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  • Oct. 17- Untitled (Cut) @theTarble from 1-6 pm at the Tarble
  • Oct. 17- Women's Soccer vs. Tennessee Tech at 3 pm
  • Oct. 17- Jazz Combos in the Black Box at 7:30 pm
  • Oct. 18- Eastern Symphony Orchestra in the Dvorak Concert Hall at 7:30 pm
  • Oct. 19- Volleyball vs Tennessee Tech in Groniger Arena at 4 pm
  • Oct. 20- Women's Soccer vs UT Martin at Lakeside field starts at 1 pm
  • Oct. 20- Flute Studio Recital in the Doudna recital hall at 4 pm
  • Oct. 21- Faculty Chamber Recital in the Doudna recital hall at 7:30 pm
  • Oct. 22- Trans*formation Station Ribbon Cutting and Fashion Show at 7 pm
  • Volleyball standings: 4-11 on the season (0-5 in conference)
  • Soccer standings: Women's at 5-6-5 (3-2-2), Men's at 1-9-1 (0-5)
  • Football standings: 1-6 on the season (0-4 in conference)
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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.

The Daily Eastern News

Sophomore forward Alex Tetteh (22) gains control of the ball during the women's soccer game against the University of Tennessee Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Tetteh had three shots and one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.

EIU women’s soccer loses last home game of season

Emerson Reynolds , Sports Reporter October 20, 2024

Eastern lost its last home game of the regular against University Tennessee-Martin 1-0 Sunday at Lakeside Field.  Eastern (5-7-5, 3-3-2) had 55% of the possession for the game and had 13 shots compared...

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

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 20, 2024

The female Panther of the Week is going to Avery Richardson from the women’s soccer team. The senior midfielder from Grand Haven, Michigan, scored her first collegiate goal against Tennessee Tech...

Senior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn taps the ball over the net during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville.

EIU volleyball splits games to Tennessee Tech

Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter October 19, 2024

Eastern was shut out in their Saturday evening match against Ohio Valley Conference opponent Tennessee Tech to split the series. The final score in Groniger Arena was 3-0.  The Panthers started...

Aidan Cusack

COLUMN: Why your OVC mascot may or may not suck

Aidan Cusack, Multimedia Editor October 19, 2024

To release some of this pent-up frustration with boring university mascots, I've created a list of the 10 full OVC member schools and their mascots, while also providing a certified Aidan Cusack suggested...

Sophomore middle blocker Julia Stanev spikes the ball over the net, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville

EIU volleyball wins during Greek night

Aidan Cusack, Multimedia Editor October 19, 2024

At the end of Eastern volleyball's 3-1 win over Tennessee Tech, as the players were cooling down, sophomore middle blocker Julia Stanev flashed a heart with her hands at the stands. The heart was...

Charleston head coach Brian Halsey talks to his team following the Trojan's 35-23 loss to Taylorville on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Trojan Hill.

Charleston Trojans lose 35-23 to Taylorville Tornadoes

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 19, 2024

Taylorville junior running back Owen Mateer rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns in the second half, as Charleston lost it’s fifth consecutive game 35-23 Friday night at Trojan Hill.   The loss...

Forward sophomore Abby Reinl scores the second point, making the game 2-1 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

EIU women’s soccer wins two in a row

Emerson Reynolds , Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

Sophomore forward Abby Reinl scored for the eighth time in as many games as Eastern defeated Tennessee Tech University 2-1 Thursday at Lakeside Field.    Reinl’s goal, which ended up being the...

Charleston sophomore running back Treylin Couch bobble the ball before securing it and running for his fourth touchdown during the third quarter of Charleston’s 45-34 win against Jersey on Sept 13, 2024, in Charleston Illinois.

Charleston prepares for must-win game against Taylorville

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

The playoffs started two weeks early for the Charleston Trojans.   After a 45-34 win over Jersey Community High School to improve to 3-0, Charleston had high hopes of an Apollo Conference championship.   However,...

Junior outside hitter Matilda Dahlström, supports the volleyball team from the sideline during the matchup between Eastern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Junior outside hitter talks about support system in Sweden in Q&A

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 16, 2024

Junior outside hitter Matilda Dahlström is in her first season with the Panthers. Dahlström, the Malmö, Sweden native, moved out of her parent’s house to attend Ållebergsgymnasiet, a volleyball...

Drone shot over the Panther Trail and various Eastern sports fields.

EIU athletic director responds to House v. NCAA preliminary approval

Aidan Cusack, Multimedia Editor October 16, 2024

The proposed House v. NCAA settlement to remodel how college athletes are compensated received preliminary approval on Oct. 7.  The settlement, drafted to resolve three antitrust cases against...

EIU volleyball wins first conference game

EIU volleyball wins first conference game

Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter October 15, 2024

After four sets Eastern got their first Ohio Valley Conference win of the season against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 3-1 (31-29, 25-18, 21-25, 25-12) Tuesday evening in Groniger Arena.  A...

Incarnate Word head coach Kiki Lara greeting alumni and others after Incarnate Word beat Eastern 4-1 Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field.

Former EIU soccer coach returns for first game since departure

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter October 15, 2024

Thursday's men’s soccer game was special for both Eastern and its opponent Incarnate Word. Not only was it the first home game since August for Eastern, but it was the first game back in Charleston...

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