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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.
EIU Baseball reminisce win against Morehead to prepare for NCAA Tournament
People walking around Charleston Square near Castle and Cottage.
IHSA track meet helps local businesses
Human Services Building
Sarah Bush Lincoln assumes EIU student medical clinic
EIU alumni and author tells poetry through nature
EIU alumni and author tells poetry through nature
Jo Rich-Valdez, the founder and curator of Gaslight Art Colony and Gallery, points out artwork in Marshall.
Rural art beautifies, enhances communities
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.
EIU Baseball reminisce win against Morehead to prepare for NCAA Tournament
EIU Panthers preparing to hit softball against the RedHawks at NCAA Tournament
EIU Softball season ends at NCAA Tournament
Head coach, Tara Archibald, speaks to her team between innings during the softball programs 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
Eastern’s softball team holds up the championship bracket in celebration after winning the OVC Softball championship against SIUE 2-0 Saturday in Oxford, Ala.
Eastern to play Northwestern in regional NCAA tournament
The Panthers celebrate after winning their first Ohio Valley Conference Championship title Saturday afternoon against the SIUE cougars 2-0.
Eastern softball captures first OVC Championship title
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: my sales pitch for the lovely sport of Kabaddi
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: I rooted against my team because dynasties are exhausting
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: hate tanking? try promotion and relegation
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: What a long, strange trip it has been
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: To everyone, thank you
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
EDITORIAL: Students are left to fend for themselves amidst strike
EDITORIAL: Students are left to fend for themselves amidst strike
EDITORIAL: As strike inches closer, no changes occur
EDITORIAL: As strike inches closer, no changes occur
EDITORIAL: EIU statement on union is full of misleading numbers
EDITORIAL: EIU statement on union is full of misleading numbers
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: my sales pitch for the lovely sport of Kabaddi
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: I rooted against my team because dynasties are exhausting
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: hate tanking? try promotion and relegation
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: What a long, strange trip it has been
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: To everyone, thank you
Spencer Spear, an educational leadership graduate student, supports his wife, Shelly Spear, an English instructor, in her fight for a fair contract in front of Old Main Wednesday afternoon.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To Provost Gatrell, get EIU strong
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
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
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
Tavon Evans, a junior TV and video production major, gets sprayed with a water gun at the Mellin Steps Tuesday afternoon for the Splash the NeoZ event presented by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
THROUGH THE LENS: Splash the NeoZ
Jennifer Stringfellow, the president of EIUs UPI chapter, gives one last final speech for day 2 of the strike on Friday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: First two days of striking
Junior Addison Brown loses in her singles match against Amelia Gorman of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Saturday afternoon at the Rex Darling Courts. The Panthers lose to the Cougars 5-2.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tough loss for women’s tennis vs. SIUE
Cory Meadows, a sophomore criminal justice major, and Billy Hung, a biology professor, listen to event organizer Theo Edwards, a senior psychology major, as they deliver their speech.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students rally for Transgender Day of Visibility
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.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU’s first home beach volleyball match
Cupquakes Ep. 2: The Broken Batter
Cupquakes Ep. 2: The Broken Batter
Cupquakes ep 1: the Dreaded Red Velvet
Cupquakes ep 1: the Dreaded Red Velvet
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 29: Top Gun: Maverick
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 28: Game of Thrones feat. Special Guest
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 27: Back to the Future Trilogy
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All content by Dillan Schorfheide

Diarra adds size, future prospect to Eastern’s roster

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Reporter
May 14, 2020

Friday brings size to men’s basketball team

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
April 30, 2020

Long-time connection brings Leonard to Eastern basketball

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
April 24, 2020

Column: How men’s basketball won the offseason so far

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
April 24, 2020

Meet the five incoming players for Eastern men’s basketball

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
April 24, 2020

Spoonhour announces Ryan Leonard will join Panthers next season

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
April 20, 2020

We will continue to bring you sports stories, here is how

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 24, 2020

Eastern athletic community reacts to OVC suspension

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 12, 2020

OVC suspends spring athletics

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 12, 2020

Have common sense; prevent illness

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 9, 2020
Eastern’s George Dixon drives around an Austin Peay defender in the quarterfinals of the OVC Tournament in Evansville, Indiana. Dixon had 15 points and 12 rebounds in the game, which the Panthers lost 76-65.

