The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News
  • Welcome back to the Daily Eastern News!
  • Check out our podcasts on Spotify!
  • Eastern volleyball's standings: 7-15 on the season (3-9 in conference)
  • Basketball standings: Women's at 1-0, Men's at 0-1
  • Soccer standings: Women's at 5-8-6 (3-3-3), Men's at 2-12-2 (1-8-1)
  • Football standings: 2-7 on the season (1-4 in conference)
  • Check out our newsletters on Overlooked!
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
Former Illinois govenor Jim Edgar introduces David Yepsen, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIUC, during the Edgar Speaker Series in Buzzard Auditorium on Thurday.
Former governor visiting EIU
Mary Kaiser clears the checkout screen after a student gets their meal on Monday at Stevenson Tower Deli.
Introducing EIU’s grandmother
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.
EIU football to play last game of the season, hope to shake up conference standings
Quarterback Redshirt Freshman, Blainey Dowling, prepares to throw the ball while doing a scrimmage drill on O'Brien Field
EIU quarterback shares experience at Chicago Mount Carmel in Q&A
Charleston boys' basketball players scrimmage during an after school practice on Wednesday. Their season begins on Nov. 26.
Trojan boys’ basketball prepares for season with senior heavy roster
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
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
Charleston boys' basketball players scrimmage during an after school practice on Wednesday. Their season begins on Nov. 26.
Trojan boys’ basketball prepares for season with senior heavy roster
Redshirt Junior Forward Blake Goodman shoots and scores during the first half of the game of The Eastern Illinois University against Earlham Quakers men basketball game at Groniger Arena ,
EIU transfer talks about NBA camp counselor job in Q&A
Charleston girls' basketball finished up practice on Thursday ahead of it's season opener at the North American Lighting Thanksgiving Tournament at Paris High School.
CHS Trojans ready to start girl’s basketball season
Men's basketball junior guard Nakyel Shelton, makes his way across court during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Panthers lost 68-57
Panthers of the Week: Julian Patino, NaKyel Shelton
Eastern Illinois University plays against the University of Illinois at the State fam center
Eastern newcomer produces against Illinois
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 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.
EIU football to play last game of the season, hope to shake up conference standings
Quarterback Redshirt Freshman, Blainey Dowling, prepares to throw the ball while doing a scrimmage drill on O'Brien Field
EIU quarterback shares experience at Chicago Mount Carmel in Q&A
Men's basketball junior guard Nakyel Shelton, makes his way across court during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Panthers lost 68-57
Panthers of the Week: Julian Patino, NaKyel Shelton
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
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
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
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: ‘The Thing:’ a pleasantly grotesque horror 
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
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
Two Dudes Talk Movies logo
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 75: Annihilation: Destroying Each Other’s Opinion
Two Dudes Talk Movies logo
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 74: Ready Player One: Winner Takes All
Two Dudes Talk Movies logo
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 73: Is Trick ‘r Treat (2007) A Staple In The Horror Genre?
Two Dudes Talk Movies logo
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 72: Frankenhooker: Reanimated From The Grave
Two Dudes Talk Movies logo
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 71: The Fly: Buzzing Through The Gore
The EIU Reserve Officers' Training Corps loads the first group of cadets onto the Chinook aircraft for a ride around Charleston before landing back to the ground on Thursday. The ride was part of an aviation lab for cadets to learn what it was like to be on an aircraft.
THROUGH THE LENS: ROTC brings Chinook to EIU’s campus
Participants of the Haunted Hike take a hayride back to the entrance of Douglas Hart Nature Center. The guided hikes took off every five minutes on the trails to cycle through the different Beetlejuice themed stations on Saturday night, Oct. 19, from 5-8 p.m.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘Beetlejuice’ takes over Douglas-Hart Nature Center
There were 24 finishers in the 50-mile race at the Tour De Charleston Saturday. First place finished the race in 2:10:16.22.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
The Camp New Hope had a small Mattoon train that took people around the camp sight seeing during the Camp New Hope 50th anniversary.
THROUGH THE LENS: Camp New Hope celebrates 50th anniversary
Students start to cook the beans and corn for meatless tacos during a healthy cooking class.
THROUGH THE LENS: Something’s cooking in Klehm Hall
The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News
The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News
All content by Marcus Smith

Medical marijuana bill needs to be signed

Marcus Smith
May 27, 2013
Feature Photo: Comedian brings laughs, entertainment to campus

