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  • Oct. 14- Corey Durham in the Doudna recital hall at 6 pm
  • Oct. 15- Volleyball vs. SIUE in Groniger Arena at 6 pm
  • Oct. 15- Songwriter showcase in the Doudna Black Box at 7:30 pm
  • Oct. 16- Para la Cultura: Talent Night in 7th street underground at 6 pm
  • Oct. 17- Untitled (Cut) @theTarble from 1-6 pm at the Tarble
  • Oct. 17- Women's Soccer vs. Tennessee Tech at 3 pm
  • Oct. 17- Jazz Combos in the Black Box at 7:30 pm
  • Oct. 18- Eastern Symphony Orchestra in the Dvorak Concert Hall at 7:30 pm
  • Oct. 19- Volleyball vs Tennessee Tech in Groniger Arena at 4 pm
  • Volleyball standings: 4-11 on the season (0-5 in conference)
  • Soccer standings: Women's at 3-6-5 (1-2-2), Men's at 1-9-1 (0-5)
  • Football standings: 1-6 on the season (0-3 in conference)
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Construction workers replace the roof on Buzzard Hall at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
Construction happening all around EIU
Student senator Megan Fox was appointed to parliamentarian at the student senate meeting on Wednesday in the Tuscola-Arcola Room.
EIU student government swears in new senator
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“The Thinking Game” screening discusses AI
Wesley Koeppl, a freshman in physical education, checks out the Dail-A-Ride stand at the Health and Wellness fair in the Eastern Illinois University Recreation Center.
Health and Wellness Fair provides resources to students
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EIU GSD hosts National Coming Out Day
Defender Kyle Ward Sophomore about to throw the ball into play during the Eastern Illinois University vs University of Incarnate word, Oct 10, 2024. at Lakeside Field
EIU men’s soccer loses 3-0 to Houston Christian University
EIU women's soccer wins 4-0 on senior night
EIU women’s soccer wins 4-0 on senior night
Freshman Forward Alex Tetteh dribbles the soccerball pass MoreHead St. defenders at Eastern Illinois University Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.
Panthers of the Week: Alex Tetteh, Abby Reinl
Panther football's Pierce Holley (3) prepares to throw the ball at the EIU v. UofI game Thursday.
Panthers hope for first conference win against Tigers
Charleston high senior defensive back Jayden Sikorski and senior defensive end Mason Redfern drag down Mattoon junior quarterback Shayden Neff during the second half of the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien field on October 4th. Charleston lost 20-17.
Charleston loses 42-10 at homecoming
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
Payton Liggins, sophomore, sports media relations.
COLUMN: What went wrong with EIU football?
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
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
Panther football's Pierce Holley (3) prepares to throw the ball at the EIU v. UofI game Thursday.
Panthers hope for first conference win against Tigers
Charleston high senior defensive back Jayden Sikorski and senior defensive end Mason Redfern drag down Mattoon junior quarterback Shayden Neff during the second half of the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien field on October 4th. Charleston lost 20-17.
Charleston loses 42-10 at homecoming
Charleston High Trojan fans getting ready with body paint and posters for the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien Field on October 4. Charleston lost 20-10.
Charleston looks to break losing streak against Mount Zion
Charleston High senior running back Marcellx Boling rushes the ball just short of the endzone during the first half of the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien field on October 4. Charleston lost 20-17.
Takeaways from the Coles County Clash
Panthers of the Week: Abby Reinl, Quenton Rogers
Panthers of the Week: Abby Reinl, Quenton Rogers
Defender Kyle Ward Sophomore about to throw the ball into play during the Eastern Illinois University vs University of Incarnate word, Oct 10, 2024. at Lakeside Field
EIU men’s soccer loses 3-0 to Houston Christian University
EIU women's soccer wins 4-0 on senior night
