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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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Junior Jimmy Huber hits a double off the right field wall to drive in Joe Duncan to make the score 9-0 in the second inning in Eastern's 15-6 win Wednesday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers have a three-game series this weekend with Morehead State at home.

Baseball team hosts Morehead State

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 26, 2018
Junior Spenser Dexter pitches the ball Tuesday in Eastern’s 14-11 win over Saint Louis at Coaches Stadium. Eastern hit seven home runs in the win. The Panthers host Robert Morris Wednesday at Coaches Stadium.

Home run ball leads baseball team to win

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 24, 2018
Freshman Blake Malatestinic kicks back to throw a pitch in Eastern’s loss to Butler April 17 at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers have lost five out of their last six games.

Column: Baseball team improving despite losing streak

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 23, 2018
Senior Dougie Parks throws the ball over to first for the out in Eastern’s win in game one of its series with Belmont Friday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers host Butler Tuesday at Coaches Stadium.

Baseball team faces tough Butler team

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 16, 2018

Baseball team faces another tough OVC team

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 12, 2018
Eastern freshman Blake Malatestinic fires a pitch in the Panther game against Tennessee Tech on March 30 at Coaches Field. Eastern lost the game 9-3 and Malatestinic gave up 1 run in 1.2 innings pitched.

Bats go cold in Eastern baseball team’s weekend series

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 8, 2018
Freshman Blake Malatestinic throws a pitch to Tennessee-Tech’s Alex Junior Friday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers were swept by the Golden Eagles over the weekend. Eastern’s game with Illinois State was canceled due to rain.

Notebook: Baseball team stumbling to start OVC play

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 2, 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.

Basketball team loses four players

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
March 26, 2018
Eastern pitcher Jake Haberer hurls a pitch in a game against Indiana State at Coaches Field on March 20, the Panthers lost the game 8-10. Haberer has a 1-1 record and a 6.75 ERA.

Losing streak continues for Eastern baseball team

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 25, 2018
Senior Matt Albert is congragulated at the plate by redshirt junoir Tyler Tesmond (15) and senior Logan Beaman after hitting a three-run home run in the fourth inning in Eastern’s 10-8 loss to Indiana State Tuesday at Coaches Stadium. Albert has three home runs this season.

Baseball team searches for win

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 22, 2018

Baseball team still searching for complete game

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 20, 2018
Senior Andrew Curran throws to first for a double play after getting Southeast Missouri's Josh Haggerty out at second base in Eastern’s game April 2017. The Panthers lost two out of three games to Jacksonville State to open OVC play.

Baseball team finishes chaotic OVC weekend

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 18, 2018

Three-game skid should not worry baseball team

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 6, 2018
Freshman Mack Smith attempts to drive around Austin Peay’s Zach Glotta during the second half Thursday in Evansville. Glotta and the Governors knocked the Panthers out of the OVC tournament with a 73-66 win.

OVC tournament attendance increased in 2018

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
March 4, 2018

Eastern baseball team swept by Georgia State in 3 games

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 4, 2018
Muusa Dama and Mack Smith defend the pass from Austin Peay’s Chris Porter-Bunton in the final minutes of Thursday’s 73-66 loss. The late attempt at a rally was not enough to help the Panthers battle back to overcome a second half deficit that reached as high as 12 points.

Opinion: Halftime adjustments end Panthers season

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
March 2, 2018
Senior Montell Goodwin looks for an open teammate to pass to after driving into the lane in the opening half of Wednesday’s round one game. Goodwin led all scorers with 20 points and added two steals, two assists and a block.

Opinion: Post play crucial for men’s basketball team in conference tournament

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
March 1, 2018

Eastern baseball team sweeps Memphis

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
February 26, 2018
Eastern senior Muusa Dama drives the lane in a game against Jacksonville State on Feb.1. Eastern lost the game 75-56, Dama scored 11 points and grabbed six rebounds in the loss.

OVC standings shaping up for playoff time

Maher Kawash, Men's Basketball Reporter
February 20, 2018

Eastern opens season with win on road

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
February 19, 2018
Senior Montell Goodwin dribbles past Austin Peay’s Steve Harris in the Panthers’ 76-69 loss Saturday in Lantz Arena. Eastern is seventh in the OVC.

Panthers hanging on in playoff race

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
February 12, 2018
Junior Jajuan Starks jumps into the lane before going up for a layup in Eastern’s 75-56 loss to Jacksonville State in Lantz Arena. Eastern won 78-74 over Southern Illinois Edwardsville Thursday on the road.

