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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. 72: Frankenhooker: Reanimated From The Grave
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The EIU Reserve Officers' Training Corps loads the first group of cadets onto the Chinook aircraft for a ride around Charleston before landing back to the ground on Thursday. The ride was part of an aviation lab for cadets to learn what it was like to be on an aircraft.
THROUGH THE LENS: ROTC brings Chinook to EIU’s campus
Participants of the Haunted Hike take a hayride back to the entrance of Douglas Hart Nature Center. The guided hikes took off every five minutes on the trails to cycle through the different Beetlejuice themed stations on Saturday night, Oct. 19, from 5-8 p.m.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘Beetlejuice’ takes over Douglas-Hart Nature Center
There were 24 finishers in the 50-mile race at the Tour De Charleston Saturday. First place finished the race in 2:10:16.22.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
The Camp New Hope had a small Mattoon train that took people around the camp sight seeing during the Camp New Hope 50th anniversary.
THROUGH THE LENS: Camp New Hope celebrates 50th anniversary
Students start to cook the beans and corn for meatless tacos during a healthy cooking class.
THROUGH THE LENS: Something’s cooking in Klehm Hall
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Second EIU student says she was sexually assaulted by athlete

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2020

Eastern admits it was aware of sexual assault report in 2017, fails to answer key questions

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2020
Henderlong is seen here delivering her speech about surviving an alleged sexual assault at the hands of an Eastern baseball player in 2017.

Former EIU soccer player alleges sexual assault against former Eastern baseball player

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2020

IBHE, state implement Wi-Fi hotspot plan

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2020
'DEN at Home': Letter from JJ Bullock

‘DEN at Home’: Letter from JJ Bullock

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2020
Introducing 'DEN at Home': A coronavirus column series open to Eastern students, staff, faculty

Introducing ‘DEN at Home’: A coronavirus column series open to Eastern students, staff, faculty

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2020
Eastern expects classes on campus in fall

Eastern expects classes on campus in fall

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2020
Anne Flaherty, a candidate for Eastern's Vice President of student affairs position, answers a question during her live-video session with students Thursday. Flaherty is one of four candidates being considered for the position.

Live video sessions begin Thursday in search for new vice president

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2020

Letter from the editor: Our mission for Spring 2020

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2020
DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today: COVID-19 edition

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today: COVID-19 edition

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2020

CAA approves revisions to Faculty Laureate nominations

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2020

Faculty Senate voices opinion on coronavirus plans

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2020

Baseball scores 12 runs in road win

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
March 10, 2020

Panthers’ 2019-20 season viewed as success

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
March 9, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2020
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Eastern's fan section at the OVC Tournament cheers on the women's basketball team as the Panthers leave the court. Eastern defeated Jacksonville State 49-46, its first tournament win since 2010.

Women’s basketball team defeats Gamecocks 49-46, first tournament win since 2010

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2020
Abby Wahl looks for a pass with a couple defenders around her. Eastern defeated Austin Peay 73-72 Feb. 22 in Lantz Arena.

Analysis: There are good matchups in the women’s OVC Tournament

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
March 2, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2020
Brian Barrett | The Daily Eastern News Jordyn Hughes (middle) tries to get around a defender to lead a fast break during Eastern’s 73-72 win over Austin Peay Feb. 22 in Lantz Arena. Eastern faces Southeast Missouri on the road Thursday.

Eastern faces tough SEMO team Thursday on road

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
February 26, 2020

Faculty Senate takes on white power propaganda

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2020
Eastern guard Karle Pace advances the ball against Austin Peay Feb. 22 in Lantz Arena. Pace had 19 points in a 73-72 win for the Panthers.

Eastern controls own destiny in final games

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
February 24, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2020

CAA reinstates bylaws Thursday

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2020
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer dribbles around a Murray State defender in the Panthers' 66-46 win Feb. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had a season-high eight assists in the game.Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Eastern guard Kira Arthofer dribbles around a Murray State defender in the Panthers' 66-46 win Feb. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had a season-high eight assists in the game.

Eastern beats Murray State by 20

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
February 20, 2020
Eastern guard Josiah Wallace drives the basket in Eastern's 63-60 comeback win over Murray State Thursday night. Wallace made a game-winning three-pointer with .4 seconds to play.

Eastern stuns Murray State 63-60

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2020
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Lariah Washington charges toward the basket during a fast break in Eastern’s 67-62 victory over Morehead State Feb. 8 in Lantz Arena. Eastern faces Murray State Thursday in Lantz Arena at 5:15 p.m.

