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Numerous police squad cars on scene after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle Monday, Nov 13, 2023, shortly after noon in the area of Fourth and Grant. The incident prompted a large emergency response including personnel from the Charleston Police Department, Charleston Fire Department and the Eastern Illinois University Police Department.
St. John Lutheran School is safe after potential threat
Students walk across the Library Quad Monday afternoon on the first day of classes for the spring semester.
Entrepreneurship club prepares for Small Business Fest 
EIU D&D club president Nate Turner presents his case for approval of the club to the EIU Student Senate Wednesday.
Student government approves D&D RSO
FILE | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Old Daily Eastern News paper from 9/11 covering the aftermath effects on students in 2001.
A look back on how Charleston responded to 9/11
Director of Career Services Bobbi Kingery (left) and Human Resources Advisor John Marr (right) answer questions during the International Students: Realistic Expectations session Wednesday.
Career services holds seminar for international students
Eastern Mens Soccer Team emotional after being defeated 1-0 during their OVC Semifinals tournament against Incarnate word held at Ralph Korte Stadium wednesday evening.
Men’s soccer defenders face early injury scares
Goalkeeper talks about game-winning penalty save in Q&A
Goalkeeper talks about game-winning penalty save in Q&A
Tre'Jon Lewis, a junior defensive line practices with blocking dummy at O'Brien Field on Wednesday afternoon.
Panthers of the Week: Tre’Jon Lewis, Ashlyn Hoover
Graduate quarterback Pierce Holley gets tackled by two Northwestern defenders. The Panthers lost to the Wildcats 31-7 Saturday evening at the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois.
EIU football faces second loss after shaky second half
Running back shares favorite memory with EIU in Q&A
Running back shares favorite memory with EIU in Q&A
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox (32) pitches at Coaches Stadium on Sunday for the EIU baseball game.
EIU Baseball’s path through OVC Tournament
Men's Baseball team players stand in the dugout at home against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024. Eastern beat Bellarmine 9-4 Tuesday afternoon.
EIU Baseball honors seniors, win over MSU
Junior Outfield (1) Quade Peters join the team in excitedment after sliding into home base at the game against Bradley
EIU Baseball drops second game against MSU
The baseball team game get suspended due to the weather, the team walked back to the locker room at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU Baseball loses fifth straight game
Matt Bollant yelling at the referee during the women basketball game against UT Martin thursday night in Groniger Arena
Bollant leaves EIU basketball program
Junior guard/forward Kyndall Davis hangs onto the rim in Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 72-57 Thursday evening in Groniger Arena.
Davis, Luers enter transfer portal
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt junior offensive lineman Elkhanan Tanelus (72). Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.
Panthers of the Year: MJ Flowers, Macy McGlone, Sara Thomas
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
STAFF PICKS: NBA finals winner
Chloe Proffitt
COLUMN: Female athletes are just as capable as male
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Court storming should be a thing of the past
Aidan Cusack
COLUMN: Court storming needs to stay
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
Spring 2024 staff portrait of Payton Liggins.
COLUMN: My journey from shot put to sports media
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Taris Thornton, a junior forward, attempts to rebound the ball during the during second quarter of the women's basketball game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Groniger Arena on Saturday afternoon. Thornton scored 13 points, had two rebounds and shot 4-6 for field goals. The Panthers won 72-62 against the Leathernecks.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Taris Thornton
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
Tre'Jon Lewis, a junior defensive line practices with blocking dummy at O'Brien Field on Wednesday afternoon.
Panthers of the Week: Tre’Jon Lewis, Ashlyn Hoover
Graduate quarterback Pierce Holley gets tackled by two Northwestern defenders. The Panthers lost to the Wildcats 31-7 Saturday evening at the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois.
EIU football faces second loss after shaky second half
Running back shares favorite memory with EIU in Q&A
Running back shares favorite memory with EIU in Q&A
Charleston defeats Jersey after four-touchdown performance
Charleston defeats Jersey after four-touchdown performance
Wilkerson hopes for growth against Northwestern
Wilkerson hopes for growth against Northwestern
Eastern Mens Soccer Team emotional after being defeated 1-0 during their OVC Semifinals tournament against Incarnate word held at Ralph Korte Stadium wednesday evening.
Men’s soccer defenders face early injury scares
Goalkeeper talks about game-winning penalty save in Q&A
Goalkeeper talks about game-winning penalty save in Q&A
Tre'Jon Lewis, a junior defensive line practices with blocking dummy at O'Brien Field on Wednesday afternoon.
Panthers of the Week: Tre’Jon Lewis, Ashlyn Hoover
filler photo, to be deleted
From Isle of Wight to Lakeside Field: Jackson Liley
Senior defender Morgan Rinker.
EIU soccer loses to in-state opponent NIU
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Freshman catcher Sophia Olman catching a pitch on Saturday April 20 2024 against Tennessee Tech.
Catcher talks about being a black belt in Q&A
softball
EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
The women's swim team lost their first home meet of 2024 149-109 against the University of Southern Indiana.
EIU swim competes for first time in 2024
Jackson Penny, a sophomore individual medley and breaststroke swimmer, jumps from the grab start of the men’s 200 yard medley relay for the breaststroke segment at the swimming meet on Saturday at Padovan Pool. The Panthers won 169-93 against Valparaiso.
