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Ex-CPD cop receives 6-year sentence after 7 years on the run
Ex-CPD cop receives 6-year sentence after 7 years on the run
Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break
Residence halls, dining to close for Thanksgiving break
Sociology professor discusses drug abuse stigmas
Sociology professor discusses drug abuse stigmas
Student Senate Speaker Jasmine Yusef, a senior English major, announces the committees senators are on during the Senates first meeting on Sept. 7 in the Arcola Room at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.
Student Senate reaches quorum, approves Prestigious Pantherettes
Swathi Nayani, Hemanth Naga Payyavula, and Supriya Toodi, all computer technology graduate students from India, share the runway for the fashion show part of Global Culture Night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
International students share cultures at Global Culture Night
Kyle Carlesimo, a freshman guard, struggles to gain possession of a loose ball but a St. Mary of the Woods College player holds his firm grip on the ball during the mens basketball game against the St. Mary of the Woods College Black Horses in Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. Carlesimo led the Panthers with 19 points and seven rebounds. The team had an average of 4 rebounds per player, with a total of 50. The Panthers won 102-40 against the Black Horses.
Carlesimo leads men’s basketball to first home win of the season
Maya Chandler (10), a junior guard, is defended by Miah Monohan (3), a sophomore guard as she approaches the Panthers hoop during the womens basketball game against the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers in Lantz Arena Sunday afternoon. Monahan scored five points with six assists and four rebounds. The Panthers won 83-73 against the Ramblers.
Women’s basketball rallies in second half to beat Loyola Chicago
Linebacker Colin Bohanek (45), and defensive back Mark Aitken (2), tackles a Southeast Missouri player during their game Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost to the Redhawks 31-7 on the OBrien Field.
Eastern football set to face off against No. 25 UT Martin
Summerlyn Smith (8), a senior setter, puts up the ball during volleyball practice in Lantz Arena Thursday afternoon.
Smith sisters “set” up for success
Forward Sincere Malone (5), splits the double team by Illinois States defense on the right wing as Malone attempts to drive to the basket at Easterns first mens basketball home game of the season against Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.
EIU athletics to hit the road for games over Thanksgiving break
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: If you actively choose not to use the crosswalks, we have problems
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Student burnout
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: 2022, a great year for Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Bill Burr at the Peoria Civic Center
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television and video production major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: “Face/Off”: an exciting and shameless action extravaganza
A tribute at the front enterance of the memorial service that people could view. As part of the tribute, pictures of Jason Aguilar and teammates and other mementos were placed.
EDITORIAL: You aren’t alone
EDITORIAL: Vote yes for Worker’s Rights Amendment
EDITORIAL: Vote yes for Worker’s Rights Amendment
EDITORIAL: If its not a crime, why are they doing time?
EDITORIAL: If it’s not a crime, why are they doing time?
Fidget toys like squishy balls and silly puddy are available to students to alleviate stress during therapy sessions at the Counseling Clinic.
EDITORIAL: Eastern: time to be proactive, not reactive
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: If you actively choose not to use the crosswalks, we have problems
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Student burnout
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: 2022, a great year for Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Bill Burr at the Peoria Civic Center
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television and video production major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: “Face/Off”: an exciting and shameless action extravaganza
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
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
Swathi Nayani, Hemanth Naga Payyavula, and Supriya Toodi, all computer technology graduate students from India, share the runway for the fashion show part of Global Culture Night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
International students share cultures at Global Culture Night
The first play in the New Works Festival called On Pointe, features a young man who dances in ballet and struggles with having a disapproving father who judges him for being a man in ballet in the Theatre of Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Theatre students to perform original plays
The percussionist part of the Panther Marching Band perform two different pieces, the first from Cuba, and the second from Brazil, at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala.
Percussionists dream to teach music to next generation
Candy Fordjour Frimpong, a graduate student studying art, details her ceramics project in the Ceramics Studio Sunday afternoon. Fordjour Frimpong said with her artwork she hopes to promote a message of diversity. I want to use my indigenous background to relate well with the contemporaries around [Charleston], Fordjour Frimpong said.
Students tell stories through their art
Teachers Assistant Samuel Wilson, a graduate student studying art, assists Jennifer Teibowei, a freshman biological sciences major, learn how to chain stitch during an Introduction to Art class in The Doudna Fine Arts Center Monday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2022, on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill.
Out of time, out of money: Reality of art students
Guard Yaakema Rose Jr. (4), yells in excitement after center player Nick Ellington (11), dunks the ball during their game vs. Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Redbirds, first home game of season
Sajani Reddy Singapuram, a computer technology graduate student, dressed in her saree, along with other traditional Indian attire and jewelry, walks up the stairs and into the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union for her singing performance at the Global Culture Night
THROUGH THE LENS: Preparing for a night full of culture
The Coles County Board retained its two Democratic seats during the general elections on Election Day. Michael Watts and Gail Mason, who represent District 3 and 12 respectively, will continue to serve on the Board into the next term which ends in 2024. District 11 Candidate Matt Titus ran and lost 669-563.
THROUGH THE LENS: Coles County Democrats Election Day watch party
THROUGH THE LENS: Art on a different canvas
Lariah Washington (22), a senior guard sticks with a Millikin Big Blue player attempting to drive the ball towards the goal in Lantz Arena Thursday evening. Washington led the Panthers with 29 points. The Panthers won 82-78 against the Big Blues.
THROUGH THE LENS: Women’s basketball team kicks off season against Big Blue
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 12: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 11: Sausage Party
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 10: The Nice Guys
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 9: Jeepers Creepers
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 8: Saw
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The Movie DEN Ep. 30: The Bad Guys & The Northman

