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Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
What to expect at Springfest
What to expect at Springfest
Jody Stone interacts with students after his student interview for Dean of Students Friday. April 13,2024 in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union,
Interim dean of students interviews to maintain position
The crowd jumps in excitement over Matt Bennet in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday.
Matt Bennett brings nostalgia to Pantherchella
President of Eastern Illinois University Jay Gatrell in his office in Old Main during an interview with the Daily Eastern News about his first year as president. Gatrell said, Anytime you take a new job, there’s going to be a learning curve. But you know, I feel sort of blessed to have been here and to know this place and the newer students.”  
Jay Gatrell: The first year
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
STAFF PICKS: NBA finals winner
Redshirt junior outfield Dylan Drumke gets a run to first after hitting outfield at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU baseball loses to non-D1 opponent for first time since 2019
Junior outfielder Quade Peters swinging and hitting the ball during Easterns game against Bradley University on Tuesday,
EIU beats Bradley in shortened game
Sophomore forward Sincere Malone (5) attempts a contested layup by freshman guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) during the Panthers first mens basketball game of the season. The Panthers lost 52-80 to the Fighting Illini Monday night.
Malone, Gibson enter transfer portal
Assistant coach Carlif Taylor runs drills with players during football practice at OBrien Field April 4.
Former NFL player takes new coaching role at Eastern
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The spirit of Linux and the attention economy
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: 32-hour work weeks should be the standard
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
The News won 34 awards at the Illinois Collegiate Press Association 2024.
EDITORIAL: The News wins 34 state awards
Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.
EDITORIAL: We endorse Hendrickson as next provost
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
Students from Eastern Illinois University take pictures together during Block Party Pep Rally event at O‘Brien Stadium Friday night.
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs a devoted provost
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The spirit of Linux and the attention economy
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: 32-hour work weeks should be the standard
Bob Ceder and friend Killer siting on a couch with their dogs back in 1974.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The saga of the Pale Riders of ’74
Jacob Kimsey poses with Ethan Lozada dressed as Jesus at a counterprotest against religious protester Chris Svochak.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A queer student’s perspective on the March 7 protest
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
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
What to expect at Springfest
What to expect at Springfest
The crowd jumps in excitement over Matt Bennet in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday.
Matt Bennett brings nostalgia to Pantherchella
Christiana Harkulich teaches a class Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in the Doudua Fine Arts Center. Harkulich is a dramaturge and instructor for theater, film studies and women and gender studies.
A glimpse into Christiana Harkulich’s theatrical world
Senior utility, Cole Gober throws his base to the side as he runs to first base at the game against Bradley University Tuesday,
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU vs Bradley Baseball
Students enjoy Pantherchella where Matt Bennett DJd in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom
THROUGH THE LENS : Matt Bennett plays Pantherchella
Senior Addison Brown stands and waits for the double match to start against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks, at Atkins indoor tennis center
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU women’s tennis play against SEMO
(93) Sophomore punter Jacob Horvath and (98) redshirt junior long snapper Brett Galletti, at football’s first spring practice.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU football’s first spring practice
Jennifer Buchter, a special education professor, gets out of the water during the Special Olympics Polar Plunge Sunday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students, faculty get bold, cold
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 60: Why Is Midsommar So Weird?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 59: Is Ex Machina The Best Sci-Fi Movie?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 58: Road House 2024 Is Terrible!
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 57: Reviewing the 2024 Oscars
Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares
Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares
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[Photo] Doudna Fine Arts Center’s 15th Anniversary Gala (feat. Boston Circus Guild) 

Luke Brewer, Reporter
September 8, 2023
Guard Kinyon Hodges (10), gets in the defensive position in attempts to guard Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Guard Damarco Minor (0). The Panthers lost 80-62 Thursday night.

[Photo] EIU basketball guard to be disciplined ‘internally’ for attempt to hit fan

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2023
Students sell different flavors of jarritos soda including pineapple, mandarin and strawberry in celebration of Latino Heritage Month Thursday, September 15 outside of the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Eastern is 'Unidos' for Latinx Heritage Month

September 28, 2022
Sister Cindy preaches on campus on November 23, 1982.

