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Zoe Volk,a junior graphic design major, working on projects in the Doudna computer lab.
EIU to replace campus computers
Old main, Eastern Illinois University Charleston Ill,
Unpacking the 2025 budget
Runners participate in the Toddler Trot on the OBrien Stadium football field 50-yard line during the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Races for all Paces event Saturday morning.
Running for a cause: Sarah Bush Lincoln ready for annual races
Cicadas shells collect on mature tree just west of Eastern Illinois University campus, May 8 2011 Charleston, Ill.
Cicadas swarm state track meet
Samira Dadson sews a zipper onto denim in preparation for the denim day fashion shoot in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Fashion Lab, Charleston Ill., April 18, 2024. Dadson has been sewing for the past 10 years.
Fighting inequality with fashion
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback, stiff arms a Bryant University Bulldogs defender at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.
Holley, Panthers receive preseason recognition
Defender Kya Trejo attempts a long pass on Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the ISU Redbirds Thursday afternoon.
How does women’s soccer train for the fall?
Head coach, Tara Archibald, speaks to her team between innings during the softball programs first ever NCAA Regional appearance at Sharon J. Drysdale Field on the Northwestern University campus on May 19 in Evanston, Il. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Wildcats.
Archibald leaves EIU softball program to coach with father
The NCAAs $2.75 billion settlement will affect Easterns athletic department. Just how much is not yet known. Scroll down for more.
OVC concerned with the NCAA’s handling of a $2.75 billion settlement
Forward Casey Welage (8) and midfielder Jake Pollock (25) chase after the ball at mens soccer practice at Lakeside Field on Thursday.
How does men’s soccer train for the fall?
Gunnar Olson
‘Planet of the Apes’ an intro course on ethics
Spring 2024 staff portrait of Payton Liggins.
Column: The ethics of AI
Jacob Hamm
Dear Democrats: Take Trump seriously
COLUMN: Journalism is not just for journalism majors
COLUMN: Journalism is not just for journalism majors
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Next steps, shoes as symbols of growth
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
The News won 34 awards at the Illinois Collegiate Press Association 2024.
EDITORIAL: The News wins 34 state awards
Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.
EDITORIAL: We endorse Hendrickson as next provost
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
Students from Eastern Illinois University take pictures together during Block Party Pep Rally event at O‘Brien Stadium Friday night.
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs a devoted provost
Gunnar Olson
‘Planet of the Apes’ an intro course on ethics
Spring 2024 staff portrait of Payton Liggins.
Column: The ethics of AI
Jacob Hamm
Dear Democrats: Take Trump seriously
COLUMN: Journalism is not just for journalism majors
COLUMN: Journalism is not just for journalism majors
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Next steps, shoes as symbols of growth
Bob Ceder and friend Killer siting on a couch with their dogs back in 1974.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The saga of the Pale Riders of ’74
Jacob Kimsey poses with Ethan Lozada dressed as Jesus at a counterprotest against religious protester Chris Svochak.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A queer student’s perspective on the March 7 protest
Spencer Spear, an educational leadership graduate student, supports his wife, Shelly Spear, an English instructor, in her fight for a fair contract in front of Old Main Wednesday afternoon.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To Provost Gatrell, get EIU strong
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Meet the new Editor-in-Chief for the new semester
Samira Dadson sews a zipper onto denim in preparation for the denim day fashion shoot in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Fashion Lab, Charleston Ill., April 18, 2024. Dadson has been sewing for the past 10 years.
Fighting inequality with fashion
From left, Theo Edwards, Ronnie Kosciuk and Emery Johnson walk with a crowd in the slut walk near Lawson Hall Thursday.
Slut walk combats sexual assault, harassment at EIU
The Kat Walk models walk in the Denim Day Fashion show in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday, April 24.
Denim Day fashion show brings awareness to sexual assault
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Grace McClellan, a senior majoring in art education, was named Artist of the Year for the Blueroom arts magazine during a ceremony at Doudna Fine Arts Center April 1.
Art revolves around McClellan
2023s Miss Coles County Fair winner, Laney Wright, tossed candy to the parade crowd.
THROUGH THE LENS: Red, White, and Blue Days In Charleston
Athletes at Easterns Cross Country camp line up for a running start at their annual banana relay Friday, June 28.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU Cross Country camp goes bananas
Bredesen after buying a bouquet of wildflowers on June 15.
Down to Earth: the Farmers Market at Courthouse Square
The owner of Revival City Doughnuts, Marschelle McCoy, takes out a tray of doughnuts from the cart and gives advice on what went wrong and what could have been better with the doughnuts to her employee Bronica Bazzano at Revival City Doughnuts on Feb. 8.
THROUGH THE LENS: The Lord will provide
Flamm Orchards hires around 130 to 150 workers per season to plant, tend to and process crops for thousands of families. Flamm Orchards is one of many farms in cooperation with Illinois’ statewide program to curb hunger and help stock food banks. Crops are sorted into categories where lesser-rated produce is donated to food banks.
THROUGH THE LENS: Small town standard
Panther Profiles: Ep. 21: Mike OConor
Panther Profiles: Ep. 21: Mike O’Conor
Panther Profiles: Ep. 20: Bella Marcum
Panther Profiles: Ep. 20: Bella Marcum
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 63: Drew’s Last Episode + How We Started The Podcast
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 62: Is The Bear That Good?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 61: The Social Network: Nice Guys Finish Last
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Junior Jimmy Govern connects on a pitch in the Panthers’ win Friday over Morehead State at Coaches Stadium. Eastern dropped the series to the Eagles, losing the second and third game.

