake Faith, Women's Tennis Reporter
February 27, 2019
Eastern’s Srishti Slaria returns a ball at the Darling Courts in a meet this fall. Slaria is a senior on Eastern’s tennis team.

[Photo] Slaria reflects on time on Eastern tennis team

Blake Faith, Women's Tennis Reporter
February 26, 2019
Jessica Wireman delivers a pitch to an Indiana State batter during Eastern’s 2-0 victory in April 2018 at Williams Field.

[Photo] Eastern loses 5 more as new pitchers settle in

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
February 25, 2019
Jimmy Govern hits a pitch during his at-bat in Eastern’s 15-6 victory over Robet Morris Peoria at Coaches Stadium in April 2018.

[Photo] Panthers pick up first win of season

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2019
Freddie O’Brien returns a hit during the Eastern men’s tennis match against Belmont in March 2018. Belmont swept Eastern 7-0.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team extends losing streak

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
February 24, 2019
Karle Pace makes a pass attempt to Grace Lennox during Eastern’s 80-60 victory over Eastern Kentucky Jan. 31 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Eastern eliminated from OVC tournament contention

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
February 24, 2019
Shareef Smith takes a layup attempt while an Eastern Kentucky defender tries to swat it away during Eastern’s 67-66 victory in Lantz Arena Jan. 31.

[Photo] Tigers hand men’s basketball third-straight loss

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
February 24, 2019
Joe Smith flies through the air in the long jump event during the EIU Big Blue Classic in March 2018 at O’Brien Field.

[Photo] Men finish 2nd, women 9th in OVC track, field championships

Blake Faith, Track and Field Reporter
February 21, 2019
Eastern’s retired track coach Tom Akers stands at a meet last season. Brenton Emmanuel has taken over as head coach for Eastern this season and will coach the team this week in the OVC Championships.

[Photo] With no Akers, Emanuel ready to coach in 1st championship

Blake Faith, Track and Field Reporter
February 19, 2019
Eastern freshman Jarod Farrow swims in a meet against Saint Louis on Oct. 19 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers travel to the Summit League Championship on Wednesday.

[Photo] Swim teams set for Summit League Championship

Tom O'Connor, Swim Reporter
February 19, 2019
Eastern junior Gage Kingsmith returns a ball in a match last season at the Darling Courts. The men’s tennis team is 6-6- this season.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team drops 2 matches

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
February 18, 2019
Eastern senior Jimmy Govern takes an at bat at Coaches Field in a game last season. Eastern is 0-3 this season.Eastern senior Jimmy Govern takes an at bat at Coaches Field in a game last season. Eastern is 0-3 this season.

[Photo] Panther baseball team cannot overcome Arkansas

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
February 18, 2019
Eastern senior infielfer Mady Poulter receives a throw down to second base in a game at Williams Field last season. The softball team is off to a 3-6 start this year.

[Photo] Eastern softball team goes 1-3 over weekend road-trip

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
February 18, 2019
Cedric Johnson jumps over a hurdle during a hurdle race in the EIU Big Blue Classic at O’Brien Field in March 2018.

[Photo] Track, field teams finish in 3rd place

Blake Faith, Track and Field Reporter
February 17, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Sophomore Rachel Papavasilopoulos serves a ball in a practice this fall at the Darling Courts.

[Photo] Eastern women’s tennis team looking to break losing streak

Blake Faith, Women's Tennis Reporter
February 13, 2019
Tyler Jones throws a pitch during Eastern’s 9-3 loss to Tennessee Tech at Coaches Stadium in March 2018. Jones threw for six innings and gave up six total runs and had four strikeouts.

[Photo] New offense focus of baseball team this year

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
February 12, 2019
Freddie O’Brien returns a hit during the Eastern men’s tennis team’s 7-0 loss at the Darling Courts against Belmont in March of 2018.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team passes win total from last season

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
February 11, 2019
Megan Burton swings at a pitch during an at-bat in the Eastern softball team’s doubleheader against Jacksonville State at Williams Field in April of 2018.

[Photo] Eastern goes 2-3 in opening tournament

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
February 11, 2019
Morgan Atchison (left) runs during the hurdles event while Louisa Rieger (right) clears a hurdle during the EIU Big Blue Classic in March 2018 at O’Brien Field.

[Photo] Eastern places 23 athletes in top-15

Blake Faith, Track and Field Reporter
February 10, 2019
Srishti Slaria prepares to return a hit during the Eastern women’s tennis practice at the Darling Courts Oct. 14.

[Photo] Women’s tennis team moves to 3-0 this season

Blake Faith, Women's Tennis Reporter
January 28, 2019
Dillon Birch competes in the weight throw during the Eastern Illinois Big Blue Classic in March. Eastern finished the meet second out of six teams.

