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David Commanday directs a full orchestra for the Messiah performance, telling the story of Jesus life and death Friday night.
Messiah concludes performances for semester
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Holiday Fest’s Art Sale in the Concourse of Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Doudna hosts ‘CLAS Holiday Fest’
Lotería night for LASOs last meeting
Lotería night for LASO’s last meeting
Jayci Stewart and Maggie Bullinger present their Snoozin’ Like a Panther” presentation to form an informational presentation about how to improve a student’s sleeping habits on Monday afternoon.
HERC holds ‘Snoozin Like A Panther’ presentation
Celebration of Thanksgiving for students
Celebration of Thanksgiving for students
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 5: Blake Ruffin
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 5: Blake Ruffin
Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas huddles with the team during the third and last set of the Panthers first NCAA tournament appearance since 2001. The Panthers season score ends at 28-5.
EIU Volleyball’s memorable 2023 season
Senior outside hitter Giovana Larregui Lopez hits the ball over the net for the Panthers against their game vs. Valparaiso. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Beacons Friday night in Lantz Arena.
Panthers of the Semester: MJ Flowers, Giovana Larregui López, Sara Thomas
Senior libero/defensive specialist Christina Martinez Mundo smiles while Head Coach Sara Thomas speaks on each of the seniors skills and impact on the team during the press conference.
Panthers of the Week: Jordan Booker, Christina Martinez Mundo
Kooper Jacobi (40) led the Panthers with 14 points and went 6-9 in field goals helping to secure the Panthers triple-digit win over University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy Saturday afternoon at Groniger Arena.
EIU scores triple digits in win
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.
COLUMN: My top films of 2023
Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays
Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The very best coffee
COMIC BY JENNA MINOR | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Comic depicts lack of feminine hygiene products.
EDITORIAL: Pink tax is out of control, what is Eastern doing?
Jason Farias, a senior history education major, leads a group throughout campus during a student walkout demanding a free Palestine at the Mellin Steps in protest of the Israel genocide on Palestinian civilians Wednesday afternoon. Farias said there were around 100 other schools in the nation participating in the walk.
EDITORIAL: Local, student activism matters
EDITORIAL: Breast cancer awareness and education
EDITORIAL: Plan 2028 is promising, looking forward to improvements
EDITORIAL: “Plan 2028” is promising, looking forward to improvements
EDITORIAL: What is hazing and why we report on it?
EDITORIAL: What is hazing and why we report on it?
Staff profile for Drew Coffey.
COLUMN: My top films of 2023
Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays
Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The very best coffee
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
David Commanday directs a full orchestra for the Messiah performance, telling the story of Jesus life and death Friday night.
Messiah concludes performances for semester
Lotería night for LASOs last meeting
Lotería night for LASO’s last meeting
Students apart of the Jazz Lab Band stand up to be applauded after their performance Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Jazz performance run-down
The African Students Association host the African Renaissance fashion show where models from Couture, The Kat Walk, Essence, and more show off their cultural looks which is a mix of afrofuturism and afrocentrism in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Saturday night.
African Student Association hosts stylish competition on campus  
Greek Court Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2023
Greek Life and leadership: developing skills for the future
From left, Celeste Cambron, Jocelyn Cambron, and Kassandra Garcia look at the ofrenda exhibits being displayed at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala on Saturday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Dia de Los Muertos Gala
The Mariachi band, Los Amigos, walk around campus playing their instruments and singing multiple songs during Hispanic Heritage Month. Los Amigos have been playing for 13 years and have played in every state in the Southeast.
THROUGH THE LENS: Mariachi takes over campus
A variety of people such as students and Charleston community members join Raven McBride for her new moon yoga practice at Tarble Arts Center Friday morning. Were basically here with the intention of whichever the sign the moon is to bring energy of that into our practice. The more we bring that intention to our mat, the more its going to show up into our daily life. McBride explained about new moon yoga.
THROUGH THE LENS: New intentions with New Moon Yoga
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
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 5: Blake Ruffin
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 5: Blake Ruffin
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 4: Anthony Manaves
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 4: Anthony Manaves
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 44: Why is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Talked About So Much?
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 3: Stone Galloway
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 3: Stone Galloway
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 43: Is Interstellar The Best Sci-Fi Movie Ever? ft. Special Guest
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Hockey club drops series to Davenport

