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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 
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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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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

Sia DeyKoontz, Photo Editor
November 9, 2024
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

Sia DeyKoontz and Luke Brewer
October 2, 2024
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

Sia DeyKoontz, Abraham Ortiz
September 19, 2024
Numerous police squad cars on scene after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle Monday, Nov 13, 2023, shortly after noon in the area of Fourth and Grant. The incident prompted a large emergency response including personnel from the Charleston Police Department, Charleston Fire Department and the Eastern Illinois University Police Department.

St. John Lutheran School is safe after potential threat

Sia DeyKoontz and Jacob Hamm
September 16, 2024
Fighting Illini Kaden Feagin hurdles past the EIU senior defensive back Zay Gentry during the team's season opener against the Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium Thursday night.

THROUGH THE LENS: EIU loses to UofI 45-0

Rob Le Cates and Sia DeyKoontz
August 30, 2024
President Jay Gatrell (middle right), joined with Amy Odwarka (middle), and Michele McDaniel (middle left) cut the ribbon to open the new family hub in on the fourth floor of the Booth Library on the Eastern Illinois University campus Wednesday.

Family hub opens for student parents in Booth Library

Sia DeyKoontz, Photo Editor
August 29, 2024
Freshman forward Jackson Liley made his first goal at his first ever game with Eastern Illinois men's soccer during the EIU, University of Chicago game Thursday evening. EIU men's soccer won 3-0.

THROUGH THE LENS: Men’s and women’s soccer take home victories

Sia DeyKoontz, Photo Editor
August 25, 2024
Cheer leaders get ready to cheer the EIU fight song Sunday night at the pep rally.

THROUGH THE LENS: Pep rally brings together students

Sia DeyKoontz, Photo Editor
August 19, 2024
Students pile into Andrews Hall on Move In Day on a rainy Thursday afternoon. Families unloaded vehicles out of the door into the parking lot with the average elevator wait time being around five minutes.

THROUGH THE LENS: New students arrive for Move In Day

Rob Le Cates and Sia Deykoontz
August 16, 2024
Students pick up keys in McKinney Hall Thursday afternoon on Move In day.

Students move into dorms all though out Thursday to Monday, Campus staff has check in signs though-out the campus.

Students move into dorms all though out Thursday to Monday, Campus staff has check in signs thought-out the campus.

Lawson Hall welcomes students with "We missed you" written on the wall

The Kat Walk models walk in the Denim Day Fashion show in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday, April 24.

[Photo] Denim Day fashion show brings awareness to sexual assault

April 26, 2024
The Kat Walk models walk in the Denim Day Fashion show in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday, April 24.

[Photo] Denim Day fashion show brings awareness to sexual assault

Jacob Hamm and Morgan Finch
April 26, 2024
Lynn Everly Tran walks the Denim Day Fashion show in her sparks fly dress designed by Alicia Franciskovich in Doudna Fine Arts Center

junior right-handed Pitcher Lukas Touma catches at the game against Bradley University Tuesday

Junior Outfield (1) Quade Peters join the team in excitedment after sliding into home base at the game against Bradley

[Photo] EIU Baseball drops second game against MSU

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
May 11, 2024
Senior utility, Cole Gober throws his base to the side as he runs to first base at the game against Bradley University Tuesday,

THROUGH THE LENS: EIU vs Bradley Baseball

Sia Deykoontz
April 16, 2024
redshirt Sophomore Outfield Joey Hagen Slides to home base face first at the game against Bradley University Tuesday,

Junior outfielder Quade Peters swinging and hitting the ball during Eastern's game against Bradley University on Tuesday,

[Photo] EIU beats Bradley in shortened game

April 16, 2024
Senior utility, Cole Gober throws his base to the side as he runs to first base at the game against Bradley University Tuesday,

[Photo] EIU splits doubleheader with USI

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
April 25, 2024
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox throws the ball at the game against Bradley University Tuesday,

Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox pitching at the game against Bradley University Tuesday,

Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox throws the ball at the game against Bradley University Tuesday

[Photo] Nine-run first inning too much for EIU to overcome

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
April 24, 2024
Junior outfield Quade Peters, covered in dirt after sliding into home base against Bradley University Tuesday

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

[Photo] EIU Baseball loses fifth straight game

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
May 10, 2024
Junior outfield Quade Peters, Sliding into home base against Bradley University Tuesday,

Junior outfielder Quade Peters swinging and hitting the ball during Eastern's game against Bradley University on Tuesday,

[Photo] EIU beats Bradley in shortened game

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2024
Redshirt junior outfield Dylan Drumke gets a run to first after hitting outfield at the game against Bradley University Tuesday

[Photo] EIU baseball loses to non-D1 opponent for first time since 2019

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
April 17, 2024
Senior Addison Brown stands and waits for the double match to start against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks, at Atkins indoor tennis center

THROUGH THE LENS: EIU women’s tennis play against SEMO

Sia DeyKoontz
April 11, 2024
Sophomore Aleyla Wooten bites her lip after the ball hits the net during the doubles match against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks at Atkins Tennis Center on Wednesday.

Senior Addison Brown getting ready to serve in doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks the Atkins Tennis Center.

[Photo] Panthers of the Week: Addison Brown, Adam Swanson

April 21, 2024
EIU travelled to Champaign for the doubles match against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks at Atkins Tennis Center.

Charleigh Fay gets the ball during the doubles match against the Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks Atkins Tennis Center.

Sophomore Aleyla Wooten bites her lip while hitting the ball over to the other team during the doubles match against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks at Atkins Tennis Center.

Senior Addison Brown getting ready to hit the ball form the double match to start against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks,

Freshman redshirt cather Luke Melton,

[Photo] EIU baseball wins two against SIUE in doubleheader

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
April 13, 2024
Outfield junior Quade Peters, Practices his swings before heading to bat

Christiana Harkulich teaches a class Tuesday, April 9,2024, in the Doudua Fine Arts Center. Harkulich is a dramaturg and instructor for theater, film studies and women and gender studies.

Christiana Harkulich teaches a class Tuesday, April 9,2024, in the Doudua Fine Arts Center. Harkulich is a dramaturg and instructor for theater, film studies and women and gender studies.

Christiana Harkulich teaches a class Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in the Doudua Fine Arts Center. Harkulich is a dramaturge and instructor for theater, film studies and women and gender studies.

[Photo] A glimpse into Christiana Harkulich's theatrical world

April 10, 2024
Left-handed pitcher sophomore Jack Potteiger pitching during the Eastern Illinois University panthers against Northern Illinois University Huskies,

[Photo] EIU baseball not able to complete sweep against SIUE

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
April 14, 2024
Redshirt junior outfield Dylan Drumke, up for bat during the Eastern Illinois Panthers against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Coaches Stadium,

President of Eastern Illinois University Jay Gatrell, in his office in Old Main during an interview with the Daily Eastern News about his first year as President, Gatrell said " you know, anytime you take into your new job, theres going to be a learning curve. But you know, I feel sort of blessed to have been here and to know the place and the newer students"

President of Eastern Illinois University Jay Gatrell in his office in Old Main during an interview with the Daily Eastern News about his first year as president. Gatrell said, "Anytime you take a new job, there’s going to be a learning curve. But you know, I feel sort of blessed to have been here and to know this place and the newer students.”  

[Photo] Jay Gatrell: The first year

April 11, 2024
Senior Aryn Henke, up for batting as she swings and misses, during the double header against Tennessee State University Tigers.

[Photo] Secret weapon on EIU softball team shows against TSU

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
April 10, 2024
Catcher Sophomore, Avary Makarewicz, about to get a tag out on Tennessee state University.

Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.

[Photo] Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
May 8, 2024
Senior pitcher Olivia Price, throws during the doubleheader home game Saturday against the Tennessee State University Tigers. The Panthers lost 5-1 against the Tigers.