[Photo] Track, field has 7 1st-place finishes

Blake Faith, Track and Field Reporter
January 22, 2019
Karla Contreras gets ready to return a ball during the Eastern women’s tennis team’s practice at the Darling Courts Oct. 14.

[Photo] Women’s tennis team stays undefeated

Blake Faith, Women's Tennis Reporter
January 21, 2019
Eastern forward Braxton Shaw goes up for a dunk in Eastern’s 90-37 win over Fontbonne on Dec. 4. The Panthers host Murray State on Thursday and Austin Peay on Saturday.

[Photo] Eastern hosts Morant, Murray State in big OVC match Thursday at home

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
January 16, 2019
Eastern sophomore forward Grace McRae backs down an Illinois-Wesleyan defender in the Panthers exhibition win on Nov. 1. McRae is questionable to play in the Panthers’ home game against Murray State on Thursday.

[Photo] Eastern women’s basketball team prepared for ‘big week’ of games

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
January 16, 2019
Eastern sophomore Rachel Papavasilopoulos returns a ball in a fall practice at the Darling Courts. Eastern travels to play Judson University and Olivet-Nazarene on Saturday.

[Photo] Women’s tennis team hitting road

Blake Faith, Women's Tennis Reporter
January 16, 2019
Cam Burrell looks to pass the ball to an open teammate during Eastern’s 79-44 victory over Eureka College in an exhibition match in Lantz Arena Nov. 2.

[Photo] Column: Threes are fine, but inside scoring is necessary for victory

January 15, 2019
Cam Burrell looks to pass the ball to an open teammate during Eastern’s 79-44 victory over Eureka College in an exhibition match in Lantz Arena Nov. 2.

[Photo] Stud freshman Burrell gets healthy at right time for Eastern

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
January 15, 2019
Shareef Smith defends a Western Illinois ballhandler during Eastern’s 68-66 overtime victory over the Leathernecks in Lantz Arena Nov. 17.

[Photo] Notebook: Murray State, Gamecocks leading Ohio Valley Conference

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
January 14, 2019
Jordyn Hughes eyes up a defender as she dribbles the ball during Eastern’s 102-43 victory over Oakland City in Lantz Arena Nov. 6.

[Photo] Column: Eastern women’s basketball team far from out of race after bad week

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
January 14, 2019
Former Eastern running back runs witht he ball in a 41-40 loss to Tennessee State last season at O’Brien Field. Johnson is an NFL hopeful now and compete and won MVP awards in two bowl games this offseason.

[Photo] Big offseason of bowl performances has Johnson NFL hopeful

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
January 14, 2019
Eastern senior Carmen Tellez prepares to shoot a three-pointer against Lincoln Christian on Nov. 12 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team tops Eastern 99-88

January 13, 2019
Eastern guard Kashawn Charles drives the basket in a Panthers’ win over Fontbonne in December. Eastern lost to Jacksonville State 69-62 on Thursday.

[Photo] Jacksonville State hands Eastern first OVC loss

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
January 10, 2019
Senior Ashton Wilson jumps in a meet last Spring at O’Brien. Eastern travels to Illinois on Saturday to compete in the Illinois Intercollegiate Indoor meet.

[Photo] Eastern track team traveling to Illinois for Intercollegiate meet

Blake Faith, Track and Field Reporter
January 10, 2019
Eastern sophomore Grace McRae drives under the basket after receiving a pass from Grace Lennox (5) against Lincoln Christian on Nov. 12 in Lantz Arena. McRae had four points and five rebound in a 78-49 loss to Jacksonville State on Thursday.

[Photo] Eastern falls apart in third quarter, loses 78-49

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
January 10, 2019
Eastern guard Taylor Steele guards an Illinois-Wesleyan ball-handler in the Panthers’ exhibtion win on Nov. 1. Eastern goes on the road to face Jacksonville State on Thursday and Tennessee Tech on Saturday.

[Photo] Women’s basketball team prepared for tough road trip

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
January 9, 2019
Rade Kukobat attempts a jump-pass during a fast break during Eastern’s 90-37 victory over Fontbonne University on Dec.4 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Eastern men’s basketball team travels to Gamecocks in pivotal game

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
January 9, 2019
Members of the Eastern women’s basketball team celebrate during the team’s 102-43 win over Oakland City on Nov. 3. The Panthers are 7-6 this season, they were 3-26 last year.

[Photo] Column: Women’s basketball team no longer rebuilding program, they’re here for real

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
January 9, 2019
Josiah Wallace looks for an open pass during Eastern’s 68-66 overtime victory over Western Illinois in Lantz Arena Nov. 17. Wallace is Eastern’s leading scorer and the seventh-highest scorer in the OVC, averaging 15 points per game.