Dominic Renzetti , Assistant Sports
December 14, 2014
Andrew Teske, senior goalie for the Eastern hockey club, finished his five-year career for the Panthers last weekend. Teske, of Lemont, is an kinesiology and sports studies major with a concentration in exercise science.

Longtime hockey goalie prepares for future off ice

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
December 11, 2014

Column: Chalk up another win for pointless nostalgia

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
December 9, 2014

Hockey club drops series to Davenport

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
December 7, 2014
Lenzell Green, a junior sports management major, transferred to Eastern from the University of Iowa, where he was a walk-on on the wrestling team. Green is now a walk-on on Easterns football team as defensive lineman.

Former Iowa wrestler finds home at Eastern

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2014

Hockey club to play last series

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
December 4, 2014

Column: Food safety at stadiums is no joking matter

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
November 18, 2014

Brelsfoard breaks record at regional

Dominic Renzetti , Assistant Sports Editor
November 16, 2014

Breslfoard breaks record at regional

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
November 16, 2014

Hockey club heads to Minnesota

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2014

Cross country teams set for NCAA Midwest Regional

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2014
Miller finds success off the field

Miller finds success off the field

Dominic Renzetti , Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2014

Column: What we can learn from Bill Cosby’s Twitter

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
November 10, 2014
Freshman finds herself among OVC elite

Freshman finds herself among OVC elite

Dominic Renzetti , Assistant Sports Editor
November 5, 2014

Finally, an end to negative political advertisements

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Edtior
November 3, 2014

Eastern Kentucky dominates OVC cross country championship

Dominic Renzetti , Assistant Staff Reporter
November 2, 2014

Hockey club hosts Lewis University

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
October 30, 2014

Column: What we can learn from Marysville, Wash.

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
October 28, 2014

Ohio Valley soccer continues Friday

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
October 28, 2014
Senior Meagan Radloff and red-shirt sophomore Lindsey Marino doubleteam an opponent during a match against Tennessee-Martin senior Sam Dunn during a game on Oct. 19 at the Eastern practice field. The Panthers lost to the Skyhawks 2-1 in extra time.

Panthers end 2014 season

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2014
Panthers end season with two losses

Panthers end season with two losses

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
October 26, 2014

Panthers fall to Colonels in overtime

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
October 24, 2014

Panthers hope to play spoiler in final week

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
October 23, 2014

Eastern, ISU clash in Danville

Dominic Renzetti , Assistant Sports Editor
October 22, 2014

Women’s team has ‘nothing to lose’ in final week of season

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
October 20, 2014

Column: Don’t ruin Halloween with offensive costumes

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
October 20, 2014
Panthers fall to Tennessee-Martin in overtime

Panthers fall to Tennessee-Martin in overtime

Dominic Renzetti , Assistant Sports Editor
October 19, 2014

Controversial call gives Murray State 1-0 win over Eastern

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2014
Panthers to face top talent this weekend

Panthers to face top talent this weekend

Dominic Renzetti , Assistant Sports Editor
October 16, 2014

Hockey club to take on in-state rival

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
October 14, 2014
Austin Peays Mary Ruth Locastro defends the Governors goal during an Eastern corner kick in a match on Oct. 5 at Lakeside Field. The Panthers beat the Governors 3-1.

OVC Players of the Week enter Lakeside Field Friday

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
October 14, 2014
Freshman forward Madison Fischer gains possession of the ball while senior Claire Pultz leaps on her during a match on Oct. 5 at Lakeside Field. The Panthers beat the Governors 3-1.