EIU women’s soccer wins 4-0 on senior night
Freshman Forward Alex Tetteh dribbles the soccerball pass MoreHead St. defenders at Eastern Illinois University Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.
Panthers of the Week: Alex Tetteh, Abby Reinl
Defender Kyle Ward Sophomore get the ball into play during the Eastern Illinois University vs University of Incarnate word, Oct 10, 2024. at Lakeside Field
Eastern loses 4-1 to Incarnate Word
Defender Kya Trejo attempts a long pass on Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the ISU Redbirds Thursday afternoon.
Junior defender shares season goals in Q&A
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
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EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
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
Freshman outside hitter Destiny Walker waits for a serve from Southern Indiana at Friday's game in Groniger Arena. The Panther's lost 3-0.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball
Freshman outside hitter Destiny Walker waits for a serve from Southern Indiana at Friday's game in Groniger Arena. The Panther's lost 3-0.
Southern Indiana’s runs trample EIU volleyball
Eastern Illinois’ volleyball team huddles up before playing in the fifth set against Southern Indiana Thursday evening in Groniger Arena. The Panthers lost to the Screaming Eagles 3-2.
EIU volleyball loses close match against Southern Indiana
Graduate student middle blocker Ireland Hieb cheers with her teammates in Groniger Arena at Eastern Illinois' campus Charleston Illinois, Sept. 26 2024
Hieb returns to volleyball program after one year away
Senior Sylvia Hasz (23), talks with the rest of her team during a timeout at their game against Valparaiso.
Panthers of the Week: Kaelin Drakeford, Sylvia Hasz
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Lars and the Real Girl:’ a very, very different type of rom-com
Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, does lateral pull downs in the student recreation center in Groniger Arena Sept. 13.
Fitness, followers, family: Monica Alifantis
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘Beast:’ a narratively dull, sporadic film
Ben Boutell belts during the Disney section of Radius' show at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.
Radius and local A cappella groups light up Doudna
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘Flight:’ What can’t Denzel do?
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: Boo! Get off the stage!
EDITORIAL: Ranked choice voting is the way to go
EDITORIAL: Ranked choice voting is the way to go
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘Beast:’ a narratively dull, sporadic film
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Megalopolis:’ the art of insisting upon yourself
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: Fall is the best time of year
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 69: Rebel Ridge: Every Ridge Has A Plateau
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 68: Whiplash: Aggression vs. Passion
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Panther Playbook Ep.5: Football in a hurricane, The Coles County Clash, EIU teams begin OVC play
The Overton Window: Ep. 6: Under the Radar Races
The Overton Window: Ep. 6: Under the Radar Races
There were 24 finishers in the 50-mile race at the Tour De Charleston Saturday. First place finished the race in 2:10:16.22.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
The Camp New Hope had a small Mattoon train that took people around the camp sight seeing during the Camp New Hope 50th anniversary.
THROUGH THE LENS: Camp New Hope celebrates 50th anniversary
Students start to cook the beans and corn for meatless tacos during a healthy cooking class.
THROUGH THE LENS: Something’s cooking in Klehm Hall
Students were given glow sticks at the Glow Foam Party in South Quad on Saturday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Glow Foam Party lights up South Quad
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
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Jason Howell