Panthers escape with big road win

Maher Kawash, Men's Basketball Reporter
February 8, 2018

Opinion: Men’s basketball team in need of defensive rebounds

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
January 31, 2018

Notebook: Men’s basketball team slipping in conference race

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
January 24, 2018
Eastern freshmen Mack Smith goes head to head with a defender from Southeast Missouri in his teams 86-74 loss Saturday at Lantz Arena. Smith scored 17 points on 6-of-10 shooting.

Smith wins OVC freshmen of week

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
January 22, 2018

Men’s basketball team searching for special stretch

Maher Kawash, Men's Basketball Reporter
January 16, 2018
Senior point guard Montell Goodwin drives into the lane against Tennessee State defenders Thursday at Lantz Arena. Goodwin had 17 points in the loss. It was his ninth straight double-digit scoring game.

Men’s basketball team lacking offensive leadership

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
January 11, 2018

Goodwin, Starks key players for Panthers

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
January 8, 2018

OVC play heating up in men’s basketball

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
January 7, 2018
Eastern point guard Tyrell Lewis dribbles the ball in front of an Illinois defender on Nov. 3 at Lantz Arena. Lewis averages nine points per game.

Men’s basketball facing crucial stretch

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
December 7, 2017

Opinion: Panthers lose another heartbreaker on last shot

Maher Kawash, Men's Basketball Reporter
December 6, 2017

Consistent Dama key to men’s basketball team’s success

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
December 5, 2017
Jajuan Starks drives the basket for Eastern in the team’s win over Illinois Nov. 3 at Lantz Arena. Starks led the team with 27 points and added eight rebound in Eastern’s overtime loss to Marquette Tuesday night in Milwaukee.

Starks’ 27 points not enough in overtime loss

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
November 27, 2017

Ohio Valley Conference overlooked in FCS playoffs

Maher Kawash, Football Reporter
November 26, 2017
Anne Hughes gets ready to dig the ball in the Panthers’ 3-2 win over Jacksonville State Oct. 21 in Lantz Arena. Eastern is on the road at Southeast Missouri Saturday.

Volleyball team pulls off upset

Maher Kawash, Volleyball Reporter
November 16, 2017

Men’s basketball team outplayed in loss

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
November 6, 2017

Panthers trickle down in OVC standings

Maher Kawash, Sports Editor
November 1, 2017

Eastern football team searches for complete game Saturday

Maher Kawash, Football Reporter
October 26, 2017

Football team still in good spot after Saturday’s loss

Maher Kawash, Football Reporter
October 23, 2017

Down-to-the-wire Panthers remain atop OVC

Maher Kawash, Football Reporter
October 18, 2017

Real test coming for Eastern football team

Maher Kawash, Football Reporter
October 15, 2017
Sophomore Darshon McCullough breaks a run to the right for 70 yards during Saturday’s game against Tennessee Tech. The run set up a field goal before the first half ended.

Panthers remain top team in OVC

Maher Kawash, Football Reporter
October 9, 2017
Junior receiver Alexander Hollins goes up and catches the pass from Bud Martin for a touchdown in the Panthers’ 24-23 win. Hollins had three touchdowns.

COLUMN: Nail-biters continue for lucky football team

Maher Kawash, Football Reporter
October 8, 2017
Senior linebacker Nick Horne comes in for a tackle against Southeast Missouri Sept. 23 at O’Brien Field. Horne was named Defensive Player of the Week in the Ohio Valley Conference for his performance against Tennessee State Saturday.

Football players earn OVC honors

Maher Kawash, Football Reporter
October 2, 2017
Junior Isaiah Johnson cuts to the left on a run in the Panthers’ 19-16 win over Southeast Missouri Saturday at O’Brien Field. Eastern continues OVC play this weekend at Tennessee State.

OVC Notebook: Eastern near top of conference standings

Maher Kawash, Football Reporter
September 27, 2017
Junior reciever Alexander Hollins eyes down a ball thrown from redshirt freshman quarterback Scotty Gilkey Jr. The ball was just under thrown and Hollins could not hang on to the ball.

Depth at wide receiver hurting football team

Maher Kawash, Football Reporter
September 18, 2017

Football team in need of changes

Maher Kawash, Football Reporter
September 17, 2017

Football team facing perfect opportunity for turnaround

Maher Kawash, Football Reporter
September 14, 2017

Volleyball team loses on road

Maher Kawash, Volleyball Reporter
September 13, 2017
Sophomore Maggie Runge goes up for the kill in the Panthers’ 3-0 sweep over Alabama A&M. Eastern is on the road at Valparaiso Wednesday for a non-conference matchup.