EIU Swim competes as whole
Junior pitcher Olivia Price (6), starts her pitch to St. Louis University junior infielder Jocelyn Abbott (20) on Wednesday evening.
Athletes to watch in the winter
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Junior infielder Danny Infante tags University of Dayton freshman infielder David Mendez during their double header on March 16 and 17 at Coaches Stadium
Panthers of the Week: William Hays, Danny Infante
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
EIU men’s tennis gets second straight victory with win against USI
Fifth year senior Max Pilipovic-Kljajic is a computer science major from Brisbane, Australia, practicing his serve and is currently attending Eastern Illinois University
EIU tennis siblings’ journey from Australia
Head Coach Robin Cambier (mens and womens tennis) during pratice on wed Feb 14, 2024, helping players improve skills Macfee on Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Ill ©
EIU tennis coach with varied past: Robin Cambier
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Senior Addison Brown getting ready to serve in doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks the Atkins Tennis Center.
Panthers of the Week: Addison Brown, Adam Swanson
Sophomore Aleyla Wooten bite her lip while hitting the ball over to the other team during the doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks She also played singles
EIU women’s tennis prepares for OVC tournament
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Week: Kaitlyn Flynn, Cooper Willman
Junior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn, attempts to spike the ball over the net but is blocked by the Marquette University Golden Eagles. The Panthers were swept 3-0 for the first time this season. Flynn had seven kills and points.
Outside hitter speaks on EIU volleyball program in Q&A
Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball team huddle in a circle after losing to the Marquette Golden Eagles 3-0 in Groniger Arena Friday evening on August 30, 2024.
Marquette volleyball sweeps Eastern in NCAA rematch
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt junior offensive lineman Elkhanan Tanelus (72). Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.
Panthers of the Year: MJ Flowers, Macy McGlone, Sara Thomas
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice:’ the sequel from beyond the grave
Ali Ewoldt, Teri Hansen, Ben Micheal and Robert Sims sing "The Time Of My Life " from Dirty Dancing at the Broadway A-Z performance in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday.
Broadway makes its way to Charleston
The postcard mural, located in the Triad facing Booth Library, was painted by Grace Otzwirk over summer break.
Alum artist leaves a postcard to welcome students back
SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER Hilary Abigana is hoisted up while playing the flute during the final song of the night labeled as "Straw Yellow" ("La Escoba" traditional by arr. Terry L. Baldrige) "Fruit Flies Like a Banana" at The Theatre in Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday. During the show, the group integrates acrobatics and dances, while having ample audience engagement.
The Fourth Wall flies into Doudna
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
 COLUMN: ‘BlackBerry’: How the apples took over the berries
Alexis Moore-Jones, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: You don’t need to graduate in four years
Cartoon by Gunnar Olson
EDITORIAL: AI threatens independent thinking
Zaria Flippin, senior, sports media relations
COLUMN: It’s ok to not be ok
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
‘The Boys in the Boat:’ Gold for the sport, bronze for the plot
Jason Farias, Sophomore, History education
Hispanic Heritage Month: ongoing debates over celebration and identity
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 66: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Is Deeper Than You Think
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 66: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Is Deeper Than You Think
The Overton Window: Ep. 3: The Rise of New Urbanism and a Project 2025 Rundown
The Overton Window: Ep. 3: The Rise of New Urbanism and a Project 2025 Rundown
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 65: Fight Club: How To Be A REAL MAN 101
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 65: Fight Club: How To Be A REAL MAN 101
The Overton Window Ep. 2: Harris's First Sit-Down Interview and Trump Supports Cannabis Legalization in Florida
The Overton Window Ep. 2: Harris’s First Sit-Down Interview and Trump Supports Cannabis Legalization in Florida
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 64: The Return of 2DTM
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 64: The Return of 2DTM
Wednesday mornings, Bob Bennett and Mike Clayton pick the tomatoes they want to take home on at the Charleston farmer's market Wednesday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Fresh produce at the Charleston Farmer’s Market
Fighting Illini Kaden Feagin hurdles past the EIU senior defensive back Zay Gentry during the team's season opener against the Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium Thursday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU loses to UofI 45-0
Freshman forward Jackson Liley made his first goal at his first ever game with Eastern Illinois men's soccer during the EIU, University of Chicago game Thursday evening. EIU men's soccer won 3-0.
THROUGH THE LENS: Men’s and women’s soccer take home victories
Junior computer science major Cov Dennis goes to kicks the ball during the kickball game hosted by the Black Student Union during their Find Your Friend Color Picnic Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 in the Library Quad of Eastern Illinois University’s campus.
THROUGH THE LENS : Black Student Union hosts picnic and games
Cheer leaders get ready to cheer the EIU fight song Sunday night at the pep rally.
THROUGH THE LENS: Pep rally brings together students
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Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or acschulz@eiu.edu.