May 5, 2022
Eastern softball coach Tara Archibald talks to the team during the eighth inning during the first game of a doubleheader against SIUE Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers won the game 6-5 in 11 innings.

Weekend matchups set to shake up OVC softball standings

April 28, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 29: Legally Blonde & Fear

April 28, 2022
Pitcher Olivia Price attempts to catch a line drive up the middle during the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon against SIUE. The Panthers won the game 6-5 in 11 innings, with Price picking up the win after pitching 8.1 shutout innings in relief.

Panthers sweep Wednesday doubleheader against SIUE, including 11-inning thriller

April 27, 2022
Eastern shortstop Megan Burton throws to first after fielding a ground ball in game two of a doubleheader against Austin Peay April 23 at Williams Field. Eastern lost the game 4-3 to the Governors.

Softball team swept in 3rd-consecutive weekend series

April 27, 2022
Adam Tumino

COLUMN: “Winning Time” captures NBA’s soap opera energy

April 27, 2022
Eastern pitcher Hayden Birdsong releases a pitch against Murray State on April 22 at Laker Baseball Field in Mattoon. Birdsong pitched five innings of relief, allowing just one run while striking out a season-high nine batters. Eastern lost the game 17-10.

[Photo] Panthers swept by Racers in homer-heavy series

April 26, 2022
Bouemboue steps down as Eastern mens soccer coach

Bouemboue steps down as Eastern men’s soccer coach

April 26, 2022
Emma Kamerer, a graduate student studying art, gives a presentation on her oil paintings during a Noontime Talk event hosted by the Tarble Arts Center on Friday. Kamerer is one of 13 graduate students that have work on display as part of the 2022 EIU Masters of Arts in Studio Art Exhibition.

Tarble holds Noontime Talk event Friday

April 22, 2022
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Sports To Look Forward To & Athletes of the Year with Adam Tumino

April 21, 2022
Eastern catcher Lindy Milkowski looks to the dugout and smiles during game two of a doubleheader against Purdue Fort Wayne April 6 at Williams Field. The Panthers won both of the games, 13-8 and 3-2.

Murray State leading OVC softball standings, Eastern slips to seventh

April 21, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 28: Hoosiers & White Men Can’t Jump

April 21, 2022
Eastern redshirt senior Dustin Hatfield (24) competes in the men’s 5,000-meter run at the EIU Big Blue Classic on April 1 and O’Brien Field. Hatfield did not finish the event, but set a school record in the 5,000 meters the previous week at the Raleigh Relays with a time of 13:53.21.