Volleyball team prepares for midweek matchup

Maher Kawash, Volleyball Reporter
September 12, 2017
Redshirt sophomore Anne Hughes digs the ball in the Panthers’ 3-0 win against Alabama A&M Friday in Lantz Arena. Hughes was named OVC Defensive Player of the Week.

Volleyball team’s Hughes named defensive play of week

Maher Kawash, Volleyball Reporter
September 11, 2017

Football team appears flat in loss

Maher Kawash, Football Reporter
September 10, 2017

Football players affected by Hurricane Irma

Maher Kawash, Football Reporter
September 7, 2017

Eastern football team with high potential looking for fresh start in 2017

Maher Kawash, Football Reporter
August 30, 2017

Football team debuting simplified playbook

Maher Kawash, Football Reporter
August 28, 2017

Eastern baseball team to host open tryouts Sep. 1

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
August 23, 2017

New faces add depth to Eastern volleyball

Maher Kawash, Volleyball Reporter
August 21, 2017

Volleyball team’s comeback falls short on Saturday

Maher Kawash, Volleyball Reporter
August 20, 2017
Junior Logan Beaman lays down a bunt in the Panthers loss to Saint Louis on Wednesday.The Panthers won two of three this weekend against Morehead State.

Baseball team wins over Morehead State

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 30, 2017

Panthers in unfamiliar spot from 2016 season

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 27, 2017
Sophomore Jimmy Govern flies out to left field in the 6th inning of the Panthers' game against Indiana State Tuesday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers beat the Sycamores, 8-7, bringing their win streak to seven.

Eastern baseball makes comeback and earns 7th straight win

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 25, 2017
Junior third baseman Dougie Parks throws out the runner April 8 against Southeast Missouri at Coaches Stadium.

Baseball team faces crucial stretch

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 24, 2017

Defense shines in spring football game

Maher Kawash, Football Reporter
April 23, 2017
The baseball team celebrates with Hunter Beetley (7) after his walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning during the Panthers' first game of a three-game series against Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers' won the first game 13-11.

Offense fires on all cylinders for baseball team in weekend series

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 23, 2017
Justin Brown | The Daily Eastern News Junior Devin Rose delivers a pitch Friday, March 24 at Coaches Stadium. Rose (1-0) picked up his first win of the season Wednesday striking out five Lindenwood-Bellevill batters over five innings of work.

Transfers power baseball team to win

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 19, 2017

Panthers hitting more home runs as season progresses

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 17, 2017

Belmont beats Eastern 10-1

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 13, 2017
Second baseman Jimmy Govern is congratulated at home plate by teammates after hitting a grandslam in the 7th inning to put Eastern up 13-10. Govern led all hitters going 3-for-6 with 8 RBIs and 2 runs scored.

Panthers hit seven homers in 18-11 win over Illinois- Springfield

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 11, 2017

Schedule, injuries causing problems for baseball team

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 5, 2017
Junior first baseman Matt Albert connects with a pitch from a Southern Illinois University Carbondale pitcher Wednesday at Coaches Stadium. Albert is currently tied-3rd in the OVC conference with 10 home runs.

Panthers seeking momentum on road

Maher Kawash, Baseball reporter
April 3, 2017
Eastern first baseman Matt Albert catches a throw from second baseman Jimmy Govern for the third out of the 7th inning Wednesday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Salukis 10-7 to earn their third victory in a row and move their recond on the season to 5-19, 2-4 OVC.

Baseball continues game-filled week on the road

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 30, 2017
Senior Chase Thurston delivers a pitch to a Southern Illinois University-Carbondale batter Wednesday at Coaches Stadium. Thurston picked up his first win of the season over six innings of work for the Panthers.

Bats lead baseball team to third straight win

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 29, 2017
Junior Matt Albert is congratulated by teammate Frankie Perrone after his solo homerun in the bottom of 2nd inning Tuesday at Coaches Stadium. The homerun was Albert’s seventh of season.

Transfers play big in win

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 28, 2017
Junior Dustin Wilson pitches during the Panthers' game against Murray State Saturday at Coaches Stadium. Wilson pitched three innings and picked up his first win of the season as the Panthers defeated the Racers, 7-5.