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Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major. She previously served as the assistant sports editor at The News.

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Senior outside hitter Giovana Larregui López jumps in the air to successfully kill the ball against Morehead State Thursday evening at Lantz Arena. López led the Panthers with 13 kills and 15 points. The Panthers shutout Morehead 3-0 with sets of 25-16, 25-17 and 25-20.

Panthers shutout Eagles to improve to 5-0 in the OVC

Autumn Schulz, Senior Sports Reporter
October 5, 2023
Senior kicker Stone Galloway kicks a 56 yard field goal to put the panthers ahead of Mcneese St cowboys with 20 seconds left at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon. The panthers won 31-28.

Galloway secures win for Panthers in first game back from injury

Autumn Schulz, Senior Sports Reporter
September 23, 2023
Forward Abby Reinl challenges for the ball at Lakeside field. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the ISU Redbirds Thursday afternoon.

Panthers head into OVC play 1-4-2

Autumn Schulz, Senior Reporter
September 19, 2023
Head coach, Tara Archibald, speaks to her team between innings during the softball program's 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.

EIU softball loses first-ever NCAA Regional game

Autumn Schulz, Senior Sports Reporter
May 19, 2023
Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or acschulz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: I am proud to lead the sports section

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
April 28, 2023
Christina Martinez Mundo dives for the ball during a match against Missouri Baptist University. The Panthers lost to the Spartans 3-2 Monday afternoon in Sister City Park.

Mundo named 2023 DEN Athlete of the Year

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
April 26, 2023
Eastern forward, Macy McGlone (33), attempts to keep possession of the ball after a pass from a teammate, while two Tennessee Tech players attempt to double-team her and steal the ball at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

McGlone named 2023 DEN Newcomer Athlete

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
April 26, 2023
Screengrab from Malorie Henderlong’s YouTube channel of her video. In the video, Henderlong gives her testimony and story about her alleged sexual assault by a fromer Eastern Illiinois baseball player in April of 2017.

Eastern athletics department’s history of sexual assault

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
April 19, 2023
Eastern's baseball team bump fists after the game against Illinois Wesleyan University at Coaches Stadium Wednesday afternoon.

EIU baseball to play Saint Xavier Wednesday

Autumn Schulz and
April 18, 2023
Eastern wide receiver, DeWayne Cooks Jr. (2), smiles while talking to a teammate during team stretches during one of their spring practices on the O'Brien Field Tuesday evening.

Eastern kicker, Will Orth (37), gets ready for a snap for him to place for a kicker during one of their spring practices on the O'Brien Field Tuesday evening.

