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Meeting Eastern: Chair Department of Biological Sciences Gary A. Bulla
Meeting Eastern: Chair Department of Biological Sciences Gary A. Bulla
On Sept. 7, 2021 the Mayor of Charleston, Brandon Combs conducts the City Council Meeting. During this meeting, the coucil voted on appropriating two different funds; $130,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds from FY 2014/FY2015 and $180,000 from MTF funds from FY 2016/FY 2017.
City Council set to meet Tuesday to discuss city issues
Update in Charleston death case
Update in Charleston death case
BREAKING NEWS: Man dead following 5-vehicle wreck
BREAKING NEWS: Man dead following 5-vehicle wreck
Family Weekend 2021 brings Eastern
Family Weekend 2021 brings Eastern
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
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
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
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
COLUMN: Sky Blue Sky underrated collection of styles
COLUMN: ‘Sky Blue Sky’ underrated collection of styles
EDITORIAL: The names students deserve
EDITORIAL: The names students deserve
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
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
COLUMN: Vaccine hesitancy is dangerous
COLUMN: Vaccine hesitancy is dangerous
COLUMN: Boardwalk Empire a visual masterpiece
COLUMN: Boardwalk Empire a visual masterpiece
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’
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
Valen Fulton, a conference assistant for housing and dining and an art major, sits outside at the Library Quad to get some homework done before she goes to work. She said that she had been inside for most of the day and decided to come outside to enjoy the nice weather while she could.
FEATURE PHOTO: Enjoying summer weather
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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Men’s soccer talks getting through quarantine together

April 22, 2020

Life without sports is weird, we will get through it

March 23, 2020

Column: NCAA Tournament cancelation depressing

March 12, 2020

Notebook: Belmont, Cougars currently lead OVC standings

March 10, 2020

Analysis: Despite tournament exit, Panthers played well

March 8, 2020
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Lariah Washington rises above her defender to get off a shot attempt. Eastern lost 63-52 to Tennessee-Martin in the semifinals of the OVC Tournament Friday.

Skyhawks end Panthers’ season in the semifinal of OVC Tournament

March 6, 2020

Analysis: Men’s basketball struggled against resurging Austin Peay

March 6, 2020

Take some chances; make change

March 6, 2020
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Lariah Washington rises above her defender for a shot attempt. Eastern defeated Jacksonville State 49-46 to advance to the semifinals Friday in the OVC Tournament.

Analysis: Panthers made big plays at right time to clinch semifinals appearance

March 5, 2020

Panthers defeat Jacksonville State in 1st round of OVC Tournament.

March 5, 2020

Panthers finish regular season strong

March 1, 2020

Reflecting on college during midterm

February 28, 2020
George Dixon (left), Logan Koch (middle) and Shareef Smith (right) surround an Austin Peay ball handler and reach in for a steal during Eastern’s 83-80 victory over Austin Peay Feb. 22 in Lantz Arena. Eastern can secure an OVC tournament spot with a win Thursday against Southeast Missouri.

Men’s basketball team can clinch tournament spot with win Thursday, travel to face SEMO

February 26, 2020
Members of the Eastern mens basketball team (from left) Shawn Wilson, Josiah Wallace, Kashwan Charles and JaQualis Matlock celebrate an 83-80 overtime win against Austin Peay Feb. 22 in Lantz Arena.

Panthers grab back-to-back upset wins

February 24, 2020

Men’s basketball team completes sweep of top OVC teams, defeats Austin Peay 83-80

February 22, 2020

NBA playoffs bring surprises

February 20, 2020

Notebook: Men’s basketball to face top 2 teams in OVC this week

February 18, 2020

Analysis: 3 things for men’s basketball to execute

February 16, 2020
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Mack Smith attempts a layup during Easterns 76-74 loss to SIUE Thursday in Lantz Arena.

Eastern suffers tough loss to SIUE Thursday

February 15, 2020
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News JaQualis Matlock plays through contact from his defender to drive down the lane for a layup attempt. Eastern defeated Morehead State 71-65 Feb. 6 in Lantz Arena.

Men’s basketball looks to build momentum, hosts SIUE Thursday

February 12, 2020

Smith, Wallace, defense flourish in win

February 9, 2020

Men’s basketball goes cold from three-point range in loss

February 7, 2020

A birthday ode to my mother

February 7, 2020

Dixon and Smith reflect on passing of Kobe Bryant

February 5, 2020

Men’s basketball set to play three straight games at Lantz

February 5, 2020

3 areas for Panthers to improve

February 3, 2020

Kobe Bryant will forever be my hero

January 31, 2020
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Shareef Smith looks around his defender to try and get a pass attempt off. Eastern defeated Southeast Missouri 61-59 Jan. 25 in Lantz Arena.