Jason Howell, Online Editor

Hi, my name is Jason Howell. I am a senior journalism major with an emphasis in photojournalism. I am currently the Online Editor at the Daily Eastern News and have responsibilities for all things related to the Internet and social media. My current dream job is to travel on missions trips and document it with my camera. I enjoy House of Cards on Netflix and the Newsroom on HBO, as well as the occasional video game.

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Members of Lambda Chi Alpha's little men's tugs team defeat Sigma Alpha Epislon with a time of 1:47 for the little men's championship on Saturday at the Campus Pond.

[Photo] Alpha Sigma Alpha tugged to victory

Loren Dickson, Entertainment Reporter
April 10, 2017
Members of Alpha Sigma Tau's tugs team battle against Delta Delta Delta on Wednesday at the Campus Pond. Alpha Sigma Tau defeated Delta Delta Delta with a time of 2:10.

[Photo] Sigma Sigma Sigma, Alpha Sigma Tau and Delta Zeta win second Tugs round

Shadezja Garrett, Contributing Writer
April 6, 2017
Beluchuwu Ebede, a technology graduate student from Nigeria, reads a speech during the Solidarity Rally on Thursday at the steps of the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Ebede's told the assembled ralliers how much America means to him and how valuable immigrants are to the country.

[Photo] Rally shows support for marginalized communities

Cassie Buchman, News Editor
February 9, 2017

[Video] Winter and motivation

January 9, 2017
015 Homecoming Little Prince Noah Daugherty throw out candyy during the homecoming last year.

[Photo] Homecoming Parade to bring out community

Chrissy Miller, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2016
ed-shirt senior running back Korliss Marshall had 125 yards between receptions and carries during the Panther football team's scrimmage game on Saturday at O'Brien Field. The defense defeated the offense 26-20.

[Photo] Fall sports getting underway

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
August 18, 2016

Council places liquor updates on file

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
July 19, 2016
Urbana-based evangelist Clay Harrington preaches a Biblical message of love and how it can unite during the Unity Rally on Saturday at the Daum Amphitheater at Kiwanis Park. Harrington talked about instances in his life where was on the receiving end of a prejudicial mindset but where love ultimately won out.

Audience members stand and sing as The Vineyard Church's worship band leads the park in worship songs on Saturday during the Unity Rally at the Daum Amphitheater at Kiwanis Park.

[Photo] Gallery: Unity Rally

July 16, 2016
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Danelle Jackson, a worship leader at The Vineyard Church, sings as audience members are prayed over during the Unity Rally on Saturday at Daum Amphitheater at Kiwanis Park.

Clay Harrington

Evangelist to bring message of love

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
July 15, 2016
Clay Harrington

Unity Rally to include candlelight vigil, live music

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
July 11, 2016

Planning for the year’s revenues and expenditures to remain difficult

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
July 8, 2016
Cameron Craig's album, My Life as a Sonata: A Passion Recapitulated, will be released on Aug. 16.

Eastern’s Cameron Craig releasing vocal album

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
July 7, 2016

Wireless in library, north side of campus to undergo maintenance

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
July 7, 2016
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[Photo] Andrew McCue

August 24, 2015
Fireworks light up the sky at the Coles County Memorial Airport on Monday.

[Photo] Gallery: Charleston Fourth of July festivities

July 4, 2016
Members of the Charleston High School football team walk the American flag through the parade on Monday.

The parade makes its way down down Sixth Street on Monday.

The parade makes its way down down Sixth Street on Monday.

Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets perform on Monday at Morton Park.

Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets perform on Monday at Morton Park.

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Members of the VFW initiate the 21-gun salute during the bell ringing ceremony on Monday at Morton Park.

Members of the Girl Scouts and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary bring the flags in at the start of the bell ringing ceremony on Monday at Morton Park.

Members of the Girl Scouts and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary bring the flags in at the start of the bell ringing ceremony on Monday at Morton Park.

Members of the Charleston chapter of PFLAG march in the parade on Monday.

Duke Bagger, the president and executive director of The Charleston Alley Theatre dances during the parade on Monday.

The audience stands as Angie and GW sing God Bless the USA during Fourth of July festivities on Saturday at the Daum Amphitheater at Kiwanis Park. Song selections included patriotic and gospel tunes.

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A young boy views the blooming of the Corpse Flower from the safety of the outside at the Thut Greenhouse on Wednesday.

[Photo] Gallery: Corpse Flower blooming

June 30, 2016
Schools come together Feb. 17 at the Lincoln Memorial Statue in front of the Capitol Building.

[Photo] Editorial: Hey Springfield, enough is enough

Staff Editorial
June 29, 2016

Fox Ridge hosting patriotic story time event

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 28, 2016

University, community college presidents convening in Springfield

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 27, 2016

Board of Trustees voting on preliminary FY’17 budget

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 23, 2016

Wesley Food Pantry open during summer

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 22, 2016
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[Photo] Review: ‘Night Vale’ mystifies

Sam Fishel, Staff Reporter
June 21, 2016
Stefan Eckert, a music professor, places a sign in a yard on Briarwood Court in Charleston on Saturday. Eckert was accompanied by Sace Elder, a women's studies professor and member of the EIU-UPI mobilization committee.

