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Land-use conflict sprouts new agricultural and energy collection method
Chairman of the Coles County Democratics Mac White gives a speech about jobs at the May Day rally protesting the current administration in honor of workers in Morton Park on Saturday.
Charleston community holds speeches at May Day protest
Emergency personal responded to Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon Friday afternoon, May 2, 2025, for a car crash. Mattoon Police Chief Sam Gaines said the force is investigating a potential DUI.
One dead, one injured from crash into Mattoon nursing home
Marie Mullinax performed in the theatre department's performance of Children of Eden on the campus of Eastern Illinois University on Nov. 1, 2023.
Senior’s last hooray for Cabaret
Undergraduate graduation statistics and rates between fiscal year 2013 and 2023.
Looking back before EIU graduation
Eastern Illinois baseball head coach Jason Anderson, who was named the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference coach of the year, talks to the team after being doused with water following a 9-7 victory over Western Illinois that secured the OVC regular season title Saturday afternoon at Coaches Stadium in Charleston, Illinois
Eastern Illinois baseball prepares for OVC tournament as 1-seed
The Eastern Illinois baseball team poses for a photo after beating Western Illinois 9-7 at Coaches Stadium in Charleston, Illinois Saturday afternoon to become regular season champions of the Ohio Valley Conference for the first time since 2009.
EIU baseball wins first OVC regular season title in 16 years
Mike Pugliese, the Eastern Illinois baseball hitting coach, speaks with the Panther hitters following the team's 10-2 win in game two of the series against Western Illinois Friday afternoon at Coaches Stadium in Charleston, Illinois. The Panthers out-hit Western Illinois 13-6.
EIU baseball clinches series, double bye in OVC tournament
Eastern Illinois baseball pitching coach Max Feske (right) hugs graduate left-handed pitcher Tyler Kapraun (left) after Kapraun pitched seven scoreless innings against Western Illinois on Thursday at Coaches Stadium in Charleston, Illinois. Both Feske and Kapraun were members of the Western Illinois baseball team last year.
Kapraun throws seven scoreless innings in win over Western Illinois
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
Eastern cuts men’s, women’s tennis programs
Eastern Illinois baseball head coach Jason Anderson, who was named the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference coach of the year, talks to the team after being doused with water following a 9-7 victory over Western Illinois that secured the OVC regular season title Saturday afternoon at Coaches Stadium in Charleston, Illinois
Eastern Illinois baseball prepares for OVC tournament as 1-seed
The Eastern Illinois baseball team poses for a photo after beating Western Illinois 9-7 at Coaches Stadium in Charleston, Illinois Saturday afternoon to become regular season champions of the Ohio Valley Conference for the first time since 2009.
EIU baseball wins first OVC regular season title in 16 years
Mike Pugliese, the Eastern Illinois baseball hitting coach, speaks with the Panther hitters following the team's 10-2 win in game two of the series against Western Illinois Friday afternoon at Coaches Stadium in Charleston, Illinois. The Panthers out-hit Western Illinois 13-6.
EIU baseball clinches series, double bye in OVC tournament
Eastern Illinois baseball pitching coach Max Feske (right) hugs graduate left-handed pitcher Tyler Kapraun (left) after Kapraun pitched seven scoreless innings against Western Illinois on Thursday at Coaches Stadium in Charleston, Illinois. Both Feske and Kapraun were members of the Western Illinois baseball team last year.
Kapraun throws seven scoreless innings in win over Western Illinois
Charleston High School senior Luke Bonnstetter pitches during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon on Monday afternoon at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois
CHS baseball ends losing skid against Robinson
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 Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Senior, guard NaKyel Shelton, makes a free point during the game against the Tennessee State Tigers at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. Panthers lost 66-49.
Panthers of the Semester: NaKyel Shelton, Macy McGlone, Marqus McGlothan
Men's basketball practices before the Morehead state game, tomorrow in Groniger Arena, Jan 22,2025. Men's basketball has lost six games in conferences so far this year. on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
STAFF PICKS: Who will win the 2025 NBA finals?
Forward redshirt freshman Georgia Cox looking for someone open to pass too, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
EIU women’s basketball forward announces departure from program
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Bring back region-based conferences
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: You should start cycling
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: The NFL should adopt the fourth-and-20 play
Cameron Thomas
COLUMN: Why the NBA ratings are down
Fans of Meridian High School watch as St. Anthony High School has the ball near the end of the first quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.
What does Eastern get from hosting high school sports events?
Forward senior Macy McGlone plays defences ready for the ball, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
Panthers of the Week: Abraham Johnson, Macy McGlone
(Thumbnail Edition) Ramsey Hunt competes in the men's long jump category for the second day of EIU Big Blue Classic. Hunt finishes first in the finals with a mark of 7.35m at the O’Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Graduate jumper looks to make big leap in final year at EIU
Sophomore multi track and field athlete Ben Jessup stretches and prepares to compete in the John Craft Invite on Saturday.
Eastern track and field athlete returns after injury setback
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
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 Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Safety redshirt freshman Josh Brown left throws the ball to another player during football Pratice at O'brain Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Redshirt freshman safety shares fraternity lifestyle in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Running back, redshirt Freshman Jacarre Fleming takes the ball running during Football pratice at O'Braine stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Panther running back shares meaning behind nickname in Q&A
Graduate student safety Tienne Fridge gets interviewed by the Daily Eastern News sports editor during football practice at O'Brian Stadium.
New EIU football captain shares swimming experience in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Eastern Illinois women’s soccer junior forward Abby Reinl fighting with Illinois State junior defender Erika Wells to get the ball during Eastern’s lost to Illinois State 1-0 at its spring game at Lakeside field on April 12, 2025., on the Eastern Illinois University campus. Charleston ILL. 
EIU women’s soccer faces Illinois State in second spring game
