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

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.

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 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.

Forget about individual records

Matt Williams Staff writer December 4, 2002

Making and breaking records and earning individual awards are a part of every sport that you see.

Domercant’s record breaker

Nate Bloomquist December 4, 2002

Henry Domercant was worried.

Trouble in Chicago

Andy Panici Staff writer December 4, 2002

Eastern's women's basketball team turned the ball over 23 times in a lost to Loyola Tuesday night.

What are friends for?

Matthew Stevens Staff writer December 4, 2002

On the night Henry Domercant became Eastern's all-time leading scorer, Panther fans finally started to believe what he's been saying for weeks about his teammates.

Panthers’ 2002 season played out like a classic piece of literature

Nate Bloomquist December 4, 2002

The Panther football season contained enough substance for a Charles Dickens novel.

Romo and Taylor prepare for life after college

Matthew Stevens Staff writer December 3, 2002

Nov. 30, 2002 was the last time that Tony Romo and J.R. Taylor would put on an Eastern jersey. They both now look to turn the page and take their talent to the professional level.

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