[Photo] Sister Cindy is TikTok famous, but Eastern knew her before

Luke Taylor, Editor-in-Chief
July 8, 2021
Will Klein completes his follow through and lets his pitch fly toward the batter. Eastern lost 6-3 to Northwestern State on the road Sunday.

[Photo] Panthers win one against Northwestern State, lose series finale Sunday

Vince Lovergine, Baseball Reporter
March 2, 2020
Eastern senior Gertjan De Wilder attempts a backhand shot in the Eastern Illinois Fall Invite last September at the Darling Courts during a doubles match. The men’s tennis team plays at Green Bay Saturday at 9 p.m.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team looks to bounce back, snap losing streak

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
February 26, 2020
Eastern quarterback Harry Woodbery fires a pass in the Panthers Sept. 21 loss to Tennessee Tech. Eastern lost to Jacksonville State 28-20 on Saturday.

[Photo] Eastern loses close game to Jacksonville State 28-20

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2019
Marita Gronnvoll is the chair of the Council on Academic Affairs and is a communication studies professor. The CAA will discuss the new courses proposed as a part of Eastern’s potential four-year BSN degree.

[Photo] CAA to discuss proposed nursing courses

Emilie Bowman, Reporter
August 28, 2019
Eastern linebacker Joe Caputo (45) during a game against Murray State last October. Caputo is back with the Panthersfor his redshirt-senior season in 2019.

[Photo] Mainstay Caputo helps Eastern transition into new coaching staff

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2019
Eastern quarterback Johnathan Brantley throws a pass in a practice last season at OBrien Field. Eastern was predicted to finish 8th in the 2019 media poll

[Photo] Column: New look Eastern picked 8th in preseaon poll

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
July 19, 2019
Eastern senior Jimmy Govern hits a ball in a game last spring against Belmont at Coaches Field. Eastern swept Tennessee Tech this past weekend and plays Robert Morris at home on Tuesday.

[Photo] Baseball team comes home for 1st time

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
March 25, 2019
Tyler Jones throws a pitch during his start against Morehead State in a 9-8 Eastern, extra-innings win in April 2018 at Coaches Stadium. Eastern’s pitching staff entered Tuesday’s game with a 5.58 era, but earned its first shutout against Butler Tuesday.

[Photo] Panthers getting better at run prevention

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
March 19, 2019
Jimmy Govern swings at a pitch during Eastern’s 9-8 extra-inning win over Morehead State in April 2018 at Coaches Stadium. Govern brought in his team-leading 17th RBI against Butler Tuesday.

[Photo] Eastern baseball team picks up 2-0 road win over Butler

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
March 19, 2019
Eastern’s Jimmy Govern throws out a runner in a game last spring for Eastern. Eastern travels to face Belmont on Tuesday.

[Photo] Baseball team will face Butler on road Tuesday

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
March 18, 2019
Haley Mitchell swings at a pitch in her at-bat during Eastern’s 2-0 win over Indiana State at Williams Field in April 2018. Eastern’s softball team went 5-5 over a 10-game stretch.

[Photo] Softball team picks up 5 wins, 5 losses in USF Series

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
March 17, 2019
Blake Malatestinic hurls a pitch to a Butler batter during Eastern’s 6-3 loss at Coaches Stadium in April 2018. Eastern finished its three-game series with Murray State with one win and two losses.

[Photo] Eastern wins 1 of 3 games against Racers

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
March 17, 2019
Gage Kingsmith lunges forward to return a hit during the Eastern men’s tennis team’s 7-0 loss to Belmont at the Darling Courts in March 2018.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team wins Thursday before weekend matches

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
March 7, 2019
Rachel Papavasilopoulos hits a back-handed shot in the middle of a volley with Emily Pugachevsky during practice at the Darling Courts in October 2018.

[Photo] Eastern to play Chicago State, Detroit Mercy

Blake Faith, Women's Tennis Reporter
March 7, 2019
Eastern senior Mady Poulter stands at the plate in an Eastern win over Indiana State last season at Williams Field. The Eastern softball team is 4-14 to begin its season.

