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Napoleon Electronic Music Festival event to come, more this week
Napoleon Electronic Music Festival event to come, more this week
At Lunchbox Voodoos Open Mic Night event Friday night, the band Absent Ground performs multiple cover songs as one of the first acts of the night.
Lunchbox Voodoo hosts open-mic night
Daisha Mitchell (right), a junior health sciences major, walks with fellow students in protest of recent police brutality in Memphis, Tenn., which killed Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, according to CNN. The group walked around 20 minutes from Andrews Hall to the front of Old Main Saturday afternoon.
Students protest in response to Tyre Nichols’ death
According to the Illinois General Attorneys office, former Coles County assistant states attorney Brady Allen was arrested after turning himself in at the Coles County Sheriffs Office Thursday after a warrant was put out for his arrest.
BREAKING: Former Coles County Assistant State’s Attorney turns self in for 32 felony charges
President Glassman address his presidential report which includes the Panther Portal Overview and Living Learning Communities in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
BOT to meet in 2 special meetings Saturday, Monday
Eastern guard, Lariah Washington (22), breaks a double team against Southeast Missouri Redhawks guard, Jaliyah Green (24), and another Redhawks player. The Panthers won 63-57 against the Redhawks in Lantz Arena on Saturday.
Washington’s leadership in fourth quarter helps EIU remain undefeated
The womens basketball team cheers for fellow players after scoring during the womens basketball game against the Rowdy Raiders at Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. The Panthers won 96-67 against the Rowdy Raiders. The Panthers have won seven games in row.
Panthers 8-0 in OVC play for the first time since 2013
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
BY HAN BYER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Sports Nutrition Coordinator and graduate student, Camille Klopfleisch, speaks to Eastern football player, Cody Green, about his nutrition journey in her office Monday afternoon. Klopfleisch and Green are going over photos of Green’s meals, and what to work on going forward using nutrition charts on Jan. 23, 2023, on Eastern Illinois Universitys campus in Charleston, Ill.
Klopfleisch says passion, drive is needed for STEM majors
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The victory bells lie dormant in Dallas
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television/video production major. He can be reached at akcoffey@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” an undebatable classic
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Learning is supposed to hurt, it is how we grow
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: Pears are the worst fruit
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: From campground to college, science and tech changed little
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: What would have happened?
EDITORIAL: Believe scientists about science issues
EDITORIAL: Believe scientists about science issues
Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., write important messages on posters and encourage others to as well, to hold up while walking in the march for the 36th annual Martin Luther King Jr. program on Monday evening.
EDITORIAL: Commemorate buildings with meaning
This is the conveyor belt from the folding unit which conveys the cut and folds into the newspaper that comes off the printing press line.
EDITORIAL: One year later of weekly content
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs more holiday inclusivity
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs more holiday inclusivity
A wheelchair in front of a flight of stairs outside of Lantz Arena on Nov. 18 at Eastern.
EDITORIAL: Students with disabilities should not have to fend for themselves
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television/video production major. He can be reached at akcoffey@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” an undebatable classic
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Learning is supposed to hurt, it is how we grow
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: Pears are the worst fruit
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: From campground to college, science and tech changed little
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: What would have happened?
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Meet the new Editor-in-Chief for the new semester
letter to the editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UPD failed me, do not let them fail others
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
Jaedah Franks, a sophomore biological sciences major, is congratulated by Yolanda Williams after being crowned Miss Black EIU 2022 on Saturday in the Grand Ballroom.
Annual Miss Black EIU pageant to be canceled
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 16: I, Tonya, feat. Special Guest
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
Abigail Riti, a freshman psychology major, Riley Bauer, a junior english major, and Silas Roemer, a freshman physics major, find sticks to use as the arms for the final touches of their snowman named Byobert in the Library Quad Wednesday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students build Byobert the snowman
Olivia Enlow, a freshman theater major, rehearses lines as an understudy for Calliope, one of the nine muses, in Xanadu in The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: “Xanadu” week four rehearsal
Kyle Thomas (24), a freshman center, puts the ball up into the basket with a layup, scoring a total of 8 points during the Eastern game vs. Northern Illinois University. The Panthers lost to the Huskies 90-70 in Lantz Arena Wednesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Huskies
Conor Baltz, the director of operations at the Doudna Fine Arts Center, hangs glass bulb ornaments onto the seasonal Christmas tree in preparation of Doudnas Holiday Fest Tuesday afternoon. Students Zak Wagner, a senior music major, and Hannah Wellbaum, a graduate student studying clinical counseling, help put hooks on ornaments to hand to Baltz.
THROUGH THE LENS: Holiday Fest-ivity preparations
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
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 17: The Shining
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 16: I, Tonya, feat. Special Guest
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 15 : The Maze Runner
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 14: Batman Returns feat. Special Guest
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 13: The Nightmare Before Christmas
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Women’s golf team places last in invite