EIU-UPI canvasses for signatures, support

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 20, 2016
Dennis Malak

[Photo] Malak seeks stability, representation for 110th District

Sam Fishel, Staff Reporter
June 20, 2016
A vigil participant holds up a peace sign as others hold up the flashlights on their phones and their unlit candles in solidarity with the 49 shooting victims in Orlando, on Thursday on the east steps of the Coles County Courthouse.

[Photo] PFLAG Charleston holds vigil for Orlando victims

Sam Fishel, Staff Reporter
June 16, 2016
Deborah Lynch, an associate professor at Chicago State University, canvasses after the demonstration and march on May 16. Lynch and her peers visited the houses of registered voters in the area to ask them to sign a petition and/or put a sign in their yard.

EIU-UPI to canvass door-to-door on Saturday

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 16, 2016

New password reset and E-number lookup procedures being implemented

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 16, 2016

Eastern has guidelines on dealing with an active shooter emergency

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2016

New administrative judiciary system to be established by fall

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 7, 2016
David Glassman, newly elected president of Eastern, speaks at a press conference introducing him as the new president at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, Mon. March 2, 2015 in the University Ballroom. Glassman will begin his position this summer June 1, 2015.

Glassman sends budget update to campus community

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 6, 2016

3 arrested, 1 at large in connection with alleged home invasion, armed robbery, kidnapping

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
June 3, 2016
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[Photo] Students talk about being ‘Stuck in the Chuck’

Destiny Bell, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2016

Nadler leaving for Northern Kentucky

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2016
Eastern President David Glassman speaks at a press conference on Feb. 23 in the Cougill Foyer of Old Main.

Letter to legislators, governor warns of possibility of layoffs

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2016
Members of Eastern's chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois stand outside the office of Rep. Reggie Phillips on May 16.

[Photo] Phillips to hold town hall in Marshall

July 13, 2016
Members of Eastern's chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois stand outside the office of Rep. Reggie Phillips on Monday.

Rep. Reggie Phillips, R-Charleston, talks with constituents as budget concerns force students to descend on the capitol steps of the Illinois State house to rally for higher education funding on Feb. 17 in Springfield.

EIU-UPI set to lead demonstrations

Jason Howell, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2016
Billy Hung, media coordinator for Eastern's chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois, speaks to the crowd at FundFest on Saturday at the Coles County Fairgrounds.

[Photo] Community comes together to support and fundraise through FUNdFest

Cassie Buchman, Associate News Editor
May 1, 2016
Junior political science major Austin Mejdrich addresses those assembled at the FundEIU rally on Feb. 5 on the Library Quad.

[Photo] Fund EIU selected as DEN People of the Year

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2016
Alexandria Ward, a junior special education major, was hit in the crosswalk between LSD and McAfee Gym on Sept. 21,2014 by Jose Garcia-Cardiel of Charleston. In a recent court ruling, Garcia-Cardiel was ordered to pay for Ward's medical expenses.

[Photo] Student reflects on recovery, finding strength

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2016
Senior Amina Jackson placed third in the women's 400 meter hurdles, second in the 4x400 meter relay, 14th in the 400 meter dash, and 16th in the 100 meter hurdles prelims during the EIU Big Blue Classic on April 2 at O'Brien Field.

[Photo] Limited group to compete at Drake Relays

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
April 27, 2016
Junior Kelly Iden defeated Belmont's Lara Van Eeckhoudt, 6-3, 6-2 in singles play on April 1 at the Darling Courts. Iden defeated Austin Peay's Lidia Yanes Garcia 6-2 on the first day of the OVC tournament and was defeated by Tennessee-Martin's Sarah Candeloro 6-2, 6-4 on day two.

[Photo] Tennis team shows promise for next season

Kaitlin Cordes, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2016
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[Photo] Charleston police welcome, train new K-9

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2016
D. Craig Banyai, playing Leonato, hits the head of Marie Jozwiak, playing Hero, during the Charleston Alley Theatre's rehearsal of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing on Monday. Duke Bagger, the president and executive director of the theatre, describes the play as, "two people in love with one another, constantly fighting, with another couple betrayed by a villian, all ending well."

