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

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

The Daily Eastern News

Taake-ing it all in

Matt Meinheit May 1, 2003

When senior flanker Katie Taake came to Eastern she didn't know how to play rugby, but she learned and has two team most valuable player awards to her credit.

Panthers host non-conference Billikens

Jamie Hussey Staff writer April 30, 2003

Eastern faces Saint Louis University 3 p.m. at Coaches' Stadium.

Favorites jump to early lead at OVC Tourney

The favorites flexed their muscles on day one of the 2003 Ohio Valley Conference championship as the Murray State women and the Austin Peay men both took a commanding lead.

Watch Spoo’s ‘D’

I wouldn't have believed it unless I saw it with my own eyes, but Panthers' head football coach Bob Spoo was right - the defense is much better.

Athletic budget exceeds $3 million

Nate Bloomquist April 30, 2003

Sophomore cross country runner Stephanie Bone needs a new pair of shoes - five to be exact.

Freshman ‘pitches’ in

Michael Gilbert Sports reporter April 30, 2003

From the look of things, it was hard to believe Mike Budde had just picked up the Panthers' biggest victory of the season last Sunday against Ohio Valley Conference rival Eastern Kentucky at Coaches' Stadium.

Pair of Eastern players honored by OVC

Matt Williams April 30, 2003

A pair of Eastern infielders were honored as Ohio Valley Conference Players of the Week.

Expectations, dreams exceeded

Matt Williams April 29, 2003

The Eastern tennis teams capped a season in which both the men and the women competed at levels no other Eastern teams ever have.

Campus QB controversy a headache

Matt Williams April 29, 2003

Quarterback controversies bring nothing but headaches and tension to a football team.

California (Penn.) here they come

Next season, Eastern can announce to the nation it played California University, they may just fail to mention is actually a Division II school from Pennsylvania.

Women in sports media fight uphill battle

Matt Williams April 29, 2003

While sitting in the press box at an Oakland Athletics baseball game in 1986, Sacramento Bee reporter Susan Fornoff received a special delivery: a gift-wrapped corsage box.

New recruit carries wide wingspan

Aaron Seidlitz Staff Writer April 29, 2003

Eastern's newest basketball recruit, Aaron Patterson, is a player the Panthers hope will pay immediate dividends in their frontcourt.

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