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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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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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