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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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Han Byer is a senior sociology major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

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Han Byer is a senior sociology major and she can be reached at 581-2912 or at [email protected].

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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.

[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 OBrien Field.

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

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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 OBrien Field.

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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 OBrien (6), Saturday afternoon on the OBrien Field.

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

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

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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 OBrien 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 OBrien Field Thursday evening.

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

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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 OBrien Field Thursday evening.

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The Eastern football team stretches during practice on OBrien 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 OBrien Field Thursday evening.

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

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 OBrien field Thursday afternoon.

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The football team practices on the OBrien field Thursday afternoon.

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EIUs football team stretches during practice on the OBrien 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 OBrien Field.

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EIUs football team practices on the OBrien Field Tuesday evening to get ready for their spring game.

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Goalkeeper Daniela Bermeo, a fifth year player, clears the ball during the Panthers 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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Easterns womens 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.

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Eastern cheer team cheers for the Eastern womens 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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Senior forward, Lariah Washington, pounds toward the basket, pushing past defenders during the womens 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.

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

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Seniors, Lariah Washington and Morgan Litwiller pose for a picture with their family before the womens 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 womens 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 womens 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 womens basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Thornton scored 15 points. The Panthers won 60-49.

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Julia Bengtson (20), a sophomore guard, high fives Assistant Coach Allie LeClaire before playing in the womens 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.

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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.

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Cameron Haffner, a freshman guard, shoots from the three during the mens 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.

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Caleb Donaldson (20), a junior guard, dribbles past Morehead State defenders during the mens 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.

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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 womens 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 womens 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 mens 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 mens 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.

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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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