Naming DEN’s 2021-22 Athletes of the Year

April 20, 2022
Adam Tumino

COLUMN: Ranking the planets of the solar system

April 20, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 27: Looper & Terminator

April 14, 2022
Adam Tumino

COLUMN: “Fleabag” may be the only perfect piece of art

April 13, 2022
Eastern shortstop Megan Burton slides into home in the second game of a doubleheader against Purdue Fort Wayne on April 6 at Williams Field. Burton walked and scored a run in the game, which Eastern won 3-2.

Eastern softball team slides to 6th place in OVC

April 12, 2022
Tarble opens student art exhibits Friday

Tarble opens student art exhibits Friday

April 8, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 26: All Eight Harry Potter Movies

April 7, 2022
From left, Maddie Swart (33), a sophomore political science major, Megan Burton (2), a senior educational leadership major, and Rachel Kaufman (33) a sophomore marketing major, talk in between plays during the second game against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons. The Panthers won both games, the first 13-8 and the second 3-2 on Wednesday night.

Panthers sweep midweek doubleheader against Purdue Fort Wayne

April 6, 2022
Eastern sophomores Akiya Kollore (right) and Shanisa Stinson jump side-by-side while competing in the womens 100 meter hurdles at the EIU Big Blue Classic held at OBrien Field on April 1. Kollore placed first with a time of 14.21 and Stinson came second at 14.33.

Track teams off and running in outdoor season

April 6, 2022
Adam Tumino

COLUMN: I can no longer escape Elon Musk

April 6, 2022
Eastern second baseman Hannah Cravens (10) celebrates with shortstop Megan Burton (2) after hitting a home run in the second game of a doubleheader against Murray State Sunday afternoon at Williams Field. Cravens has a total of 12 home runs on the season. The Panthers won 5-0 against the Racers.

Panthers win weekend series against Murray State

April 3, 2022
Members of the Eastern track team compete in the men’s mile at the John Craft Invitational on Jan. 15, 2022 in the Lantz Field House. Eastern’s Jamie Marcos (3) finished the race with a time of 4:12.83, placing first out of 18 runners.

Track and field teams to host EIU Big Blue Classic

March 31, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 25: American Psycho & Promising Young Woman

March 30, 2022
Eastern pitched Alexa Rehmeier prepares to face a batter in game one of a doubleheader against Morehead State on March 20 at Williams Field. Rehmeier threw a complete game shutout, striking out 10 batters as Eastern won 4-0.

Eastern softball team in 3rd place in OVC with 4-2 record

March 30, 2022
Adam Tumino

COLUMN: The Jolly Rancher people know what they’re doing

March 30, 2022
2022 Eastern football schedule released

2022 Eastern football schedule released

March 24, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 24: The Power of the Dog & Nomadland

March 24, 2022
Eastern utility player Ryan Ignoffo (7) high fives his teammates after the Panthers’ 3-2 win over McNeese State on March 18. The Panthers won the series to improve to 13-4 on the season.

OVC baseball teams on verge of conference season

March 22, 2022
Eastern shortstop Megan Burton attempts to place a tag on a Morehead State baserunner in first game of a doubleheader on Sunday at Williams Field. Eastern won the game 4-0.

[Photo] Sweeps galore as softball teams begin OVC play

March 22, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 23: West Side Story 1961 & 2021

March 10, 2022
Eastern pitcher Kyle Lang winds up for a pitch against Bellarmine on March 9, 2021, at Coaches Field. Lang pitched a season-high 7 innings, allowing 6 hits and 1 run in an 8-1 Eastern win.

Panthers sweep Grambling State over weekend

March 8, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 22: Annihilation & The Martian

March 2, 2022
The EIU womens basketball team members, from left, senior Abby Wahl and sophomore Parker Stafford sit on the bench in the last 30 seconds of the Panthers 72-61 loss to Tennessee State in the OVC Tournament in Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana, on Wednesday.