Eastern can look ahead to next season

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 9, 2020

Eastern loses 76-65 to Austin Peay in the quarterfinals, season ends

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 6, 2020

Eastern, Austin Peay clash in quarterfinals Thursday night

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 5, 2020

Column: Eastern should use its big men more in Thursday’s game

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 5, 2020

Analysis: Panthers, Eagles should win Wednesday

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 3, 2020

3 men’s basketball players earn OVC awards

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 3, 2020

‘Sanders 20’ jersey debacle ridiculous

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
March 2, 2020
Eastern guard Josiah Wallace defends an Austin Peay defender on Feb. 22 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers won the game 83-80 in overtime and Wallace scored 23 points.

Panthers secure tournament spot with win

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
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.

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

February 26, 2020

Winners and losers in OVC men’s basketball

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 25, 2020

Opinion: Dems can’t threaten Trump yet

Dillan Schorfheide
February 25, 2020

Analysis: Eastern made important plays in win

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 23, 2020
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Marcus Skinner (left) and Dustin Hatfield (right) lead a pack of runners together during a distance event at the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Field House. Eastern’s track and field program competes at the Grand Valley State Big Meet Friday.

EIU track, field teams to host EIU Friday Night Special

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 19, 2020

Opinion: IM referees need to step things up

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 18, 2020

Column: Eastern still has a chance

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 18, 2020

China is in some serious turmoil

Dillan Schorfheide
February 18, 2020
Eastern freshman Claire Perez-Korinko returns an opponent’s shot in the Eastern Illinois Fall Invite last September at the Darling Courts.

Women’s tennis loses 4th-straight

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 17, 2020
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Josiah Wallace tries to get around a defender during Easterns 76-74 loss Thursday to SIUE.

Column: Cougars’ game plan, execution hand Eastern tough home loss

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 14, 2020
Eastern guard Josiah Wallace drives around a Morehead State defender on Feb. 8 in Lantz Arena. Wallace had 25 points in a 71-65 win.

Column: Panther players moving up leaderboards

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 11, 2020

Award shows are repetitive

Dillan Schorfheide
February 10, 2020
Eastern guard Marvin Johnson drives to the basket against Morehead State on Feb. 8 in Lantz Arena. Johnson had seven points, two rebounds and two assists in the game, which the Panthers won 71-65.

OVC standings are messy, but fun

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 10, 2020
Eastern’s Marvin Johnson drives through two Eastern Kentucky defender in the Panthers’ 91-84 loss to the Colonels Thursday night in Lantz Arena. The Panthers are now just 4-7 in OVC play.

Men’s basketball suffers 3rd-consecutive loss

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 7, 2020
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Eastern head football coach Adam Cushing talks about an incoming class of players at national signing day in February 2019. Eastern announced all of its signees Wednesday for this year’s class, a total of 38 players.

Football unveils all 38 incoming players to program Wednesday

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 5, 2020

Column: Eastern can finish the year strong

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
February 4, 2020

Jimmy G is not solely to blame

Dillan Schorfheide
February 3, 2020
Eastern guard Josiah Wallace shoots a jumper from the baseline against Southeast Missouri Jan. 25 in Lantz Arena. Wallace scored 11 points and the Panthers won the game 61-59.

Men’s basketball falls short against Murray State

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
January 31, 2020

Analysis: By the numbers: Eastern improved this season

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
January 28, 2020

Pop music is just bigger than rap

Dillan Schorfheide
January 27, 2020
Eastern guard Marvin Johnson rises up over a defender to attempt a shot against Southeast Missouri Jan. 25 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers won the game 61-59.