[Photo] Charleston Alley Theatre to perform Shakespeare’s comedy

Abby Whittington, Entertainment Editor
April 25, 2016
Junior running back Korliss Marshall had 125 yards between receptions and carries during the Panther football team's scrimmage game on Saturday at O'Brien Field. The defense defeated the offense 26-20.

[Photo] Defense wins football spring game

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2016
Freshman Abby Carpenter defeated Belmont's Mical Johnson 2-6, 6-2, 10-4 in singles play on April 1 at the Darling Courts. Carpenter accrued a 7-2 overall record during the regular season.

[Photo] Tennis freshman ready for OVC Championship weekend

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2016
Freshman sprinter Ja'Marcus Townsend placed 17th in the prelims of the men's 100-meter dash during the Big Blue Classic on April 2 at O'Brien Field. Both the men and women placed first.

[Photo] Track, field prepare for Illinois Twilight

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
April 20, 2016

ITS outlines campus technology updates

Jason Howell, Online Editor
April 20, 2016
Sophomore Trent Reiman defeated Belmont's Adam Rudowski 6-2, 6-4 in singles play on April 1 at the Darling Courts. Reiman defeated Morehead State's Enrique Samudio 6-2. 6-4 in singles play on Saturday in Morehead, Ky.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team splits the weekend

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2016
Senior Ali Foster defeated Belmont's Kendall Warren 6-4, 6-3 in singles play on April 1 at the Darling Courts. Foster defeated Morehead State’s Zinia Mehkic 7-5. 6-2 in singles competition during the final game of the season on Saturday in Morehead, Ky.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis Splits Weekend Duals

Kaitlin Cordes, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2016
Senior Robert Skolik defeated Belmont's Robin Demasse 7-5, 6-2 in singles play on April 1 at the Darling Courts. The Panthers were defeated 4-3.

[Photo] Skolik’s success story

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2016
Senior pole-vaulter Eric Gordon finishes in fourth place of the javelin throw event during the EIU Big Blue Classic on April 2. The men and women both finished first.

[Photo] Track and field teams head to ISU

Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2016
Sophomore Grace Summers defeated Belmont's Suzanna Stapler 6-1 and 6-0 on April 1 at the Darling Courts.

[Photo] Amazing Grace: Sophomore climbs Eastern’s ranks

Kaitlin Cordes, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2016
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[Photo] Festival of colors returns to Eastern

Janet Pernell, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2016

[Video] Tugs champions emerge after final rounds

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2016
Senior infielder Mitch Gasbarro had one run, one hit and two RBIs at four at bats during the Panthers' 9-7 loss to Illinois on Tuesday at Illinois Field in Champaign.

[Photo] Baseball team begins three-game home series

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2016
Senior Ali Foster defeated Belmont's Kendall Warren 6-4, 6-3 in singles play on April 1 at the Darling Courts. Foster defeated Southern Illinois-Edwardsville's Mia Frogner 6-4. 6-3 in singles competition on Wednesday in Terra Haute, Ind.

[Photo] Women’s tennis team going into last home match

Kaitlin Cordes, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2016
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[Photo] International spring festival set for Saturday

Janet Pernell, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2016

[Video] Teams defeat the rain during second round of Tugs

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editor
April 6, 2016
Sophomore infielder Cale Hennemann had one run and run hit with 2 RBIs during two at bats during the Panthers' 9-7 loss to Illinois on Tuesday at Illinois Field in Champaign.

[Photo] Hennemann fights back from injury to lead Eastern offense early on

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2016
Senior outfielder Demetre Taylor slides into home during the Panthers 9-7 loss against Illinois on Tuesday at Illinois Field in Champaign. Taylor had two runs, two hits and two RBIs in the game.

[Photo] Panthers fall to Illinois in single-game matchup

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2016

[Video] Alpha Gamma Delta breaks losing streak in Tugs

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editor
April 4, 2016
Junior Anita Saffa finished first in the women's 100 meter with a time of 11.67 on Saturday at O'Brien Field.

[Photo] Track and field teams win the Big Blue Classic

Mark Shanahan, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2016
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