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Land-use conflict sprouts new agricultural and energy collection method
Chairman of the Coles County Democratics Mac White gives a speech about jobs at the May Day rally protesting the current administration in honor of workers in Morton Park on Saturday.
Charleston community holds speeches at May Day protest
Emergency personal responded to Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon Friday afternoon, May 2, 2025, for a car crash. Mattoon Police Chief Sam Gaines said the force is investigating a potential DUI.
One dead, one injured from crash into Mattoon nursing home
Marie Mullinax performed in the theatre department's performance of Children of Eden on the campus of Eastern Illinois University on Nov. 1, 2023.
Senior’s last hooray for Cabaret
Undergraduate graduation statistics and rates between fiscal year 2013 and 2023.
Looking back before EIU graduation
Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs swings a hammer down while surrounding by his cheering teamates during EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
Riggs’ ‘spectacular’ performance sends Eastern Illinois to OVC championship round
Lindenwood baseball's dugout after Little Rock got the last out of Little Rock's 4-1 win in the winner's bracket semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Eastern Illinois baseball to play Lindenwood in elimination semifinal
Eastern Illinois baseball dugout celebrates during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Three takeaways from EIU baseball’s Thursday games in OVC tournament
Eastern Illinois baseball pitching coach Max Fecske screams into the face of screaming senior right-handed pitcher Tyler Conklin in excitement after after Conklin struck out the last out in the top of sixth inning during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU defeats SIUE in the OVC baseball tournament
Eastern Illinois baseball junior outfielder Ethan Rossi (17) celebrates with senior infielder Chris Worcester (18) and junior infielder Mike O'Conor after bringing them in on a three-run homerun in the bottom of the eighth inning during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
O’Conor, Rossi helps Panthers beat Cougars in elimination game
Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs swings a hammer down while surrounding by his cheering teamates during EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
Riggs’ ‘spectacular’ performance sends Eastern Illinois to OVC championship round
Lindenwood baseball's dugout after Little Rock got the last out of Little Rock's 4-1 win in the winner's bracket semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Eastern Illinois baseball to play Lindenwood in elimination semifinal
Eastern Illinois baseball dugout celebrates during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Three takeaways from EIU baseball’s Thursday games in OVC tournament
Eastern Illinois baseball pitching coach Max Fecske screams into the face of screaming senior right-handed pitcher Tyler Conklin in excitement after after Conklin struck out the last out in the top of sixth inning during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU defeats SIUE in the OVC baseball tournament
Eastern Illinois baseball junior outfielder Ethan Rossi (17) celebrates with senior infielder Chris Worcester (18) and junior infielder Mike O'Conor after bringing them in on a three-run homerun in the bottom of the eighth inning during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
O’Conor, Rossi helps Panthers beat Cougars in elimination game
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Senior, guard NaKyel Shelton, makes a free point during the game against the Tennessee State Tigers at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. Panthers lost 66-49.
Panthers of the Semester: NaKyel Shelton, Macy McGlone, Marqus McGlothan
Men's basketball practices before the Morehead state game, tomorrow in Groniger Arena, Jan 22,2025. Men's basketball has lost six games in conferences so far this year. on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
STAFF PICKS: Who will win the 2025 NBA finals?
Forward redshirt freshman Georgia Cox looking for someone open to pass too, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
EIU women’s basketball forward announces departure from program
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Bring back region-based conferences
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: You should start cycling
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: The NFL should adopt the fourth-and-20 play
Cameron Thomas
COLUMN: Why the NBA ratings are down
Fans of Meridian High School watch as St. Anthony High School has the ball near the end of the first quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.
What does Eastern get from hosting high school sports events?
Forward senior Macy McGlone plays defences ready for the ball, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
Panthers of the Week: Abraham Johnson, Macy McGlone
(Thumbnail Edition) Ramsey Hunt competes in the men's long jump category for the second day of EIU Big Blue Classic. Hunt finishes first in the finals with a mark of 7.35m at the O’Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Graduate jumper looks to make big leap in final year at EIU
Sophomore multi track and field athlete Ben Jessup stretches and prepares to compete in the John Craft Invite on Saturday.
Eastern track and field athlete returns after injury setback
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Safety redshirt freshman Josh Brown left throws the ball to another player during football Pratice at O'brain Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Redshirt freshman safety shares fraternity lifestyle in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Running back, redshirt Freshman Jacarre Fleming takes the ball running during Football pratice at O'Braine stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Panther running back shares meaning behind nickname in Q&A
Graduate student safety Tienne Fridge gets interviewed by the Daily Eastern News sports editor during football practice at O'Brian Stadium.
New EIU football captain shares swimming experience in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Eastern Illinois women’s soccer junior forward Abby Reinl fighting with Illinois State junior defender Erika Wells to get the ball during Eastern’s lost to Illinois State 1-0 at its spring game at Lakeside field on April 12, 2025., on the Eastern Illinois University campus. Charleston ILL. 
EIU women’s soccer faces Illinois State in second spring game
(Thumbnail Edition) SUBMITTED PHOTO | BLAINEY DOWLING From left to right: senior safety Tienne Fridge, junior forward Katiebeth May, redshirt sophomore defender Elizabeth Galvin and redshirt sophomore quarterback Blainey Dowling at the Uplifting Athletes Conference Saturday Feb 1 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Uplifting Athletes conference teaches EIU athletes fundraising, leadership
Josh Oakley has left the Eastern men's soccer program after two years as head coach.
Men’s soccer head coach leaves Eastern