Eastern drops series to Morehead State

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 29, 2018
Junior Hunter Morris celebrates his second-inning grand slam with Jimmy Huber (far left), Jimmy Govern (11) and Dougie Parks (right). Eastern beat Robert Morris 15-6 Wednesday at Coaches Stadium.

Morris’ grand slam helps push Panthers to big win

Adam Shay, Baseball reporter
April 25, 2018
Illinois State sophomore Jordan Libman scoots around Eastern catcher Ryan Knernschield to score a run in Eastern’s 17-13 win over the Rebirds April 18 at Williams Field. The Panthers were swept by Eastern Kentucky over the weekend, but are back at home to host Saint Louis at Coaches Stadium.

Eastern to host Saint Louis on Tuesday

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 23, 2018

Eastern hopes to carry momentum against EKU

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 19, 2018
Junior Jimmy Huber celebrates his second home run of the first inning with redshirt junior Tyler Tesmond, who scored on Huber’s two-run home run. The Panthers beat Illinois State 17-13 Wednesday at Coaches Stadium.

Eastern batters explode for 17 runs in win over Illinois State

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 18, 2018
Junior Tyler Jones fires a pitch in Eastern’s game one win over Belmont Friday at Coaches Stadium. Jones got the win in the game after pitching six innings and giving up three earned runs. The Panthers took two-of-three from the Bruins.

Baseball team takes two-of-three from Belmont

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 15, 2018
Eastern junior Tyler Jones throws a pitch in the Panthers 9-3 loss to Tennessee Tech on March 30 at Coaches Field. Jones threw six innings and gave up three runs while striking out four batters.

Baseball team loses its third straight game

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 10, 2018
Junior Jimmy Govern takes a swing at the ball in Eastern’s loss to Tennessee Tech March 30 at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers play on the road at Southern Illinois-Carbondale Tuesday.

Eastern looks to snap losing streak against Southern Illinois

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 9, 2018

Like Rivera, Starcevich excels at closer

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 5, 2018
Junior Tyler Jones delivers a pitch in Eastern’s loss to Tennessee Tech Friday at Coaches Stadium. Eastern’s baseball team is struggling compared to where it was one year ago.

Room to improve for the Eastern baseball team

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 4, 2018
Senior Andrew Curran throws the ball over to first to get the Tennessee Tech runner. Eastern had its Tuesday game against Illinois State rained out.

