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Executive Vice President of Student Government Payton Ade lists off rollcall for the senate on the Sept. 15, 2021 meeting.
Student Government to meet Wednesday
City Council approves $8M loan plan
City Council approves $8M loan plan
Life for Easterns first Black grad
Life for Eastern’s first Black grad
Latinx professors talk experiences in Charleston
Latinx professors talk experiences in Charleston
Meeting Eastern: Chair Department of Biological Sciences Gary A. Bulla
Meeting Eastern: Chair Department of Biological Sciences Gary A. Bulla
Eastern defensive end Jordan Miles tackles Illinois State quarterback Bryce Jefferson in a game against the Redbirds on Sept. 18 at OBrien Field. Miles had 5 total tackles in the game, an 31-24 loss for the Panthers.
OVC football teams ready for conference
The Eastern mens soccer team huddles before taking the field for the second half against Green Bay Tuesday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers and Phoenix played to a 1-1 tie.
Men’s soccer team plays Green Bay to 1-1 tie
Eastern libero Lorraine Perez drops to a knee to receive a serve in a match against Indiana State on Sunday in Lantz Arena. Perez had 19 digs and 2 service aces in the match, which Eastern lost 3-1.
Conference play nearing for OVC volleyball
Eastern forward Shady Omar dribbles the ball up the sideline in a match against Milwaukee on Aug. 30 at Lakeside Field. The match was canceled at halftime due to severe weather.
Men’s soccer team to play home match against Green Bay
Eastern quarterback Otto Kuhns runs between a pair of defenders and gets a block from Ivan Gleyzer in a game against Illinois State on Sept. 18 at OBrien Field. Kuhns threw for 204 yards and ran for 43 in the game, which Eastern lost 31-24.
Panthers drop thriller to Redbirds 31-24
COLUMN: Is monogamy selfish?
COLUMN: Is monogamy selfish?
Take it slow with that cup of joe
Take it slow with that cup of joe
Letter from the Editor: How we covered the car wreck Sunday
Letter from the Editor: How we covered the car wreck Sunday
EDITORIAL: The names students deserve
EDITORIAL: The names students deserve
COLUMN: Marching band is not easy: Heres why
COLUMN: Marching band is not easy: Here’s why
EDITORIAL: The names students deserve
EDITORIAL: The names students deserve
EDITORIAL: The names students deserve
EDITORIAL: The names students deserve
EDITORIAL: Have a fun and safe Family Weekend
EDITORIAL: Have a fun and safe Family Weekend
EDITORIAL: Celebrate and honor Latino culture
EDITORIAL: Celebrate and honor Latino culture
EDITORIAL: Slut shame elsewhere
EDITORIAL: Slut shame elsewhere
COLUMN: Is monogamy selfish?
COLUMN: Is monogamy selfish?
Take it slow with that cup of joe
Take it slow with that cup of joe
Letter from the Editor: How we covered the car wreck Sunday
Letter from the Editor: How we covered the car wreck Sunday
COLUMN: Marching band is not easy: Heres why
COLUMN: Marching band is not easy: Here’s why
COLUMN: Sky Blue Sky underrated collection of styles
COLUMN: ‘Sky Blue Sky’ underrated collection of styles
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
Guest Column: You can cancel Stephen Douglas or you can cancel Black people
Letter to the Editor: Be aware of others’ struggles, hard times during pandemic
Letter to the Editor: Change the name of Douglas Hall
Letter to the Editor: Douglas Hall needs to be renamed
Josh Hernandez, a junior majoring in finance and plays Tom (Catherine’s husband), and Merri Bork, a junior majoring in theatre and plays Catherine, perform during a dress rehearsal for “These Shining Lives” in The Theatre. In this scene, Tom is comforting Catherine after she woke up from a nightmare about dying and tells her that she is still here with him.
PHOTO GALLERY: “These Shining Lives”
Review: Avoid Slender Man, not worth it
Underrated films: ‘Rush’
Mattoon Arts Council accepting entry forms for 2018 Photography Show
Underrated films: ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
PHOTO GALLERY: Car crash at Lincoln Avenue and University Drive
PHOTO GALLERY: Car crash at Lincoln Avenue and University Drive
Greeks from different chapters get pied in front of Doudna steps for NPHC’s pie a greek event for the fourth day of NPHC Week.
PHOTO GALLERY: GREEK LIFE PIE IN THE FACE
PHOTO GALLERY: Meet the Greeks
PHOTO GALLERY: Meet the Greeks
Payton Ade, a sophomore history and political science major and the Student Body Executive Vice President, asks trivia questions about EIU history to students who come up to the Student Government informational table.
EIU Trivia
ASHANTI THOMAS | THE DIALY EASTERN NEWS University President David Glassman speaks to students and faculty at the beginning of First Night. First Night is an annual tradition welcoming students onto campus the night before classes begin.
Convocation
Creative Outlet Ep. 2: My 4 Favorite Albums Go Head to Head
Creative Outlet Ep. 2: My 4 Favorite Albums Go Head to Head
Creative Outlet Ep. 1: Billy Yost of The Kickback
Creative Outlet Ep. 1: Billy Yost of The Kickback
The Movie DEN Ep. 2: Les Miserables & Singin in the Rain
The Movie DEN Ep. 2: Les Miserables & Singin’ in the Rain
The Movie DEN Ep. 1: Palm Springs & Boogie Nights
The Movie DEN Ep. 1: Palm Springs & Boogie Nights
The baseball team celebrates with Hunter Beetley (7) after his walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning during the Panthers first game of a three-game series against Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers won the first game 13-11.
Popcorn Talk: ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ (2006)
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The Eastern mens soccer team huddles before taking the field for the second half against Green Bay Tuesday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers and Phoenix played to a 1-1 tie.

