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Charleston Mayor Brandon Combs stacks his papers while after reading an ordinance for regulating low-speed gas-powered bicycles during the City Council meeting Tuesday evening at City Hall.
City Council approves $101K for Sister City Park fencing
EIU Pride: Safe space for students
EIU Pride: Safe space for students
Ruby D Luxe, performed by Tory Rose, performs to “Candy Store” from Heathers the musical during the student drag show on Nov. 8, 2019 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union.
Eastern’s drag shows through the 21st century
The Doug DiBianco floor will celebrate its one year anniversary of being founded Friday, Oct. 21, 2021.
Doug DiBianco LLC celebrates one-year anniversary
Lucy Ade, a junior interpersonal communications major, poses for a picture Saturday afternoon in Buzzard Hall.
LGBTQ+ Eastern students share their experiences
Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
High energy at volleyball games needs to be at every sport
Number 584, Dustin Hatfield a redshirt senior runs in the NCAA Cross Country Championship last year, Nov. 20, in Apalachee State Park in Tallahassee, Fla. Hatinfield ran the 10K and placed 77 with a time of 29:59.9, where he became the second highest Eastern finisher in school history.
Hatfield breaks own record at Louisville Classic
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
The Chicago Bears need to make a change soon
Onstott (center), a freshman midfielder fights for ball control with Southeast Missouri player Number 27, Natalie Jackson, a senior defender, during the Thursday afternoon soccer game against the Redhawks at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 2-1 to the Redhawks.
OVC women’s soccer race remains close
Number 12, Trey Gora, a sophomore defender fights for control over the ball with Southern Indiana players during the home soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 3-2 against Southern Indiana.
Men’s soccer team looks to secure win on the road
Ellen Dooley is a sophomore special education standard major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Give queer historical figures the recognition they deserve
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: LGBTQIA+ History Month is also midterm election season
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television and video production major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: “Collateral” is a thought-provoking crime noir film
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Zen and the art of the roadtrip
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The DEN is not real, I just made it up
Fidget toys like squishy balls and silly puddy are available to students to alleviate stress during therapy sessions at the Counseling Clinic.
EDITORIAL: Eastern: time to be proactive, not reactive
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president
A sign in support of the University Professionals of Illinois wage negotiation on March 21.
EDITORIAL: Eastern admin not ‘All In’ for professors
Director of Disability Services April Jackson said its office doesnt conduct routine inspections of campus to see if its disability friendly.
Letter from the Editor: ‘All in’ should mean all
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
Ellen Dooley is a sophomore special education standard major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Give queer historical figures the recognition they deserve
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: LGBTQIA+ History Month is also midterm election season
Drew Coffey is a sophomore television and video production major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: “Collateral” is a thought-provoking crime noir film
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Zen and the art of the roadtrip
Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The DEN is not real, I just made it up
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
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 5: Don’t Worry Darling
Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: ‘Do Revenge’ could save the ‘girl movie’ genre
Marty, played by Jessica Nantes, a TV video and production maor, directs Theresa, played by Brea Howard, a theatre major, to act as Martys mother to create a picture of her childhood family dynamic in the Circle Mirror Transformation play.
Circle Mirror Transformation actors stay in character through it all
Lily Ames, a masters art student, looks around the photo gallery which features black and white pictures by Gene Wingler from when the Tarble Arts Center was in the process of construction on Friday night.
Tarble opens first art exhibit of the year, celebrates anniversary
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 3: Morbius
Katie Gillespie, a freshman secondary English education major chucks a ball while playing giant yard pong in the Library Quad for part of a Mental Health Pop Up Day event Tuesday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Mental health pop up days
Taylor Brakenhoff, a freshman education major, feeds the goats at the petting zoo hosted by Willow City during the Charleston Round Up event Friday afternoon in South Quad
THROUGH THE LENS: Charleston Round Up brings petting zoo, food, games
Bikers raced throughout rural and residential Charleston Saturday morning during the Tour De Charleston, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The race started at 7:55 in the morning with two different start times, ten minutes apart; racers were able to choose between three different races a 12.5 mile, 25-mile or 100 km race.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
Vighnewsara Manda, a graduate student studying computer information and technology, dishes some tomato masala curry out onto a plate Saturday afternoon at the Parkplace Apartments. Manda said being able to cook Indian food in Charleston, is difficult because the closest Indian market is an hour away in Champaign.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students share stories through cultural food
Justin Thomas, a senior wide receiver, leaps over Franky West, a sophomore defensive back, to avoid the tackle. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 7-35 Saturday night at Illinois State University.
THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Redbirds
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 5: Don’t Worry Darling
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 4: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 3: Morbius
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 2: I Am Legend
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 1: Catch Me If You Can
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Hockey club drops series to Davenport