Centerback Sarah Hagg, then a sophomore, playing in a game against Purdue Fort Wayne on August 21, 2022 . Eastern won the game 2-0. at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Past EIU defender signs for professional soccer club
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Eastern Illinois softball team surround junior infielder Kendall Grover after she stole home to win the Ohio Valley Conference championship against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 1-0 on Saturday.
EIU softball wins second OVC championship in three years
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore outfielder Karson Davey slides into home plate past Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior catcher Piper Montogomery in the 10th inning to win the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament semifinal against SIUE 5-4 on Friday.
EIU softball beats SIUE to advance to championship game    
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore catcher Sophia Olman celebrates after scoring in two runs in the bottom of the sixth during the Ohio Valley Conference tournament game against the University of Southern Indiana with Eastern winning 4-1 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex on Thursday.
EIU softball defeats USI, advances into OVC Tournament winner bracket
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis drives to the basket against Graduate student forward Jack Mielke during the second half of Eastern’s lost to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday
Panthers of the Week: Obadiah Curtis, Autumn Grinter
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Senior Freestyle swimmer Conner Colston reacting to getting fourth place in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.26 during the Eastern Illinois men’s loss against Lewis University 152-110 on Friday evening.
EIU swim celebrates seniors against Lewis
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
Eastern cuts men’s, women’s tennis programs
Freshman Eastern Illinois tennis player Duarte Trocado readies to backhand the ball during Eastern’s Horizon League conference opener against Tennessee State University as Eastern lost 5-2 on Saturday.
Men’s tennis loses home conference opener against TSU
Freshman tennis player Fabien Planchard backhands the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
EIU tennis prepares for weekend games
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Players of the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team cheer on teammates during their game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 in Groniger Arena.
Panther Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend
Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball coach Ryan Millar gives directions to his players at the Sister City Park Beach Volleyball courts on March 13.
Olympic gold medal winner joins EIU’s coaching staff for volleyball
Junior Lilli Amettis dives down to get the ball during Eastern's beach volleyball game against Lindenwood University. Amettis' teammate, redshirt junior Julia Udell, watches her back on April 10, 2025 at Sister City Park in Charleston Ill.
EIU beach volleyball suffers close loss to Lindenwood
Junior Sylvia Hasz (left) and senior Kaitlyn Flynn (right) compete in a beach volleyball match against the Lindenwood Lions on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Sister City Park in Charleston, ILL
EIU beach volleyball set to host only home match against Lindenwood
Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas high fives her players before the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Aren. The Panthers lost 3-1.
Head EIU volleyball coach resigns
(Thumbnail Edition) Associate Head Coach Manolo Concepcion talks to the Volleyball team from the side lines during the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball coach contract not renewed
Students perform in the play, "Squirrels Against Students," for the New Works Festival on April 8 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Eastern students direct plays at New Works Festival
Senior music major Joseph Tucker performs his written song "Alarm Clock" during Open Mic night during the Liberation Mic event at the EIU Cultural House.
Liberation Mic presents Eastern-based performances
Students, staff and parents join together in the Tarble Arts Center to award undergraduate EIU student work and to view the artwork of undergrads and graduate students from on Saturday.
Tarble Arts Center features EIU student, graduate student artwork
Chanticleer's countertenor Adam Brett sings during act two of the performance Saturday evening at the Dvorak Concert Hall.
Chanticleer delivers memorable moments for audience
Chanticleer will be performing at 7:30 in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday, April 5.
Grammy award-winning Chanticleer to perform at Doudna
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: One final Q&A
The finished and tied newspapers stacked on top of each other ready to be dispersed throughout campus buildings.
EDITORIAL: Now is the time. Stand with free press
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: RFK Jr. is wrong about autism
Tyrone Naylor
COLUMN: Food is too consistent on campus
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘Sinners’ is heavenly
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 92: Cam’s Final Episode + The Future of the Podcast
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 91: Eyes Wide Shut: More Romantic Than Meets the Eye
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 90: Kept Woman: Can I Have My Time Back?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 89: Is ‘Opus’ Really That Grand?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 88: There’s More to Action Films Than Killing
Eastern Illinois baseball pitching coach Max Fecske screams into the face of screaming senior right-handed pitcher Tyler Conklin in excitement after after Conklin struck out the last out in the top of sixth inning during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU defeats SIUE in the OVC baseball tournament
Vendors line the sidewalks in front of the Dounda Fine Arts Center selling goods like plush animals, lithography prints, clothing and more during Spring Fest which ran from Thursday to Saturday.
Spring Fest brings vendors, live music
Ben Rienbolt, the international student coordinator who ran the event for Holi and set up for the day for students, got to participate himself in the festival of colors.
Unofficial Holi festival of colors celebration lights up Library Quad
Saxophonist Chad LB solos on a jazz chart with the Eastern Illinois Jazz Ensemble during the first song of Eastern Jazz Festival.
THROUGH THE LENS: Award-winning saxophonist Chad LB plays at EIU
Redshirt junior running back Jay Pearson throws a cream pie into the face of a faculty member in the Grand Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union.
THROUGH THE LENS: Jock-N-Roll raises $1,500 for veteran
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Head coach, Tara Archibald, speaks to her team between innings during the softball program's 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.