(Thumbnail Edition) SUBMITTED PHOTO | BLAINEY DOWLING From left to right: senior safety Tienne Fridge, junior forward Katiebeth May, redshirt sophomore defender Elizabeth Galvin and redshirt sophomore quarterback Blainey Dowling at the Uplifting Athletes Conference Saturday Feb 1 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Uplifting Athletes conference teaches EIU athletes fundraising, leadership
Josh Oakley has left the Eastern men's soccer program after two years as head coach.
Men’s soccer head coach leaves Eastern
Centerback Sarah Hagg, then a sophomore, playing in a game against Purdue Fort Wayne on August 21, 2022 . Eastern won the game 2-0. at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Past EIU defender signs for professional soccer club
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 Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Eastern Illinois softball team surround junior infielder Kendall Grover after she stole home to win the Ohio Valley Conference championship against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 1-0 on Saturday.
EIU softball wins second OVC championship in three years
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore outfielder Karson Davey slides into home plate past Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior catcher Piper Montogomery in the 10th inning to win the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament semifinal against SIUE 5-4 on Friday.
EIU softball beats SIUE to advance to championship game    
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore catcher Sophia Olman celebrates after scoring in two runs in the bottom of the sixth during the Ohio Valley Conference tournament game against the University of Southern Indiana with Eastern winning 4-1 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex on Thursday.
EIU softball defeats USI, advances into OVC Tournament winner bracket
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis drives to the basket against Graduate student forward Jack Mielke during the second half of Eastern’s lost to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday
Panthers of the Week: Obadiah Curtis, Autumn Grinter
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Senior Freestyle swimmer Conner Colston reacting to getting fourth place in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.26 during the Eastern Illinois men’s loss against Lewis University 152-110 on Friday evening.
EIU swim celebrates seniors against Lewis
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
Eastern cuts men’s, women’s tennis programs
Freshman Eastern Illinois tennis player Duarte Trocado readies to backhand the ball during Eastern’s Horizon League conference opener against Tennessee State University as Eastern lost 5-2 on Saturday.
Men’s tennis loses home conference opener against TSU
Freshman tennis player Fabien Planchard backhands the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
EIU tennis prepares for weekend games
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Players of the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team cheer on teammates during their game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 in Groniger Arena.
Panther Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend
Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball coach Ryan Millar gives directions to his players at the Sister City Park Beach Volleyball courts on March 13.
Olympic gold medal winner joins EIU’s coaching staff for volleyball
Junior Lilli Amettis dives down to get the ball during Eastern's beach volleyball game against Lindenwood University. Amettis' teammate, redshirt junior Julia Udell, watches her back on April 10, 2025 at Sister City Park in Charleston Ill.
EIU beach volleyball suffers close loss to Lindenwood
Junior Sylvia Hasz (left) and senior Kaitlyn Flynn (right) compete in a beach volleyball match against the Lindenwood Lions on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Sister City Park in Charleston, ILL
EIU beach volleyball set to host only home match against Lindenwood
Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas high fives her players before the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Aren. The Panthers lost 3-1.
Head EIU volleyball coach resigns
(Thumbnail Edition) Associate Head Coach Manolo Concepcion talks to the Volleyball team from the side lines during the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball coach contract not renewed
Students perform in the play, "Squirrels Against Students," for the New Works Festival on April 8 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Eastern students direct plays at New Works Festival
Senior music major Joseph Tucker performs his written song "Alarm Clock" during Open Mic night during the Liberation Mic event at the EIU Cultural House.
Liberation Mic presents Eastern-based performances
Students, staff and parents join together in the Tarble Arts Center to award undergraduate EIU student work and to view the artwork of undergrads and graduate students from on Saturday.
Tarble Arts Center features EIU student, graduate student artwork
Chanticleer's countertenor Adam Brett sings during act two of the performance Saturday evening at the Dvorak Concert Hall.
Chanticleer delivers memorable moments for audience
Chanticleer will be performing at 7:30 in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday, April 5.
Grammy award-winning Chanticleer to perform at Doudna
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: One final Q&A
The finished and tied newspapers stacked on top of each other ready to be dispersed throughout campus buildings.
EDITORIAL: Now is the time. Stand with free press
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: RFK Jr. is wrong about autism
Tyrone Naylor
COLUMN: Food is too consistent on campus
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘Sinners’ is heavenly
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 92: Cam’s Final Episode + The Future of the Podcast
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 91: Eyes Wide Shut: More Romantic Than Meets the Eye
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 90: Kept Woman: Can I Have My Time Back?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 89: Is ‘Opus’ Really That Grand?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 88: There’s More to Action Films Than Killing
Vendors line the sidewalks in front of the Dounda Fine Arts Center selling goods like plush animals, lithography prints, clothing and more during Spring Fest which ran from Thursday to Saturday.
Spring Fest brings vendors, live music
Ben Rienbolt, the international student coordinator who ran the event for Holi and set up for the day for students, got to participate himself in the festival of colors.
Unofficial Holi festival of colors celebration lights up Library Quad
Saxophonist Chad LB solos on a jazz chart with the Eastern Illinois Jazz Ensemble during the first song of Eastern Jazz Festival.
THROUGH THE LENS: Award-winning saxophonist Chad LB plays at EIU
Redshirt junior running back Jay Pearson throws a cream pie into the face of a faculty member in the Grand Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union.
THROUGH THE LENS: Jock-N-Roll raises $1,500 for veteran
Students hug at the candlelight vigil for Eastern student Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.
THROUGH THE LENS: Vigil commemorated to Eastern student death
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Eastern forward Edwyn Brown goees up for a layup in the Panthers’ 90-37 win over Fontbonne on Tuesday. Brown plays football and basketball at Eastern.