Carter finds net three times

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2014

Panthers play to 2-2 draw with Golden Eagles

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor | @domrenzetti
October 11, 2014

Hockey club hosts Wright State

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
October 9, 2014
Sophomore forward Gabby Charles fights with senior Frankie Carbajal during a match on Sunday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers beat the Governors 3-1 to improve to 1-3-0 in the OVC and 2-10-1 overall.

Panthers riding confident wave into weekend matches

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
October 9, 2014
Senior scores three goals in two matches

Senior scores three goals in two matches

Dominic Renzetti , Assistant Sports Editor
October 8, 2014
Senior Midfielder Meagan Radloff is grabbed by defender as she looks to make a play in the Friday afternoon soccer game.

Radloff earns OVC honors

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
October 7, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News Senior foward Madison Carter runs the ball towards the goal in a match against Austin Peay on Sunday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers beat the Governors 3-1. Carter had two shots on goal during the match. The Panthers are 1-3 in the OVC and 2-10-1 overall.

Panthers confident following Austin Peay win

Dominic Renzetti , Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2014
Jason Howell| The Daily Eastern News Freshman forward Chloe Gottschalk dribbles the ball in a game against Belmont on Friday at the Eastern practice field. The Panthers lost to the Bruins 3-1.

Panthers get first OVC win over Austin Peay

Dominic Renzetti , Assistant Sports Editor
October 5, 2014
Jason Howell| The Daily Eastern News Freshman forward Chloe Gottschalk dribbles the ball in a game against Belmont on Friday at the Eastern practice field. The Panthers lost to the Bruins 3-1.

Women’s soccer loses 3rd OVC game in a row

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
October 3, 2014
Sophomore forward Gabby Charles maneuvers around an opponent in a match against Southeast Missouri on Friday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost to SEMO 4-0.

Women’s soccer team hopes to rebound after 0-2 first weekend

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2014

UT-Martin adds UNLV transfer

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
October 1, 2014

Murray State leads OVC women’s soccer after first weekend

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
October 1, 2014
Freshman forward Chloe Gottschalk runs the ball up the pitch in a match against Southeast Missouri on Friday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost to SEMO 4-0. After losing to Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 3-1 on Sunday, the Panthers are 0-2 in the OVC and 1-9-1 overall.

Women’s soccer team sees unique OVC slate

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2014
Panthers open OVC schedule 0-2

Panthers open OVC schedule 0-2

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 29, 2014
Panthers open conference play with 4-0 loss

Panthers open conference play with 4-0 loss

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 26, 2014

Hockey club heads to Iowa for weekend series

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 26, 2014

Panthers open conference schedule with confidence

Dominic Renzetti , Assistant Sports Editor
September 25, 2014

Panthers enter OVC play with 8 goals

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 24, 2014

If you’re going to be the DJ, please do it right

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 22, 2014

Women’s soccer notebook

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 22, 2014
Kylie Morgan, a red-shirt sophomore goalkeeper, collides with a Valparaiso opponent during a game on Friday at Lakeside Field. She does not return to the game. The Panthers lost the game 1 to 3. Morgan did not return to the game and was seen having ice applied to her shoulder on the sidelines.

Panthers get first win in non-conference finale

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 21, 2014
Kylie Morgan, a red-shirt sophomore goalkeeper, collides with a Valparaiso opponent during a game on Friday at Lakeside Field. She does not return to the game. The Panthers lost the game 1 to 3. Morgan did not return to the game and was seen having ice applied to her shoulder on the sidelines.

Morgan injured in Panthers’ loss

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 19, 2014
Freshman forward Chloe Gottschalk sprints after the ball in a game on Aug. 31 at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost to Louisiana Tech 3-1. Gottschalk had one shot on goal.