Feature Photo: Comedian brings laughs, entertainment to campus

Marcus Smith
August 19, 2012
Music camp continues through end of week

Music camp continues through end of week

Marcus Smith
July 20, 2011
Clinic offers valuable experience

Clinic offers valuable experience

Marcus Smith
July 20, 2011
Council votes to refinance work bonds

Council votes to refinance work bonds

Marcus Smith
July 20, 2011
5 players named to all-star teams

5 players named to all-star teams

Marcus Smith
July 18, 2011
Couple keep tasty strawberry bread coming out of oven

Couple keep tasty strawberry bread coming out of oven

Marcus Smith
July 18, 2011
Bats could change game

Bats could change game

Marcus Smith
July 18, 2011
Feature Photo: Puppy playtime

Feature Photo: Puppy playtime

Marcus Smith
July 13, 2011
Laser's appeal for fifth year denied

Laser’s appeal for fifth year denied

Marcus Smith
July 11, 2011
Soccer recruiting class is finalized

Soccer recruiting class is finalized

Marcus Smith
July 11, 2011
Chain sculpture breaks at link

Chain sculpture breaks at link

Marcus Smith
July 11, 2011
Miller signs with Beach Bums

Miller signs with Beach Bums

Marcus Smith
July 6, 2011
Packages help with morale

Packages help with morale

Marcus Smith
July 6, 2011
Community enjoys parade

Community enjoys parade

Marcus Smith
July 4, 2011
Family honored at bell ringing

Family honored at bell ringing

Marcus Smith
July 4, 2011
Resonation Station rocks Morton Park

Resonation Station rocks Morton Park

Marcus Smith
July 4, 2011
Firecrackers named at holiday celebration

Firecrackers named at holiday celebration

Marcus Smith
July 4, 2011
Empty halls of knowledge

Empty halls of knowledge

Marcus Smith
June 29, 2011
Righter speaks to teachers at Capital

Righter speaks to teachers at Capital

Marcus Smith
June 29, 2011
Cartoon: Blagojevich

Cartoon: Blagojevich

Marcus Smith
June 29, 2011
Training to increase strength, endurance

Training to increase strength, endurance

Marcus Smith
June 27, 2011
Women's volleyball looks to improve this season

Women’s volleyball looks to improve this season

Marcus Smith
June 27, 2011
Flower, typography exhibits shown during summer

Flower, typography exhibits shown during summer

Marcus Smith
June 27, 2011
Feature photo: Reeling it in, boss

Feature photo: Reeling it in, boss

Marcus Smith
June 27, 2011
Workshop teaches PowerPoint design

Workshop teaches PowerPoint design

Marcus Smith
June 22, 2011

A storm is a-brewing

Marcus Smith
June 22, 2011
Sculpture artists leave their mark

Sculpture artists leave their mark

Marcus Smith
June 20, 2011
Cartoon: Rory McIlroy

Cartoon: Rory McIlroy

Marcus Smith
June 20, 2011
Feature Photo: Searching through the library

Feature Photo: Searching through the library

Marcus Smith
June 20, 2011
Feature photo: Let's go antiquing

Feature photo: Let’s go antiquing

Marcus Smith
June 15, 2011
Class provides more than cooking lessons

Class provides more than cooking lessons

Marcus Smith
June 15, 2011
McGill is new boss

McGill is new boss

Marcus Smith
June 13, 2011
Rugby to start season with 4 home games

Rugby to start season with 4 home games

Marcus Smith
June 13, 2011
Children learn about rock, snowflake crystals

Children learn about rock, snowflake crystals

Marcus Smith
June 13, 2011
Art Investigations class allows kids to create

Art Investigations class allows kids to create

Marcus Smith
June 8, 2011
New restaurant offers diverse menu options

New restaurant offers diverse menu options

Marcus Smith
June 8, 2011
Luncheon offers togetherness and diversity

Luncheon offers togetherness and diversity

Marcus Smith
December 13, 2010
Team wants to get even

Team wants to get even

Marcus Smith
December 10, 2010
Swim team faced eligibility issues

Swim team faced eligibility issues

Marcus Smith
December 10, 2010
Coach calls for competitive practices

Coach calls for competitive practices

Marcus Smith
December 10, 2010
Looking for new faces to shine

Looking for new faces to shine

Marcus Smith
December 10, 2010
Swimmer wanted to stay close to family

Swimmer wanted to stay close to family

Marcus Smith
December 8, 2010
Feature Photo: Let's Dance

Feature Photo: Let’s Dance

Marcus Smith
December 6, 2010
Indoor track season set to begin

Indoor track season set to begin

Marcus Smith
December 3, 2010
Local craft store owner scraps and shares

Local craft store owner scraps and shares

Marcus Smith
December 1, 2010
Spoo is more than just a coach

Spoo is more than just a coach

Marcus Smith
November 30, 2010
Making the grade for employers

Making the grade for employers

Marcus Smith
November 29, 2010
RHA discusses removal of landlines

RHA discusses removal of landlines

Marcus Smith
November 19, 2010
Swimmers training for victory

Swimmers training for victory

Marcus Smith
November 17, 2010
Loves to 'do a lot of everything'

Loves to ‘do a lot of everything’

