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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.

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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

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter November 15, 2024

Eastern is currently 2-8 on the season and is looking to get a win against Charleston Southern and celebrate their 27 seniors this weekend. The Panthers are currently 1-5 in the Big South Ohio Valley...

Redshirt junior offensive lineman Drew Wilder props the ball up during football practice drills at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.

Panthers prepare to defend Mid-American Classic trophy against Redbirds

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 19, 2024

It is rivalry week for the Panthers, as the team will compete against the Illinois State Redbirds this Saturday in Normal. Saturday’s matchup will mark the 112th time these two teams will face...

Graduate quarterback Pierce Holley gets tackled by two Northwestern defenders. The Panthers lost to the Wildcats 31-7 Saturday evening at the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois.

EIU football faces second loss after shaky second half

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 14, 2024

Eastern lost their second Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) game of the season to Northwestern Saturday evening at the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Although the final score was 31-7,...

Panthers’ football lists superstitions before game day

Zaria Flippin and Mackenzie Harrell September 29, 2023

We asked some of the Panthers about their superstitions before game days. Redshirt junior safety Brandon Guido said listening to music is one of his superstitions. Redshirt freshman running back...

Junior wide receiver Eli Mirza celebrates after he scores a touchdown against McNeese cowboys at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

‘We’re chasing after greatness’ Mirza says previewing game against Northwestern State

Mackenzie Harrell and Duane Carter September 28, 2023

With a 31-28 win over McNeese last Saturday, the Panthers look to seek a third win in a row against the Northwestern State Demons this Saturday in Natchitoches, LA. Panthers’ Head Coach Chris Wilkerson...

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