Men’s soccer team plays Green Bay to 1-1 tie

September 21, 2021
Eastern libero Lorraine Perez drops to a knee to receive a serve in a match against Indiana State on Sunday in Lantz Arena. Perez had 19 digs and 2 service aces in the match, which Eastern lost 3-1.

Conference play nearing for OVC volleyball

September 20, 2021
Eastern forward Shady Omar dribbles the ball up the sideline in a match against Milwaukee on Aug. 30 at Lakeside Field. The match was canceled at halftime due to severe weather.

Men’s soccer team to play home match against Green Bay

September 20, 2021
COLUMN: Boardwalk Empire a visual masterpiece

COLUMN: Boardwalk Empire a visual masterpiece

September 20, 2021
Eastern middle blocker Emily Wilcox jumps to attempt a kill in a match against Indiana State on Sept. 19 in Lantz Arena. Wilcox had 10 kills in the match, which Eastern lost 3-1.

Panthers end nonconference play with 3-1 loss

September 19, 2021
The Eastern mens cross country team races from the starting line to begin the EIU Walt Crawford Open at the Tom Woodall Panther Trail on Sept. 3. Both the mens and womens team placed first in the open.

Cross country teams finish 2nd, 4th at Indiana State

September 19, 2021
Panthers fall 31-24 to Redbirds in Mid-America Classic

Panthers fall 31-24 to Redbirds in Mid-America Classic

September 18, 2021
Eastern setter Summer Smith (8) sets the ball up for middle blocker Emily WIlcox in a match against Northern Illinois Sept. 2 in Lantz Arena. Smith had 30 assists and Wilcox had 8 kills in the match, which Eastern won 3-1.

Panthers to play series against Sycamores

September 16, 2021
Eastern defender Morgan Rinker positions herself in front of a Chicago State player in a 1-0 Eastern win on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field.

OVC women’s soccer teams near end of nonconference play

September 16, 2021
Eastern forward Abby Wahl pushes through a defender in a game against Eastern Kentucky on Jan. 16.

Some top returners for Eastern’s basketball teams

September 15, 2021
The Movie DEN Ep. 2: Les Miserables & Singin in the Rain

The Movie DEN Ep. 2: Les Miserables & Singin’ in the Rain

September 15, 2021
Eastern libero Christina Martinez Mundo receives a serve in a match against Northern Illinois on Sept. 2 in Lantz Arena. Mundo had 26 digs in the match, which Eastern won 3-1.

Panthers in 1st place in OVC standings

September 14, 2021
Eastern midfielder Chad Hamler (13) races two defenders to the ball in Easterns match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.

Men’s soccer team 1 of 3 winless Summit League teams

September 14, 2021
Eastern forward Sammy Friday IV attempts a layup agaisnt Morehead State on Jan. 14 in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost that game 87-61.