[Photo] Eastern loses 3 more games, beats Appalachian State

Tom O'Connor, Softball Reporter
March 4, 2019
Eastern senior Jimmy Govern connects with a pitch in a game last season at Coaches Field. Eastern is 3-7 this season.

[Photo] Eastern wins 2 games; Dexter earns OVC honors

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
March 4, 2019
Eastern junior Shelby Anderson returns a ball in a practice this fall at the Darling Courts. The women’s tennis team is 7-4 this season.

[Photo] Panthers sweep weekend, earn 4th straight win

Blake Faith, Women's Tennis Reporter
March 4, 2019
Jared Woodson jumps and returns a hit during a doubles match with partner Gage Kingsmith in the men’s tennis team’s 7-0 loss to Belmont at the Darling Courts in March of 2018.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team wins both matches

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
March 3, 2019
Eastern junior Freddie O’Brien returns a ball in a match last spring at the Darling Courts. O’Brien and Eastern have two matches upcoming this weekend.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team short-handed this weekend

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
March 1, 2019
Rachel Papavasilopoulos hits a back-handed shot in the middle of a volley with Emily Pugachevsky during practice at the Darling Courts in October 2018.

[Photo] Women’s tennis team wants to keep winning streak alive

Blake Faith, Women's Tennis Reporter
February 27, 2019
Eastern’s Srishti Slaria returns a ball at the Darling Courts in a meet this fall. Slaria is a senior on Eastern’s tennis team.

[Photo] Slaria reflects on time on Eastern tennis team

Blake Faith, Women's Tennis Reporter
February 26, 2019
Jessica Wireman delivers a pitch to an Indiana State batter during Eastern’s 2-0 victory in April 2018 at Williams Field.

[Photo] Eastern loses 5 more as new pitchers settle in

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
February 25, 2019
Jimmy Govern hits a pitch during his at-bat in Eastern’s 15-6 victory over Robet Morris Peoria at Coaches Stadium in April 2018.

[Photo] Panthers pick up first win of season

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2019
Freddie O’Brien returns a hit during the Eastern men’s tennis match against Belmont in March 2018. Belmont swept Eastern 7-0.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team extends losing streak

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
February 24, 2019
Karle Pace makes a pass attempt to Grace Lennox during Eastern’s 80-60 victory over Eastern Kentucky Jan. 31 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Eastern eliminated from OVC tournament contention

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
February 24, 2019
Shareef Smith takes a layup attempt while an Eastern Kentucky defender tries to swat it away during Eastern’s 67-66 victory in Lantz Arena Jan. 31.

[Photo] Tigers hand men’s basketball third-straight loss

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
February 24, 2019
Joe Smith flies through the air in the long jump event during the EIU Big Blue Classic in March 2018 at O’Brien Field.

[Photo] Men finish 2nd, women 9th in OVC track, field championships

Blake Faith, Track and Field Reporter
February 21, 2019
Eastern’s retired track coach Tom Akers stands at a meet last season. Brenton Emmanuel has taken over as head coach for Eastern this season and will coach the team this week in the OVC Championships.

[Photo] With no Akers, Emanuel ready to coach in 1st championship

Blake Faith, Track and Field Reporter
February 19, 2019
Eastern freshman Jarod Farrow swims in a meet against Saint Louis on Oct. 19 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers travel to the Summit League Championship on Wednesday.

[Photo] Swim teams set for Summit League Championship

Tom O'Connor, Swim Reporter
February 19, 2019
Eastern junior Gage Kingsmith returns a ball in a match last season at the Darling Courts. The men’s tennis team is 6-6- this season.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team drops 2 matches

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
February 18, 2019
Eastern senior Jimmy Govern takes an at bat at Coaches Field in a game last season. Eastern is 0-3 this season.Eastern senior Jimmy Govern takes an at bat at Coaches Field in a game last season. Eastern is 0-3 this season.

[Photo] Panther baseball team cannot overcome Arkansas

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
February 18, 2019
Eastern senior infielfer Mady Poulter receives a throw down to second base in a game at Williams Field last season. The softball team is off to a 3-6 start this year.