Panthers go on the road to face top OVC teams

January 29, 2020
Forward JaQualis Matlock looks to pass the ball in Eastern’s 61-59 win against Southeast Missouri on Jan. 25 at Lantz Arena.

Eastern to face top two teams in the OVC this week

January 28, 2020

3 things to build on for men’s basketball

January 26, 2020
Eastern guard Josiah Wallace drives inside against Tennessee-Martin Jan. 23 in Lantz Arena. Wallace had 22 points, 20 of which came in the first half, the Panthers won the game 95-83.

Men’s basketball wins 3rd-straight OVC game

January 24, 2020
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News George Dixon hangs on the rim as he slams down a two-handed dunk. Eastern defeated Tennessee Tech 84-59 Jan. 18 in Lantz Arena.

Men’s basketball faces Tennessee-Martin Thursday in revenge game

January 22, 2020
Eastern guard Marvin Johnson attempts a layup against Tennessee Tech Jan. 18 at Lantz Arena. Johnson had six points and four assists in an 84-59 win for the Panthers.

Men’s basketball remains undefeated at Lantz Arena

January 18, 2020

‘The Rise of Skywalker’ was decent at best

January 17, 2020

Eastern showcases guard depth in 1st conference win

January 17, 2020
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Mack Smith (right) shouts directions to teammate George Dixon (left). Eastern defeated Green Bay 93-80 Dec. 7 in Lantz Arena.

Men’s basketball hopes to bounce back Thursday after rough start to OVC play

January 15, 2020
File Photo | The Daily Eastern New’s Head coach Kiki Lara in the middle of coaching a match in Fall 2018. Lara departs the program as the ninth coach in program history and serving five years as the head coach.

Lara leaves men’s soccer program

January 14, 2020

Top 3 teams in OVC match preseason poll

January 13, 2020

Men’s basketball loses 4th straight OVC game

January 12, 2020

Analysis: Dixon and Smith shine in win Dec. 7

December 8, 2019

The semester’s almost over; we can do it

December 6, 2019

Panthers’ comeback stopped short, lose to Fort Wayne on road

December 4, 2019

Analysis: 3 things that standout for men’s basketball

December 2, 2019

Here’s why Thanksgiving is my favorite

November 22, 2019

Omar ready for next step in his journey

November 20, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Deang Deang guards an opposing ball handler while preparing for an incoming screen. Eastern defeated Indiana Northwest 114-61 Monday in Lantz Arena.

Analysis: Panthers flourish on offense and defense in home win

November 19, 2019

Here’s a list of important albums (part 3)

November 15, 2019
Eastern guard Josiah Wallace wraps a pass around a Chicago State defender in the game Nov. 12 in Lantz Arena. Wallace had six points, three rebounds and three assists in the Panthers’ 98-34 win.

Men’s basketball team blows out Chicago State 98-34

November 13, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Davi Girardi (right) shields his eyes from the sun as he fights to win the ball out of the air. Eastern tied Omaha 0-0 at Lakeside Field Oct. 19.

Men’s soccer team finishes its 2019 season

November 11, 2019

Here’s a list of important albums (part 2)

November 7, 2019

Notebook: Eastern’s chances at tournament down to one match

November 6, 2019

Red Raiders rout Panthers in season opener

November 6, 2019

Men’s soccer wins final conference match

November 3, 2019

Here’s a list of important albums (part 1)

October 31, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Freshman Maxwell Allen attempts to intercept a pass in Eastern’s 0-0 double-overtime tie against Omaha on Oct. 19 at Lakeside Field.

Men’s soccer ready for Fort Wayne match

October 31, 2019

Panther defense prospers in exhibition win

October 30, 2019

Panthers’ playoff push enters final stretch

October 28, 2019

Men’s soccer loses 2-1 to Western Illinois in chippy match

October 27, 2019

Men’s soccer team to face Western on road

October 24, 2019

Opinion: It is not about how hard you can hit

October 24, 2019

Summit League soccer teams enter final 3 weeks

October 22, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Jonathan Burke makes a diving save off a rebound shot, coming after making an initial save on a penalty kick. Eastern tied Omaha 0-0 Oct. 19 at Lakeside Field.

Analysis: Burke’s penalty kick save sets tone against Omaha

October 20, 2019

Opinion: Three things NBA fans are ready to see

October 17, 2019

Men’s soccer prepares for final home match

October 17, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Quinn Rechner boots a long pass upfield, as a defender jumps to try and block it. Eastern lost 2-0 to Milwaukee Tuesday at Lakeside Field.