[Photo] Notebook: Gamecocks assert themselves in OVC men’s basketball

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
January 8, 2019
Shareef Smith puts up a layup attempt as a Fontbonne University defender defends him during Eastern’s 90-37 victory over the Griffins on Dec. 4 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] 3 takeaways from Eastern conference openers

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
January 7, 2019
Shareef Smith puts up a layup attempt as a Fontbonne University defender defends him during Eastern’s 90-37 victory over the Griffins on Dec. 4 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Notebook: Tennessee Tech topples Belmont in upset

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
January 7, 2019
Rade Kukobat posts up against a Fontbonne University defender during Eastern’s 90-37 victory over the Griffins in Lantz Arena on Dec. 4.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team wins first OVC games

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
January 6, 2019
Eastern sophomore Morgan Atchison runs the 400-meter hurdles at the EIU Big Blue Classic at O’Brien Field on March 30 of last seasob. Atchison finished in 12th place in a time of 1 minute 8.36 seconds.

[Photo] Eastern track teams ready for indoor season

Blake Faith, Track and Field Reporter
December 5, 2018
Mack Smith drives for a layup during Eastern’s 80-60 victory over Tennessee-Martin on Jan. 18 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Spoonhour: Eureka is just one step for team

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
November 1, 2018
Eastern women’s basketball coach Matt Bollant encourages his team to read. “To be a good leader, you have to be a good reader,” Bollant said.

[Photo] Bollant, Allen coaching by the book

Tom O'Connor, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2018
Sophomore Karle Pace cuts past a Southern Illinois Edwardsville player in an Eastern win last season in Lantz Arena. The Panthers begin exhibition play Thursday against Illinois-Wesleyan in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Bollant to get first look at team on Thursday in exhibition

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
October 31, 2018
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Junior Danielle Berry takes the ball up court with sophomore Taylor Steele in a game last season at Lantz Arena. Berry and Steele will both be key contributors this season to a group of guards that could be one of the best in the OVC.

[Photo] Eastern women’s basketball team ready for improved season

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
October 29, 2018
Grace Lennox cuts into the lane in a game last season against Bradley during her senior season. Lennox got hurt and redshirted, and will return to the Panthers for a fifth year as the team’s top player.

[Photo] OVC women’s basketball conference preview

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
October 23, 2018
Eastern sophomore Mack Smith dribbles around a Southeast Missouri defender during his freshman season last year. Smith is returning to Eastern this year and figures to be on of the team’s top offensive weapons.

[Photo] Spoonhour discusses Panther offense at OVC media day

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
October 23, 2018
Picuted here in 2011 is former Eastern head football coach Bob Spoo who died today at the age of 80. Spoo was coach from 1986 to 2011 and finished his career with Eastern’s all-time mark of 144 wins.

[Photo] Former Eastern football coach Spoo dead at 80

JJ Bullock and Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editors
October 15, 2018
Eastern redshirt-junior Gina Furlin hits a ball in a match last season at Lantz Arena. The Eastern volleyball team is 4-10 this season.

[Photo] First round rematch for Eastern volleyball on Wednesday

Tom O'Connor, Volleyball Reporter
September 18, 2018
Junior middle hitter Maggie Runge tries to spike the ball as an Alabama A&M player tries to block it during the EIU Panther Classic in Lantz Arena in September 2017.

[Photo] Panther volleyball readying for Bradley Braves tournament

Tom O'Connor, Volleyball Reporter
September 13, 2018
Eastern’s offensive line lines up against Illinois State in the Panthers’ 44-13 loss to the Redbirds at home last season. Illinois State and Eastern will play for the 107th time on Saturday in Bloomington.

[Photo] Eastern, Illinois State to meet for 107th time

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 6, 2018
Eastern senior running back Isaiah Johnson crashes through Indina State’s line in a road 22-20 road win last season. Johnson was one of three preseason all-conference selections for Eastern.

[Photo] OVC football teams get blown out in week one losses

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 5, 2018
Sophomore forward Shady Omar wins a head ball against two St. Francis attackers in a September 2017 match at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team set for two matches this weekend

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
August 30, 2018
Redshirt-junior setter Gina Furlin jumps to set the ball to teammate Allie Hueston in a match against Green Bay in August 2017.

[Photo] Eastern volleyball team ready for match with Butler

Tom O'Connor, Volleyball Reporter
August 30, 2018
Eastern senior receiver Aaron Gooch runs from an Indiana State defender in a 22-20 Eastern win on the road last season. Gooch, along with Alexander Hollins, will be tasked with navigating Arkansas’ secondary this Saturday.