[Photo] EIU capitalizes off late score to win series against TSU

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter
April 7, 2024
softball

[Photo] EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter
April 21, 2024
EIU softball players tags out a Tennessee State University player during their doubleheader game at home Saturday.

[Photo] EIU baseball, softball take home wins

Gabe Newman and Luther Yoder
April 15, 2024
Eastern's football team is back for their spring season, practicing at O'Brien Field.

Sophomore defensive line transfer student Christian Takatch practices his defensive tap steps during Thursday at O'Brien Field.

[Photo] Takatch speaks on transferring decision in Q&A

April 9, 2024
Assistant coach Carlif Taylor runs drills with players during football practice at O'Brien Field April 4.

[Photo] Former NFL player takes new coaching role at Eastern

April 16, 2024
Evals

[Photo] EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter

April 4, 2024
Gabriel McElroy, a sophomore studying to be an EMT, enjoys the weather in a tree on the North Quad with spring is around the corner.

Fifth-year Pau Riera an electrical engineering major on the men's tennis team, plays against Southern Indiana on court number one of the Darling Courts on Saturday March 30, 2024

Junior Zach White, an organizational development major, on the men's tennis team serves the ball with a jump hit serve against Southern Indiana on court number four of the Darling courts Saturday March 30, 2024.

[Photo] Fall 2024 athletes to watch

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
August 24, 2024
Student senator Oliver Ehmann, a senior political science major, expresses his feelings towards the talent student award fee increase proposal to student government March 27, 2024, at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union in the Arcola Tuscola Room on Eastern's campus. The proposal requests an increase of 86 cents from $21.82 to $22.68. This fee is charged for every credit hour, not exceeding a maximum amount of twelve credit hours. Matt Bierman said in his presentation more than half of the collected fees go toward student athletes without athletic scholarships.

[Photo] Student government votes down fee increase

April 2, 2024
Eastern Illinois University Vice President of Student Affairs Matt Bierman presents a talented student award fee increase proposal to the Student Senate Wednesday night, March 27, 2024, at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union in the Arcola Tuscola Room on Eastern's campus. The proposal requests an increase of $0.86 from $21.82 to $22.68. This fee is charged for every credit hour, not exceeding a maximum amount of twelve credit hours. The suggested cost per semester would increase by $10.32, totaling to $272.16. Bierman said in his presentation more than half of the collected fees go toward student athletes without athletic scholarships. The senate failed the resolution with the majority saying it is not equitable for the student body to pay for a large percentage of monies going into athletics.

Eastern Illinois University Vice President of Student Affairs Matt Bierman presents a talented student award fee increase proposal to the Student Senate Wednesday night, March 27, 2024, at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union in the Arcola Tuscola Room on Eastern's campus. The proposal requests an increase of $0.86 from $21.82 to $22.68. This fee is charged for every credit hour, not exceeding a maximum amount of twelve credit hours. The suggested cost per semester would increase by $10.32, totaling to $272.16. Bierman said in his presentation more than half of the collected fees go toward student athletes without athletic scholarships. The senate failed the resolution with the majority saying it is not equitable for the student body to pay for a large percentage of monies going into athletics.

Sheldon Turner Jr. Sophomore accounting major , gave their Student Executive Vice President speech to the Student Senate, Turner is one out of two candidates, they have never been apart of the senate before.

[Photo] Student government to open elections

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
April 1, 2024
Christian Campus House students had a couch story time open talk about God. Emily Thorpe, a senior music major (front), Harrison Walker, a graduate student in cybersecurity (front right), Ashton Fifield, junior philosophy major (left on couch), and Gabriel McElroy, sophomore, sit in the South Quad Wednesday.

[Photo] CCH returns conversation couch post protest

March 28, 2024
(93) Sophomore punter Jacob Horvath and (98) redshirt junior long snapper Brett Galletti, at football’s first spring practice.