[Photo] EIU softball loses first-ever NCAA Regional game

Autumn Schulz, Senior Sports Reporter
May 19, 2023
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

Han Byer, Sports Photographer/Writer
May 14, 2023
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

Han Byer, Sports Photographer
May 13, 2023
Education Professor and EIU-UPI President Jennifer Stringfellow, was nominated ‌as the person of the year for the College of Education for the 2023 DEN People of the Year Edition.

[Photo] The News names Stringfellow College of Education Person of the Year

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor
April 26, 2023
Quarterback, James Cooper Jr. (19), runs with the ball and gets tackled by defensive linebacker, Nicholas Oliviera-Chance (91), Saturday afternoon on the O'Brien Field.

Wide receiver, Justin Bowick (1), runs down the sideline with the ball after a pass from quarterback, Terrance Gipson (9), Saturday afternoon on the O'Brien Field.

Eastern running back, Juwon Farri (8), gets tackled by safety, Elijah Ball (39), and line backer, Phoenix Porter (40), while running the ball downfield Saturday afternoon on the O'Brien Field.

Wide receiver, Daniel Luoma (89), gets ready to block a defensive player looking to tackle him while running down the sidline with the ball after a pass from quarterback, Jonah O'Brien (6), Saturday afternoon on the O'Brien Field.

Eastern running back, Lazerick Eatman (36), catches the ball during a drill during one of their spring practices on the O'Brien Field Tuesday evening.

Eastern quarterback, James Cooper Jr. (19), practices stretches with the team during one of their spring practices on the O'Brien Field Tuesday evening.

The Eastern Illinois baseball team celebrating a walk-off 7-6 win in game two of a doubleheader over Little Rock while Trojan head coach Chris Curry argues with the umpires about a call that was overturned at first base Saturday afternoon. The Panthers won their first OVC series of the season.