[Photo] Brown honored to play 2 sports at Eastern

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
December 6, 2018
Eastern forward Lucas Jones puts up a shot in the Panthers 90-37 win over Fontbonne on Tuesday night in Lantz Arena. The 90 points was the most Eastern has scored in a game this season.

[Photo] Column: Fontbonne exposed to exhilaration of D-I hoops

Tom O’Connor, Columnist
December 5, 2018
Eastern sophomore Kashawn Charles puts up a shot in Eastern’s 90-37 win over Fontbonne University Tuesday night at Lantz Arena. Charles had 21 points in the win that made the Panthers 4-5 this season.

[Photo] Column: Zone defense could be helpful for Panthers

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
Josiah Wallace shoots a three-pointer from the corner during the Panthers’ 90-37 rout of Fontbonne University in Lantz Arena Tuesday night.

[Photo] Win over Fontbonne was exactly what Eastern needed

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Basketball Reporter
December 4, 2018
Rade Kukobat jumps for a lay in with four Fontbonne defenders watching during Eastern’s 90-37 victory in Lantz Arena Tuesday.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team blows out Fontbonne

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
December 4, 2018
Eastern freshman guard Ben Harvey shoots a contested shot in a 104-60 loss to Fort Wayne on Nov. 28. Eastern is in 8th place in the Ohio Valley Conference.

[Photo] Notebook: Eastern men’s basketball team in 8th place in conference

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Basketball Reporter
December 3, 2018
Eastern junior guard Shareef Smith goes up for a layup in the Panthers’ 104-60 loss to Fort Wayne on Nov. 28 in Lantz Arena. Eastern hosts Fontbonne University Tuesday night in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team focused on improvement on both sides of ball

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
December 3, 2018
Eastern junior Braxton Shaw leaps for a layup in Eastern’s 104-60 loss to Fort Wayne on Nov. 28. Eastern lost its thirs game in a row Saturday against Chicago State 80-72.

[Photo] Chicago State defeats poor-shooting Panthers

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
December 2, 2018
Eastern junior forward Braxton Shaw shoots the ball in Eastern’s 104-60 loss to Fort Wayne on Wednesday night in Lantz Arena. Eastern (3-4) travels to face Chicago State on Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team to face Chicago State on Saturday

Dillan Schorfheide, Men’s Basketball Reporter
November 29, 2018
Ben Harvey attempts a jump shot with a Fort Wayne defender lunging toward him to block it during Eastern’s 104-60 loss Wednesday in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Fort Wayne shooting buries men’s basketball team

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
November 28, 2018
Laurel Bailey passes the volleyball to a teammate during Eastern’s 3-0 victory over Southern Illinois Edwardsville in Lantz Arena on Sept. 19.

