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Numerous police squad cars on scene after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle Monday, Nov 13, 2023, shortly after noon in the area of Fourth and Grant. The incident prompted a large emergency response including personnel from the Charleston Police Department, Charleston Fire Department and the Eastern Illinois University Police Department.
St. John Lutheran School is safe after potential threat
Students walk across the Library Quad Monday afternoon on the first day of classes for the spring semester.
Entrepreneurship club prepares for Small Business Fest 
EIU D&D club president Nate Turner presents his case for approval of the club to the EIU Student Senate Wednesday.
Student government approves D&D RSO
FILE | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Old Daily Eastern News paper from 9/11 covering the aftermath effects on students in 2001.
A look back on how Charleston responded to 9/11
Director of Career Services Bobbi Kingery (left) and Human Resources Advisor John Marr (right) answer questions during the International Students: Realistic Expectations session Wednesday.
Career services holds seminar for international students
Eastern Mens Soccer Team emotional after being defeated 1-0 during their OVC Semifinals tournament against Incarnate word held at Ralph Korte Stadium wednesday evening.
Men’s soccer defenders face early injury scares
Goalkeeper talks about game-winning penalty save in Q&A
Goalkeeper talks about game-winning penalty save in Q&A
Tre'Jon Lewis, a junior defensive line practices with blocking dummy at O'Brien Field on Wednesday afternoon.
Panthers of the Week: Tre’Jon Lewis, Ashlyn Hoover
Graduate quarterback Pierce Holley gets tackled by two Northwestern defenders. The Panthers lost to the Wildcats 31-7 Saturday evening at the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois.
EIU football faces second loss after shaky second half
Running back shares favorite memory with EIU in Q&A
Running back shares favorite memory with EIU in Q&A
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox (32) pitches at Coaches Stadium on Sunday for the EIU baseball game.
EIU Baseball’s path through OVC Tournament
Men's Baseball team players stand in the dugout at home against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024. Eastern beat Bellarmine 9-4 Tuesday afternoon.
EIU Baseball honors seniors, win over MSU
Junior Outfield (1) Quade Peters join the team in excitedment after sliding into home base at the game against Bradley
EIU Baseball drops second game against MSU
The baseball team game get suspended due to the weather, the team walked back to the locker room at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU Baseball loses fifth straight game
Matt Bollant yelling at the referee during the women basketball game against UT Martin thursday night in Groniger Arena
Bollant leaves EIU basketball program
Junior guard/forward Kyndall Davis hangs onto the rim in Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 72-57 Thursday evening in Groniger Arena.
Davis, Luers enter transfer portal
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt junior offensive lineman Elkhanan Tanelus (72). Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.
Panthers of the Year: MJ Flowers, Macy McGlone, Sara Thomas
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
STAFF PICKS: NBA finals winner
Chloe Proffitt
COLUMN: Female athletes are just as capable as male
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Court storming should be a thing of the past
Aidan Cusack
COLUMN: Court storming needs to stay
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
Spring 2024 staff portrait of Payton Liggins.
COLUMN: My journey from shot put to sports media
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Taris Thornton, a junior forward, attempts to rebound the ball during the during second quarter of the women's basketball game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Groniger Arena on Saturday afternoon. Thornton scored 13 points, had two rebounds and shot 4-6 for field goals. The Panthers won 72-62 against the Leathernecks.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Taris Thornton
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
Tre'Jon Lewis, a junior defensive line practices with blocking dummy at O'Brien Field on Wednesday afternoon.
Panthers of the Week: Tre’Jon Lewis, Ashlyn Hoover
Graduate quarterback Pierce Holley gets tackled by two Northwestern defenders. The Panthers lost to the Wildcats 31-7 Saturday evening at the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois.
EIU football faces second loss after shaky second half
Running back shares favorite memory with EIU in Q&A
Running back shares favorite memory with EIU in Q&A
Charleston defeats Jersey after four-touchdown performance
Charleston defeats Jersey after four-touchdown performance
Wilkerson hopes for growth against Northwestern
Wilkerson hopes for growth against Northwestern
Eastern Mens Soccer Team emotional after being defeated 1-0 during their OVC Semifinals tournament against Incarnate word held at Ralph Korte Stadium wednesday evening.
Men’s soccer defenders face early injury scares
Goalkeeper talks about game-winning penalty save in Q&A
Goalkeeper talks about game-winning penalty save in Q&A
Tre'Jon Lewis, a junior defensive line practices with blocking dummy at O'Brien Field on Wednesday afternoon.
Panthers of the Week: Tre’Jon Lewis, Ashlyn Hoover
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From Isle of Wight to Lakeside Field: Jackson Liley
Senior defender Morgan Rinker.
EIU soccer loses to in-state opponent NIU
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Freshman catcher Sophia Olman catching a pitch on Saturday April 20 2024 against Tennessee Tech.
Catcher talks about being a black belt in Q&A
softball
EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
The women's swim team lost their first home meet of 2024 149-109 against the University of Southern Indiana.
EIU swim competes for first time in 2024
Jackson Penny, a sophomore individual medley and breaststroke swimmer, jumps from the grab start of the men’s 200 yard medley relay for the breaststroke segment at the swimming meet on Saturday at Padovan Pool. The Panthers won 169-93 against Valparaiso.