Eastern baseball team staying busy on off days

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 3, 2018
Junior second baseman Jimmy Govern throws the ball to first to get Tennessee Tech’s Alex Junior. Tennessee Tech swept the Panthers this weekend and Eastern dropped to 1-8 in OVC play on the season.

Golden Eagles score 24 straight to beat Panthers

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
April 1, 2018

Eastern baseball team drops series opener

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
March 30, 2018

Shannon McNamara 4K Run to honor former KSS student, Alpha Phi member

Adam Shay, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2018
Senior Matt Albert backs out of the way of the pitch from Indiana State’s pitcher. Eastern is set to start a three-game series with Tennessee Tech Friday with a doubleheader starting at 11 a.m.

Panthers make most of inside practice

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
March 29, 2018
Junior Carson Haws throws a pitch in the Panthers’ loss to Indiana State March 20 at Coaches Stadium. Eastern’s Thursday game against Tennessee Tech got moved to Friday for a doubleheader to start the three-game series.

Panthers take on 1st place Tennessee Tech

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
March 28, 2018
Senior Dougie Parks fields a bunt in Eastern’s loss to Indiana State March 20 at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers’ game scheduled for Tuesday at Saint Louis was canceled, but the Panthers are at home this weekend against Tennessee Tech starting Thursday.

Old rivalries, same goal for baseball team

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
March 26, 2018

Eastern baseball team hosting Indiana State

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
March 19, 2018

Baseball team to take on SEC Ole Miss

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
March 8, 2018

Baseball team in fifth place of OVC standings

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
March 7, 2018

Panthers travel for SEC matchup with Missouri

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
March 5, 2018

Eastern baseball team ready for Georgia State

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
March 2, 2018

Eastern baseball team looking to continue win streak Tuesday against Lindenwood

Adam Shay, Baseball Reporter
February 26, 2018

Baseball team ready for Memphis series

Adam Shay, Baseball reporter
February 21, 2018
Senior Steve Fishman swims the backstroke in the Panthers’ meet Oct. 28 against Western. Fishman broke the 100-yard individual medley Eastern record at the Summit League Championships with a time of 51.09. That time also earned him second place in the event.

Swim teams end season in 5th, 6th place

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
February 19, 2018
Freshman Sarah Lohman swims the women’s 200-yard freestyle, where she took second place against Valparaiso Jan. 20 at the Padovan Pool. Eastern’s swim team wrapped up the first day of the Summit League Championships Wednesday.

Panthers in 6th place of conference championships

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
February 15, 2018
Sophomore Rachel Manderscheid swims the backstroke leg of the women’s 200-yard individual medley against Western and Butler Oct. 2017. The Panthers open the Summit League Championships Wednesday Sioux Falls, S.D.

Swimmers confident going into conference

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
February 13, 2018
Senior Brandon Robbins swims the men’s 100-yard butterfly Jan. 20 at the Padovan Pool against Valparaiso. Robbins took third in the event with a time of 55.17 seconds. The Panthers are gearing up for the Summit League Championships.

Panthers seeking record championship

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
February 6, 2018

Swimmers look back on their season

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
January 31, 2018
Sophomore Julia Martin swims the women’s 100-yard backstroke against Valparaiso Jan. 20 at the Padovan Pool. Martin took third in the event. Eastern’s men and women lost to Saint Louis Saturday.

Panther swim teams lose at Saint Louis

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
January 28, 2018

Swimmers make final push to conference

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
January 25, 2018
Senior Patrick Wood swims the backstroke leg of the men’s 200-yard relay Saturday against Valparaiso at the Padovan Pool. He said one thing that has made his senior year fun was being able to be on the team with his younger sister, freshman Lindsey Wood.

Senior swimmers reflect on Eastern careers

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
January 23, 2018
Senior Brandon Robbins swims the men’s 100-yard butterfly where he took third at 55.17 Saturday at the Padovan Pool. Eastern’s men and women both beat Valparaiso.

Seniors go out with wins against Valparaiso

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
January 21, 2018
File photo | The Daily Eastern News Junior Lauren Oostman finishes her backstroke race Oct. 28 at Padovan Pool against Western Illinois. Oostman returned back to the pool Saturday at Evansville.