Men’s basketball team releases 2021-22 schedule

September 13, 2021
Easterns Elizaveta Bukraba-Ulanova swings to return a shot in a match at the Darling Courts in her freshman season in 2019. Ulanova and the womens tennis team got their fall season underway over the weekend.

Seasons begin for Eastern tennis teams

September 13, 2021
The Movie DEN Ep. 1: Palm Springs & Boogie Nights

The Movie DEN Ep. 1: Palm Springs & Boogie Nights

September 13, 2021
The Eastern volleyball team celebrates a kill from sophomore outside hitter Ella Collins (13) in a match against Northern Illinois Sept. 2 in Lantz Arena. Collins had 4 kills in the match, which Eastern won 3-1.

Volleyball team improves to 7-1 on season

September 12, 2021
Panthers lose 17-10 against Dayton

Panthers lose 17-10 against Dayton

September 11, 2021
Eastern defensive specialist Ashley Sharkus (16) prepares to serve against Northern Illinois on Sept. 2 as some of her teammates do a shark cheer from the bench. Sharkus had 3 service aces in the match, which Eastern won 3-1.

Panthers head to SIU for weekend matches

September 9, 2021
Eastern guard Lariah Washington drives toward the basket in a game against Southeast Missouri on Feb. 25, 2021 in Lantz Arena. Washington scored 24 points in the game, which Eastern won 65-57.

Women’s basketball team releases schedule

September 9, 2021
Eastern setter Bailey Chandler gets into position under the ball in a match against Northern Illinois on Sept. 2 in Lantz Arena. Chandler recorded 9 assists and a service ace in the match, which Eastern won 3-1.

OVC volleyball teams finding early success

September 8, 2021
Eastern defensive coordinator addresses his defense during the Panthers 26-21 loss to Indiana State on Aug. 28.

Early losses abound for OVC football teams this season

September 8, 2021
Eastern midfielder Nikola Salopek gets into position defensively agaisnt Northern Illinois Sept. 7 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 5-1.

Men’s soccer team suffers 5-1 loss against NIU

September 7, 2021
Eastern defensive lineman Justin Growel drags down a South Carolina ball carrier in the Panthers game against the Gamecocks Sept. 4. Eastern lost the game 46-0.

Panthers beaten by Gamecocks 46-0

September 6, 2021
Redshirt senior Avani Flanagan celebrates with Eastern cross country coach Erin Howarth after the EIU Walt Crawford Open on Sept. 3.

Men’s, women’s cross country teams win Friday

September 6, 2021
COLUMN: The greatest Wii game, Boom Blox

COLUMN: The greatest Wii game, ‘Boom Blox’

September 6, 2021
Eastern defensive lineman Justin Growel drags down a South Carolina ball carrier in the Panthers game against the Gamecocks Sept. 4. Eastern lost the game 46-0.

Panthers fall to Gamecocks 46-0

September 4, 2021
The Eastern volleyball team celebrates a service ace from junior setter Summer Smith (8) in the Panthers 3-1 win over Northern Illinois Thursday in Lantz Arena. Smith has 2 aces and season high 30 assists in the match.

Panthers beat NIU, improve to 4-0

September 2, 2021
Members of the Eastern volleyball team celebrate from the bench during a match against IUPUI on Aug. 27 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers won the match 3-0. The victory was the first of a three-match winning streak for the Panthers to open the season.

Panthers to test 3-0 record against NIU

September 1, 2021
The Eastern football leaves the field following warmups for the seasons opening game against Indiana State Aug. 28 in Terre Haute. The Panthers lost the game 26-21.

Previewing Thursday’s openers for OVC football teams

September 1, 2021
Eastern defender Eva Munoz pushes by an Illinois Springfield player in a match Aug. 22 at Lakeside Field. Eastern won the match 3-0.

OVC women’s soccer teams getting deeper into season

August 31, 2021
Eastern redshirt-junior midfielder Munir Sherali tries to keep the ball away from two Milwaukee players in a match Aug. 30 at Lakeside Field. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime when severe storms forced the match to be declared a no-contest.

Updating Summit League season so far

August 31, 2021
Americans should broaden their movie horizons

Americans should broaden their movie horizons

August 30, 2021
Eastern setter Summer Smith (left) sets up middle hitter Kameryn Sillmon for a kill attempt against IUPUI Aug. 27 in Lantz Arena. Smith had 25 assists in the match, which Eastern won 3-0.