EIU Swim competes as whole
Junior pitcher Olivia Price (6), starts her pitch to St. Louis University junior infielder Jocelyn Abbott (20) on Wednesday evening.
Athletes to watch in the winter
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Junior infielder Danny Infante tags University of Dayton freshman infielder David Mendez during their double header on March 16 and 17 at Coaches Stadium
Panthers of the Week: William Hays, Danny Infante
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
EIU men’s tennis gets second straight victory with win against USI
Fifth year senior Max Pilipovic-Kljajic is a computer science major from Brisbane, Australia, practicing his serve and is currently attending Eastern Illinois University
EIU tennis siblings’ journey from Australia
Head Coach Robin Cambier (mens and womens tennis) during pratice on wed Feb 14, 2024, helping players improve skills Macfee on Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Ill ©
EIU tennis coach with varied past: Robin Cambier
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Senior Addison Brown getting ready to serve in doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks the Atkins Tennis Center.
Panthers of the Week: Addison Brown, Adam Swanson
Sophomore Aleyla Wooten bite her lip while hitting the ball over to the other team during the doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks She also played singles
EIU women’s tennis prepares for OVC tournament
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 Week: Kaitlyn Flynn, Cooper Willman
Junior outside hitter Kaitlyn Flynn, attempts to spike the ball over the net but is blocked by the Marquette University Golden Eagles. The Panthers were swept 3-0 for the first time this season. Flynn had seven kills and points.
Outside hitter speaks on EIU volleyball program in Q&A
Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball team huddle in a circle after losing to the Marquette Golden Eagles 3-0 in Groniger Arena Friday evening on August 30, 2024.
Marquette volleyball sweeps Eastern in NCAA rematch
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt junior offensive lineman Elkhanan Tanelus (72). Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.
Panthers of the Year: MJ Flowers, Macy McGlone, Sara Thomas
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice:’ the sequel from beyond the grave
Ali Ewoldt, Teri Hansen, Ben Micheal and Robert Sims sing "The Time Of My Life " from Dirty Dancing at the Broadway A-Z performance in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday.
Broadway makes its way to Charleston
The postcard mural, located in the Triad facing Booth Library, was painted by Grace Otzwirk over summer break.
Alum artist leaves a postcard to welcome students back
SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER Hilary Abigana is hoisted up while playing the flute during the final song of the night labeled as "Straw Yellow" ("La Escoba" traditional by arr. Terry L. Baldrige) "Fruit Flies Like a Banana" at The Theatre in Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday. During the show, the group integrates acrobatics and dances, while having ample audience engagement.
The Fourth Wall flies into Doudna
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
 COLUMN: ‘BlackBerry’: How the apples took over the berries
Alexis Moore-Jones, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: You don’t need to graduate in four years
Cartoon by Gunnar Olson
EDITORIAL: AI threatens independent thinking
Zaria Flippin, senior, sports media relations
COLUMN: It’s ok to not be ok
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
‘The Boys in the Boat:’ Gold for the sport, bronze for the plot
Jason Farias, Sophomore, History education
Hispanic Heritage Month: ongoing debates over celebration and identity
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 66: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Is Deeper Than You Think
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 66: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Is Deeper Than You Think
The Overton Window: Ep. 3: The Rise of New Urbanism and a Project 2025 Rundown
The Overton Window: Ep. 3: The Rise of New Urbanism and a Project 2025 Rundown
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 65: Fight Club: How To Be A REAL MAN 101
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 65: Fight Club: How To Be A REAL MAN 101
The Overton Window Ep. 2: Harris's First Sit-Down Interview and Trump Supports Cannabis Legalization in Florida
The Overton Window Ep. 2: Harris’s First Sit-Down Interview and Trump Supports Cannabis Legalization in Florida
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 64: The Return of 2DTM
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 64: The Return of 2DTM
Wednesday mornings, Bob Bennett and Mike Clayton pick the tomatoes they want to take home on at the Charleston farmer's market Wednesday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Fresh produce at the Charleston Farmer’s Market
Fighting Illini Kaden Feagin hurdles past the EIU senior defensive back Zay Gentry during the team's season opener against the Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium Thursday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU loses to UofI 45-0
Freshman forward Jackson Liley made his first goal at his first ever game with Eastern Illinois men's soccer during the EIU, University of Chicago game Thursday evening. EIU men's soccer won 3-0.
THROUGH THE LENS: Men’s and women’s soccer take home victories
Junior computer science major Cov Dennis goes to kicks the ball during the kickball game hosted by the Black Student Union during their Find Your Friend Color Picnic Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 in the Library Quad of Eastern Illinois University’s campus.
THROUGH THE LENS : Black Student Union hosts picnic and games
Cheer leaders get ready to cheer the EIU fight song Sunday night at the pep rally.
THROUGH THE LENS: Pep rally brings together students
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The women's basketball team cheers for fellow players after scoring during the women's basketball game against the Rowdy Raiders at Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. The Panthers won 96-67 against the Rowdy Raiders. The Panthers have won seven games in row.