[Photo] Eastern volleyball team closes season, falls short of playoffs

Tom O’Connor, Volleyball Reporter
November 25, 2018
Luke Kurili tries to protect the ball from a Northern Illinois defender during Eastern’s 2-0 loss on Sept. 21 at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team falls in tournament semifinals

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Soccer Reporter
November 8, 2018
Eastern linebacker Dytarious Johnson chases down Tennessee-Martin’s quarterback in a 24-21 win for the Panthers at O’Brien Field on Oct. 21. Johnson had his season high of 13 tackles in that game, he had 10 this previous weekend against Eastern Kentucky.

[Photo] Conference notebook: Southeast Missouri stays hot in OVC play

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
October 30, 2018
Cameron Behm gets ready to settle the ball with teammate Kris Luke running behind him and a Northern Illinois defender running toward him during a 2-0 loss on Sept. 21 at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Eastern men’s soccer team falls short late on Senior Day

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Soccer Reporter
October 28, 2018
Eastern running back Isiah Johnson breaks through tackles in the Panthers 24-21 win over Tennessee-Martin on Oct. 24. Johnson led the Panthers with 131 yards rushing in the Panthers 31-23 loss to Eastern Kentucky on Saturday.

[Photo] Colonels rally late to beat Panthers 31-23

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
October 28, 2018
Eastern defensive back DySaun Smith (12) leads his team out of the tunnel prior to Eastern’s 24-21 overtime win over Tennessee-Martin on Saturday. Eastern now stands at 2-2 in conference play.

[Photo] Notebook: Jacksonville State’s win streak ends at 36

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
October 22, 2018
Eastern freshman defensive back Bryce Dewberry (2) returns an interception for a touchdown in the the third quarter of Eastern 24-21 overtime win over Tennessee-Martin on Saturday. The win moved Eastern’s record to 2-6 (2-3 OVC) this season, Tennessee-Martin fell to 1-6.

[Photo] Bruno’s field goal gives Panthers 24-21 win for homecoming

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
October 21, 2018
Eastern outside hitter Laurel Bailey spikes a ball into Southern Illinois Edwardsville’s court during the Panthers’ 3-0 shutout victory on Sept. 19.

[Photo] Panthers’ volleyball open second half of OVC schedule

Tom O’Connor, Volleyball Reporter
October 18, 2018
Eastern redshirt-freshman Kylie Michael (23) and senior Abby Knight (11) jump up to block a shot by a Southern Illinois Edwardsville player on Sept. Lantz Arena. The Panthers won the match 3-0 and currently hold a record of 7-16.

[Photo] Notebook: OVC making its mark in Division I rankings

Tom O’Connor, Volleyball Reporter
October 16, 2018
Eastern junior Lexi May hits a ball over the net in Eastern’s 3-0 sweep of Southern Illinois Edwardsville at Lantz Arena on Sept. 21. Eastern beat Jacksonville State, but fell to Tennessee Tech, both on the road this weekend.

[Photo] Eastern tops Gamecocks, falls to Tennessee Tech

Tom O’Connor, Volleyball Reporter
October 14, 2018
Indiana State running back ja’Quan Keys runs through a tackle attempt by Levi Watson (99) as linebacker Joe Caputo (45) runs in to bring him down. The defense for Eastern has been a focal point all season, and this week against Murray State the unit hopes to play well for all four quarters.

[Photo] Dameron wants to see full game from defense

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
October 4, 2018
Eastern redshirt-junior Zabdiel Justiniano kicks a ball in the Panthers 2-0 loss to Northern Illinois at Lakeside Field on Sept. 21. Eastern is 2-6-3 this season.

[Photo] Eastern halts Denver’s roll, Western struggles

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men’s Soccer Reporter
October 3, 2018
Eastern cornerback Mark Williams brings down an Indiana State ball carrier in a 55-41 loss to the Sycamores in week three. Williams did not play last week against Tennessee Tech, he hopes to be healthy Saturday against Murray State.

[Photo] OVC showing parity all across league this season

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
October 2, 2018
Two Eastern players collide with a Northern Illinois defender as all three of them leap in the air to head a ball. Eastern lost the game 2-0 which was played at Lakeside Field on Sept. 21 at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Men’s soccer shutout 3-0 by Northern Kentucky Norse

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2018
Eastern redshirt-freshman Zabdiel Justiniano defends a Northern Illinois player on Sept. 21 at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost that game 2-0, they are 2-5-3 overall this season.