[Photo] Eastern softball team goes 1-3 over weekend road-trip

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
February 18, 2019
Cedric Johnson jumps over a hurdle during a hurdle race in the EIU Big Blue Classic at O’Brien Field in March 2018.

[Photo] Track, field teams finish in 3rd place

Blake Faith, Track and Field Reporter
February 17, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Sophomore Rachel Papavasilopoulos serves a ball in a practice this fall at the Darling Courts.

[Photo] Eastern women’s tennis team looking to break losing streak

Blake Faith, Women's Tennis Reporter
February 13, 2019
Tyler Jones throws a pitch during Eastern’s 9-3 loss to Tennessee Tech at Coaches Stadium in March 2018. Jones threw for six innings and gave up six total runs and had four strikeouts.

[Photo] New offense focus of baseball team this year

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
February 12, 2019
Freddie O’Brien returns a hit during the Eastern men’s tennis team’s 7-0 loss at the Darling Courts against Belmont in March of 2018.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team passes win total from last season

Vince Lovergine, Men's Tennis Reporter
February 11, 2019
Megan Burton swings at a pitch during an at-bat in the Eastern softball team’s doubleheader against Jacksonville State at Williams Field in April of 2018.

[Photo] Eastern goes 2-3 in opening tournament

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
February 11, 2019
Morgan Atchison (left) runs during the hurdles event while Louisa Rieger (right) clears a hurdle during the EIU Big Blue Classic in March 2018 at O’Brien Field.

[Photo] Eastern places 23 athletes in top-15

Blake Faith, Track and Field Reporter
February 10, 2019
Srishti Slaria prepares to return a hit during the Eastern women’s tennis practice at the Darling Courts Oct. 14.

[Photo] Women’s tennis team moves to 3-0 this season

Blake Faith, Women's Tennis Reporter
January 28, 2019
Dillon Birch competes in the weight throw during the Eastern Illinois Big Blue Classic in March. Eastern finished the meet second out of six teams.

[Photo] Track, field has 7 1st-place finishes

Blake Faith, Track and Field Reporter
January 22, 2019
Karla Contreras gets ready to return a ball during the Eastern women’s tennis team’s practice at the Darling Courts Oct. 14.

[Photo] Women’s tennis team stays undefeated

Blake Faith, Women's Tennis Reporter
January 21, 2019
Eastern forward Braxton Shaw goes up for a dunk in Eastern’s 90-37 win over Fontbonne on Dec. 4. The Panthers host Murray State on Thursday and Austin Peay on Saturday.

[Photo] Eastern hosts Morant, Murray State in big OVC match Thursday at home

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
January 16, 2019
Eastern sophomore forward Grace McRae backs down an Illinois-Wesleyan defender in the Panthers exhibition win on Nov. 1. McRae is questionable to play in the Panthers’ home game against Murray State on Thursday.

[Photo] Eastern women’s basketball team prepared for ‘big week’ of games

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
January 16, 2019
Eastern sophomore Rachel Papavasilopoulos returns a ball in a fall practice at the Darling Courts. Eastern travels to play Judson University and Olivet-Nazarene on Saturday.

[Photo] Women’s tennis team hitting road

Blake Faith, Women's Tennis Reporter
January 16, 2019
Cam Burrell looks to pass the ball to an open teammate during Eastern’s 79-44 victory over Eureka College in an exhibition match in Lantz Arena Nov. 2.

[Photo] Column: Threes are fine, but inside scoring is necessary for victory

January 15, 2019
Cam Burrell looks to pass the ball to an open teammate during Eastern’s 79-44 victory over Eureka College in an exhibition match in Lantz Arena Nov. 2.

[Photo] Stud freshman Burrell gets healthy at right time for Eastern

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
January 15, 2019
Shareef Smith defends a Western Illinois ballhandler during Eastern’s 68-66 overtime victory over the Leathernecks in Lantz Arena Nov. 17.