Panthers’ season comes to an end with 72-61 loss to Tennessee State

March 2, 2022
Eastern guard Lariah Washington attempts a shot in the Panthers game against Tennessee Tech on Feb. 10 in Lantz Arena. Washington had 14 points in the game, which Eastern lost 65-56.

Washington given 1st team All-OVC honors

March 1, 2022
Austin Peay guard Karle Pace waits to check in to the womens basketball game between Austin Peay and Eastern at Lantz Arena Saturday. Pace returned to Lantz Arena for the first time since last year when she was a senior for the Panthers. She ranks 11th in Eastern history with 1,387 points.

Former Panther Pace returns to Lantz Arena with Governors

February 27, 2022
Eastern forward Abby Wahl waves to her family in the crowd after the womens basketball teams 68-56 win over Austin Peay on Saturday in Lantz Arena. Wahl scored a season-high 20 points in the game. It was also Senior Day for the Panthers, as Wahl and her teammates Jordyn Hughes and Kira Arthofer were honored before the game.

Panthers beat Austin Peay 68-56 on Senior Day

February 26, 2022
Composer Victor Marquez-Barrios, presents a piece of music he wrote during the Art Speaks event at Tarble Friday. Marquez-Barrios is from Venezuela and has written music performed by ensembles across the world.

Artistic collaboration shown at Art Speaks! event Friday at Tarble

February 25, 2022
Junior guard Lariah Washington drives toward the basket while Jazmyn Gaines-Burns, a freshman guard for the Morehead State Eagles, tries to guard Washington. The Panthers won 68-56 against the Eagles Thursday night at Lantz Arena. Washington scored 22 points in the game.

Women’s basketball team pulls away late to beat Eagles 68-56

February 24, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 21: The Incredibles & Ratatouille

February 23, 2022
OVC tabs Lindenwood as next member

OVC tabs Lindenwood as next member

February 23, 2022
OVC, Big South joining together in football alliance

OVC, Big South joining together in football alliance

February 22, 2022
Freshman forward Taris Thornton drives towards the basket at the women’s basketball game against Tennessee-Martin on Feb. 12 at Lantz Arena. Thornton had four points. The Panthers lost 58-45 to the Skyhawks.

Panthers fall to 1st-place Belmont for 3rd-straight loss

February 17, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 20: Forgetting Sarah Marshall & the Hundred Foot Journey

February 16, 2022
Eastern shortstop 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, 2021. Eastern lost the game 1-0.

Eastern softball team gets 2022 season underway

February 15, 2022
Eastern head coach Matt Bollant addresses the team during a timeout in the Saturday game against Tennessee-Martin at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 58-45 to the Skyhawks.

Women’s basketball team falls flat offensively in loss to Skyhawks

February 12, 2022
Eastern forward Abby Wahl attempts a shot in the paint in Easterns game against Tennessee Tech on Thursday in Lantz Arena. Wahl had 17 points in the game, which Eastern lost 65-56.

Women’s basketball team has win streak snapped against Tennessee Tech

February 10, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 19: Fight Club & Joker

February 9, 2022
OVC adding Southern Indiana as member July 1

OVC adding Southern Indiana as member July 1

February 9, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 18: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull & What We Do in the Shadows

February 2, 2022
Members of the Eastern womens basketball team celebrate their win over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Monday in Lantz Arena. The Panthers beat the Cougars 89-65.

Big games upcoming for OVC women’s basketball teams

February 1, 2022
Miah Monahan, a freshman guard, drives the ball towards the basket in the women’s basketball game Monday against the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars at Lantz Arena. Monahan led the team with 15 points and had 3 rebounds. The Panthers won 89-65.

Panthers beat Cougars 89-65 for 5th win in last 6 games

January 31, 2022
Eastern guards Lariah Washington (left) and Miah Monahan celebrate the Panthers overtime win over Tennessee State Saturday in Lantz Arena. Washington scored a team-high 20 points and surpassed the 1,000-point mark for her career.