Baseball team set for mid week game

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 27, 2017

Eastern to face Murray State in home opener

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 23, 2017
Redshirt sophomore Hunter Clark delivers a pitch against Kansas State University on Saturday, March, 4 in Manhattan, Kan. Clark earned a no decision in Indiana State’s walk-off win Tuesday.

Baseball loses 2-1 after walk-off

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 21, 2017
Sophomore infielder Jimmy Govern fouls a ball off during Eastern’s 11-12 loss to Kansas State Saturday, March 4 in Manhattan, Kan.

Panthers take 1-game OVC break

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 20, 2017
Junior Logan Beaman (18) high-fives teammate Joseph Duncan during a game Saturday, March 4 at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan. The Panthers picked up their second win of the season Friday in a 7-5 victory over Jacksonville State.

Baseball team improves in OVC opener

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 19, 2017
Junior Michael McCormick delivers a pitch Saturday, March 4 at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan. McCormick (0-1, 5.14) starts the middle game of the weekend series for the Panthers.

Panthers look for Southern hospitality in Alabama

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 9, 2017
Junior Joseph Duncan connects for a homerun Saturday at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan. Duncan is currently hitting .310 with 13 hits in 42 attempts and 8 rbis.

Missouri beats Panthers 10-1

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 7, 2017
An errant throw gets past junior Matt Albert in the fourth inning of Saturday’s 12-11 loss to Kansas State. Five Panther errors proved costly in the walk-off loss at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan.

Tough schedule continues for baseball

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 6, 2017
Junior Michael Starcevich Delivers a pitch in the bottom of the ninth Saturday at Tointon Family Stadium. Starcevich picked up the loss giving up two earned runs in one and a third inning of work in game two of the weekend series.

Panthers fall in rollercoaster series

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 5, 2017
Freshman Dylan Baird throws to live hitters during a preseason scrimmage at O’Brien Field Monday, Feb. 13. Baird and the Panthers travel to Manhattan, Kansas for a weekend series with Big 12 conference’s Kansas State.

Road matches continue for Eastern

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 2, 2017

Basketball team handed fitting loss

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
February 27, 2017
Sophomore infielder Jimmy Govern prepares to throw to first base after fielding a ground ball in a preseason scrimmage Monday, Feb. 13 at O’Bien Field.

Baseball captures first win of season

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
February 26, 2017

Unwarranted path leads Dama to success

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
February 21, 2017
Sophomore guard Casey Teson sets the offense Saturday, Jan. 28 at Lantz Arena. The Panthers defeated the Cougars 75-60.

Slow start trumps late season surge for men’s basketball

Maher Kawash, Men's Basketball Reporter
February 20, 2017
Sophomore outfielder Tyler Tesmond prepares for a pitch in a scrimmage prior to the start of the season. Eastern began the season with a three-game set at the University of Alabama.

Early leads not enough for EIU baseball

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
February 19, 2017
Sophomore, Dane Toppel, throws to first base while teammate Andrew Curran and head coach Jason Anderson watch during a scrimmage on O’Brien Field Monday afternoon. The Panthers open the season Friday at the University of South Alabama.

Baseball traveling for first series of the year

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
February 14, 2017

Panthers still have hopes for playoff berth

Maher Kawash, Men's Basketball Reporter
February 12, 2017

Panthers get signature win in well-rounded effort

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
February 9, 2017

Problems expanding for men’s basketball team

Maher Kawash, Men's Basketball Reporter
February 5, 2017
Junior Terrell Lewis tries to defend from SIUE’s Justin Benton Saturday at Lantz Arena. Lewis knocked down 8-of-12 3-pointers for 24 points and panthers 75-60 win.

Panther go back to what they know in win over SIUE

Maher Kawash, Men's Basketball Reporter
January 29, 2017

Matchup with SIUE gives Panthers chance to get back on track

Maher Kawash, Men's Basketball Reporter
January 26, 2017

No room for error in Eastern loss to Belmont

Maher Kawash, Men's Basketball Reporter
January 25, 2017

Turnovers hurting Panthers in losing streak

Maher Kawash, Men's Basketball Reporter
January 23, 2017

Eastern fails to reach foul-line enough in loss

Maher Kawash, Men's Basketball Reporter
January 19, 2017

Complete offense still missing for Eastern

Maher Kawash, Men's Basketball Reporter
January 18, 2017

Despite recent lack of success, team chemistry strong for Panthers

Maher Kawash, Men's Basketball Reporter
January 16, 2017

Crossland becoming more valuable to Panthers

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
January 11, 2017
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