[Photo] Panthers 8-0 in OVC play for the first time since 2013

January 26, 2023
Julia Bengtson (20), a sophomore guard, looks for someone to pass to while being defended during the women's basketball game against the Rowdy Raiders at Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. Bengtson had four rebounds, two assists and scored nine points. The Panthers won 96-67 against the Rowdy Raiders. The Panthers have won seven games in row.

[Photo] Monahan, Bengtson, Thornton enter transfer portal

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
April 10, 2024
After Makiya Miller (3), a freshman guard for the Wright State Rowdy Raiders, stumbles over herself and loses the ball, Julia Bengtson (20), a sophomore guard, recovers the ball to push the offensive during the women's basketball game against the Rowdy Raiders at Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. Bengtson had four rebounds, two assists and scored nine points. The Panthers won 96-67 against the Rowdy Raiders. The Panthers have won seven games in row.

[Photo] Women’s basketball teams’ perfect season continues against Wright State

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
November 29, 2022
After Makiya Miller (3), a freshman guard for the Wright State Rowdy Raiders, stumbles over herself and loses the ball, Julia Bengtson (20), a sophomore guard, recovers the ball to push the offensive during the women's basketball game against the Rowdy Raiders at Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. Bengtson had four rebounds, two assists and scored nine points. The Panthers won 96-67 against the Rowdy Raiders. The Panthers have won seven games in row.

Chronicle Nagel, a junior music education and vocal performance major, chases people down the hallway to scare people at the Pemberton Hall haunted house, an event to donate money for the nonprofit organization Girl Forward on Friday and Saturday night.

[Photo] Pem Hall legend haunts annual event

October 24, 2022
Nycee Springfield, a sophomore fashion merchandising and design major, works as a scarer at the Pemberton Hall haunted house, an event to donate money for the nonprofit organization Girl Forward on Friday and Saturday night.

Pemberton Hall hosts their annual haunted house to donate money for the nonprofit organization Girl Forward on Friday and Saturday night.

Pemberton Hall hosts their annual haunted house to donate money for the nonprofit organization Girl Forward on Friday and Saturday night.

Adrian Lechuga (29), a freshman midfielder fights for possession of the ball with the University of Missouri-Kansas City Roos' Zach Nichols (21), a freshman forward during the sixth Summit League men's soccer game of at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Roos.

[Photo] Eastern shutout in loss to Liberty

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2023
Students and alumni crowded outside O’Brien Field Friday night to celebrate homecoming at a block party that included live music, food trucks, a beer garden and games and giveaways.

Students and alumni line up a a food truck serving bbq food at O’Brien Field Friday night to celebrate homecoming at a block party. The event included live music, food trucks, a beer garden and game and giveaways.