[Photo] Lara wants team focused after Denver match

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
October 1, 2018
Eastern quarterback Harry Woodbery drops back to pass against Indiana State on Sept. 15. The Panthers lost the game 55-41.

[Photo] 3 observations to consider after Panthers' 1st win

September 30, 2018
A trio of Eastern players, Iziah Gulley, Mark Williams and Joe Caputo work to bring down an Indiana State ball carrier in the Panthers’ 55-41 week three loss. In week five against Tennessee Tech, Eastern will once again deploy 3-3-5 defense for the second week in a row.

[Photo] Eastern to give new defensive scheme another go

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 27, 2018
Eastern players Abby Knight (left) and Kylie Michael both attempt a block against Southern Illinois Edwardsville on Sept. 19, a 3-0 Eastern win.

[Photo] Volleyball looks to Hughes for this weekend’s matches

Tom O’Connor, Volleyball Reporter
September 27, 2018
Eastern quarterback Harry Woodbery (8) hands the ball of to Eastern running back Isaiah Johnson in Eastern’s 48-10 loss to Illinois State in week two. Woodbery has 322 yards passing and three touchdowns this season.

[Photo] Woodbery back in mix for Panthers at quarterback

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 26, 2018
Eastern freshman Kevin Lenham guards a Northern Illinois player in the Panthers’ 2-0 loss to the Huskies at Lakeside Field on Sept. 21.

[Photo] Tuesday’s loss hurts Panthers’ ranking

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
September 25, 2018
Eastern redshirt-freshman Kylie Michael hits a ball in the Panthers 3-0 sweep of Southern Illinois Edwardsville at Lantz Arena on Sept. 19.

[Photo] Volleyball team beats Chicago State 3-2

Tom O’Connor, Volleyball Reporter
September 25, 2018
Eastern safety Raymond Crittenden (4) and cornerback Mark Williams (21) combine to make a tackle on an Indiana State ball carrier in a 55-41 loss in week three at O’Brien Field. The Eastern defense is ranked second-to-last in the OVC, ahead of just Tennessee Tech.

[Photo] Gamecocks win again, Skyhawks stun Austin Peay

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 25, 2018
Eastern redshirt freshman Zabdiel Justiniano attempts to keep the ball in front of him in a match with Northern Illinois Sept. 21 at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost the game 2-0 and saw their record fall to 2-4-2.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team wants to get offense going again

Dillan Schorfheide, Men’s Soccer Reporter
September 24, 2018
Eastern junior Maggie Runge jumps in the air to block a hit by a Southern Illinois Edwardsville player Sept. 19 at Lantz Arena. Eastern won the match three sets to zero.

[Photo] Panthers to approach Cougars with eyes open

Tom O’Connor, Volleyball Reporter
September 24, 2018
Eastern senior midfielder Jake Andrews closes in on a Northern Illinois player in a match on Sept. 21. The Panthers lost the match to the Huskies 2-0.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team shut out 2-0 by Northern Illinois

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
September 23, 2018
Eastern senior Kate Olson pushes the ball on offense against Murray State on Sept. 21. Olson scored her first goal of the season in the match, which the Panthers lost 2-1.

[Photo] Panthers in 2nd place after weekend split

Adam Tumino, Women’s Soccer Reporter
September 23, 2018
Corneliuss Page and Iziah Gulley chase down Illinois State wide receiver Braxton Haley during Eastern’s 48-10 loss to the Redbirds at Hancock Stadium on Sept. 8.

[Photo] Defense hopes to improve against Tennessee State

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 20, 2018
Eastern sophomore Laurel Bailey hits a ball at Lantz Arena on Wednesday night. Bailey helped the Panthers sweep Southern Illinois Edwardsville 3-0.

[Photo] Eastern volleyball team defeats Southern Illinois Edwardsville 3-0

Tom O’Connor, Volleyball Reporter
September 19, 2018
Eastern wide reciever Alexander Hollins elevates to grab a touchdown pass in a 55-41 loss to Indiana State at O’Brien Field. Hollins leads the OVC in receiving yards and touchdowns.

[Photo] Hollins reflects on career game, future in football

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 19, 2018
Eastern linebacker Dytarious Johnson (51) and defensive end Josh Price (44) tackle Illinois State running back Jordan Birch in a 48-10 loss on Sept. 8. The defense for Eastern has struggled this season to the point where an enitre system overhaul may happen.

[Photo] Column: What can the Eastern football team expect moving forward?