Eastern defensive back, Zay Gentry (27), gets ready to pass the ball to a coach to continue running drills during one of their spring practices on the O'Brien Field Tuesday evening.

Eastern running back, Tyler Clark (26), and running back Juwon Farri (8), line up to run drills during one of their spring practices on the O'Brien Field Tuesday evening.

Eastern tight end, Joe McNab (43), catches a pass from a quarterback during drills during one of their spring practices on the O'Brien Field Tuesday evening.

Getting Emotional Ep. 8: Mental Health Chat

Getting Emotional Ep. 8: Mental Health Chat

Autumn Schulz and Kate Stevens
April 17, 2023
The Eastern Illinois baseball team celebrating a walk-off 7-6 win in game two of a doubleheader over Little Rock while Trojan head coach Chris Curry argues with the umpires about a call that was overturned at first base Saturday afternoon. The Panthers won their first OVC series of the season.

‘I’ve never seen that happen before,’ Anderson said after walk-off win against Little Rock

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
April 15, 2023
The Eastern Illinois baseball dropped its first game 4-3 of a three-game series to Ohio Valley Conference opponent Little Rock, Arkansas.

Conklin has solid performance despite loss to Little Rock

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
April 14, 2023
At the end of the game, the Eastern Illinois University Panthers had a 17 point lead against Illinois Wesleyan University at Coaches Stadium.

EIU baseball continues home game stint against Little Rock

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
April 13, 2023
Sophomore infielder/outfielder Aniya Holt (9), swings at a pitch from a St. Louis University pitcher, during their game Wednesday evening. The Panthers won 4-3.

‘I knew we were gonna find a way,’ Holt said after walk-off win against SLU

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
April 12, 2023
EIU-UPI had their third day of picketing for a fair contract Monday morning at Old Main.

EIU athletics reacts to EIU-UPI strike

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
April 12, 2023
A bar graph showing Eastern's top ten highest paid head coaches in the athletics department in 2022.

Eastern’s top ten highest paid head coaches

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
April 12, 2023
Eastern players Maddie Swart (11) and Lindy Milkowski (14) bump chests as part of their starting ritual before their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

Baseball, softball to have midweek nonconference home games

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
April 11, 2023
Eastern left-fielder, Aryn Henke (12), slides into home plate attempting to score, while Southern Indiana catcher, Sammie Kihega (16), tags her out at home during their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

Softball drops first OVC series of season to Southern Indiana

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
April 9, 2023
Getting Emotional Ep. 7: Spring Sports & Jimmy G Update

Getting Emotional Ep. 7: Spring Sports & Jimmy G Update

Autumn Schulz and Kate Stevens
April 9, 2023
The volleyball team plays a scrimmage game against Illinois State in Lantz Arena on Saturday evening.

Volleyball spring match brings excitement for fall season

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
April 6, 2023
Former Eastern quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and the Eastern football team celebrate, winning the Ohio Valley Conference title for the second straight year with a 52-14 win over Jacksonville State at O'Brien Field on Sept. 16, 2013.

BREAKING: Evening with Jimmy G canceled, Eastern athletics announces

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
April 4, 2023
File Photo

Eastern athletics announces schedule changes for baseball

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
March 31, 2023
Getting Emotional Ep. 6: Sports Journalist & TikTok Influencer Katlynn Gill

Getting Emotional Ep. 6: Sports Journalist & TikTok Influencer Katlynn Gill

Kate Stevens, Autumn Schulz, and Katlynn Gill
March 30, 2023
Eastern's baseball team cheers and welcomes home Dylan Drumke, a sophomore outfielder, after hitting a homerun for 2 points at Coaches Stadium Wednesday afternoon. Drumke had two hits and runs. The Panthers won 24-7.

17-run inning for the Eastern baseball team seals its home opener win

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
Number 20, Casey Welage (right), a freshman forward slide kicks the ball away from Western Illinois University players Xavier Brown (19), graduate midfielder and forward, and Oscar Olingdahl (15), a freshman midfielder, during the men's soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday morning. Wellage had 1 assist. The Panthers tied 1-1 against the Leathernecks.

