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

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.

The Early Bird gets the worm

Aaron Seidlitz Staff writer December 6, 2002

Eastern will begin to defend its 2001 Ohio Valley Conference championship when the men's track and field team will start winter competition on Sunday against Indiana State.

More goofiness on parade

Nate Bloomquist December 6, 2002

So this week we learned that senior center Jan Thompson could set a pick on his mom.

Panthers for three

Matthew Stevens Staff writer December 6, 2002

Eastern will look to increase its winning streak to three and earn its first road victory at Terre Haute, Ind. in over a decade.

Who’s got Oh Henry’s back?

Matt Williams Staff writer December 6, 2002

The Eastern men's basketball team can always count on one man to produce an offensive spark for them. The problem in the past for head coach Rick Samuels has been finding others to contribute on a regular basis.

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.

Former Eastern wrestlers among plaintiffs receiving $11 million in judgement

Nate Bloomquist December 6, 2002

If measures Director of Athletics Rich McDuffie has taken do not stop companies from trying to sell video of athletes changing in locker rooms, a recent $500 million judgment will.

Panthers end a dry streak

Michael Gilbert Staff writer December 5, 2002

The Eastern men's and women's swim teams will be back in action this Sunday as they travel to Indianapolis to take on the Butler Bulldogs.

Building a legacy

Matt Williams Staff writer December 4, 2002

Senior guard Henry Domercant is going to leave a legacy when he finishes his last season at Eastern. Conference, and maybe even national records will fall.

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