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 18, 2018
Eastern safety Raymond Crittenden (4) and cornerback DySaun Smith (12) combine to make a tackle in a 51-44 loss to Indiana State on Saturday at O’Brien Field. Crittenden had a game-high 11 tackles, but the team as a whole struggled to make tackles all game.

[Photo] OVC Notebook: Terry breaks OVC rushing record, four teams, including Eastern, remain winless

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 17, 2018
Eastern defensive end Ryan Coleman (32) misses a tackle in the backfield while Indiana State’s offensive line pushes Josh Price (44) and Iziah Gulley (5) backwards. Eastern lost the game 55-41 and gave up 326 rushing yards.

[Photo] Defense issues continue for Eastern in 55-41 loss

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 16, 2018
Illinois State receiver Andrew Edgar catches a touchdown pass as Eastern cornerback DySaun Smith trails behind. The Panther secondary gave up too many big plays in the team’s eyes in a 48-10 loss to the Redbirds.

[Photo] Eastern secondary hopes to be better against Sycamores

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 13, 2018
Eastern redshirt-sophomore saftey Raymond Crittenden stands in the defensive backfield in a 48-10 loss against Illinois State in week two. Crittenden is back as a starter after missing all of last season with a broken wrist.

[Photo] Crittenden back at safety for Eastern football after missing all of 2017

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 12, 2018
Eastern defensive end Josh Price (44) brings down Illinois State quarterback Brady Davis in Illinois State’s 48-10 win over the Panthers on Saturday. Price and the defensive line unit struggled in the loss.

[Photo] 4 OVC teams remain winless after second week

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 11, 2018
Eastern quarterback Johnathan Brantley escapes a would be tackler in Eastern’s 48-10 loss to Illinois State Saturday. Brantley was 9 of 15 passing with 52 yards in loss.

[Photo] Column: Eastern football team too talented to play as they did on Saturday

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 10, 2018
Illinois State quarterback Brady Davis crosses the goalline in a 48-10 blowout win over Eastern on Saturday. Davis had four touchdown passes as he helped the Redbirds drop Eastern to 0-2 on the season.

[Photo] Illinois State blows out Eastern 48-10

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 9, 2018
Junior D’Angelo Jackson tosses up a layup in Eastern’s exhibition loss to Southern Indiana Nov. 6. Jackson has been out since Dec. 30 and is hoping that he is able to play Thursday at Southeast Missouri.

[Photo] Jackson eyeing potential return Thursday

By Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 14, 2018
Sophomore guard D’Angelo Jackson drives the hoop in the Panthers game against Southern Indiana at Lantz Arena on Nov. 6. Jackson had 17 points in the Panthers exhibition loss.

[Photo] Jackson, Lewis likely out for weekend

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
January 7, 2018
Eastern point guard Tyrell Lewis dribbles the ball in front of an Illinois defender on Nov. 3 at Lantz Arena. Lewis averages nine points per game.

[Photo] Men’s basketball facing crucial stretch

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
December 7, 2017
Eastern forward Grace McRae protects the ball from a Northern Illinois defender in the Panther 93-64 loss to the Huskies Nov. 10. McRae is averaging 6.6 points per game this season for Eastern.

[Photo] Eastern to have telling game on road

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
December 7, 2017
Senior Muusa Dama goes up for a layup in the Panthers’ win over Illinois Nov. 3 in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost to Western 56-54 Wednesday night in Macomb. With the win, the Leathernecks take back the Old Rail Splitter Trophy the two teams compete for.

[Photo] Final six minutes in each half hurts Panthers

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
November 15, 2017
Freshman Laurel Bailey gets the kill against Alabama A&M Sept. 7 in Lantz Arena. Bailey was second on the team in kills with 24 in the regular season.Eastern starts the OVC Tournament Thursday against Southern Illinois – Edwardsville.

[Photo] Volleyball opens OVC Tournament

Tom O’Connor, Volleyball Reporter
November 15, 2017
Junior Michael Chavers drives to the basket in the Panthers’ 80-67 win over Illinois Nov. 3 in Lantz Arena. Eastern dropped its season opener 72-68 to Nebraska Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team drops opener to Nebraska

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
November 12, 2017
Grace Lennox drives toward the hoop against a Northern Illinois defender. The Panthers lost 93-64 Friday night at Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Women’s basketball team loses 93-64

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2017
Sophomore Lindsey Carlson recieves the ball in the Panthers 2-0 loss to Milwaukee Aug. 27 at Lakeside Field. Carlson earned second team All-OVC. Carolson started all 19 matches for Eastern.