Column: Panthers’ schedule could help them

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
January 27, 2020
JJ Bullock | The Daily Eastern News Rodney Culver (middle) watches one of the Eastern men’s basketball team’s coaches talk during a timeout huddle during Eastern’s 95-83 victory over Tennessee-Martin Thursday in Lantz Arena.

Culver finds place on Eastern men’s basketball team, working on comeback

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
January 24, 2020

Eastern’s defense showed how good it is

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
January 23, 2020
Junior guard Kashawn Charles tightly pressures the ball handler in Eastern’s 84-59 win against Tennessee Tech on Jan. 18 at Lantz Arena.

Charles heating up at right time for men’s basketball team

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
January 21, 2020

Opinion: Enjoy Jimmy G’s Super Bowl path

Dillan Schorfheide , Sports Editor
January 20, 2020
Eastern forward Jordan Skipper-Brown goes up for a layup against Jacksonville State Jan. 16 in Lantz Arena. Eastern won the game 70-69 for their first conference win of the season.

Men’s basketball ends 5-game losing streak

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
January 17, 2020
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Guard George Dixon goes up for a layup in Eastern’s 114-61 win against Indiana Northwest on Nov. 18 at Lantz Arena.

Analysis: Film session: Panthers can’t handle scoring runs

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
January 14, 2020

‘Joker,’ Phoenix deserve Oscar awards

Dillan Schorfheide
January 14, 2020

Column: Men’s basketball struggles early in OVC

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
January 12, 2020
Eastern sophomore Jarod Farrow swims in a meet against Saint Louis last October in Lantz Arena. The Panthers compete on the road at Indiana State Dec. 7.

Track and field, swimming to compete this weekend

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
December 5, 2019
Eastern forward JaQualis Matlock looks to pass the ball inside from the top of the key against Indiana Northwest on Nov. 18 in Lantz Arena. Matlock had six points, four rebounds and two blocks in the Panthers’ 114-61 win.

Eastern to play rematch with Fort Wayne

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
December 3, 2019

Opinion: ‘Man’ does oddities outside Florida

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
December 2, 2019

EIUGivingBlueDay starts Tuesday, goes 24 hours

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
December 2, 2019

Hollins expected to be called up for Vikings’ game Monday night

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
December 2, 2019

Analysis: Panthers’ scoring options are abundant

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
December 1, 2019
Eastern guard Marvin Johnon looks to pass inside in the Panthers’ 114-61 win against Indiana Northwest Nov. 18. Johnson had 16 points, seven assists, five rebounds and four steals in the game.

Eastern to play 3 games in 3 days in Texas

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
November 21, 2019

Column: Skipper-Brown, Dixon key for Panther scoring

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
November 19, 2019

Opinion: HIV study important to health care

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
November 19, 2019

Smith’s three-point shooting key for Panther offense

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
November 13, 2019

Our dams are in dire need of fixing

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
November 12, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Shareef Smith sets up a move to get around his defender in Eastern’s 90-37 victory over Fontbonne in December 2018. Eastern hosts Chicago State Tuesday for its first home game.

Panthers to host first home game Tuesday

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
November 11, 2019

Analysis: 3 key stats from Eastern’s opening road loss

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
November 6, 2019

Men’s soccer loses season closer 2-1, awaits conference fate

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
November 6, 2019

Opinion: Biden’s words not impressive

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
November 5, 2019

Eastern opens season at Texas Tech

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
November 4, 2019
Eastern guard Shareef Smith guards a Western Illinois player in Lantz Arena last November. Smith had 12 points in the game, which the Panthers won 68-66 in overtime.

What to watch for in Panthers’ exhibition

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 29, 2019

Be grateful that you have food

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 28, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Kashawn Charles (middle) makes a short pass to Shareef Smith (right) on the wing. Eastern lost to Morehead State 84-78 Feb. 2 in Lantz Arena.

Analysis: Skyhawks remain a thorn in Eastern’s side, even in preseason poll

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 23, 2019

Vending machines are mysterious

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 21, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Rade Kukobat (middle) and Shareef Smith (right) guard an opposing player as he drives to the lane and makes a pass. Eastern lost 63-57 to Tennessee Tech March 2 in Lantz Arena.