October 20, 2015

Men’s golf team continues to struggle

October 20, 2015
Junior Riley McInerney finshes 21st out of 250 runners during the mens 8k red race in the Bradley Pink Classic on Friday at Newman Golf Course in Peoria Ill. McInerney finished with a time of 24:29. The men finished 6th out of 26 competing teams.

Men 6th, Women 14th at Bradley ‘Pink’ Classic

October 19, 2015

Men’s and women’s golf teams’ in last place in tournaments

October 19, 2015

New Eastern logo gets indifferent review from athletes

October 13, 2015
Mens tennis coach, Sam Kercheval speaks with senior players Rui Silva (left) and Ryan Henderson (right) during practice last Wednesday at Darling Courts.

Kercheval pursues degree while coaching

October 12, 2015

Women’s tennis team heads for tough test in Carbondale

October 7, 2015
Freshman Kate Olson runs alongside IPFWs Paityn Fleming during the Panthers 3-1 victory on Sept. 4 at Lakeside Field.

Wolf, Lyon nominated for weekly awards

October 7, 2015

Men’s golf continues to struggle

October 4, 2015
Easterns Quincy Knolhoff and Ruth Garippo finished eighth and 12th respectively during the Walt Crawford Open on Sept. 4 at the Panther Trail.

Cross Country set for Notre Dame Invite

September 30, 2015
Freshman Kate Olson runs behind IPFWs Kassidy Simpkins during the Panthers 3-1 victory on Sept. 4 at Lakeside Field.

Women’s soccer team starts conference season 0-2

September 29, 2015

Men’s golf finishes 15th in SIUE Invite

September 29, 2015

Women’s tennis team splits dual matches over weekend

September 28, 2015

Men’s golf team in last place after first day

September 28, 2015

Men’s golf team heads to SIUE Invite; women’s team has week off

September 27, 2015

Women’s golf team finishes in last place at Loyola Invite

September 22, 2015

Men’s golf team finishes 8th in Murray State Invite

September 22, 2015

Sproles ties low round total in day one of Murray State Invite

September 21, 2015

Women’s golf team falls to last place after day 1

September 21, 2015

Golf teams hope for better finish in tournament play

September 20, 2015

Spoo headlines additions to Hall of Fame class

September 16, 2015
Junior Kathleen MacKinnon, nominated for OVC Offensive Player of the Week, scored her first season goal during the Panthers 3-2 loss on Friday.

MacKinnon nominated for Offensive Player of the Week

September 15, 2015
The Mens Cross Country team start off the race September 5, 2014 on the Panther Trail. The team took 2nd place at the EIU Walt Crawford race.

McInerney finishes second at ISU Invite

September 14, 2015

Men’s golf finishes last at ISU invite

September 14, 2015

Women’s tennis team to open fall season

September 8, 2015
Senior midfielder Molly Hawkins had four shots on goal out of six shots during the Panthers 3-1 win against IPFW on Friday at Lakeside Field.

Hawkins wins OVC Offensive Player of the Week

September 8, 2015

Hawkins leads Panthers past IPFW

September 7, 2015
Eastern runners Riley McInerney, Paxson Menard, Tyler Yunk, and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville runner Keith Meyer race in the EIU Walt Crawford meet on Friday on the Panther Trail. Eastern won both the mens and womens meets. McInerney finished first and Menard second.

Baldwin, McInerney place first in Walt Crawford Invite

September 7, 2015
Hawkins wants to end final season on high note

Hawkins wants to end final season on high note

September 2, 2015

Panthers stay positive after two losses over weekend

August 31, 2015
Red-shirt junior defender Lindsey Marino is grabbed by Northern Kentucky freshman Payton Naylor during the Panthers 6-0 loss on Aug. 23 at Lakeside Field.

