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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 reminiscence 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 reminiscence 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: 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
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Journalism is a crucial tool in society
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: 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
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Journalism is a crucial tool in society
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 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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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 10, 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 5, 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 13, 2014

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

Dominic Renzetti, Assistant Sports Editor
November 11, 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 28, 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 9, 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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