Column: Men’s basketball has areas to focus on

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 21, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Quinn Rechner goes up for a head ball against an attacker, banging bodies with the attacker. Eastern tied Omaha 0-0 in double overtime Oct. 19 at Lakeside Field.

Column: Panthers need to be careful following Omaha

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 21, 2019

Panthers draw 0-0 with Omaha in important conference match

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 19, 2019
Matheus Santos tries to head a ball past a defender, who is looking on. Eastern lost 2-0 to Milwaukee Tuesday at Lakeside Field.

Panthers have good postseason chances

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 15, 2019

I’m not macho; just deal with it

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 14, 2019

Column: Scary movies have lost scary factors

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 7, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Ben Harvey (left) and Rade Kukobat (middle) defend Nick Mayo as he backs down in the post, along the baseline. Eastern defeated Eastern Kentucky 67-66 Jan. 31 in Lantz Arena.

Analysis: Perimeter defense is key for men’s basketball

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 7, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Arthur Bannwart posts up on defense against an attacker as the attacker tries to tip the ball around Bannwart. Eastern defeated IUPUI 1-0 Tuesday at Lakeside Field.

Column: Eastern needs forward mentality on offense

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
October 1, 2019

Column: Struggle of being away from siblings

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 30, 2019
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Rachel Pappas boots the ball up the field as a defender runs up on her during Eastern’s 3-1 victory over Chicago State Sept. 15 at Lakeside Field. That match was the first time this season Pappas was able to play a whole 90 minutes.

Rachel Pappas perseveres through Vocal Cord Dysfunction

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 26, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Mack Smith starts to put a dribble move on a defender at the wing of the three-point line. Eastern defeated Fontbonne University 90-37 in December 2018 at Lantz Arena.

Men’s basketball schedule released for upcoming season

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 25, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Davi Girardi heads a cross toward Belmont’s goal as a defender jumps with him. Girardi scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give Eastern a 3-2 win over Belmont Tuesday at Lakeside Field.

Column: Men’s soccer team’s offense took a good step Tuesday

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 24, 2019

Opinion: Glasses are cups; here’s my reason why

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 23, 2019
Eastern players celebrate a turnover in the Panthers 16-6 loss to Indiana State on Saturday.

Column: Eastern’s offense needs to utilize more smaller, shorter routes

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 21, 2019

There are 3 important matches for men’s soccer in the upcoming schedule

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 18, 2019

Do your research on all candidates

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 16, 2019

Column: Harkrader, Sosnowski can pace men’s soccer team’s offense going forward

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 11, 2019

Panthers show signs of improvement on offense

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 10, 2019
Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. fires a pass down the field in Indianas 52-0 win over Eastern on Saturday. Indiana had over 400 yards passing in its win.

Opinion: Eastern’s secondary needs to improve its receiver coverage

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 7, 2019

Column: Men’s soccer needs to fix its offense sooner rather than later

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
September 3, 2019

Remember Dorian, not just a day off

Dillan Schorfheide
September 2, 2019

Men’s soccer team looking to improve offense, ready for season opener

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
August 29, 2019

Show up to Eastern games more often

Dillan Schorfheide
August 26, 2019

There are two ways men’s soccer team can beef up its scoring

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
August 25, 2019

Opinion: Professional athletes do help each other

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
August 19, 2019

Men’s soccer team picked to finish last in Summit League coaches poll

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
August 19, 2019

Men’s soccer team’s defense will have new look this season

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
August 18, 2019

Eastern men’s basketball team to face Texas Tech, Wisconsin this upcoming season

Dillan Schorfheide , Sports Editor
August 18, 2019

Let the trash talking fly

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
July 16, 2019

Ariel is not real; leave her alone

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
July 9, 2019

Papavasilopoulos’ great season leads to Oracles Master’s selection

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
July 9, 2019
People watch as the fireworks finale takes place at the Cole Coles County Airport during the Fourth of July celebration.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: Fireworks fun

July 5, 2019
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