BREAKING: The Ohio Valley Conference announces addition of men’s soccer

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
March 28, 2023
Kinyon Hodges, a junior guard, scrambles after a loose ball during the men's basketball game against the University of Southern Indiana Eagles on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2022, at Lantz Arena. Hodges scored 10 points and had three assists. The Panthers won 91-80 against the Eagles.

4 EIU men’s basketball players enter the transfer portal

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
March 24, 2023
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown

Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown

Autumn Schulz and Kate Stevens
March 23, 2023
Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or acschulz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Other football alumni should take after Jimmy G’s example

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
March 23, 2023
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.

Athletics department announces schedule changes

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
March 23, 2023
The Eastern Illinois University baseball team comes out of the dugout to celebrate with fellow players after their win against the Arkansas State Razorbacks at Baum-Walker Stadium

EIU baseball to start OVC games Friday at home

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
March 22, 2023
Jaylen Prichard (3), a sophomore outfielder and infielder, slides into home base during the softball game against the Jackson State University Tigers at the Jackson State softball field.

EIU softball at top of OVC after sweeping UT Martin

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
March 21, 2023
The Panthers will play their first home game of the season against the University of Illinois Chicago on Wed. 22, 2023 at Williams Field at 1 p.m.

EIU softball team to take on 0-22 University of Illinois at Chicago Wednesday

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
March 20, 2023
Getting Emotional Ep. 4: OVC, Women in Sports Journalism feat. Zaria Flippin

Getting Emotional Ep. 4: OVC, Women in Sports Journalism feat. Zaria Flippin

Autumn Schulz, Kate Stevens, and Zaria Flippin
March 10, 2023
Ky Hampton, a graduate right-handed pitcher, has won back to back OVC pitcher of the week.

Hampton has been critical to early season success, Anderson says

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
March 9, 2023
Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or acschulz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: It should have been Eastern and Little Rock

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
March 8, 2023
Senior guard Lariah Washington (22), protects the ball from a Tennessee Tech defender while making a one handed pass to a teammate at the Ohio Valley Conference Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost to the Golden Eagles 61-66.

Washington, Litwiller play last basketball game as Panthers

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
March 3, 2023
During a timeout, the EIU women's basketball team go over plays with Matt Bollant, the head coach and Marcus McGlothan, the assistant coach at the Ohio Valley Conference Friday afternoon.

EIU women’s basketball falls to Golden Eagles in OVC Tournament semifinal game

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
March 3, 2023
4 Panthers take home basketball OVC awards

4 Panthers take home basketball OVC awards

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
February 28, 2023
Eastern forward, Sincere Malone (5), attempts to make a layup against Tennessee Tech in Lantz Arena on Saturday. The Panthers lost 75-66.

EIU men’s basketball season ends on Senior Day

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
February 27, 2023
Head Athletic Trainer James Nave helps Eastern track sprints runner Taylor Wright, figure out why her quads are sore. Naves adds pressure to her knee to try to find out where the soreness is coming from on Thursday afternoon in the athletics training room.

Nave says athletic training technology is up to par

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
February 22, 2023
Getting Emotional Ep.1: Introductions, Women's Basketball

Getting Emotional Ep.1: Introductions, Women’s Basketball

Autumn Schulz and Kate Stevens
February 19, 2023
Photo submitted by Faith Davies, a redshirt senior majoring in organizational development.

Davies gives back to community through soccer

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
February 15, 2023
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.

EIU baseball picked to finish 3rd in OVC preseason poll

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
February 14, 2023
Number 7 Jenna Little, a junior midfielder, celebrates after the women's soccer team's first win of the season against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Lakeside Field Sunday afternoon. Little had scored two goals within two minutes of each other during the middle of the second half. Little had three shots on goal and played for 56 minutes. The Panthers won 2-0 against the Mastodons.

Bennett announced as next Eastern women’s soccer coach

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
February 13, 2023
Cameron Haffner, a freshman guard, dribbles the ball while being pressured by University of Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks players during the men's basketball game against the Skyhawks at Lantz Arena Thursday night. Haffner scored 12 points and had three rebounds. The Panthers won 77-75.

EIU men’s basketball in 8th place in OVC standings after successful weekend

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
February 13, 2023
Outfielder, Morgan Lewis, attempts to bunt the ball at an exhibition game against Olney Community College at Williams Field.