[Photo] Meet the Coaches: Jason Anderson

February 12, 2024
Sophomore infielder/outfielder Aniya Holt (9), swings at a pitch from a St. Louis University pitcher, during their game Wednesday evening. The Panthers won 4-3.

[Photo] ‘I knew we were gonna find a way,’ Holt said after walk-off win against SLU

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
April 12, 2023
Wide receiver, DeAirious Smith (88), attempts to catch a pass from behind during their wide receiver drills during one of their spring football practices on O'Brien Field Thursday evening.

[Photo] Panthers of the Week: Zenaya Barnes, DeAirious Smith

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
September 10, 2023
An Eastern quarterback attempts to make a pass to a receiver during quarterback drills during one of their spring football practices on O'Brien Field Thursday evening.

Running back, Juwon Farri (8), receives a handoff from a quarterback during one of their spring football practices on O'Brien Field Thursday evening.

Wide receiver, DeAirious Smith (88), attempts to catch a pass from behind during their wide receiver drills during one of their spring football practices on O'Brien Field Thursday evening.

The Eastern football team stretches during practice on O'Brien Field Thursday evening.

[Photo] ‘I know we're a better football team than we were at this point in time last year,’ Wilkerson says ahead of annual Spring Game

April 21, 2023
Quarterback, Kevin Conway (16), attempts to make a throw during quarterback drills at one of their spring football practices on O'Brien Field Thursday evening.

Defensive back, Tienne Fridge (8), and defensive back, Michael Smith Jr. (49), run through defensive drills during one of their spring football practices on O'Brien Field Thursday evening.

Eastern right-handed pitcher, Rachel Kaufman (33), pitches to Southern Indiana infielder, Jordan Rager (23), during their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

Eastern left-fielder, Aryn Henke (12), slides into home plate attempting to score, while Southern Indiana catcher, Sammie Kihega (16), tags her out at home during their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

[Photo] Softball drops first OVC series of season to Southern Indiana

April 9, 2023
Eastern center-fielder, Jaylen Prichard (3), swings at a pitch from Southern Indiana pitcher, Josie Newman (11), during their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon, April 8, 2023. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

Eastern right-handed pitcher, Olivia Price (6), pitches to Southern Indiana pitcher/first-baseman, Allie Goodin (7), during their game on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

Eastern right-handed pitcher, Olivia Price (6), pitches to Southern Indiana pitcher/first-baseman, Allie Goodin (7), during their game on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

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Eastern first-baseman, Lindy Milkowski (14), hits the ball towards left field during their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

Eastern players Maddie Swart (11) and Lindy Milkowski (14) bump chests as part of their starting ritual before their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

[Photo] Baseball, softball to have midweek nonconference home games

April 11, 2023
Eastern catcher, Amber Cieplinski (17), hits the ball during her at bat during their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

Eastern first-baseman, Lindy Milkowski (14), hits the ball towards left field during their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

Eastern players Maddie Swart (11) and Lindy Milkowski (14) bump chests as part of their starting ritual before their game against Southern Indiana on Williams Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Screaming Eagles.

Ky Matthews-Hampton, a graduate right handed pitcher, throws to Butler University during the baseball game against at Coaches Stadium Sunday afternoon. The Panthers lost 6-5, and are now 15-8 in season play.

[Photo] Baseball loses fourth series of season against Butler

April 3, 2023
Wide receiver, Justin Bowick (1), runs along the sideline with the ball during a scrimmage at their spring football practice.

The volleyball team plays a scrimmage game against Illinois State in Lantz Arena on Saturday evening.

[Photo] EIU clinches first seed in OVC tournament

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
November 15, 2023
The football team practices on the O'Brien field Thursday afternoon.

The football team practices on the O'Brien field Thursday afternoon.

EIU's football team stretches during practice on the O'Brien Field Tuesday evening.

[Photo] Wilkerson says he is excited for annual spring game

April 3, 2023
Cody Green practices kicking the ball during football practice Tuesday evening on the O'Brien Field.

EIU's football team practices on the O'Brien Field Tuesday evening to get ready for their spring game.

Goalkeeper Daniela Bermeo, a fifth year player, clears the ball during the Panther's first game of the season on Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers and Valparaiso University Beacons tied.