OVC volleyball teams coming off weekend openers

August 30, 2021
Eastern middle hitter Kameryn Sillmon (14) and outside hitter Danielle Allen (19) jump in an attempt a block against IUPUI on Aug. 27 in Lantz Arena. Allen led the team with 14 kills in the match, which Eastern 3-0.

Panthers off to 3-0 start this season

August 29, 2021
A group of Eastern defenders converge on an Indiana State ballcarrier in the season opener against the Sycamores on Aug. 28. The Eastern defense held the Sycamores to 245 yards of offense in the game, which the Panthers lost 26-21.

Defense, newcomers make impact in opener

August 29, 2021
The Green Knight: worth a watch

The Green Knight: worth a watch

August 27, 2021
Eastern junior forward Nicoletta Anuci (right) attempts to get off a shot against Indiana State on Aug. 19 at Lakeside Field. Anuci attempted 2 shots and recorded an assist in the match, which Eastern lost 3-1.

Eastern athletes to watch this fall season

August 26, 2021
Eastern freshman safety Josh St. Preux runs a drill with a teammate during practice on Aug. 20.

Previewing OVC football with season set to begin

August 26, 2021
Eastern libero Christina Martinez Munoz lunges to her left to return a serve in a match against Feb. 7 against Morehead State in Lantz Arena. Martinez Mundo recorded 10 digs in the match, which Eastern lost 3-1.

Volleyball team to open season Friday

August 26, 2021
Eastern junior forward Zenaya Barnes gets off a shot against Illinois Springfield in a match Aug. 22 at Lakeside Field. Barnes recorded 3 shots and an assists in the match, which Eastern won 3-0.

Season underway for OVC women’s soccer teams

August 25, 2021
Former Eastern rugby player Lauren Doyle poses for a photo during her senior season in 2012. Doyle recently played in the Tokyo Olympics and previously played in the 2016 Olypmics in Rio de Janeiro.

Doyle reflects on Olympic experiences

August 25, 2021
The Eastern men’s soccer team celebrates a goal from forward Maxwell Allen (15) in the Panthers’ 2-2 tie against Kansas City March 6. The match was one of two ties in conference play for the Panthers last season.

Recap of last season for Panthers

August 23, 2021
The Eastern volleyball team celebrates after winning a match against Tennessee State on March 8, 2021 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers went 2-14 in a conference-only season in the spring.

Looking back on volleyball team’s spring season

August 23, 2021
Eastern head coach Adam Cushing addresses the team after practice Aug. 20. The Panthers are preparing for the season opener on the road against Indiana State Aug. 28.

Season opener approaching for football team

August 23, 2021
File Photo

Beach volleyball added for Spring 2022

August 23, 2021
Eastern midfielder Nicoletta Anuci gets behind the opposing goalkeeper to score her second goal of the match against Illinois Springfield on Sunday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers beat the Prairie Stars 3-0 to pick up their first win of the season.

Women’s soccer team picks up 1st win

August 22, 2021
Former Eastern rugby player Lauren Doyle going to Olympics

Former Eastern rugby player Lauren Doyle going to Olympics

July 12, 2021
Billy the Panther dances during “First Night” in OBrien Field Sunday Aug. 21. SOMETHING ABOUT TRY OUTS MAYYYYBE

Sweeney taken by Yankees with 20th pick in 2021 MLB Draft

July 11, 2021
Billy the Panther dances during “First Night” in OBrien Field Sunday Aug. 21. SOMETHING ABOUT TRY OUTS MAYYYYBE

Swanson to be first Eastern student at NCAA Nationals since 2014

June 3, 2021

Column: “Deadwood” is a fantastic show and movie

May 27, 2021
Billy the Panther dances during “First Night” in OBrien Field Sunday Aug. 21. SOMETHING ABOUT TRY OUTS MAYYYYBE

Settlement reached in Butler wrongful detention, force lawsuit

May 19, 2021

Panthers win 18th OVC track and field outdoor championship

May 17, 2021

CAA OKs 11 items in final meeting

April 30, 2021

Picking Eastern’s top athletes of the year

April 29, 2021

Panthers in 7th place in OVC standings

April 28, 2021

Column: I am thankful for my time as EIC

April 27, 2021

Eastern in 9th as season enters final month

April 27, 2021

Panthers avoid sweep with win Monday

April 26, 2021

Panthers split doubleheader, lose series

April 25, 2021

CAA approves credit/no-credit proposal

April 22, 2021

Column: Wishing you all a very happy Shrek Day

April 22, 2021

Softball team beats Leathernecks in nonconference game

April 22, 2021
Eastern third baseman Dalton Doyle dives to his right to make a play on a ground ball, which he would then throw to first base for an out against Tennessee-Martin on April 22 at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers lost the game 5-1.