Oostman returns as Panthers lose

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
January 15, 2018

Panther swimmers prepare for Saturday

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
January 11, 2018
Photo courtesy of Steve Fishman’s Facebook Fishman pictured here with his fiance Nikki Peck. Peckk and Fishman were engaged on Dec. 22.

Panther swimmer becomes engaged over break

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
January 9, 2018
Sophomore Rachel Manderscheid swims the backstroke leg of the individual medley relay in the Panthers’ meet against Butler and Western Oct. 28 at the Padovan Pool.

Men’s team finishes second, women’s team third

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
December 3, 2017

Panther swimmers are excited for Saturday

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
November 30, 2017
Senior Matt Jacobs swims the 100-breast Oct. 28 against Western at Padovan Pool. Jacobs was named Summit League Swimmer of the Week for his performance at the House of Champions.

Matt Jacobs wins Swimmer of the Week

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
November 27, 2017

Swim team is ready for House of Champs

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
November 15, 2017
Eastern senior Steve FIshman swims the men’s 200-yard backstroke against Western at the Padovan Pool on Oct. 28. Fishman took first with a time of 1:58.25.

Swimmer overcomes ‘rough seas’

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
November 8, 2017
Senior Patrick Wood swims the men’s 200-yard butterfly Saturday at the Padovan Pool. Wood finished with a time of 57.86. Eastern’s men’s team beat Western.

Swim teams pick up wins Saturday

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
October 29, 2017
Freshman Gloria Gonzales swims the women’s 200-yard freestyle in the Panthers meet against Lewis Oct. 13 at the Padovan Pool. Gonzales came in fourth with a 2:06.29 finish.

Panthers prepared for Saturday’s meet

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
October 25, 2017
Members of the Eastern swim teams cheer on their teammates as they compete in their race. Eastern is 2-0 to start the season after a win against Lewis. Eastern has the weekend off from competition.

Eastern, Western used to close meets

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
October 18, 2017
Freshman Chris Dixon swims the 1,000-yard freestyle against Lewis in the Padovan Pool. Dixon finished in second at 10:11.50. Eastern’s men’s and women’s swim teams are both 2-0 to start their season after a win against Lewis Saturday.

Swim teams pick up second-straight win

Adam Shay, Swim reporter
October 16, 2017

Panthers are prepared for Lewis University

Adam Shay, Swimming Reporter
October 11, 2017

Eastern’s swim team win their first meet

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
October 9, 2017

Eastern swim teams to open at Valparaiso

Adam Shay, Swimming Reporter
October 5, 2017
Eastern freshman Caitlin Hawley runs away from Western defender Alexandra Siavelis during a game at Lakeside Field on September 10. The Panther beat the Leathernecks 2-1 in the contest.

Women’s soccer team looking to end four game losing streak

Adam Shay, Women's Soccer Reporter
September 27, 2017

Women’s soccer team dealing with injuries

Adam Shay, Women's Soccer Reporter
September 20, 2017

Adam Shay, Women's Soccer Reporter
September 18, 2017

Women’s soccer team needs to control whole game

Adam Shay, Women's Soccer Reporter
September 10, 2017
Eastern’s Kayla Stolfa strikes a ball in a game against Chicago State where she set the single-game record for assists with four. Eastern won the game 5-1 at Lakeside Field .

Stolfa sets women’s soccer record with four assists against Chicago State

Adam Shay, Women's Soccer Reporter
September 6, 2017
Pilar Barrio, 23, celebrates her goal against Chicago State Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers won the game 5-1. The Panthers are 3-2-1 through their first six games of the season.