Women’s soccer team falls twice over weekend

August 30, 2015

Panthers travel west for weekend road trip

August 27, 2015
Freshman defender Kayla Stolfa moves the ball up the pitch during the Panthers 6-0 loss to Northern Kentucky on Sunday at Lakeside Field.

Freshmen expected to contribute early in season

August 25, 2015
Senior midfielder Molly Hawkins attempts to settle the ball during the Panthers 6-0 loss to Northern Kentucky on Sunday at Lakeside Field.

Soccer teams ready to improve on last season

August 24, 2015

Panthers to build on communication for week ahead

August 24, 2015
Mens soccer coach Kiki Lara is introduced as the new coach on March 10, 2015.

Lara makes smooth transition to Charleston

August 23, 2015
Sophomore defender Carrie Caplin runs after Northern Kentucky forward Macy Hamblin during the Panthers 6-0 loss at Lakeside Field on Sunday.

Panthers fall against Norse

August 23, 2015
Senior midfielder Molly Hawkins attempts to dispossess an opponent during a match on Oct. 17, 2014 at the Eastern practice field.

Women’s soccer team opens season Friday

August 19, 2015

Baseball drop 2-of-3 against Morehead State

May 3, 2015

Eastern baseball readies itself against the Golden Eagles

April 30, 2015

Freshmen make impact on diamond

April 30, 2015
Senior Will Butler and Southern Illinois-Edwardsvilles Devyn Jambga square off during a corner kick during the Panthers 4-3 extra time loss on Nov. 4 at Lakeside Field.

Butler’s success in the classroom doesn’t go unnoticed.

April 30, 2015

Panthers creeping up in OVC Standings

April 30, 2015
Senior pitcher Andrew Grahn winds up to pitch during the game against St. Louis University Tuesday in Coaches Stadium. The Panthers went on to win the game 13-4.

Grahn, Howell lead Panthers to 2nd-straight win

April 28, 2015

Panthers host Billikens in mid-week contest

April 27, 2015

Men’s golf team places last in OVC tournament

April 26, 2015

Fisher throws complete game in Panthers’ series win

April 26, 2015

Men’s golf team readies for OVC tournament

April 23, 2015

Ryan doesn’t let height stop collegiate career

April 23, 2015

Baseball team set for 3-game weekend set with EKU

April 23, 2015

Eastern places 9th in OVC tournament

April 22, 2015

Panthers drop in-state battle to Illinois

April 21, 2015

Eastern athletics announces Hall of Fame class

April 21, 2015

Golf team places 8th in final tune-up before conference tournament.

April 21, 2015
Garrison Stenger, a senior pitcher, gets ready to throw the ball to the batter during the game against Illinois College Wednesday.

Panthers pitching stellar in series win

April 20, 2015

Women’s tennis team season ends in OVC semifinals

April 19, 2015

Wenthe powers Panthers to series win

April 19, 2015

Panthers head to Belmont for weekend series

April 16, 2015
Caleb Howell, a senior outfielder, setp up to the plate for hit turn at bat before he broke the all-time career hist record Wednesday at Coaches Stadium.

Outfielder breaks Eastern career hits record

April 16, 2015
Freshman pitcher Andy Fisher, prepares to throw the ball during the Eastern men’s baseball game on Saturday.

Panthers have 22 hits in win over Illinois College

April 15, 2015

Bats come alive in 15-3 victory

April 14, 2015

Panthers ‘excited’ for conference tournament

April 14, 2015

Bahr paces Eastern at Invitational

April 13, 2015
Senior Infield Brant Valach hits the ball during the Eastern men’s baseball game vs SouthEast Missouri Sunday at Coaches Stadium.

Panthers host non-DI opponents over next two days

April 13, 2015

Redhawks’ Winkelman blanks Panthers Sunday.

April 13, 2015
Caleb Howell runs to third base in the game vs Southeastern Missouri Friday in Coaches Stadium.

Baseball team salvages one game in weekend series

April 12, 2015

Eastern baseball hosts top-seeded SEMO

April 9, 2015
Senior Sephora Boulbahaiem, hits the ball during the Women’s tennis game on Oct. 6, 2014.