[Photo] Eastern ready for Arkansas atmosphere

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
August 30, 2018
Senior defender Kayla Stolfa blocks a Green Bay attacker from getting to the ball during Eastern’s 1-0 victory over Green Bay at Lakeside Field in August of 2017. Green Bay defeated Eastern 3-2 on Aug. 26, scoring three goals in the second half to earn the comeback win.

[Photo] Women’s soccer optimsitic going forward this season

Adam Tumino, Women's Soccer Reporter
August 28, 2018
Eastern running back Isaiah Johnson charges forward with the ball in a game last season against Tennesse Tech at O’Brien Field. Johnson, to no suprise, was name the first-string running back this season.

[Photo] Breaking down Eastern’s football depth chart position by position

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
August 28, 2018
Members of the Eastern offensive line stand ready to take their places in a practice last spring. The average weight of Eastern’s starting linemen is 305 lbs.

[Photo] Offensive line hopes to be stable for Eastern

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
August 27, 2018
Eastern’s Edgar Mesa pursues a ball in a tie against Western Michigan last season at Lakeside Field. Mesa was named a Summit League player to watch heading into this season.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team tops Cincinnati 2-0 in opener

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
August 27, 2018
Tulane transfer Johnathan Brantley throws a pass in Eastern’s spring scrimmage last year. Brantley, along with Harry Woodbery are the two frontrunners to win the starting quarterback job.

[Photo] Quarterback race tightens after scrimmage

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
August 26, 2018
Eastern senior Kris Luke pursues a ball in a game against Saint Francis last season at Lakeside Field. Luke is the lone senior on Eastern’s roster this season.

[Photo] Men’s soccer faces Cincinnati to start season

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
August 26, 2018
Redshirt-sophomore defensive back Mark Williams returns an interception for a touchdown in Eastern’s 22-20 season opening win over Indiana State last season. Williams is one of three preseason all-conference selections for Eastern, the only one on defense.

[Photo] Young defense progressing for Eastern

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
August 22, 2018
Eastern junior Jajuan Starks drives the ball in a game against Tennessee-Martin on Jan 13. in Lantz Arena. Starks is one of four players, including D’Angelo Jackson, Michael Chavers and Justice Green transferring from Eastern.

[Photo] Basketball team loses four players

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
March 26, 2018
Coach Jay Spoonhour adresses the team during a timeout against Belmont Jan. 13 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers’ season was an up-and-down ride, but they found a way to make the OVC Tournament.

[Photo] Men’s basketball: A season in review

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 6, 2018
Senior Grace Lennox brings the ball up the court against Bradley Dec. 5 in Lantz Arena in one of her eight games played this year. Lennox tore her meniscus and decided to redshirt 2017-2018 and return next year.

[Photo] Fort Wayne downs Eastern 93-77

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
December 10, 2017
Senior Grace Lennox brings the ball up the court in the Panthers’ 97-54 win over Millikin Nov. 2016 in Lantz Arena. Eastern hosts Indiana State Friday.

[Photo] Panthers ready for improved season

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
October 31, 2017
Senior Montell Goodwin drives to the basket in the Panthers’ 94-58 win in Lantz Arena Nov. 2016. Eastern hosts Illinois Friday night.

[Photo] Eastern sells out tickets for Friday’s games

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
October 31, 2017
Eastern will receive an expedited payment of $5.7 million as the Illinois Comptroller’s office begins the first release of funds to state colleges and universities in more than seven months.

[Photo] Comptroller’s office expedites payment to Eastern

Cassie Buchman
July 13, 2017
Junior Jessica Wireman throws a pitch last year at Williams Field. The Panthers play their first OVC game March 24.

[Photo] Softball 23 days from OVC play

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 1, 2017
Junior goalkeeper Mike Novotny blocks a shot by Fort Wayne junior midfielder Edel Ensaldo Bustos during the Panthers’ 1-0 win Oct. 23, 2016 at the west practice field. Novotny made six saves in the match.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team hosting Western for final home game

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2016
Ernest Echefu, a graduate student and Samira Issaka, a senior chemistry major walk the stage during the Global Cultural Night fashion show in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Issaka hails from Ghana and Echefu is from Nigeria.

[Photo] Global Culture Night to unify diverse groups

Dillan Schorfheide, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2016
Sophomore defender Lindsey Carlson attempts to get past two Tennessee-Martin players during the Panthers’ 1-0 overtime win September 2016 at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Women’s soccer heads into OVC play during weekend

September 29, 2016
Senior Kelly Iden during the OVC tournament singles matches on April 1, 2016. Iden defeated Austin Peay's Lidia Yanes Garcia 6-2 on the first day of the tournament and was defeated by Tennessee-Martin's Sarah Candeloro 6-2, 6-4 on day two.

[Photo] Women’s tennis team swings into action

Parker Valentine, Women's Tennis Reporter
September 12, 2016
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