International student athletes find fellowship at EIU

Han Byer, Sports Reporter
March 29, 2023
The Eastern softball team sings the EIU Fight Song to the crowd after sweeping SIUE in their home-opener double-header against SIUE on Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

[Photo] Softball loses first OVC game of its season

April 7, 2023
Right-handed pitcher, Rachel Kaufman, pitches to an SIUE batter during their first game of a double-header against on Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

Right-handed batter, Briana Gonzalez, watches a pitch coming in from an SIUE pitcher during their first game of a double-header against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

Catcher Amber Cieplinski, catches a pitch from Rachel Kaufman during their first game of a double-header against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

Right-handed pitcher, Rachel Kaufman, pitches to SIUE batter, Grace Lueke, during their first game of a double-header against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

Eastern first-base player, Macey McElravy, catches a throw from a teammate to get the runner out during their first game of a double-header home opener against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

Eastern left-handed batter, Aryn Henke, gets ready to swing at a pitch during their second game of a double-header against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

Eastern right-handed batter Kendall Grover, hits a foul ball during their second game of a double-header against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

Eastern right-handed pitcher Olivia Price, winds up her pitch during their second game of a double-header against SIUE, Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

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

Ashanti Thomas and Han Byer
March 6, 2023
Eastern beach volleyball player Emily Wilcox, attempts a diving save on the ball against Missouri Baptist on Monday afternoon in Sister City Park. The Panthers lose to the Spartans 3-2.

Eastern beach volleyball player, Catalina Rochaix, attempts to block the ball from going over the net after a Missouri Baptist player attempts to hit it over on Monday afternoon in Sister City Park. The Panthers lose to the Spartans 3-2.

Eastern beach volleyball player, Lilli Amettis, attempts to jump up and save the ball from touching the ground after a diving save from Christina Martinez Mundo Monday afternoon in Sister City Park. The Panthers lose 3-2.

Eastern beach volleyball player, Kate Dean, attempts to block a shot from going over the net as a Missouri Baptist player attempts to put it over the net Monday afternoon in Sister City Park.

Eastern's women's basketball team heads to the locker room before their game against Tennessee Tech at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

Eastern cheer team cheers for the Eastern women's basketball team at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

[Photo] COLUMN: The cheer team deserves more support from Eastern

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2023
Eastern forward, Morgan Litwiller (24), attempts to keep position of the ball while two Tennessee Tech players attempt to double-team her to steal the ball at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

Eastern forward, Macy McGlone (33), attempts to jump up and shoot a layup while a Tennessee Tech player attempts to block her shot at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

[Photo] 2023 EIU women’s basketball season preview

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
November 5, 2023
Eastern guard, Lariah Washington (22), attempts a 3-pointer while a Tennessee Tech player attempts to block her shot at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

Eastern forward, Taris Thornton (25), catches the ball mid-air after a high pass from Eastern guard, Miah Monahan (3), at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

Eastern forward, Morgan Litwiller (24), attempts to take the ball away from a Tennessee Tech player at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

Eastern forward, Macy McGlone (33), attempts to jump up and shoot a layup while a Tennessee Tech player attempts to block her shot at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

Eastern guard, Miah Monahan (3), dribbles up the paint towards the basket at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

[Photo] McGlone, Booker, Monahan named All-OVC players

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
Eastern forward, Morgan Litwiller (24), uses her body to make her way to the basket in attempt to score against Tennessee Tech at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.

Sara Thomas, the volleyball coach, poses for a picture.

2 daughters, 2 teams, 1 woman

Han Byer and Ashanti Thomas
March 1, 2023
Eastern forward, Sincere Malone (5), looks for an open man under the basket while being pressured by a Tennessee Tech player in Lantz Arena on Saturday. The Panthers lost 75-66.

Eastern guard, Cam Haffner (3), gets ready to make a shot under the basket, after breaking a double team from Tennessee Tech players in Lantz Arena on Saturday. The Panthers lost 75-66.

[Photo] 4 EIU men’s basketball players enter the transfer portal

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
March 24, 2023
Eastern guard, Kinyon Hodges (10) dunks the ball after a breakaway.

Eastern center, Nick Ellington (11), gets pressured under the basket by two Tennessee Tech players during an attempt to shoot the ball.