Panthers blank Belmont in road victory

April 8, 2015

Goldstein, Illini slam Panthers in mid-week contest

April 7, 2015

Baseball begins homestand with Illinois

April 6, 2015
Andrew Grahn, a senior pitcher, pitches in the game Wednesday at Coaches Stadium against Indiana State. The Panthers took a 5-4 against Indiana State.

Baseball breaks losing streak

April 5, 2015

University members predict Final Four winners

April 2, 2015
Brandt Valach, a senior infielder, looks to run to first base in the Panhers game Tuesday against Illinois State at Coaches Stadium. Valach had two hits in the game.

Valach improving as season goes on

April 1, 2015
Junior pitcher Matt Doherty pitches in the Panthers game Tuesday at Coaches Stadium against Illinois State. Doherty had three hits in the game.

Panthers still searching for first win

April 1, 2015
Brant Valach, an infielderfor the Panthers, swings at a pitch in the game against Illinois State University Tuesday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers now have a record of 0-21.

Panthers squander lead late, fall to Redbirds

March 31, 2015

Women’s tennis team sits at 3rd in OVC

March 31, 2015

Gaskey, Racers shutout Panthers

March 30, 2015
Senior pitcher Andrew Grahn warms up on the mound during the Panthers 18-7 loss against Murray State on Saturday at Coaches Stadium. Grahn pitched three innings and allowed one hit and had three strike outs during the game.

Panthers battle Redbirds in mid-week contest

March 30, 2015

Panthers shutout Redhawks, beat Tennessee-Martin

March 29, 2015
Freshman pitcher Joseph Duncan narrowly makes it to first during the Panthers 18-7 loss to Murray State on Saturday at Coaches Stadium. Duncan had one run on two hits during four at bats during the game. Murray State beat the Panthers in Sundays doubleheader 8-4 and 8-2. The Panthers 0-9 in the OVC and 0-20 overall.

Eastern baseball team swept by Murray State

March 29, 2015
Brendon Allen, a junior pitcher, prepares to pitch in the Panthers’ scrimmage Wednesday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers current record is 0-17.

Panthers prepared for first home game

March 26, 2015

Panthers blanked in Edwardsville

March 25, 2015
Hunter Clark, a freshman pitcher, prepares to throw the ball Wednesday in the Panthers’ scrimmage game at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers will be up against Murray State Friday, March 27, 2015 at Coaches Stadium.

Taylor, Johnansmeier nominated for OVC weekly awards

March 25, 2015
Panthers host Salukis for first home game

Panthers host Salukis for first home game

March 23, 2015

Panthers swept by Jacksonville State

March 23, 2015

Women’s tennis team sweeps weekend matches

March 22, 2015

Panthers face Tigers in 3-game series

March 12, 2015
Red-shirt senior pitcher Christian Slazinik throws out a pitch in a game on March 30, 2014 at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers lost to the Gamecocks 8-6. Slazinik suffered an injury later in the game which ended his 2013-2014 season.

Panthers comeback falls short against St. Louis

March 11, 2015

Baseball team looks to end losing streak

March 10, 2015

Tennis team wins 3rd straight match

March 9, 2015

Baseball team swept by Austin Peay

March 9, 2015
Sabina Oroszova, who had never been to the United States before coming to Eastern, finishes her collegiate basketball career.

Oroszova era comes to an end

March 9, 2015
Sophomore infielder Mitch Gasbarro swings against Tennessee Tech on April 13 at Coaches Stadium. With four at bats, Gasbarro had one hit during the game.

Panthers lose first 2 games in conference play

March 8, 2015

Tennessee State wins OVC Tournament

March 8, 2015

Panthers open OVC play at Austin Peay

March 6, 2015

Cougars, Eagles pick up round one victories

March 5, 2015
Senior forward Sabina Oroszova looks for an open teammate during the Panthers 68-35 loss to Tennessee-Martin in round one of the Ohio Valley Conference Womens Basketball Championship on Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn. Oroszova remained scoreless throughout the entire game.

Skyhawks end Panthers season

March 5, 2015

Panthers lose 3-straight games to Razorbacks

March 3, 2015

Panthers unfazed over first-round opponent

March 3, 2015

UT-Martin enters tournament undefeated

March 2, 2015
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