EIU softball’s Morgan Lewis named player to watch by OVC

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
February 7, 2023
After number 20 Emily Wilcox, a junior middle blocker, reconvenes with her team after successfully blocking a spike from UT Martin Skyhawk players during the volleyball game at Lantz Arena Friday afternoon. Wilcox had 6 blocks and scored 7.5 points. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Skyhawks.

Women athletes on campus talk being STEM majors

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
January 25, 2023
Eastern guard, Kinyon Hodges (10), attempts a jump shot while Little Rock guard, Myron Gardner (15) attempts to block his shot in Lantz Arena. The Panthers won 10-63 against the Trojans on Saturday evening.

Hodges, Ellington help men’s basketball to third OVC win

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
January 15, 2023
Guard Kinyon Hodges (10), gets in the defensive position in attempts to guard Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Guard Damarco Minor (0). The Panthers lost 80-62 Thursday night.

Men’s basketball loses to first place SIUE

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
January 13, 2023
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.

What to expect from Eastern’s spring 2023 sports

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
January 11, 2023
Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Hamlin’s collapse shows that athletes are people too

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
January 11, 2023
Kinyon Hodges, a junior guard, scrambles after a loose ball during the men's basketball game against the University of Southern Indiana Eagles on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2022, at Lantz Arena. Hodges scored 10 points and had three assists. The Panthers won 91-80 against the Eagles.

Men’s basketball at the top of OVC statistics

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
January 10, 2023
Giovana Larregui Lopez, a junior outside hitter, jumps to spike the ball during the volleyball of the second set of the first game against the UT Martin Skyhawks at Lantz Arena Friday afternoon. Lopez had 24 kills, 5 kills, and scored 27 points. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Skyhawks.

Volleyball team wins ‘big’ at OVC awards

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
December 1, 2022
Eastern's men's basketball Head Coach Marty Simmons, talks to players during a timeout in a game against the St. Mary of the Woods College Black Horses during the game in Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. The Panthers won 102-40 against the Black Horses.

Lantz Arena ‘up to code’ but not accessible

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
November 30, 2022
Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Accessibility and sports should always coincide

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
November 30, 2022
After Makiya Miller (3), a freshman guard for the Wright State Rowdy Raiders, stumbles over herself and loses the ball, Julia Bengtson (20), a sophomore guard, recovers the ball to push the offensive during the women's basketball game against the Rowdy Raiders at Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. Bengtson had four rebounds, two assists and scored nine points. The Panthers won 96-67 against the Rowdy Raiders. The Panthers have won seven games in row.

Women’s basketball teams’ perfect season continues against Wright State

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
November 29, 2022
Summerlyn Smith (8), a senior setter, puts up the ball during volleyball practice in Lantz Arena Thursday afternoon.

Smith sisters ‘set’ up for success

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
November 16, 2022
Quarterback Dom Shoffner (0), attempts to run the ball and is tackled by Southeast Missouri's defensive lineman, Nasim Cairo (55) at their game Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost to the Redhawks 31-7 on the O'Brien Field.

Snowy Senior Day ends in a loss for the Panthers

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
November 14, 2022
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.

Ellington provides electricity in second half of home opener loss

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
November 11, 2022
Outside hitter, Giovana Larregui Lopez (15) jumps up to spike the ball against University of Southern Indiana at Lantz Arena. The Panthers won 3-0.

Volleyball team now tied for third in OVC after defeating Southern Indiana 3-0

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
November 10, 2022
Outside hitter, Kaitlyn Flynn (11), spikes the ball during the fourth and final set against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-1 on Nov. 4, 2022 on Eastern Illinois University's campus in Charleston, Ill.

Volleyball team looks to solidify OVC standings against Southern Indiana

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
November 8, 2022
Seniors Ireland Heib (left), Summerlynn Smith (middle), and Annika Black (right), run out of the fan tunnel before their match against Tennessee Tech at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-2 against the Golden Eagles.

Volleyball team honors seniors with weekend showdown against Tennessee Tech

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
November 7, 2022
Adam Swanson, a senior criminology major, holds up an OVC championship plaque after the Conference Championship Saturday afternoon, Oct. 29, 2022, at Putnam County Sports Complex in Cookeville, Tenn.