Women’s basketball team hosts Murray State Thursday in revenge game

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
February 19, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2020

Notebook: 3 teams tied at top of OVC standings

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2020

Lawyer explains Butler lawsuit

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2020

Council on Academic Affairs suspends all bylaws

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2020

Butler files lawsuit against police, lawyer speaks

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2020

Faculty Senate discusses textbook rental future

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2020
Eastern freshman Lariah Washington drives into the lane against Morehead State on Feb. 8 in Lantz Arena. Washington had 11 points, three rebounds and three steals in the game, which Eastern won 67-62 in overtime.

Panthers climbing OVC standings

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
February 10, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2020
Eastern freshman guard Morgan Litwiller dribbles around a defender in the Panthers’ 85-38 win over Eastern Kentucky Thursday night in Lantz Arena. Litwiller scored 16 points in the win.

Panthers earn 47-point conference win

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
February 6, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2020
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Abby Wahl races up-court with the ball during Eastern’s 77-65 loss to Southeast Missouri Jan. 25 in Lantz Arena. Eastern hosts Eastern Kentucky Thursday in Lantz Arena.

Panthers start three-game homestand Thursday, host Eastern Kentucky

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
February 5, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2020
Forward Abby Wahl battles for possession against two Southeast Missouri defenders in Eastern’s 77-65 loss against Southeast Missouri on Jan. 25 at Lantz Arena.

Panthers playing well in Bollant’s 3rd season

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2020

DEN Staff Super Bowl predictions

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2020
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Grace McRae tries to get a layup attempt off as two defenders sandwich her in the post. Eastern lost to Southeast Missouri 77-65 Jan. 25 in Lantz Arena.

Women’s basketball prepared for Murray State, Austin Peay in road conference games

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2020

Nursing program progressing quickly

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2020

Gatrell: Spring enrollment numbers ‘really good’

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2020

Eastern stumbles in loss to Redhawks

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
January 26, 2020
Eastern forward Abby Wahl fights for a ball in the Panthers 77-65 loss to Southeast Missouri Saturday in Lantz Arena.

Eastern stumbles in loss to Redhawks

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2020

CAA approves new early childhood minor

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2020
Eastern guard Karle Pace brings the ball up the court against Tennessee-Martin Jan. 23 in Lantz Arena. Pace had 12 points and nine assists in the game, which the Panthers won 74-70.

Eastern women’s basketball beats 1st-place Skyhawks 74-70

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
January 23, 2020
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Jordyn Hughes tries to drive past a defender as Jennifer Nehls sets a screen for her. Eastern lost 75-62 to Tennessee Tech Jan. 18 in Lantz Arena.

Eastern faces back-to-back tests this weekend

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
January 22, 2020
Junior guard Mack Smith drives past two defenders to the rim in Eastern’s 84-59 win against Tennesse Tech on Jan. 18 at Lantz Arena.

Smith 3-point streak now at 67 games, “it’s a blessing”

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2020

CAA OKs department adjustments

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2020
Eastern guard Karle Pace goes up for a layup in the Panthers 55-52 win over Jacksonville State Thursday night in Lantz Arena. Pace led Eastern with 14 points in the win.

Eastern wins defensive battle 55-52 over Gamecocks

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2020
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Karle Pace defends a ball handler on the wing of the three-point arc. Eastern defeated Omaha 65-52 Dec. 7 in Lantz Arena.

Women’s basketball’s home games will test how good the Panthers are

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2020

New employee code of conduct proposed by Eastern

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2020

Column: Defense fueling Panthers’ success

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2020

No print edition of The Daily Eastern News Dec. 5

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2019
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Jaelin Benefield starts to make a cut in the backfield to avoid defensive pressure. Eastern lost to Southeast Missouri 26-12 Nov. 16 at O’Brien Field.

Column: Dytarious Johnson should have been named to first-team

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2019

Ersin updates Faculty Senate on new nursing major

JJ Bullock
December 3, 2019

Top-5 memorable moments of 2019 football season

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
December 1, 2019
Eastern freshman quarterback Jonah O’Brien rolls out to escape the Southeast Missouri pass rush during the Panthers’ 26-12 loss Nov. 16 at O’Brien Field. O’Brien was 12-21 passing for 84 yards and an interception in his first game at the collegiate level.

Eastern aiming to win for seniors in finale

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 21, 2019
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Dylan Hughes returns a kickoff for 20 yards in Eastern’s 26-12 loss against Southeast Missouri on Nov. 16th at O’Brien Field.