Column: Recent losses don’t shake Panther defense

October 16, 2019

Eastern men’s soccer team loses 2nd straight home game

October 15, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Edgar Mesa gets prepared to settle the ball out of the air, while looking upfield for an open pass. Eastern defeated IUPUI 1-0 Oct. 1 at Lakeside Field.

Panthers ready for home match against Milwaukee

October 14, 2019

Men’s soccer loses 5-1 to Northern Illinois

October 8, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Jonathan Burke punches a crossed ball away as an attacker misses his header attempt. Eastern defeated IUPUI 1-0 Oct. 1 at Lakeside Field.

Panthers ready for interstate rival

October 7, 2019

Men’s soccer loses first home game of the season against Oral Roberts

October 6, 2019

October is tough for me: Here’s why

October 3, 2019

Men’s soccer looks to protect undefeated home record against Oral Roberts Saturday

October 3, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Edgar Mesa goes up to head away a corner kick amongst his own teammates and an opposing player. Eastern scored a second-half goal to defeat IUPUI 1-0 Tuesday at Lakeside Field.

Men’s soccer scores late in match, defeats IUPUI 1-0 Tuesday

October 1, 2019

Men’s soccer ready for next game against IUPUI

September 30, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Shady Omar attempts a headed shot off a throw in in Eastern’s 3-2 win against Belmont Sept. 24 at Lakeside Field.

Men’s soccer opens conference play with tie

September 29, 2019

The Cardinals should not be ignored

September 26, 2019
Cameron Behm kicks his leg out to block the opponent’s pass attempt near the sideline. Eastern defeated Belmont 3-2 in overtime Tuesday at Lakeside Field.

Panthers to face Denver in conference opener

September 26, 2019

Sosnowski looks to leave his mark on Eastern soccer program

September 26, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Cameron Behm (left) and Shady Omar (right) celebrate Omar’s goal by running toward the bleachers. Omar’s goal, in the second half, tied Eastern’s match against Belmont at 2-2 Tuesday at Lakeside Field.

Men’s soccer beats Belmont in overtime

September 24, 2019

Men’s soccer team ready for home match against rival Belmont

September 23, 2019

Time has wings, so enjoy the present

September 20, 2019

Men’s soccer team looks back to championship team 50 years later

September 19, 2019

Men’s soccer shows more than 2-4 record

September 17, 2019
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Edgar Mesa, the captain of the men’s soccer team, starts to make a pass to a teammate. Eastern defeated St. Xavier in the match, Eastern’s home opener, 2-0 at Lakeside Field Sept. 10.

Men’s soccer splits weekend matches against Bradley, Northwestern

September 16, 2019

I’m rooting for the Dodgers: Here’s why

September 12, 2019
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Christian Sosnowski runs to gain possession of the ball as a defender starts to guard him. Eastern defeated St. Xavier Tuesday in its home opener 2-0 at Lakeside Field.

Men’s soccer looks to build momentum with weekend matches

September 12, 2019

Men’s soccer picks up 1st win of season

September 10, 2019

Men’s soccer attempts comeback, falls short 3-2 against Ohio State

September 8, 2019

Put your opinions on NFL players away

September 5, 2019

Defense will bounce back, improve for men’s soccer

September 4, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Shady Omar tries to retrieve the ball out of midair as a defender grabs him during the Eastern men’s soccer team’s 2-1 loss to Valparaiso in October 2018 at Lakeside Field.

Men’s soccer loses first two matches to start the season

September 2, 2019

Disrespect toward Andrew Luck is unwarranted

August 29, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Eastern goalkeeper Jonathan Burke skies over an attacker to make a save during the men’s soccer team’s double-overtime 1-1 tie with Evansville in August 2018 at Lakeside Field.

Burke ready to improve, lead men’s soccer this season

August 28, 2019

Column: Defense remains a focus for Eastern’s men’s soccer team

August 26, 2019

Holland’s Spider-Man is a success

August 22, 2019

Men’s soccer getting ready for the regular season after final exhibition match

August 20, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Jake Andrews fends off a sliding defender while making a move with the ball during Eastern’s 0-1 loss to Green Bay at Lakeside Field in September 2018.

Men’s soccer team looking for improved offense this season

August 14, 2019

Track, field teams headed to Louisville

April 25, 2019

Panthers’ season over; offseason begins

April 24, 2019

Eastern wraps up season with losses

April 22, 2019
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