Cross country teams sweep OVC Championships

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
Giovana Larregui Lopez, a junior outside hitter, jumps to spike the ball during the volleyball of the second set of the first game against the UT Martin Skyhawks at Lantz Arena Friday afternoon. Lopez had 24 kills, 5 kills, and scored 27 points. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Skyhawks.

Flynn, Lopez lead volleyball team to doubleheader split

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
November 1, 2022
Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

There are no good sports themed Halloween movies

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
October 26, 2022
The Panthers are now 13-8 with season play and 6-1 with Ohio Valley Conference play. Members of the Eastern Illinois University volleyball team regroup and hype each other up after a point-winning play during the volleyball game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Friday afternoon. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Skyhawks.

Volleyball team now tied for third in OVC

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
October 26, 2022
Giovana Larregui Lopez, a junior outside hitter, jumps to spike the ball during the volleyball of the second set of the first game against the UT Martin Skyhawks at Lantz Arena Friday afternoon. Lopez had 24 kills, 5 kills, and scored 27 points. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Skyhawks.

Volleyball team takes on OVC preseason champion Morehead State

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
October 19, 2022
From left, Paul Bizimana, a freshman forward, and Rodolfo Bolis, a freshman forward, celebrate winning the men’s basketball game on Saturday against Tennessee State Tigers at Lantz Arena. Bizimana had 20 points and 11 rebounds. The Panthers won 78-70 against the Tigers.

Panthers slotted in ninth place in preseason OVC poll

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
October 18, 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 picked to win OVC Player of the Year in preseason poll

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
October 18, 2022
Heather Galloway, mother of Stone Galloway, a junior kicker, and fans shout after the Lindenwood Lions gained possession of the ball, then scoring a 9-yard touchdown pass thus ending the Panther's homecoming football game with a score of 37-34 Saturday afternoon at O'Brien Field.

Panthers drop Homecoming Game to Lions in heartbreaking double overtime loss

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
October 15, 2022
Number 29, Kendi Young, a sophomore runningback, runs with the ball during drills at football practice at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.

Football team to play Lindenwood for Homecoming Game

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
October 14, 2022
Freshman outside and opposite hitter, Lilli Amettis (left), and junior libero and defensive Specialist Christina Martinez Mundo (right) celebrate with their team after scoring a point in the third set against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars at Lantz Arena Friday evening. The Panthers won 3-1 against the Cougars.

Volleyball to face off against first place UT Martin

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
October 13, 2022
Number 0, Dom Shoffner, a senior quarterback, throws the ball during a drill at football practice at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.

Football team in third place after Week 5 of Play

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
October 11, 2022
Freshman outside and opposite hitter, Lilli Amettis (left), and junior libero and defensive Specialist Christina Martinez Mundo (right) celebrate with their team after scoring a point in the third set against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars at Lantz Arena Friday evening. The Panthers won 3-1 against the Cougars.

Volleyball team now tied for first place after sweep of SEMO

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
October 10, 2022
Sophomore Linebacker Elijawah Tolbert (left) and Sophomore Defensive Lineman Colby Smith (right) run out a drill during football practice Wednesday afternoon at O'Brien Field.

Eastern football team returns home to take on Northwestern State

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
October 7, 2022
Number 15 Giovana Larregui Lopez, a junior outside hitter, spikes the ball during the volleyball game against the University of Arkansas- Little Rock Trojans at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon, Oct. 1, 2022. Lopez had 3 spikes, 8 kills and scored 10.5 points. The Panthers won 3-0 to the Trojans.

Volleyball team heads to SEMO for weekend matches

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
October 6, 2022
Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

High energy at volleyball games needs to be at every sport

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
October 5, 2022
Number 1, Ireland Hieb, a senior middle backer, runs then a student hype tunnel before the start of the volleyball game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars at Lantz Arena Friday evening, Sept. 23, 2022, on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill. The Panthers won 3-1 against the Cougars.

OVC volleyball teams open conference play

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
September 28, 2022
Justin Thomas, a senior wide receiver, leaps over Franky West, a sophomore defensive back, to avoid the tackle. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 7-35 Saturday night at Illinois State University.