Women’s soccer team beats Chicago State 5-1

Adam Shay, Women's Soccer Reporter
September 4, 2017

Women’s soccer positive after split

Adam Shay, Women's Soccer Reporter
August 27, 2017

Women’s golf team finishes 8th at conference

Adam Shay, Women's Golf Reporter
April 19, 2017

Women’s golf team improves one spot

Adam Shay, Women's Golf Reporter
April 18, 2017

Women’s golf team in ninth at Ohio Valley championship

Adam Shay, Women's Golf Reporter
April 17, 2017

Eastern finishes tournament in 10th

Adam Shay, Women's Golf Reporter
April 10, 2017

Women’s golf team shoots 328 in round one a Indiana State Invite

Adam Shay, Women's Golf Reporter
April 9, 2017
Senior Alexandria Pickens has competed in 14 rounds in six events this season for the Eastern women’s golf team this season. Pickens has an an average round score of 84 this season and 86 for her career for the Panthers.

Mumpy Road for Pickens

Adam Shay, Feature Story Writer
April 5, 2017
Junior Anne Bahr has completed 14 rounds this season for Eastern. Anne leads the team low round average with 79.43.

Anne Bahr makes comeback

Adam Shay, Feature Story Writer
March 29, 2017

Women’s golf team finishes 11th at Carbondale

Adam Shay, Women's Golf Reporter
March 26, 2017

Women’s golf places 14th at Morehead State Classic

Adam Shay, Women's Golf Reporter
March 21, 2017

Women’s golf in last headed into final round

Adam Shay, Women's Golf Reporter
March 20, 2017
Two falls ago, senior Chloe Wong teed off on a par 3 and scored her first hole-in-one as an Eastern Panther. Out of all her accomplishments, Wong said her hole-in-one tops them all.

Wong reminisces on hole-in-one

Adam Shay, Feature Writer
February 8, 2017

Column: Don’t sleep on Eastern

Adam Shay, Sports Reporter
November 16, 2016

Success comes naturally for Buckwalter

Adam Shay, Sports Features Writer
November 9, 2016
Senior women’s swimmer Fallyn Schwake loves how jellyfish have remained the same for millions of years. “I don’t have to change for anyone,” Schwake said.

There is more than swimming, body art to Schwake

Adam Shay, Feature Writer
November 2, 2016
William Warmoth, secretary of the Charleston Rotary Club, pours pancake batter into a pitcher on Saturday morning during the Rotary Pancake Breakfast in Dirty’s Bar and Grill parking lot.

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William Warmoth, secretary of the Charleston Rotary Club, pours pancake batter onto the griddle during the Rotary Pancake Breakfast Saturday morning in Dirty’s Bar and Grill parking lot.

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William Warmoth, secretary of the Charleston Rotary Club, pours the pancake batter onto the griddle while Mary Droste, club service director, flips pancakes during the Rotary Pancake Breakfast Saturday morning in the Dirty’s Bar and Grill parking lot.

[Photo] The 2016 Rotary Pancake Breakfast

October 23, 2016
Hundreds of pancakes were made Saturday morning during the Rotary Pancake Breakfast in Dirty’s Bar and Grill parking lot.

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The Charleston Rotary Club gathered on Saturday morning for the Rotary Pancake Breakfast in Dirty’s parking lot. “It is homecoming tradition,” Laurie Banks, rotary club member said, “and it’s fun to see all of the homecoming alumnis come.”

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Redshirt junior Myles Foor is living out his collegiate dream running for the Eastern cross country and track teams. Running became Foor’s passion during his junior year of high school.

Foor enjoying opportunities on Eastern track, cross country teams

Adam Shay, Features Writer
October 4, 2016

Von Itter enjoying last season as Eastern golfer

Adam Shay, Staff Reporter
September 21, 2016

Men’s Golf ready to tee off at OVC championship

Adam Shay, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2016

Women’s golf team finishes 9th at OVC Championship

Adam Shay, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2016

Women’s golf team places 9th in round 1 of championships

Adam Shay, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2016

Women’s golf shows upside at IPFW Invite

Adam Shay, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2016

Women’s golf set to tee off at weekend IPFW invite

Adam Shay, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2016

Eastern has many marketing strategies

Adam Shay, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2016

CAA approves philosophy class

Adam Shay, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2015

CAA discusses next year’s classes

Adam Shay, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2015

Column: What makes EIU stand out from the rest

Adam Shay, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2015
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