Marcus Smith
November 17, 2010
'Translations' a story of many tongues

‘Translations’ a story of many tongues

Marcus Smith
November 15, 2010
OVATIONS a tribute to Hobbs

OVATIONS a tribute to Hobbs

Marcus Smith
November 15, 2010
Bowen more than just a swimmer

Bowen more than just a swimmer

Marcus Smith
November 10, 2010
Team looking to finish strong

Team looking to finish strong

Marcus Smith
November 4, 2010
Panthers in a must win situation

Panthers in a must win situation

Marcus Smith
November 4, 2010
Runners prepare for NCAA Regionals

Runners prepare for NCAA Regionals

Marcus Smith
November 2, 2010
Volleyball loses weekend matches

Volleyball loses weekend matches

Marcus Smith
October 31, 2010
Panthers look to take OVC championship

Panthers look to take OVC championship

Marcus Smith
October 28, 2010
Panthers improving as season's end draws close

Panthers improving as season’s end draws close

Marcus Smith
October 28, 2010
Feature Photo: Giving till it hurts

Feature Photo: Giving till it hurts

Marcus Smith
October 26, 2010
Keynote speaker presents "You Can Have It All"

Keynote speaker presents “You Can Have It All”

Marcus Smith
October 25, 2010
Running in support of school spirit

Running in support of school spirit

Marcus Smith
October 24, 2010
Panthers hope to take only match up this weekend

Panthers hope to take only match up this weekend

Marcus Smith
October 21, 2010
Sully rides the roller coaster

Sully rides the roller coaster

Marcus Smith
October 19, 2010
Runners stay strong after Bradley Invite

Runners stay strong after Bradley Invite

Marcus Smith
October 17, 2010
Panthers lose in a close game

Panthers lose in a close game

Marcus Smith
October 17, 2010
Feature Photo:Eastern defeats Michigan

Feature Photo:Eastern defeats Michigan

Marcus Smith
October 17, 2010
Offense needs to support impressive defense

Offense needs to support impressive defense

Marcus Smith
October 14, 2010
Team feels confident into second half of OVC schedule

Team feels confident into second half of OVC schedule

Marcus Smith
October 14, 2010
Teachers Tame the Prairie

Teachers Tame the Prairie

Marcus Smith
October 12, 2010
Band sports up-to-date uniforms

Band sports up-to-date uniforms

Marcus Smith
October 10, 2010
Feature Photo: Be the ball

Feature Photo: Be the ball

Marcus Smith
October 5, 2010
Panthers lose two on the road

Panthers lose two on the road

Marcus Smith
October 3, 2010
Panthers lead in all statistics, except for score, fall to 8-9

Panthers lead in all statistics, except for score, fall to 8-9

Marcus Smith
October 3, 2010
Pancakes makes way for leadership

Pancakes makes way for leadership

Marcus Smith
September 30, 2010
Driven freshman looks to make impact

Driven freshman looks to make impact

Marcus Smith
September 28, 2010
Offense explodes against DuPage

Offense explodes against DuPage

Marcus Smith
September 26, 2010
Panthers optimistic going into bye week

Panthers optimistic going into bye week

Marcus Smith
September 21, 2010
Panthers top 10 in state-wide race

Panthers top 10 in state-wide race

Marcus Smith
September 19, 2010
Molony holds DePaul to no goals

Molony holds DePaul to no goals

Marcus Smith
September 19, 2010
Eastern heading to Windy City match

Eastern heading to Windy City match

Marcus Smith
September 16, 2010
Rugby women go national

Rugby women go national

Marcus Smith
September 14, 2010
Panthers lacking in intensity

Panthers lacking in intensity

Marcus Smith
September 12, 2010
Lack of focus costs Panther's the win

Lack of focus costs Panther’s the win

Marcus Smith
September 12, 2010
Team confidence riding high

Team confidence riding high

Marcus Smith
September 9, 2010
Price happy with opening weekend

Price happy with opening weekend

Marcus Smith
September 7, 2010
Not an ideal start

Not an ideal start

Marcus Smith
September 7, 2010
Panthers fall short of a victory

Panthers fall short of a victory

Marcus Smith
September 6, 2010
A big, pink superstition

A big, pink superstition

Marcus Smith
September 6, 2010
Panthers try to break drought

Panthers try to break drought

Marcus Smith
September 2, 2010
Panthers ready for season opener

Panthers ready for season opener

Marcus Smith
September 2, 2010
Mattoon native set for season

Mattoon native set for season

Marcus Smith
August 31, 2010
Eastern ties final exhibition

Eastern ties final exhibition

Marcus Smith
August 29, 2010
Panthers 'winners' at Meece

Panthers ‘winners’ at Meece

Marcus Smith
August 29, 2010
Running through the competition

Running through the competition

Marcus Smith
August 26, 2010
Battling it out

Battling it out

Marcus Smith
August 26, 2010
Williams sidelined with injury

Williams sidelined with injury

Marcus Smith
August 24, 2010
Panthers perform well in exhibition

Panthers perform well in exhibition

Marcus Smith
August 24, 2010
Teammates battle in close game

Teammates battle in close game

Marcus Smith
August 22, 2010
Load More Stories