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Caleb Kowalewski, a junior history education major, gives his committee report during the Student.
Student Senate fails to meet quorum for all meetings of the semester
Unity presentation provides students a way to come together
Unity presentation provides students a way to come together
Meet the Greeks took place Sept. 10.
NPHC provides a space for Black students at Eastern
Jaedah Franks, a sophomore biology major, wins Miss Black EIU 2022 at the celebration of the 50th Anniversary Scholarship Pageant on Saturday night.
Meet the 50th Miss Black EIU Jaedah Franks
Crystal Valentine, the guest speaker for the Poetry-ish Women’s History Month event, reads her poem about how the Kardashian family culturally appropiate Black women on Thursday night in Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
Events themed ‘Black Resilience’ to celebrate Black history
Zaria Flippin, a sophomore sports media relations major, records her podcast called Sportz Shortz in the Booth Library study room. Flippins podcast is centered around news occuring in sports and gives her opinions and previews on the topic on Friday afternoon.
Flippin says her grandfather sparked her love for sports
Assistant coach Mariah King and the rest of the team come together during a timeout at their basketball game vs. Southeast Missouri in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.
Eastern gives Black athletes positive experiences
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
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Do we actually know where our information goes?
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Identity theft and government
Ashanti Thomas is a junior digital media technology major and can be reached at 581-2912 or at althomas5@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Black artists you should be listening to
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Being Black at The News
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The possible end of an iconic, cultural pageant at Eastern
Students walk from Andrews Hall to Old Main Saturday afternoon. The students walked in protest of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who was killed by five members of the Memphis, Tenn. at a traffic stop.
EDITORIAL: There needs to be a change
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
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Do we actually know where our information goes?
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Identity theft and government
Ashanti Thomas is a junior digital media technology major and can be reached at 581-2912 or at althomas5@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Black artists you should be listening to
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Being Black at The News
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The possible end of an iconic, cultural pageant at Eastern
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
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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
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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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Diarra adds size, future prospect to Eastern’s roster

May 14, 2020

Friday brings size to men’s basketball team

April 30, 2020

Long-time connection brings Leonard to Eastern basketball

April 24, 2020

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

April 24, 2020

Meet the five incoming players for Eastern men’s basketball

April 24, 2020

Spoonhour announces Ryan Leonard will join Panthers next season

April 20, 2020

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

March 24, 2020

Eastern athletic community reacts to OVC suspension

March 12, 2020

OVC suspends spring athletics

March 12, 2020

Have common sense; prevent illness

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

March 9, 2020

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

March 5, 2020

Eastern, Austin Peay clash in quarterfinals Thursday night

March 5, 2020

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

March 5, 2020

Analysis: Panthers, Eagles should win Wednesday

March 3, 2020

3 men’s basketball players earn OVC awards

March 3, 2020

‘Sanders 20’ jersey debacle ridiculous

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

February 27, 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

February 25, 2020

Opinion: Dems can’t threaten Trump yet

February 24, 2020

Analysis: Eastern made important plays in win

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

February 19, 2020

Opinion: IM referees need to step things up

February 18, 2020

Column: Eastern still has a chance

February 18, 2020

China is in some serious turmoil

February 17, 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

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

February 13, 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

February 11, 2020

Award shows are repetitive

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

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

February 6, 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

February 5, 2020

Column: Eastern can finish the year strong

February 4, 2020

Jimmy G is not solely to blame

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

January 30, 2020

Analysis: By the numbers: Eastern improved this season

January 28, 2020

Pop music is just bigger than rap

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

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

January 24, 2020

Eastern’s defense showed how good it is

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

January 21, 2020

Opinion: Enjoy Jimmy G’s Super Bowl path

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

January 16, 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

January 14, 2020

‘Joker,’ Phoenix deserve Oscar awards

January 13, 2020

Column: Men’s basketball struggles early in OVC

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

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

December 3, 2019

Opinion: ‘Man’ does oddities outside Florida

December 2, 2019

EIUGivingBlueDay starts Tuesday, goes 24 hours

December 2, 2019

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

December 2, 2019

Analysis: Panthers’ scoring options are abundant

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

November 21, 2019

Column: Skipper-Brown, Dixon key for Panther scoring

November 19, 2019

Opinion: HIV study important to health care

November 18, 2019

Smith’s three-point shooting key for Panther offense

November 12, 2019

Our dams are in dire need of fixing

November 11, 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

November 11, 2019

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

November 6, 2019

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

November 6, 2019

Opinion: Biden’s words not impressive

November 4, 2019

Eastern opens season at Texas Tech

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

October 29, 2019

Be grateful that you have food

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

October 23, 2019

Vending machines are mysterious

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

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

October 21, 2019

Panthers draw 0-0 with Omaha in important conference match

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

October 15, 2019

I’m not macho; just deal with it

October 14, 2019

Column: Scary movies have lost scary factors

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

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

October 1, 2019

Column: Struggle of being away from siblings

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

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

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

September 24, 2019

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

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

September 21, 2019

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

September 18, 2019

Do your research on all candidates

September 16, 2019

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

September 11, 2019

Panthers show signs of improvement on offense

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

September 7, 2019

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

September 3, 2019

Remember Dorian, not just a day off

September 2, 2019

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

August 29, 2019

Show up to Eastern games more often

August 26, 2019

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

August 25, 2019

Opinion: Professional athletes do help each other

August 19, 2019

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

August 19, 2019

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

August 18, 2019

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

August 18, 2019

Let the trash talking fly

July 16, 2019

Ariel is not real; leave her alone

July 9, 2019

Papavasilopoulos’ great season leads to Oracles Master’s selection

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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