Eastern center, Nick Ellington (11), attempts to dunk the ball after a pass under the basket from Eastern forward, Sincere Malone (5).

Eastern forward, Sincere Malone (5), attempts to make a layup against Tennessee Tech in Lantz Arena on Saturday. The Panthers lost 75-66.

[Photo] 2023 EIU men’s basketball season preview

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
November 5, 2023
Eastern forward, Jermaine Hamlin (34), attempts to shoot the ball while being pressured and having his shot attempted to be blocked.

Eastern guard, Cameron Haffner (3), and Eastern forward, Sincere Malone (5), put pressure on a Tennessee Tech player who looks for an open man after an in-bound pass from one of his teammates.

Senior forward, Lariah Washington, pounds toward the basket, pushing past defenders during the women's Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon. Washington scored 13 points and had four assists. The Panthers lost 66-61.

Seniors, Lariah Washington and Morgan Litwiller pose for a picture with their family before the women's Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Litwiller, Washington celebrated during Senior Day

February 25, 2023
Head Coach Matt Bollant hands Morgan Litwiller, a senior forward, a framed jersey before the start of the women's Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

Seniors, Lariah Washington and Morgan Litwiller pose for a picture with their family before the women's Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Litwiller, Washington celebrated during Senior Day

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2023
Head Coach, Matt Bollant instructs players before the start of the women's Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Panther athletes reflect on coaches for National Coaches Day

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
October 6, 2023
Miah Monahan (3), a sophomoore guard drives toward the basket while being pressured by defenders during the women's basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Monahan scored five points and had eight assists. The Panthers won 60-49.

[Photo] Women’s basketball secures second seed in OVC tournament

February 23, 2023
Taris Thrnton (25), a sophomore forward is block while attempting a layup during the women's basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Thornton scored 15 points. The Panthers won 60-49.

Julia Bengtson (20), a sophomore guard, high fives Assistant Coach Allie LeClaire before playing in the women's basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers won 60-49. This victory helped secure the Panthers the second seed slot in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament.

Head Coach Matt Bollant talks with his team following the victory against the Morehead State Eagles that secured the second seed slot in the conference tournament at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers won 60-49.

Cameron Haffner, a freshman guard, shoots from the three during the men's basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Haffner scored five points and had one assist. The Panthers lost 69-63.

Caleb Donaldson (20), a junior guard, dribbles past Morehead State defenders during the men's basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Donaldson scored five points and had three assists. The Panthers lost 69-63.

Head Athletic Trainer James Nave helps Eastern track sprints runner Taylor Wright, figure out why her quads are sore. Naves adds pressure to her knee to try to find out where the soreness is coming from on Thursday afternoon in the athletics training room.

[Photo] Nave says athletic training technology is up to par

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
February 22, 2023
Lariah Washington (22), a senior guard gets rid of the ball after being pressured by half of the defense during the women's basketball game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars Saturday afternoon. Washington scored 13 points and had three assists. The Panthers lost 82-77. The loss was the first conference loss of the season, which ended the 13-win streak.

[Photo] EIU women’s basketball loses first conference game of season

February 11, 2023
Lariah Washington (22), a senior guard gets rid of the ball after being pressured by half of the defense during the women's basketball game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars Saturday afternoon. Washington scored 13 points and had three assists. The Panthers lost 82-77. The loss was the first conference loss of the season, which ended the 13-win streak.

[Photo] EIU women’s basketball loses first conference game of season

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 11, 2023
Nick Ellington (11), a junior center, puts up the ball in an attempt to score during the men's basketball game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars Saturday afternoon at First Community Arena. Ellington led the Panthers scoring 21 points. The Panthers won 84-73.

[Photo] EIU men’s basketball in 8th place in OVC standings after successful weekend

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
February 13, 2023
Caleb Donaldson, a junior guard attempts to put the ball during the men's basketball game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars Saturday afternoon at First Community Arena. Donaldson scored 11 points and had six assists. The Panthers won 84-73.

The student section erupts into celebration after the Panthers beat the University of Tennesee-Martin Skyhawks 73-50 Thursday night, allowing the Panthers a 13-win streak.

[Photo] Toughness helps EIU women’s basketball to 13th consecutive win

February 10, 2023
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