[Photo] Carlson earns second team All-OVC

Dillan Schorfheide, Women’s Soccer Reporter
November 7, 2017
D’Angelo Jackson goes up for a layup against a Southern Indiana defender. The Panthers lost 95-92 Monday night at Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Eastern basketball team loses 95-92

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
November 6, 2017
Senior forward Muusa Dama celebrates with fans and teammates after knocking off the University of Illinois 80-67. He finished with 14 points and 5 rebounds. The University of Illinois basketball team set up the game as a way to raise money for a hurricane relief fund. It was the first time the Panthers faced the Big Ten university.

[Photo] Eastern men’s basketball team takes big win over Illinois

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
November 6, 2017
Senior Muusa Dama celebrates the men's basketball team's win over the University of Illinois Friday in Lantz Arena. Dama had 14 points in the win.

GALLERY: Men’s basketball vs. Illinois

Bryan Bund, Sports Photographer
November 5, 2017
Senior Ray Crossland throws up a floater for the score in the Panthers' 80-67 win over the University of Illinois Friday in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Eastern men’s basketball team beats Illinois

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
November 3, 2017
Freshman Lexi May (left), senior Allie Hueston (middle) and senior Maria Brown go up for the block against Austin Peay’s attack. The Panthers lost in straight sets friday in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Panthers set for mid-week OVC matchup

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
October 31, 2017
Maria Brown goes up for a kill against Murray State Saturday afternoon at Lantz Arena. Brown finished with 10 kill in the Panthers 3-1 loss that day. Brown was one of three seniors that were honored before the match on senoir day.

[Photo] Eastern drop weekend matches at home

October 29, 2017
Freshman Gloria Gonzales swims the women’s 200-yard freestyle in the Panthers meet against Lewis Oct. 13 at the Padovan Pool. Gonzales came in fourth with a 2:06.29 finish.

[Photo] Panthers prepared for Saturday’s meet

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
October 25, 2017
Fabio Collado chases down the ball in the Panthers’ 1-0 overtime win over Oral Roberts Oct. 14 at Lakeside Field. Eastern has three games left this season and one Summit League game and has a chance to make the tournament.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team in good spot

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
October 23, 2017
Sophomore Darshon McCullough runs the ball for Eastern during the Homecoming game against Jacksonville State. He had 13 yards rushing on five attempts in the Panther’s 30-14 loss.

[Photo] Panthers lose Homecoming game

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
October 22, 2017
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[Photo] Eastern football team falls to Jacksonville State for 1st OVC loss

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
October 21, 2017
Eastern’s Caitlin hawley fights for a ball with Western Illinois’ Alexandra Siavelis in a game on Sep. 10. The Panthers won the game at Lakeside Field 2-1.

[Photo] Women’s soccer loses last match of season

Dillan Schorfheide, Women’s Soccer Reporter
October 19, 2017
Eastern defensive end Mack Weaver celebrates with teammate Tray Mitchell after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of their game with Illinois State. Eastern was beaten 44-13 by the Redbirds.

[Photo] Panthers set for undefeated matchup

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
October 19, 2017
Laurel Bailey and Maggie Runge go up for a block in Eastern’s game against Chicago State on Sep. 9. The Panthers lost the match 2-3 at Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Volleyball at home for Homecoming

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
October 19, 2017
Members of the Eastern swim teams cheer on their teammates as they compete in their race. Eastern is 2-0 to start the season after a win against Lewis. Eastern has the weekend off from competition.

[Photo] Eastern, Western used to close meets

Adam Shay, Swim Reporter
October 18, 2017
Freshman Laurel Bailey goes up for the kill against Alabama A&M where the Panthers won 3-0 in Lantz Arena. Bailey is second on the team in kills for the season.

[Photo] Bailey making big impact in 1st year

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
October 18, 2017
Itxaso Aguero dribbles away from a Morehead State defender in the Panthers’ 3-1 loss. Eastern plays its final game of the season Thursday at Murray State.

[Photo] Women’s soccer’s second-half troubles

Dillan Schorfheide, Women’s Soccer Reporter
October 18, 2017
Junior Taylor Smith tips the ball over the net in the Panthers’ 3-0 win over Alabama A&M Sept. 7 in Lantz Arena. Smith leads the NCAA in triple doubles.

[Photo] Smith leads nation in triple doubles

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
October 17, 2017
Freshman Simeon Packer attempts to dribble past a Oral Roberts defender in the Panthers’ 1-0 overtime win Saturday at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Men’s soccer teams hosts Belmont

JJ Bullock, Men’s Soccer Reporter
October 16, 2017
Freshman Chris Dixon swims the 1,000-yard freestyle against Lewis in the Padovan Pool. Dixon finished in second at 10:11.50. Eastern’s men’s and women’s swim teams are both 2-0 to start their season after a win against Lewis Saturday.

