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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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Eastern alumna Lauren Doyle is headed to Rio de Janeiro after being named to the 2016 U.S. Olympic Womens Rugby team.

[Photo] Rugby alumna named to U.S. Olympic team

July 22, 2016
Jessica Wireman, a sophomore pitcher, pitches during the first game on Saturday against the UT Martin at Williams Field.

[Photo] Eastern set for double header against Butler

March 21, 2016
Jessica Wireman, a sophomore pitcher, pitches during the first game on Saturday against the UT Martin at Williams Field. The Panthers defeated UT Martin in all three weekend games to start 3-0 in conference play.

[Photo] Eastern softball sweeps Tennessee-Martin to open OVC play

March 20, 2016
People stand on Old Main’s lawn during the “Surround the Castlel” gathering Sunday.

[Photo] Residents surround the castle with love

February 28, 2016
Members of the Charleston Fire Department vent the roof while responding to a fire at 1015 4th Street on Friday.

[Photo] Fire leaves house uninhabitable

February 5, 2016
Rep. Reggie Phillips (R-Charleston) responds to a reporter during a television interview Friday following the Fund EIU rally. Phillips stayed after the rally and took questions from several media outlets and rally attendees.

[Photo] FundEIU rally draws crowd of hundreds to Library Quad

February 7, 2016
Illinois Rep. Reggie Phillips (left) discusses the budget crisis with Kimberlee Feltt (right), a Charleston resident, Tuesday during his traveling office hours at the Lerna Village Hall in Lerna, Ill. Phillips heard from several members of the Eastern staff and several Charleston residents. Phillips said that being allowed to borrow against future appropriations would be the best solution for Eastern right now.

[Photo] Phillips talks Eastern funding during traveling office hours

February 3, 2016
Sophomore Renae Johnson swims the 200-yard individual medley against Western and Butler at Padovan Pool on Jan. 16.

[Photo] Eastern swim teams end regular season at SLU

January 31, 2016
Sophomore Matt Jacobs competes in the mens 100-yard breaststroke on Saturday, Jan. 16 at Padovan Pool during the meet against Western Illinois.

[Photo] Eastern women’s swim team wins at Valpo, men come close

January 25, 2016
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[Photo] Swim teams finish final home meet strong on senior night

January 18, 2016
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[Photo] Men’s basketball team prepares for conference matchup

January 14, 2016
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[Photo] Eastern women’s basketball sits in last in OVC

January 11, 2016
Red-shirt senior guard Shakita Cox scored three points during the Panthers 62-53 loss to Tennessee State on Wednesday in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Women’s basketball loses six over break

January 10, 2016
Junior Guard Demetrius McReynolds scored seven points during the panthers 66-61 loss to Tennessee State on Wednesday in Lantz Arena

[Photo] Mens basketball team falls to Belmont

January 10, 2016

[Video] Public forum gives community opportunity for commentary

Molly Dotson, Staff Reporter
January 8, 2016
A.J. Riley, a junior guard, attempts a layup Saturday during the game against Green Bay. The Panthers lost 81-72 and will face Indiana State on Tuesday.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team fails to overcome Green Bay

November 29, 2015
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[Photo] Wolinski settling in nicely with Panthers

August 23, 2015
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[Photo] Lambda Chi Alpha, Delta Zeta win pyramids competition

April 12, 2015
Sabina Oroszova, who had never been to the United States before coming to Eastern, finishes her collegiate basketball career.

[Photo] Oroszova era comes to an end

March 9, 2015
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[Photo] Glassman to be Eastern’s next president

March 2, 2015
Alece Shumpert, a junior guard, looks to pass Saturday during the game against Southeast Missouri State in Lantz Arena. The Panthers won 49-48.

[Photo] Shumpert makes most of opportunity

February 24, 2015
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[Photo] Murray State remains undefeated in OVC

February 5, 2015
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[Photo] Panthers win big against Baker

February 4, 2015
Former Eastern quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and the Eastern football team celebrate, winning the Ohio Valley Conference title for the second straight year with a 52-14 win over Jacksonville State at OBrien Field on Sept. 16, 2013.

[Photo] Garoppolo takes on new role in Patriots’ preparation for Super Bowl

January 29, 2015
Participants in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day vigil march past the Doudna Fine Arts Center Monday. The vigil started at the Thomas Hall lobby and went to the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. Union.

[Photo] Martin Luther King Jr. vigil brings forth unity, community

January 20, 2015
Senior thrower Condia Smith throws the hammer on Jan. 25 in the Lantz Field House during the John Craft Invite.

[Photo] Track and Field opens up with EIU Early Bird

December 5, 2014
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[Photo] Senior Day soured by Skyhawks

December 1, 2014
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[Photo] Graduation numbers expected to be lower this year

December 1, 2014

Survey sparks spring concert preparation

Dominic Baima, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2014
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[Photo] Morgan injured in Panthers’ loss

September 19, 2014
Red-shirt junior outside hitter Kelsey Brooke serves the ball against Jacksonville State on Nov. 11 at Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Price leads Eastern to reunion at Penn State

September 19, 2014
Dominic Baima | The Daily Eastern News Kathleen MacKinnon, a sophomore forward, attempts to shoot a goal Friday during the game against the University of Missouri – Kansas City. The Panthers lost the game 4-1.

[Photo] Panthers’ comeback falls short against IUPUI

September 7, 2014
Dominic Baima | The Daily Eastern News Junior Victoria Quarton runs in the Walt Crawlford Open on Friday. Quarton placed third in the meet. The woman’s team won the open and the men’s team placed second.

[Photo] Weekend sports briefs

September 7, 2014
Photo: Eastern loses to Colonels

Photo: Eastern loses to Colonels

Dominic Baima
March 5, 2014
PhotoM: Weather delays buses for Charleston schools

PhotoM: Weather delays buses for Charleston schools

Dominic Baima
February 4, 2014
PhotoM: Eastern closes university due to high winds, frigid temperatures

PhotoM: Eastern closes university due to high winds, frigid temperatures

Dominic Baima
February 4, 2014
Photo: Dino is done: Babers hired by Bowling Green

Photo: Dino is done: Babers hired by Bowling Green

Dominic Baima
December 18, 2013
Photo: Eastern celebrates home playoff win

Photo: Eastern celebrates home playoff win

Dominic Baima
December 7, 2013
Arnold, Bradbury earn conference honors

Arnold, Bradbury earn conference honors

Dominic Baima
October 28, 2013
Panthers’ low hit percentage leads to weekend losses

Panthers’ low hit percentage leads to weekend losses

Dominic Baima
October 14, 2013
Gallery: 2013 OVC Championships

Gallery: 2013 OVC Championships

Dominic Baima
February 25, 2013
EIU v. SEMO

EIU v. SEMO

Dominic Baima
November 11, 2012

Special Olympics Family Festival

Dominic Baima
September 16, 2012
Gallery: Student Recreation Center

Gallery: Student Recreation Center

Dominic Baima
September 6, 2012
Feature Photo: Eastern ‘wobbles’ into new year

Feature Photo: Eastern ‘wobbles’ into new year

Dominic Baima
August 19, 2012
Feature Photo: President Perry at First Night

Feature Photo: President Perry at First Night

Dominic Baima
August 19, 2012
Feature Photo: Pulling for a win

Feature Photo: Pulling for a win

Dominic Baima
August 19, 2012
Feature Photo: Photo booth fun

Feature Photo: Photo booth fun

Dominic Baima
August 19, 2012
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