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

December 11, 2014

Column: Chalk up another win for pointless nostalgia

December 10, 2014

Hockey club drops series to Davenport

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

December 5, 2014

Hockey club to play last series

December 5, 2014

Column: Food safety at stadiums is no joking matter

November 18, 2014

Brelsfoard breaks record at regional

November 16, 2014

Breslfoard breaks record at regional

November 16, 2014

Hockey club heads to Minnesota

November 13, 2014

Cross country teams set for NCAA Midwest Regional

November 13, 2014
Miller finds success off the field

Miller finds success off the field

November 13, 2014

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

November 11, 2014
Freshman finds herself among OVC elite

Freshman finds herself among OVC elite

November 5, 2014

Finally, an end to negative political advertisements

November 3, 2014

Eastern Kentucky dominates OVC cross country championship

November 2, 2014

Hockey club hosts Lewis University

October 30, 2014

Column: What we can learn from Marysville, Wash.

October 28, 2014

Ohio Valley soccer continues Friday

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

October 28, 2014
Panthers end season with two losses

Panthers end season with two losses

October 26, 2014

Panthers fall to Colonels in overtime

October 24, 2014

Panthers hope to play spoiler in final week

October 23, 2014

Eastern, ISU clash in Danville

October 22, 2014

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

October 20, 2014

Column: Don’t ruin Halloween with offensive costumes

October 20, 2014
Panthers fall to Tennessee-Martin in overtime

Panthers fall to Tennessee-Martin in overtime

October 19, 2014

Controversial call gives Murray State 1-0 win over Eastern

October 17, 2014
Panthers to face top talent this weekend

Panthers to face top talent this weekend

October 16, 2014

Hockey club to take on in-state rival

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

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

October 13, 2014

Panthers play to 2-2 draw with Golden Eagles

October 11, 2014

Hockey club hosts Wright State

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

October 9, 2014
Senior scores three goals in two matches

Senior scores three goals in two matches

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

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

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

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

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

October 2, 2014

UT-Martin adds UNLV transfer

October 1, 2014

Murray State leads OVC women’s soccer after first weekend

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

September 30, 2014
Panthers open OVC schedule 0-2

Panthers open OVC schedule 0-2

September 29, 2014
Panthers open conference play with 4-0 loss

Panthers open conference play with 4-0 loss

September 26, 2014

Hockey club heads to Iowa for weekend series

September 26, 2014

Panthers open conference schedule with confidence

September 25, 2014

Panthers enter OVC play with 8 goals

September 24, 2014

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

September 22, 2014

Women’s soccer notebook

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

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

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

September 19, 2014

Hockey club prepared to meet Illini

September 19, 2014
Reed finds step again in second season

Reed finds step again in second season

September 18, 2014

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

September 15, 2014

Cross country teams run at Bradley Intercollegiate

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

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

September 11, 2014

Hockey club brings new players, energy

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

September 9, 2014

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

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

September 7, 2014

Panthers’ comeback against IUPUI falls short

September 7, 2014

UMKC second-half goals sink Panthers

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

September 4, 2014
Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News

New coach brings native flair to women’s soccer team

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

September 2, 2014

Column: How Eastern’s paper-saving saves paper

September 1, 2014

Drake earns OVC weekly honor

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

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

August 29, 2014

Panthers welcome big challenge from Conference-USA opponents

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

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

August 25, 2014

Lora cut from Vikings, Garoppolo to start

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

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

August 20, 2014

Cherry is right for the job, make it official

July 9, 2013

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

November 16, 2011

Hard times in Hollywood

October 24, 2011

Celebrity Smack Talk

October 11, 2011
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