Home run ball bites Panthers in 5-1 loss

April 22, 2021

Faculty Senate holds final meeting of spring semester

April 20, 2021

Panthers in 8th place with 13 OVC games left

April 20, 2021

Column: ‘After Hours’ a hidden gem by Martin Scorsese

April 19, 2021

Burton breaks record as Panthers get swept

April 19, 2021

Panther get 1st win in season finale

April 18, 2021

CAA approves 3 items in Thursday meeting

April 15, 2021

Johnson given All-OVC 1st team honors

April 15, 2021

Final look at OVC football stats, standings

April 14, 2021

Column: White Sox, Cubs fans have best broadcasts in baseball

April 12, 2021
Eastern redshirt-junior Megan Burton throws to first after fielding a ground ball at third base in the second game of a doubleheader against Tennessee-Martin April 12. Eastern lost the game 1-0.

Panthers split conference doubleheader

April 12, 2021

Panther men, women get Big Blue wins

April 11, 2021

Panthers to play final game of season

April 8, 2021

Faculty Senate discusses indigenous land statement

April 7, 2021

Panthers split midweek doubleheader

April 7, 2021

Column: Goldberg, Carrigan the true stars of HBO’s ‘Barry’

April 5, 2021

Panthers to host doubleheader Tuesday

April 5, 2021
(FILE PHOTO) Eastern sophomore running back Jaelin Benefield (3) hurdles through a gap in the line against Jacksonville State April 3 at OBrien Field. Benefield ran for 42 yards and had a 9-yard reception in the game, which the Panthers lost 44-23.

Panthers fall to another ranked opponent

April 4, 2021

CAA approves all 3 action items in Thursday meeting

April 2, 2021

Column: ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ ends the MonsterVerse on a high note

April 2, 2021
Eastern President David Glassman (left) and Athletic Director Tom Michael (right) pose with new mens basketball head coach Marty Simmons after his introductory press conference in Lantz Arena Thursday afternoon.

Simmons introduced as coach Thursday

April 2, 2021

Bailey given All-OVC second team honors

March 31, 2021

Simmons hired as next men’s basketball coach

March 31, 2021
Members of the Eastern womens soccer team celebrate a penalty kick goal by senior forward Itxaso Aguero (7) that put Eastern up 1-0 against Jacksonville State on March 30 at Lakeside Field. Aguero would add another goal later on and the Panthers beat the Gamecocks 3-2.

Panther offense breaks out in 3-2 win

March 30, 2021

Column: My Suez Canal plan is now completely useless

March 29, 2021

Softball team to play conference doubleheader Tuesday

March 29, 2021

Panthers fall to Cougars in season finale

March 29, 2021

Football team falls short late against Murray State

March 28, 2021

Panthers get 1st conference series win

March 28, 2021

CAA approves 3 items in meeting Thursday

March 25, 2021
Eastern freshman safety Jordan Vincent (0) and sophomore defensive lineman Tim Varga (97) chase Tennessee Tech quarterback Bailey Fisher out of the pocket in a game March 21 at OBrien Field. Vincent had 2 tackles and Varga had 8 in the game, which Eastern won 28-20.

Panthers to play nationally-ranked Racers

March 25, 2021

Hot-hitting Panthers in 2nd place

March 25, 2021

Panthers lose 5th-straight match Tuesday

March 23, 2021

Column: Police militarization in LEGO City is ridiculous

March 22, 2021

Panthers in 8th after 2 conference series

March 22, 2021
Eastern receiver Arron Foulkes is lifted up by teammate Jay Vallie as the Panthers celebrate Foulkes second touchdown of the game Sunday against Tennessee Tech. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 28-20 for their first win of the season.

Panthers get 1st win of season Sunday

March 21, 2021

Softball team loses Sunday, wins weekend series

March 21, 2021
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