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

Panthers play finger-lickin’ bad

Matt Stevens January 13, 2003

From the opening tip, Eastern Kentucky started hot and rode the momentum wave to a 94-85 win Saturday night over the Panthers.

Thompson enters MLS Super Draft

Matt Williams January 13, 2003

Eastern men's soccer standout Jason Thompson decided to forego his senior season and make himself eligible for the Major League Soccer Super Draft.

Romo Arigato!

Matt Meinheit January 13, 2003

Senior quarterback Tony Romo was named the 16th winner of the Walter Payton Award Dec. 19 at the Division I-AA College Football Awards held in Chattanooga, Tenn. He received 24 first-place votes and 268 points to beat out Villanova senior quarterback Brett Gordon (245 points) and Grambling sophomore quarterback Bruce Eugene (234).

Lantz Arena should heat up quickly

Matt Meinheit January 13, 2003

Welcome back to beautiful Charleston, Eastern students.

Romo hunting some hardware

Matthew Stevens Sports reporter December 13, 2002

It's been very clear over the past three years at Eastern that the word team is spelled T-O-N-Y.

Break is what team needs

Matt Williams December 13, 2002

A break from basketball is exactly what Eastern's men's team needs. After traveling all over the country and playing three ranked teams in their first eight games, the Panthers (3-5) welcome the week off before they travel to play in the Hawaii Adidas Festival.

What’s in a name anyway?

Nate Bloomquist December 13, 2002

Call it Ishmael.

Winter’s rest will do Panthers good

By Aaron Seidlitz Staff Writer December 13, 2002

The Panther's women's basketball team is hoping to have a short memory. That way, they will be able to forget the tough start they have suffered through so far this season.

Mascot name selected

Matt Meinheit December 12, 2002

Eastern's mascot finally has an official name Dave Kidwell said.

UTM chooses its new head football coach

Matt Meinheit December 12, 2002

Another Ohio Valley Conference football team has filled its head coach vacancy.

Blue Crew to hold informational

Matthew Stevens Sports reporter December 12, 2002

Lantz Arena will be filled with Blue Crew members this season during the Panthers basketball road through the Ohio Valley Conference this season.

Eastern preps for College Swim Forum

Amber Williams December 12, 2002

The men's and women's swim teams won't be facing the harsh Midwestern weather this holiday season.

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