Austin Peay on the brink of winning OVC

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 20, 2019
Eastern guard Karle Pace handles the ball near the top of the key against Indiana State Nov. 10 in Lantz Arena. Pace had 20 points and five assists in the game, which the Panthers lost 59-57.

Panthers annihilate Aces 90-44 on road

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 19, 2019
Eastern receiver Isaiah Hill turns the corner as James Sheehan blocks on a 73-yard completion in the first quarter against Southeast Missouri on Nov. 16 at O'Brien Field. Hill had 13 catches for 152 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers' 26-12 loss to the Redhawks.

Eastern falls to Redhawks 26-12 in final home game

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2019
Eastern head coach Adam Cushing talks with the line judge during an official review in the Panthers’ game against Tennessee Tech last September.

Panthers to host 1st-place Redhawks

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 14, 2019
Eastern freshman Lariah Washington pulls up for a jump shot against Indiana State on Nov. 10 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost to the Sycamores 59-57.

Women’s basketball team to host Ramblers Wednesday

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 12, 2019
Eastern Provost Jay Gatrell speaks to Eastern’s Faculty Senate Nov. 12, 2019 in Booth Library. Gatrell updated the Senate on searches for two vice president positions and two dean positions.

Faculty Senate hears search committee updates

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2019
Eastern freshman defensive back JJ Ross (right) and teammate Trevon Brown celebrate following a play against Tennessee Tech on Sept. 28 at O'Brien Field. The Panthers lost the game 40-29

Eastern football team picks up 1st win of season

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 10, 2019
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer drives around a defender against Indiana State Sunday in Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost to the Sycamores 59-57.

Women’s basketball loses 59-57 against Sycamores

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 10, 2019
Members of the Panther defense celebrate a big play against Tennessee Tech Sept. 28 at O’Brien Field. The defense forced two turnovers in the game, a 40-29 loss.

Last-place Panthers to play 8th-place Tigers

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 7, 2019

Eastern linebacker Caputo honored as OVC Scholar-Athlete

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 7, 2019

Notebook: Skyhawks proving they belong at No .1

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2019
Eastern forward Abby Wahl fights through contact under the basket against Lindenwood on Nov. 5 in Lantz Arena. Wahl had 17 points in a 88-66 win for the Panthers.

Women’s basketball wins season opener 88-66

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 5, 2019

Women’s basketball opens 2019-20 season at home

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2019

Eastern to play in 1st exhibition game of 2019

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2019

Faculty Senate hears IBHE fiscal year 2021 report

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2019
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Eastern head coach Adam Cushing looks out on the field after a play during Eastern’s 40-29 loss to Tennessee Tech Sept. 28. Cushing said his team’s performance starts with him as a coach after Eastern’s 33-6 loss to Eastern kentucky Saturday at O’Brien Field.

Eastern loses Homecoming game 33-6 to Eastern Kentucky

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2019
Sean Williams (middle) has teammates gather around him to celebrate after making a play. Eastern lost 40-29 against Tennessee Tech Sept. 28 at O’Brien Field.

Eastern to face Colonels for Homecoming

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2019
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Isaiah Hill catches a short pass and gets ready to try to avoid an oncoming tackler. Eastern lost 40-29 to Tennessee Tech Sept. 28 at O’Brien Field.

Notebook: Tennessee-Martin leads OVC football after weird first half of conference play

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2019
Eastern guard Karle Pace runs the offense in the Panthers' game against Jacksonville State Feb. 28. Pace had 13 points in the game, which Eastern won 52-49.

Women’s basketball ready for bounce-back season

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2019
Eastern running back Jaelin Benefield attempts to escape the grasp of a Tennessee Tech defender on Sept. 28 at O'Brien Field. Benefield had 69 receiving yards, 46 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the Panthers' 40-29 loss to the Golden Eagles.

Eastern to play OVC-leading Skyhawks

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2019
A police car sits outside Douglas Hall Tuesday morning after law enforcement responded to a report of a gun in the building. No gun was found.

Emails show how administrators communicated during security threat

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2019
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern Runningback Jaelin Benefield avoids a tackle and breaks through the offensive line in Eastern’s 16-6 loss against Indiana State at Memorial Stadium.

Austin Peay is the team to beat in OVC

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2019

Faculty Senate hears student fee proposal

JJ Bullock
October 15, 2019
A police car sits outside Douglas Hall Tuesday morning after law enforcement responded to a report of a gun in the building. No gun was found.

Threat to campus found to be not credible

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2019
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