[Photo] Notebook: Murray State, Gamecocks leading Ohio Valley Conference

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
January 14, 2019
Jordyn Hughes eyes up a defender as she dribbles the ball during Eastern’s 102-43 victory over Oakland City in Lantz Arena Nov. 6.

[Photo] Column: Eastern women’s basketball team far from out of race after bad week

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
January 14, 2019
Former Eastern running back runs witht he ball in a 41-40 loss to Tennessee State last season at O’Brien Field. Johnson is an NFL hopeful now and compete and won MVP awards in two bowl games this offseason.

[Photo] Big offseason of bowl performances has Johnson NFL hopeful

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
January 14, 2019
Eastern senior Carmen Tellez prepares to shoot a three-pointer against Lincoln Christian on Nov. 12 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team tops Eastern 99-88

January 13, 2019
Eastern guard Kashawn Charles drives the basket in a Panthers’ win over Fontbonne in December. Eastern lost to Jacksonville State 69-62 on Thursday.

[Photo] Jacksonville State hands Eastern first OVC loss

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
January 10, 2019
Senior Ashton Wilson jumps in a meet last Spring at O’Brien. Eastern travels to Illinois on Saturday to compete in the Illinois Intercollegiate Indoor meet.

[Photo] Eastern track team traveling to Illinois for Intercollegiate meet

Blake Faith, Track and Field Reporter
January 10, 2019
Eastern sophomore Grace McRae drives under the basket after receiving a pass from Grace Lennox (5) against Lincoln Christian on Nov. 12 in Lantz Arena. McRae had four points and five rebound in a 78-49 loss to Jacksonville State on Thursday.

[Photo] Eastern falls apart in third quarter, loses 78-49

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
January 10, 2019
Eastern guard Taylor Steele guards an Illinois-Wesleyan ball-handler in the Panthers’ exhibtion win on Nov. 1. Eastern goes on the road to face Jacksonville State on Thursday and Tennessee Tech on Saturday.

[Photo] Women’s basketball team prepared for tough road trip

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
January 9, 2019
Rade Kukobat attempts a jump-pass during a fast break during Eastern’s 90-37 victory over Fontbonne University on Dec.4 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Eastern men’s basketball team travels to Gamecocks in pivotal game

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
January 9, 2019
Members of the Eastern women’s basketball team celebrate during the team’s 102-43 win over Oakland City on Nov. 3. The Panthers are 7-6 this season, they were 3-26 last year.

[Photo] Column: Women’s basketball team no longer rebuilding program, they’re here for real

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
January 9, 2019
Josiah Wallace looks for an open pass during Eastern’s 68-66 overtime victory over Western Illinois in Lantz Arena Nov. 17. Wallace is Eastern’s leading scorer and the seventh-highest scorer in the OVC, averaging 15 points per game.

[Photo] Notebook: Gamecocks assert themselves in OVC men’s basketball

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
January 8, 2019
Shareef Smith puts up a layup attempt as a Fontbonne University defender defends him during Eastern’s 90-37 victory over the Griffins on Dec. 4 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] 3 takeaways from Eastern conference openers

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
January 7, 2019
Shareef Smith puts up a layup attempt as a Fontbonne University defender defends him during Eastern’s 90-37 victory over the Griffins on Dec. 4 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Notebook: Tennessee Tech topples Belmont in upset

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
January 7, 2019
Rade Kukobat posts up against a Fontbonne University defender during Eastern’s 90-37 victory over the Griffins in Lantz Arena on Dec. 4.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team wins first OVC games

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
January 6, 2019
Eastern sophomore Morgan Atchison runs the 400-meter hurdles at the EIU Big Blue Classic at O’Brien Field on March 30 of last seasob. Atchison finished in 12th place in a time of 1 minute 8.36 seconds.

[Photo] Eastern track teams ready for indoor season

Blake Faith, Track and Field Reporter
December 5, 2018
Mack Smith drives for a layup during Eastern’s 80-60 victory over Tennessee-Martin on Jan. 18 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Spoonhour: Eureka is just one step for team

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
November 1, 2018
Eastern women’s basketball coach Matt Bollant encourages his team to read. “To be a good leader, you have to be a good reader,” Bollant said.

