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Members of the University Professionals of Illinois socialize before the negotiation team meets with Eastern’s negotiation team at Booth Library Monday afternoon.
Faculty union gains forward momentum with third negotiation meeting
The renaming of Douglas Hall to Powell-Norton Hall was approved by the Board of Trustees during their meeting on April 22.
At least a few thousand dollars to rename Douglas Hall
Daniel Fox, one of four candidates for the position director of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, answers questions by Eastern faculty during the open session on Wednesday afternoon in the Oakland Room in the Union. Fox spent Wednesday on Easterns campus meeting administration, touring campus and being interviewed.
D.J. Fox announced as new Union Director
Brian Carter, a worker for King-Lar Company, fastens a vent in one of the science labs in the Life Science Building.
Biology students, staff relocated during construction
Laura McLaughlin, Eastern’s general counsel, and Amie Calvert the director of office employee and labor relations leave Booth Library after hearing the University Professionals of Illinois team’s demand to bargain in regards to wages Monday afternoon.
‘Struggle’ to get faculty union contract signed
Trevor Nichols pitched five innings during the Panthers first game of the OVC Tournament against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars in Lexington, KY. The Panthers lost 8-6 against the Courgars, closing out the season.
Panthers eliminated in first game of OVC Tourney
The Panthers celebrate after winning their last conference game of the season on Friday. The Panthers won one game of the doubleheader, against the Southeast Missouri Redhawks 7-5.
Panthers lock fourth seed in OVC, play Wednesday
In the top of the eighth, left, Jason DeCicco, a senior left-handed pitcher, is relieved after Jackson Nichols, a sophomore right-handed pitcher, during the Panthers Senior Day game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Tuesday afternoon. After stepping off the mound, DeCicco embraces most of the team exchanging sentiments with them.
Panthers snap losing streak on Senior Day
Eastern pitcher Hayden Birdsong releases a pitch against Murray State on April 22 at Laker Baseball Field in Mattoon. Birdsong pitched five innings of relief, allowing just one run while striking out a season-high nine batters. Eastern lost the game 17-10.
Panthers lose weekend series against Belmont
Submitted Photo Kyle Lang, a senior right-handed pitcher, warms up during the Saturday, May 7 Morehead State Series at Coaches Stadium.(Sandy King | Eastern Athletics)
Panthers fall close in second series game against Belmont
COLUMN: Shootings are a cause for stricter gun laws
COLUMN: Shootings are a cause for stricter gun laws
COLUMN: Living with PCOS
COLUMN: Living with PCOS
The best worst decision I ever made
The best worst decision I ever made
Robert Rob Le Cates
COLUMN: Growing my hair long helped me appreciate myself
COLUMN: Sonder is a testament to student creativity, filmmaking
COLUMN: “Sonder” is a testament to student creativity, filmmaking
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: See you at Unofficial (as always)
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: See you at Unofficial (as always)
COLUMN: Shootings are a cause for stricter gun laws
COLUMN: Shootings are a cause for stricter gun laws
COLUMN: Living with PCOS
COLUMN: Living with PCOS
Robert Rob Le Cates
COLUMN: Growing my hair long helped me appreciate myself
COLUMN: Sonder is a testament to student creativity, filmmaking
COLUMN: “Sonder” is a testament to student creativity, filmmaking
COLUMN: Away from campus blues
COLUMN: Away from campus blues
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
Guest Column: You can cancel Stephen Douglas or you can cancel Black people
Letter to the Editor: Be aware of others’ struggles, hard times during pandemic
Josh Hernandez, a junior majoring in finance and plays Tom (Catherine’s husband), and Merri Bork, a junior majoring in theatre and plays Catherine, perform during a dress rehearsal for “These Shining Lives” in The Theatre. In this scene, Tom is comforting Catherine after she woke up from a nightmare about dying and tells her that she is still here with him.
PHOTO GALLERY: “These Shining Lives”
Review: Avoid Slender Man, not worth it
Underrated films: ‘Rush’
Mattoon Arts Council accepting entry forms for 2018 Photography Show
Underrated films: ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Three different commencement speakers gave speeches during the graduation ceremony for the Eastern Illinois University Class of 2022 Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena. Representing the Lumpkin College of Business and Technology Marie Koch delivered her speech during the first ceremony. Representing the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Jerimiah Boyd-Johnson presented his speech at the second ceremony. Representing the College of Education, MaryAnn Catt and Esperanza Murillo gave their speeches during the last ceremony.
Looking back at the 2021-2022 academic year
Members of the Eastern Class of 2022 celebrate a fellow graduate receiving their diploma during the 2022 spring commencement ceremony in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022.
THROUGH THE LENS: Eastern graduation class of 2022
Sam Fagaly directs 10 songs at the Jazz Ensemble featuring Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones, and the Rhythm Section on Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center, April 26, 2022 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
THROUGH THE LENS: Spring Jazz Ensemble
The coaches of the Sigma Sigma Sigma, Alpha Phi, and Sigma Chi team celebrate their first place for their dance routine at Greek Weeks Airband event Saturday night at McAfee gym
THROUGH THE LENS: Airband is out of this world
Delta Chis tugs coach Branden Lawrence, a sophomore majoring in exercise science, yells at the team to keep their footing during the tugs finals Saturday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tugs finals
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 30: The Bad Guys & The Northman
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 9: Tyler Jordan of Good Looks
the news desk
Looking Back at the History of Powell-Norton Hall (formerly Douglas Hall)
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 29: Legally Blonde & Fear
the news desk
Sports To Look Forward To & Athletes of the Year with Adam Tumino
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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 6, 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 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

February 25, 2020

Opinion: Dems can’t threaten Trump yet

February 25, 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 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

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 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

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 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

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 31, 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 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

January 14, 2020

‘Joker,’ Phoenix deserve Oscar awards

January 14, 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 19, 2019

Smith’s three-point shooting key for Panther offense

November 13, 2019

Our dams are in dire need of fixing

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

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 5, 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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