THROUGH THE LENS: EIU football’s first spring practice

Sia DeyKoontz, Photo Editor
March 26, 2024
Head Football Coach Chris Wilkerson is excited to the get the boys back on the field for the first time for the 2024 Spring season.

Redshirt freshman defensive line Peyton Wilkerson, getting interviewed. Football is back at O'Brien Stadium for the 2024 Spring season.

Senior defensive back, Nick Coates, getting interviewed. Football is back at O'Brien Stadium for the 2024 Spring season.

[Photo] OVC concerned with the NCAA’s handling of a $2.75 billion settlement

Aidan Cusack, Editor-In-Chief
June 27, 2024
Redshirt junior linebacker, Jesse Garza, getting interviewed. Football is back for the 2024 spring season.

[Photo] Panther linebacker walks with God

April 3, 2024
Graduate student quarterback Pierce Holley, getting interviewed. Football is back at O'Brien Stadium for the 2024 Spring season.

Redshirt senior offensive line Sebastian Pares, getting interviewed for the Daily Eastern News. Football is back at O'Brien Stadium.

Patrick Schmitz

[Photo] COLUMN: The hip-drop tackle ban is bad for the NFL

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter
April 1, 2024
The football team is back on the field for the spring season at O'Brien Stadium

Senior defensive back Tienne Fridge, being interviewed for the for the first practice of the football’s spring season.

player practice at O'Brien Stadium for the first time for the spring.

(41) Redshirt freshman defensive line Peyton Wilkerson, at the first spring football practice of the season.

Head baseball coach, Jason Anderson, during baseball practice in Lantz Indoor Fieldhouse Anderson is the 13th head baseball coach at Eastern Illinois

[Photo] Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2024
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox poses for a portrait during baseball practice in Lantz Indoor Fieldhouse.

[Photo] Freshman pitcher ditches redshirting to help Panthers

April 7, 2024
Freshman, right-handed pitcher, Slater Wilcox, poses for portrait during baseball practice in Lantz Indoor Fieldhouse

Freshman, right-handed pitcher, Slater Wilcox, poses for portrait during baseball practice in Lantz Indoor Fieldhouse

Infield redshirt senior Robby Taul slides to home base incomplete during the men's baseball game against Bellarmine University at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024.

[Photo] Infielder talks reasoning for playing at EIU in Q&A

April 6, 2024
Men's Baseball senior catcher Grant Lashure catches the ball during the game against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024,

[Photo] Panthers of the Week: Grant Lashure, Addison Brown

April 7, 2024
Men's Baseball junior right-handed pitcher, Elijah Green throws the ball to the batter, during the game against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024

[Photo] Panthers lose series against Flyers

March 17, 2024
Men's Baseball team infield senior Cade Zalewski, plays against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024.

[Photo] Panthers lose to Flyers in first game of series

March 15, 2024
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.

[Photo] EIU Baseball honors seniors, win over MSU

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter
May 12, 2024
Junior guard Miah Monahan looks to pass during Eastern's game against Southern Indiana, at the OVC tournament.

[Photo] EIU season ends with a loss to USI

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter
March 8, 2024
Eastern women's basketball head coach Matt Bollant directs players during Eastern's game against Southern Indiana at the OVC Tournament.

[Photo] Panthers’ run in OVC Tournament examined

March 11, 2024
Junior guard Miah Monahan dribbling before losing the ball during Eastern's game against Southern Indiana at the OVC tournament.

[Photo] Monahan, Bengtson, Thornton enter transfer portal

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
April 10, 2024
Eastern women's basketball bench at the end of the game against Southern Indiana. The final score was 69-54 USI.

Sophomore guard, Charita "Tiny" Lewis, dribbles the ball during Eastern's game against Southern Indiana at the OVC tournament.

Sophomore guard, Ellie Buzzelle shooting a three pointer during Eastern's game against Southern Indiana at the OVC tournament.

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