[Photo] Bollant, Allen coaching by the book

Tom O'Connor, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2018
Sophomore Karle Pace cuts past a Southern Illinois Edwardsville player in an Eastern win last season in Lantz Arena. The Panthers begin exhibition play Thursday against Illinois-Wesleyan in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Bollant to get first look at team on Thursday in exhibition

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
October 31, 2018
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Junior Danielle Berry takes the ball up court with sophomore Taylor Steele in a game last season at Lantz Arena. Berry and Steele will both be key contributors this season to a group of guards that could be one of the best in the OVC.

[Photo] Eastern women’s basketball team ready for improved season

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
October 29, 2018
Grace Lennox cuts into the lane in a game last season against Bradley during her senior season. Lennox got hurt and redshirted, and will return to the Panthers for a fifth year as the team’s top player.

[Photo] OVC women’s basketball conference preview

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
October 23, 2018
Eastern sophomore Mack Smith dribbles around a Southeast Missouri defender during his freshman season last year. Smith is returning to Eastern this year and figures to be on of the team’s top offensive weapons.

[Photo] Spoonhour discusses Panther offense at OVC media day

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
October 23, 2018
Picuted here in 2011 is former Eastern head football coach Bob Spoo who died today at the age of 80. Spoo was coach from 1986 to 2011 and finished his career with Eastern’s all-time mark of 144 wins.

[Photo] Former Eastern football coach Spoo dead at 80

JJ Bullock and Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editors
October 15, 2018
Eastern redshirt-junior Gina Furlin hits a ball in a match last season at Lantz Arena. The Eastern volleyball team is 4-10 this season.

[Photo] First round rematch for Eastern volleyball on Wednesday

Tom O'Connor, Volleyball Reporter
September 18, 2018
Junior middle hitter Maggie Runge tries to spike the ball as an Alabama A&M player tries to block it during the EIU Panther Classic in Lantz Arena in September 2017.

[Photo] Panther volleyball readying for Bradley Braves tournament

Tom O'Connor, Volleyball Reporter
September 13, 2018
Eastern’s offensive line lines up against Illinois State in the Panthers’ 44-13 loss to the Redbirds at home last season. Illinois State and Eastern will play for the 107th time on Saturday in Bloomington.

[Photo] Eastern, Illinois State to meet for 107th time

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 6, 2018
Eastern senior running back Isaiah Johnson crashes through Indina State’s line in a road 22-20 road win last season. Johnson was one of three preseason all-conference selections for Eastern.

[Photo] OVC football teams get blown out in week one losses

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
September 5, 2018
Sophomore forward Shady Omar wins a head ball against two St. Francis attackers in a September 2017 match at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team set for two matches this weekend

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
August 30, 2018
Redshirt-junior setter Gina Furlin jumps to set the ball to teammate Allie Hueston in a match against Green Bay in August 2017.

[Photo] Eastern volleyball team ready for match with Butler

Tom O'Connor, Volleyball Reporter
August 30, 2018
Eastern senior receiver Aaron Gooch runs from an Indiana State defender in a 22-20 Eastern win on the road last season. Gooch, along with Alexander Hollins, will be tasked with navigating Arkansas’ secondary this Saturday.

[Photo] Eastern ready for Arkansas atmosphere

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
August 30, 2018
Senior defender Kayla Stolfa blocks a Green Bay attacker from getting to the ball during Eastern’s 1-0 victory over Green Bay at Lakeside Field in August of 2017. Green Bay defeated Eastern 3-2 on Aug. 26, scoring three goals in the second half to earn the comeback win.

[Photo] Women’s soccer optimsitic going forward this season

Adam Tumino, Women's Soccer Reporter
August 28, 2018
Eastern running back Isaiah Johnson charges forward with the ball in a game last season against Tennesse Tech at O’Brien Field. Johnson, to no suprise, was name the first-string running back this season.

[Photo] Breaking down Eastern’s football depth chart position by position

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
August 28, 2018
Members of the Eastern offensive line stand ready to take their places in a practice last spring. The average weight of Eastern’s starting linemen is 305 lbs.