Shoffner leads football team to victory

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
September 25, 2022
Freshman outside and opposite hitter, Lilli Amettis (left), and junior libero and defensive Specialist Christina Martinez Mundo (right) celebrate with their team after scoring a point in the third set against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars at Lantz Arena Friday evening. The Panthers won 3-1 against the Cougars.

Amettis, Flynn lead volleyball team to first OVC win

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
September 23, 2022
Number 33, Nile Hill, a redshirt sophomore wide receiver catches the ball during football practice Wednesday afternoon at O'Brien Field.

Football team to open OVC play on the road

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
September 23, 2022
Kaitlyn Flynn (right), sophomore outside hitter, sets the ball during volleyball practice Thursday afternoon at Lantz Arena. The Panthers will start OVC play against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars.

Volleyball team to play SIUE at home in first OVC matches

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
September 22, 2022
Number 15 Giovana Larregui Lopez, a junior outside hitter, spikes the ball during the volleyball game against the Illinois State University Redbirds at Lantz Arena Wednesday evening. The Panthers lost 3-0 to the Redbirds.

Multiple Panther volleyball players ranked in the OVC

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
September 21, 2022
Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Food in collegiate press boxes needs to be more accessible

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
September 21, 2022
Kaitlyn Flynn, a sophomore outside hitter, spikes the ball during volleyball practice Tuesday afternoon at Lantz Arena .

Volleyball team led by Flynn at Toledo Challenge

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
September 19, 2022
Jonah O'Brien, a redshirt sophomore quarterback, runs through hole found in the University of Tennessee- Chattanooga Mocs' defensive line during the fourth quarterthe Panther's first home game of the 2022 season on Saturday evening at O'Brien Field. The Panthers lost 38-20 to the Mocs. O'Brien completed 18-of-28 pass attempts, passing for a total of 183 yards with 2 touchdowns.

Wilkerson, Spack to reunite at the 110th Mid-America Classic

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
September 16, 2022
Thomas talks to players about what to work on during volleyball practice.

Conference play nearing for OVC volleyball teams

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
September 15, 2022
Number 11 Kaitlyn Flynn, a sophomore outside hitter, spikes the ball during the volleyball game against the Illinois State University Redbirds at Lantz Arena Wednesday evening. The Panthers lost 3-0 to the Redbirds.

Volleyball team loses 3-0 to No. 25 Fighting Illini

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
September 14, 2022
Eastern Cheerleader Katie Frankovich, a sophomore communications disorders holds her hands in her face symbolizing being overwhelmed at O'Brien Field Monday afternoon.

‘How many does it take for something to change?’

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
September 14, 2022
Kaitlyn Flynn, a sophomore outside hitter, spikes the ball during volleyball practice Tuesday afternoon at Lantz Arena .

Volleyball team to play No. 25 Fighting Illini at home

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
September 13, 2022
Players meet up after a successful play during the match against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Tuesday evening at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-0 to the Leathernecks.

Volleyball team wins Geri Polvino Invitational

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
September 12, 2022
Jonah O'Brien, a redshirt sophomore quarterback, runs through hole found in the University of Tennesee- Chattanooga Mocs' defensive line during the Panther's first home game of the 2022 season on Saturday evening at O'Brien Field. The Panthers lost 38-20 to the Mocs. O'Brien completed 18-of-28 pass attempts, passing for a total of 183 yards with 2 touchdowns.

Football team loses home opener to Mocs

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
September 11, 2022
Eastern Head Football Coach Chris Wilkerson encourages Redshirt Sophomore Quarterback Jonah O'Brien after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of the season opener against Northern Illinois University at Huskies Stadium Thursday night. The Panthers lost 34-27 against the Huskies.

Football team to play No. 11 UT-Chattanooga in home opener

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
September 9, 2022
Players meet up after a successful play during the match against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Tuesday evening at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 3-0 to the Leathernecks.

Volleyball team looks to find success on the road

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
September 8, 2022
Number 6, Jonah O’Brien a redshirt sophomore quarterback runs the ball during the Panthers’ season opener against Northern Illinois University at Huskies Stadium Thursday night. The Panthers lost 34-27 against the Huskies. O'Brien threw 25-of-34 passing for 276 yards with three touchdowns.

Football equipment manager talks equipment costs

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
September 7, 2022
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