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 battle Badgers on the road

Matt Williams December 10, 2002

It will be a battle of struggling teams as the Eastern women's basketball team travels to play Wisconsin 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Kohl Center.

Wrestlers struggle in open

Matt Meinheit December 10, 2002

Eastern's wrestling team struggled this past weekend at the University of Northern Iowa Open.

Eastern Kentucky’s new Hope

Matthew Stevens Sports reporter December 10, 2002

A list of 50 candidates applied and interviewed for the position ,but in the end, it was just wait and hope.

Colonels show faith in Hope

Matt Meinheit December 10, 2002

It's hard to fill the shoes of a legend, but that is exactly what Eastern Kentucky University had to do.

Eastern faces No. 20 Illinois

Matt Meinheit December 10, 2002

Neither Eastern nor No. 20 Illinois are coming into tonight's game off their strongest performance of the year.

Early meets benefit team

Aaron Seidlitz Staff writer December 9, 2002

The women's track and field team was pleased with their performance after the meet Friday against Indiana State at Lantz Arena. The teams did not keep score but the early competition was beneficial to the Panthers.

Signs of improvement

Aaron Seidlitz Staff writer December 9, 2002

The men's track and field team opened up its season Sunday afternoon by hosting Indiana State at Lantz Arena. While the Panthers did not dominate the Sycamores, the Eastern team felt it has improved significantly since the beginning of last season.

Sparks fly but fire burns out

Matthew Stevens Sports reporter December 9, 2002

Megan Sparks gave Eastern a much-needed lift off the bench and had a warrior-like performance while dealing with an injury.

Failing from the floor

Matt Williams Associate Sports Editor December 9, 2002

The Eastern men's basketball team has lived and died by the jump shot this season. Saturday night against Indiana State they were buried in a 63-57 non-conference loss.

Taking a beating in the paint

Matt Meinheit December 9, 2002

The Panthers' post players looked outmatched in their 82-67 loss to Southern Illinois Saturday.

Panthers season rest on Reynolds

Nate Bloomquist December 9, 2002

The talking heads and national newspaper reports will say otherwise, but don't listen to them.

Working hard to make the grade

Matt Meinheit December 6, 2002

Sophomore outside hitter Erica Gerth has posted some impressive numbers in her two seasons with Eastern's volleyball team.

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