Panthers searching for another boost against Valpo

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 19, 2014

Hockey club prepared to meet Illini

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 19, 2014
Reed finds step again in second season

Reed finds step again in second season

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 18, 2014

Column: Eastern: No. 4 in rankings, No. 1 in my heart

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 15, 2014

Cross country teams run at Bradley Intercollegiate

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 15, 2014
Freshman forward Chloe Gottschalk fights with junior midfielder Erica Stewart in a match on Aug. 31 at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost to Louisiana Tech 3-1. After tieing with the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay on Sunday, the Panthers are 0-6 -1 overall.

Panthers tie for the first time in two years

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 15, 2014
Junior midfielder Bianca Navejas fends off an opponent in a game on Aug. 31 at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost to Louisiana Tech 3-1. The Panthers are 0-6 overall.

Panthers put in extra time to prepare for Green Bay

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2014

Hockey club brings new players, energy

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2014
Junior defender Karlee Deacon, defends the ball against Marshall’s Sydney Arnold on Aug. 29 at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 3-0.

Panthers overcome two-goal deficit in loss

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 9, 2014

Radloff, Reed lead women’s soccer’s early season offense

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 8, 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.

Panthers’ comeback falls short against IUPUI

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 7, 2014

Panthers’ comeback against IUPUI falls short

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 7, 2014

UMKC second-half goals sink Panthers

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 5, 2014
Red-shirt junior forward Chris Reed battles against defender Haley Laque in a game on Sunday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 3-1. The Panthers are 0-4 overall. Reed was the lone goal scorer for the Panthers.

Panthers host pair of non-conference opponents

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 4, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News

New coach brings native flair to women’s soccer team

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 3, 2014
Senior midfielder Meagan Radloff fights with defender Taylor Dennis in a game against Louisiana Tech on Sunday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost to the Bulldogs 3-1. Radloff had three shots and one assist in the game. The Panthers are 0-4 overall.

Panthers hit season-high for shots

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 2, 2014

Column: How Eastern’s paper-saving saves paper

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 1, 2014

Drake earns OVC weekly honor

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
September 1, 2014
Freshman forward Chloe Gottschalk sprints after the ball in a game on Sunday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost to Louisiana Tech 3-1. The Panthers are now 0-4 overall. Gottschalk had one shot on goal.

Panthers can’t hold on to lead; lose to Louisiana Tech

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
August 31, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News
 Sophomore defender Emily Wolf guards senior forward Myka DeMarco in a game on Friday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost to Marshall University 3-0. The Panthers are now 0-3 overall.

Women’s soccer team drops match to Marshall

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
August 29, 2014

Panthers welcome big challenge from Conference-USA opponents

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
August 28, 2014
Megan Radloff, a senior forward, attempts to move the ball upfield against Indiana State on Sunday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 2-0.

Panthers’ practice to focus on play execution

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
August 26, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News
 Red-shirt sophomore defender Lindsey Marino maneuvers the ball away from an opponent in a game on Sunday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost to the Indiana State Sycamores 2-0. The Panthers are 0-2 overall.

Panthers hope to bounce back from last season’s injuries

Dominic Renzetti , Assistant Sports Editor
August 25, 2014

Lora cut from Vikings, Garoppolo to start

Dominic Renzetti , Assistant Sports Editor
August 25, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News 
Red-shirt freshman forward Kayla Thompson races to the ball in a game on Sunday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost to the Indiana State Sycamores 2-0. The Panthers are now 0-2 overall.

Women’s soccer team opens with pair of weekend losses

Dominic Renzetti , Assistant Sports Editor
August 24, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News Red-shirt sophomore forward Chris Reed sends the ball up the pitch in a game on Nov. 3 at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost to the Cougars 2-1.

Women’s soccer team begins season with pair of matches

Dominic Renzetti , Assistant Sports Editor
August 20, 2014

Cherry is right for the job, make it official

Dominic Renzetti
July 8, 2013

I’m talking about Kim Kardashian whether you like it or not

Dominic Renzetti
November 16, 2011

Hard times in Hollywood

Dominic Renzetti
October 24, 2011

Celebrity Smack Talk

Dominic Renzetti
October 11, 2011
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