[Photo] Offensive line hopes to be stable for Eastern

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
August 27, 2018
Eastern’s Edgar Mesa pursues a ball in a tie against Western Michigan last season at Lakeside Field. Mesa was named a Summit League player to watch heading into this season.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team tops Cincinnati 2-0 in opener

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
August 27, 2018
Tulane transfer Johnathan Brantley throws a pass in Eastern’s spring scrimmage last year. Brantley, along with Harry Woodbery are the two frontrunners to win the starting quarterback job.

[Photo] Quarterback race tightens after scrimmage

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
August 26, 2018
Eastern senior Kris Luke pursues a ball in a game against Saint Francis last season at Lakeside Field. Luke is the lone senior on Eastern’s roster this season.

[Photo] Men’s soccer faces Cincinnati to start season

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
August 26, 2018
Redshirt-sophomore defensive back Mark Williams returns an interception for a touchdown in Eastern’s 22-20 season opening win over Indiana State last season. Williams is one of three preseason all-conference selections for Eastern, the only one on defense.

[Photo] Young defense progressing for Eastern

JJ Bullock, Sports Editor
August 22, 2018
Eastern junior Jajuan Starks drives the ball in a game against Tennessee-Martin on Jan 13. in Lantz Arena. Starks is one of four players, including D’Angelo Jackson, Michael Chavers and Justice Green transferring from Eastern.

[Photo] Basketball team loses four players

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
March 26, 2018
Coach Jay Spoonhour adresses the team during a timeout against Belmont Jan. 13 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers’ season was an up-and-down ride, but they found a way to make the OVC Tournament.

[Photo] Men’s basketball: A season in review

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 6, 2018
Senior Grace Lennox brings the ball up the court against Bradley Dec. 5 in Lantz Arena in one of her eight games played this year. Lennox tore her meniscus and decided to redshirt 2017-2018 and return next year.

[Photo] Fort Wayne downs Eastern 93-77

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
December 10, 2017
Senior Grace Lennox brings the ball up the court in the Panthers’ 97-54 win over Millikin Nov. 2016 in Lantz Arena. Eastern hosts Indiana State Friday.

[Photo] Panthers ready for improved season

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
October 31, 2017
Senior Montell Goodwin drives to the basket in the Panthers’ 94-58 win in Lantz Arena Nov. 2016. Eastern hosts Illinois Friday night.

[Photo] Eastern sells out tickets for Friday’s games

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
October 31, 2017
Eastern will receive an expedited payment of $5.7 million as the Illinois Comptroller’s office begins the first release of funds to state colleges and universities in more than seven months.

[Photo] Comptroller’s office expedites payment to Eastern

Cassie Buchman
July 13, 2017
Junior Jessica Wireman throws a pitch last year at Williams Field. The Panthers play their first OVC game March 24.

[Photo] Softball 23 days from OVC play

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 1, 2017
Junior goalkeeper Mike Novotny blocks a shot by Fort Wayne junior midfielder Edel Ensaldo Bustos during the Panthers’ 1-0 win Oct. 23, 2016 at the west practice field. Novotny made six saves in the match.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team hosting Western for final home game

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2016
Ernest Echefu, a graduate student and Samira Issaka, a senior chemistry major walk the stage during the Global Cultural Night fashion show in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Issaka hails from Ghana and Echefu is from Nigeria.

[Photo] Global Culture Night to unify diverse groups

Dillan Schorfheide, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2016
Sophomore defender Lindsey Carlson attempts to get past two Tennessee-Martin players during the Panthers’ 1-0 overtime win September 2016 at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Women’s soccer heads into OVC play during weekend

September 29, 2016
Senior Kelly Iden during the OVC tournament singles matches on April 1, 2016. Iden defeated Austin Peays Lidia Yanes Garcia 6-2 on the first day of the tournament and was defeated by Tennessee-Martins Sarah Candeloro 6-2, 6-4 on day two.

[Photo] Women’s tennis team swings into action

Parker Valentine, Women's Tennis Reporter
September 12, 2016
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