Washington surpasses 1,000-point milestone in Saturday’s win

January 29, 2022
Junior guard Lariah Washington attempts a layup against Tennessee State Saturday in Lantz Arena. Washington had 20 points and 11 rebounds. The Panthers won 78-70 against the Tigers.

Panthers beat Tigers in overtime for second-straight OVC win

January 29, 2022
From left, Chris Wilkerson, Easterns 26 Head Coach for football, talks to former teammates along side his son, Peyton Wilkerson, on Friday in the Hall of Champions in Lantz Arena at Chris’s press conference.

Wilkerson’s hiring connects Eastern’s football past, future

January 28, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 17: Macbeth & the Green Knight

January 26, 2022
Eastern’s Breanna Sheldon runs the women’s mile at the John Craft Invite meet on Jan. 15 in the Lantz Fieldhouse. She finished with a time of 5:36.24.

Eastern track, swimming teams continue seasons

January 25, 2022
Eastern guard Lariah Washington fights through contact to make a layup in the Panthers game against Southeast Missouri Saturday in Lantz Arena. Washington scored 21 points in the game, which Eastern won 68-44.

Panthers beat Redhawks by 24 points to win 2nd-straight game

January 22, 2022
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The News Desk Jan. 21, 2022

January 22, 2022
Eastern guard Lariah Washington defends Murray State forward Hannah McKay in Easterns game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Washington had seven points and six rebounds in the game, which Eastern lost 80-71.

Panthers grab road win in rematch against Murray State, prepare to host SEMO

January 21, 2022
Eastern guard Jordyn Hughes attempts a layup in Easterns game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Hughes scored 14 points in the game, which the Panthers lost 80-71.

Updating OVC women’s basketball standings early in conference play

January 20, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 16: Thor: Ragnorak & Spider-Man: No Way Home

January 19, 2022
Eastern forward Taris Thornton fights for position under the basket in the Panthers game against Murray State Monday in Lantz Arena. Thornton finished with 14 points and six rebounds in the game, which Eastern lost 80-71

Panthers’ 2nd-half comeback falls short against Murray State

January 17, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 15: Taxi Driver & Goodfellas

January 12, 2022
Freshman forward Taris Thornton prepares to throw the ball in bounds at the Nov. 19, 2021 women’s basketball game at Lantz Arena against Lindenwood University. Thorton played 15:12 and scored 10 points. The Panthers won 86-30.

Women’s basketball team starts OVC play 1-1

January 11, 2022
Eastern head coach Adam Cushing (right) expresses displeasures with a call on the field in Eastern’s Homecoming Game against Tennessee State on Oct. 23, 2021, at O’Brien Field. Eastern lost to the Tigers 28-0.

Cushing steps down as football coach

January 11, 2022
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The Movie DEN Ep. 14: White Christmas & The Preacher’s Wife

December 21, 2021
Eastern Center Kevin Duckworth muscles inside for two of his 12 points from Dec. 10, 1984.

The News on major athletic achievements

December 10, 2021
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The Movie DEN Ep. 13: Snowpiercer & Fargo

December 10, 2021
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer drives around a defender in Easterns game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had 16 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

Women’s basketball team has 6 games over break

December 9, 2021
Eastern runners Adam Swanson (left) and Dustin Hatfield compete in an event in the Lantz Fieldhouse during the 2020 indoor track season.

Track teams to open season

December 9, 2021
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OVC adds Little Rock as conference member

December 9, 2021
Eastern guard Jordyn Hughes handles the ball in transition in the Panthers game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Hughes scored 10 points and had seven rebounds in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

Panther offense struggles in loss to Loyola

December 8, 2021
Eastern players (from left) Julia Bengston, Parker Stafford and Miah Monahan celebrate from the bench during the Panthers 85-74 win against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena.

Women’s basketball team travels to play Loyola

December 7, 2021
Eastern guard Lariah Washington fights for position in the paint during the Panthers game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Washington had 25 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74.