[Photo] Swim teams pick up second-straight win

Adam Shay, Swim reporter
October 16, 2017
The Daily Eastern News Brendan McDonough attempts to block the ball from advancing upfield. The Panthers won in double overtime 1-0 againts Oral Roberts Saturday afternoon at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Eastern tops Oral Roberts 1-0 in overtime

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
October 15, 2017
Senior Maria Brown return a ball in the Panthers game against Tennessee State at Lantz Arena on Sep. 30. Eastern won the match in four sets, the first win in a streak of three.

[Photo] Volleyball team on the road this week

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
October 11, 2017
Shady Omar dribbles past midfield in the Panthers’ 1-0 win over Saint Francis Sept. 10 at Lakeside Field. It was Eastern’s last win.

[Photo] Eastern men’s soccer team travels to Denver

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
October 5, 2017
Tray Mitchell (top) and Corneliuss Page (right) celebrate Mark Williams’ interception in the Panthers’ 19-16 win over Southeast Missouri Sept. 23 at O’Brien Field. Eastern plays at home this weekend against Tennessee Tech.

[Photo] Eastern seeking 3rd-straight OVC win

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
October 5, 2017
Junior Taylor Smith kills the ball in the Panthers’ win over Tennessee State Sept. 30 in Lantz Arena. Eastern has two home matches this weekend.

[Photo] Panthers playing at home this weekend

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
October 4, 2017
Senior linebacker Nick Horne comes in for a tackle against Southeast Missouri Sept. 23 at O’Brien Field. Horne was named Defensive Player of the Week in the Ohio Valley Conference for his performance against Tennessee State Saturday.

[Photo] Football players earn OVC honors

Maher Kawash, Football Reporter
October 2, 2017
Maria Brown goes up for a kill against Tennessee State Saturday afternoon at Lantz Arena. Brown finished with nine kills and the Panthers won 3-1.

[Photo] Eastern volleyball team wins first OVC match

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
October 1, 2017
Scotty Gilkey Jr. tries to run past a Southeast Missouri defender Sept. 23 at O’Brien Field. Gilkey Jr. scored the game winning touchdown in double overtime Saturday at Tennessee State.

[Photo] Gilkey Jr., Panthers win in overtime

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
October 1, 2017
Henar Urteaga dribbles past two Morehead State defenders Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 3-1.

[Photo] Women’s soccer team loses 6th straight game

Dillan Schorfheide, Women’s Soccer Reporter
October 1, 2017
Freshman Shady Omar attempts to kick the ball away in the Panthers’ 1-0 win over Saint Francis Sept. 10 at Lakeside Field. The Panthers play at Western Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team heads to Western

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
September 28, 2017
Freshman Laurel Bailey goes up for a kill in the Panthers’ 3-0 win over Alabama A&M Sept. 8 in Lantz Arena. Eastern is still looking for its first OVC win.

[Photo] Eastern volleyball team seeking first OVC win

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
September 28, 2017
Redshirt freshman quarterback Scotty Gilkey Jr. celebrates a rushing touchdown with James Sheehan and Aaron Callaway in the Panthers’ 19-16 win over Southeast Missouri Saturday at O’Brien Field. Eastern is on the road this weekend to take on 0-1 Tennessee State.

[Photo] Eastern with OVC road test Saturday

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
September 28, 2017
Eastern’s Abby Knight and Laurel Bailey jump up over the net to block a shot by an opponent from Alabama A&M on September 8th at Lantz Arena. Eastern won the match three sets to 0.

[Photo] Volleyball to host Edwardsville

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
September 26, 2017
Junior Kayla Stolfa makes a pass to her teammate in the Panthers’ 2-1 win over Western Illinois Sept. 10 at Lakeside Field. The Panthers have lost four games in a row.

[Photo] Eastern still scoreless in fourth straight loss

Dillan Schorfheide, Women’s Soccer Reporter
September 24, 2017
Alexander Hollins, 15, jumps up for the football for a touchdown against Southeast Missouri. The Panthers won their OVC opener 19-16 Saturday night at O’Brien Field.

[Photo] Eastern wins OVC opener over SEMO

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
September 24, 2017
Freshman Laurel Bailey kills the ball in the Panthers 3-0 win over Alabama A&M Sept. 8 in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost both of its OVC matches this weekend on the road.

[Photo] Volleyball drops first OVC matches

Kaitlin Cordes, Volleyball Reporter
September 24, 2017
Senior Madi Fisher dribbles past a Fort Wayne player in the Panthers’ 3-2 double overtime win Sept. 8 at Lakeside Field. Eastern continues OVC play this weekend.

[Photo] Women’s soccer team with tough stretch

Dillan Schorfheide, Women’s Soccer Reporter
September 21, 2017
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