Students and alumni crowded outside O’Brien Field Friday night to celebrate homecoming at a block party that included live music, food trucks, a beer garden and game and giveaways.

[Photo] Homecoming Block Party brings students, alumni together on Friday

October 17, 2022
Homecoming Queen Jaedah Franks, a junior biological sciences major, and King Nile Hill, a senior management major, pose for a picture with sorority and fraternity siblings after the Homecoming Coronation Ceremony at the Grand Ballroom in the Union Monday evening.

[Photo] 2022 Homecoming Court crowned Monday night

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
October 11, 2022
Morgaine Cornish, a sophomore political science major, along with her friends, rush to take a picture after the Homecoming Coronation Ceremony at the Grand Ballroom in the Union Monday evening.

Number 29, Adrian Lechuga heads the ball towards the goal during the home soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon. Lechuga had 1 shot. The Panthers lost 3-2 against Southern Indiana.

[Photo] Men's soccer team to have second home game of season

October 7, 2022
Number 12, Trey Gora, a sophomore defender fights for control over the ball with Southern Indiana players during the home soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 3-2 against Southern Indiana.

[Photo] Men's soccer team looks to secure win on the road

October 4, 2022
Number 3, William Bruce fights for control over the ball with a Southern Indiana player during the home soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 3-2 against Southern Indiana.

[Photo] How does men’s soccer train for the fall?

Chloe Proffitt, Reporter
June 25, 2024
Number 3, William Bruce fights for control over the ball with a Southern Indiana player during the home soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 3-2 against Southern Indiana.

Number 9, Sam Eccles rushes towards the ball after a failed shot on goal during the home soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon. Eccles went 3-for-4 with shots on goal and scored 2 points. The Panthers lost 3-2 against Southern Indiana.

[Photo] Men’s soccer loses to Southern Indiana in home opener

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 1, 2022
Morgan Lewis, a sophomore infielder, hits the ball during the game against John A. Logan College at Williams Field Thursday afternoon.

The Panthers faced off against the John A. Logan College Volunteers Thursday afternoon at Williams Field.

The Panthers faced off against the John A. Logan College Volunteers Thursday afternoon at Williams Field.

The Panthers faced off against the John A. Logan College Volunteers Thursday afternoon at Williams Field.

Number 14 Lilli Amettis, a freshman outside hitter and opposite hitter, dances in excitement with teammates after scoring a point during the volleyball game against the Illinois State University Redbirds at Lantz Arena Wednesday evening. The Panthers lost 3-0 to the Redbirds.

[Photo] Women athletes on campus talk being STEM majors

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
January 25, 2023
Tori Mohesky, a freshman outside hitter and opposite hitter, runs through a tunnel clapping fans' hands before the start of the volleyball game against the Illinois State University Redbirds at Lantz Arena Wednesday evening. The Panthers lost 3-0 to the Redbirds.

Number 15 Giovana Larregui Lopez, a junior outside hitter, spikes the ball during the volleyball game against the Illinois State University Redbirds at Lantz Arena Wednesday evening. The Panthers lost 3-0 to the Redbirds.

[Photo] Multiple Panther volleyball players ranked in the OVC

September 21, 2022
Members of the volleyball team regroup and celebrate scoring a point during the volleyball game against the Illinois State University Redbirds at Lantz Arena Wednesday evening. The Panthers lost 3-0 to the Redbirds.

Ella Collins, a junior outside hitter, spikes the ball during the volleyball game against the Illinois State University Redbirds at Lantz Arena Wednesday evening. Collins had 6 kills. The Panthers lost 3-0 to the Redbirds.

[Photo] EIU gets win in last game of the regular season

November 17, 2023
Alexis Orlik, a senior nutrition dietetics major, brings her dog Chino to Pantherpalooza on Tuesday afternoon on the Library Quad.

THROUGH THE LENS: Pantherpalooza

Hannah Fergurson, Photographer
August 30, 2022
Mandy Transon, a junior early childhood special education major, who is apart of the dance team, informs students about EIU Dancers at Pantherpalooza on the Library Quad.

Maddy Allen, a therapeutic recreation and psychology major, and Rosa Mitofsky, a sophomore criminology major, talk to students who seem interested in the equestrian team during Pantherpalooza.

The Kona Ice truck hands out shaved ice to students in front of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union during Pantherpalooza Tuesday afternoon.

[Photo] Pantherpalooza allows students to get involved on campus

August 30, 2022
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