OVC women’s basketball teams nearing conference play

December 6, 2021
Eastern sophomore Abbie Wydra competes in the 100 yard backstroke against Ball State on Oct. 29 at Padovan Pool. Wydra finished with a time of 1:05.03. The women’s swim team lost 174-84.

Swimming teams drop weekend meets at Indiana State

December 5, 2021
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer dribbles through traffic in Easterns game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had 16 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

Panthers place 3rd at Compass Tournament

December 5, 2021
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer attempts to drive by a defender with help from a screen by forward Abby Wahl in Easterns game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had 16 points and 4 steals in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

Panthers hit road for Compass Tournament

December 2, 2021
Eastern sophomore Pheobe Croston competes in the 500 yard freestyle against Ball State on Oct. 29 at Padovan Pool. Croston finished with a time of 5:37.74. The women’s swim team lost 174-84.

Swim teams to compete in last meet of semester

December 2, 2021
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The Movie DEN Ep. 12: E.T. & Paddington

December 2, 2021
Eastern forward Jermaine Hamlin dunks the ball in Easterns win over Rockford on Nov. 18 in Lantz Arena.

Panthers have shooting struggles in loss to Huskies

December 1, 2021
Eastern guard Lariah Washington passes the ball into the paint in Easterns game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Washington had 25 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

Top women’s basketball performances for OVC so far

November 30, 2021
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer guards an opposing player in the Panthers game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had 16 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

OVC women’s basketball teams finding mixed results

November 29, 2021
Freshman guard Julia Bengston drives around a defender in transition during Easterns double-overtime win against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena.

Panthers compete in Hawai’i tournament

November 28, 2021
Eastern guard Kejuan Clements (right) guards an opponent in a game against Rockford on Nov. 18 in Lantz Arena. Clements had 12 points and 7 assists in the game, which Eastern won 96-64.

Men’s basketball team loses to Evansville at home

November 28, 2021
Redshirt junior wide receiver Isaiah Hill runs the ball at the Nov. 20 football game at O’Brien Field. Hill had 13 catches for 110 yards. The Panthers lost 20-13 to the Racers.

Panthers lose 20-13 in season finale against Murray State

November 20, 2021
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The Movie DEN Ep. 11: Dr. Strangelove & Mad Max: Fury Road

November 18, 2021
Eastern outside hitter Danielle Allen swings on a kill attempt in a match against Austin Peay on Nov. 13 in Lantz Arena. Allen had a team-high 22 kills in the match, which Eastern lost 3-1.

Allen given 1st team All-OVC honors for Panthers

November 17, 2021
Redshirt senior outside hitter Kylie Michael and her family celebrate the volleyball team’s senior night at Saturday afternoon’s game at Lantz Arena. Michael had 13 kills during the match. The Panthers lost 3-1 against Austin Peay.

Panthers honor seniors, clinch OVC Tourney spot over weekend

November 14, 2021
Hatfield headed to Nationals for cross country

Hatfield headed to Nationals for cross country

November 14, 2021
Eastern freshman Emma Ballantyne competes in the 1000 yard freestyle in a meet against Ball State on Oct. 29 at Padovan Pool. The women’s swimming team lost the meet 174-84.

Panthers compete in A3 Performance Invite

November 14, 2021
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer (right) gets in a defensive stance against Lindenwood on Tuesday. Eastern won the game 86-30.

OVC women’s basketball teams find success in openers

November 11, 2021
Eastern runners Kate Bushue (32) and Lindsey Carlson (33) participate in the EIU Walt Crawford Open on Sept. 3 at the Tom Woodall Panther Trail. Both Bushue and Carlson earned first team All-OVC honors this season and Carlson won OVC Runner of the Year.

Cross country teams travel to Regionals

November 11, 2021
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The Movie DEN Ep. 10: Baby Driver & Scott Pilgrim vs the World

November 10, 2021
Eastern outside hitter Ireland Hieb rises up for a kill attempt in a match against Tennessee State on Oct. 30 in Lantz Arena. Hieb had 15 kills and 6 block assists in the match, a 3-1 Eastern win.

OVC volleyball teams nearing final weekend of season

November 10, 2021
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