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The Daily Eastern News

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

Red-shirt junior running back Devin Church blocks Southeast Missouri States Josh Freeman on a run up the field during the Panthers 33-28 Family Weekend win on Saturday at OBrien Field. Church ran for 75 yards completing one touchdown during the game.

Panthers gain promising start to OVC title

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter October 12, 2015

The euphoria surrounding the Eastern football team’s 33-28 victory over Southeast Missouri on Saturday, was not just because the Panthers won a home football game for the first time this season. Players...

Mens tennis coach, Sam Kercheval speaks with senior players Rui Silva (left) and Ryan Henderson (right) during practice last Wednesday at Darling Courts.

Kercheval pursues degree while coaching

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor October 12, 2015

Sam Kercheval came to Eastern to coach the men’s tennis team, but he is also pursuing his master’s degree in sports administration at Eastern. Kercheval said Eastern was a great fit for him to get...

Men’s soccer team reaching critical season stretch

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter October 11, 2015

The Eastern Illinois men’s soccer team is facing a crucial part of their schedule as they lost their sixth straight game of the season with a 4-2 loss against Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne on...

Sophomore midfielder Ali Carlson maintains pressure on Tennessee Techs Cassidy Ortman during the Panthers 1-0 victory on Friday at Lakeside Field.  Carlson scored the lone goal of the match.  The Panthers fell to Morehead State 1-0 in double overtime on Sunday at Lakeside Field.

Women’s soccer splits weekend games

Elias Albert, Staff Reporter October 11, 2015

With players and students in attendance, the Eastern women’s soccer team split their Family Weekend games. Eastern split the weekend following a 1-0 win over Tennessee Tech on Friday and a 1-0 loss...

Big plays lead to big football team win

Big plays lead to big football team win

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter October 11, 2015

There’s no question that every sporting event is defined by a critical moment in the game. But there are certain games where more than one play can decide the outcome. The Eastern football team’s 33-28...

Moondogs, Local band, enjoys performing together.

Local band to rock out Saturday

Abbey Whittington, staff reporter October 11, 2015

As families plan to roll into Charleston to visit the students, so do many events. One of them is already a part of the Charleston community, a local band called Moondogs that will be playing at Mac’s...

Owner of Grand Ball Costumes, Jayne Ball-Saret takes pride in her store

Local costume shop offers many options for Halloween

Lexi Stickel, staff reporter October 11, 2015

    When thinking of costumes, fun and candy the holiday that comes to mind is Halloween; reminding people of childhood trick-or-treating. Owner of Grand Ball Costumes, Jayne Ball-Saret...

Adam Kario, a corporate entertainer and comedy juggler Friday at 8 p.m. in the MLK Grand Ballroom.

Juggler and comedian to entertain panther’s families

Liz Gomez, staff reporter October 11, 2015

  Eastern will be hosting Adam Kario, a corporate entertainer and comedy juggler Friday at 8 p.m. in the MLK Grand Ballroom. Kario said that he is looking forward to his visit to Eastern and...

Sophomore Maria Brown is an outside hitter for the Eastern volleyball team. Brown has 130 kills and 109 digs on the season.

Volleyball’s Maria Brown having strong sophomore year

Sean Hastings, Assistant Sports Editor October 8, 2015

Eastern volleyball sophomore outside hitter Maria Brown has contributed to her team much more this season in her second year at Eastern. Brown has almost matched her totals from last year with at least...

The Charleston Fire Department responds to a stove fire at 9:10 p.m on Thursday in Apartment 24 of the Elliott building in University Court. Fire officials said that the fire was extinguished before the sprinkler system was activated and there was minimal damage.

Stove fire prompts Elliott building evacuation

Roberto Hodge, News Editor October 8, 2015

A stove fire occurred at 9:10 p.m. Thursday in apartment 24 in the Elliott building of University Court. Charleston Fire and Police departments both responded. Steve Bennett, the assistant fire chief...

Sproles eager to finish season on high note

Sproles eager to finish season on high note

Jack Arkus, Staff Reporter October 8, 2015

Eastern senior golfer Austin Sproles is at the tail end of his golf career at Eastern and is eager to finish his season on a strong note. Sproles, while finishing up his season, wants to enjoy the time...

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