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Media professions, job fair helps students continue their career after college
Media professions, job fair helps students continue their career after college
Melissa Ames, an English professor, does schoolwork during the Eastern Illinois University chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois Work Out event protesting the current status of the unions contract negotiations in the Union Wednesday afternoon. Ames said she chose to protest because she believes in showing how important faculty and staff are to the University. Its been a very long road, and Im hopeful that well come to a positive resolution very soon, Ames said.
Teachers ‘work out’ shows how much work is put in
Jennifer Stringfellow, the president of the EIU chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, hands President David Glassman a strike intention in his office at Old Main on Monday afternoon.
EIU releases statement on potential union strike
There were many table etiquette methods that students learned how to do, like passing things to the right and waiting for the host to start eating.
Dining, networking, professionalism event teaches students dinner etiquette
Staged reading of Antígona Furiosa brings bold women to center stage
Staged reading of Antígona Furiosa brings bold women to center stage
File Photo
Eastern athletics announces schedule changes for baseball
Getting Emotional Ep. 6: Sports Journalist & TikTok Influencer Katlynn Gill
Getting Emotional Ep. 6: Sports Journalist & TikTok Influencer Katlynn Gill
Easterns baseball team cheers and welcomes home Dylan Drumke, a sophomore outfielder, after hitting a homerun for 2 points at Coaches Stadium Wednesday afternoon. Drumke had two hits and runs. The Panthers won 24-7.
17-run inning for the Eastern baseball team seals its home opener win
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
Number 20, Casey Welage (right), a freshman forward slide kicks the ball away from Western Illinois University players Xavier Brown (19), graduate midfielder and forward, and Oscar Olingdahl (15), a freshman midfielder, during the mens soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday morning. Wellage had 1 assist. The Panthers tied 1-1 against the Leathernecks.
BREAKING: The Ohio Valley Conference announces addition of men’s soccer
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: An Ode to The Snack-Bringer
Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or lrtaylor@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility, even though I do not want to
COLUMN: Video games are an important piece of my life
COLUMN: Video games are an important piece of my life
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: The playing field is not level
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Online programs, social media engagement appeal to international students 
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
Members of Eastern Illinois Universitys of University of Professionals Illinois attend the Board of Trustees meeting in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
EDITORIAL: Union members need to vote to strike
Comic
EDITORIAL: Do not hold grudges against The News for the past
EDITORIAL: Women in journalism numbers rising, sexist views not
EDITORIAL: Women in journalism numbers rising, sexist views not
EDITORIAL: Gatrell for president: Pros and cons
EDITORIAL: Gatrell for president: Pros and cons
Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or lrtaylor@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility, even though I do not want to
COLUMN: Video games are an important piece of my life
COLUMN: Video games are an important piece of my life
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: The playing field is not level
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Online programs, social media engagement appeal to international students 
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: An ending to a movie, not a trilogy
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
letter to the editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UPD failed me, do not let them fail others
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Coles County Faith-Based Coalition for Racial Justice thankful for Douglas Hall name change
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
Jaedah Franks, a sophomore biological sciences major, is congratulated by Yolanda Williams after being crowned Miss Black EIU 2022 on Saturday in the Grand Ballroom.
Annual Miss Black EIU pageant to be canceled
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 16: I, Tonya, feat. Special Guest
Swathi Nayani, Hemanth Naga Payyavula, and Supriya Toodi, all computer technology graduate students from India, share the runway for the fashion show part of Global Culture Night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
International students share cultures at Global Culture Night
The first play in the New Works Festival called On Pointe, features a young man who dances in ballet and struggles with having a disapproving father who judges him for being a man in ballet in the Theatre of Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Theatre students to perform original plays
The percussionist part of the Panther Marching Band perform two different pieces, the first from Cuba, and the second from Brazil, at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala.
Percussionists dream to teach music to next generation
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
Victor Cayres, a piano instructor for Eastern Illinois University, plays Folk Songs by Paul Basler with Francis Morales, a senior music major, during the Horn and Trumpet Studios Recital on Monday afternoon in the Recital Hall.
THROUGH THE LENS: Horn and Trumpet Recital
President Glassman and Jay Gatrell talk to each other at the Official Announcement and Celebration of Eastern Illinois Universitys 13th president Friday afternoon .
THROUGH THE LENS: Jay Gatrell, from provost to president
Abigail Riti, a freshman psychology major, Riley Bauer, a junior english major, and Silas Roemer, a freshman physics major, find sticks to use as the arms for the final touches of their snowman named Byobert in the Library Quad Wednesday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students build Byobert the snowman
Olivia Enlow, a freshman theater major, rehearses lines as an understudy for Calliope, one of the nine muses, in Xanadu in The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: “Xanadu” week four rehearsal
Getting Emotional Ep. 6: Sports Journalist & TikTok Influencer Katlynn Gill
Getting Emotional Ep. 6: Sports Journalist & TikTok Influencer Katlynn Gill
Wills Wild n Wacky Podcast...with Sean
Will’s Wild ‘n Wacky Podcast…with Sean
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 24: Mean Girls Feat. Special Guest
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 23: Donnie Darko
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JJ Bullock

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Hey, I'm JJ Bullock and I am the Assistant Sports Editor. I am a sophomore Journalism major. I spent last semester as the sports designer for the DEN. I also covered men's soccer, women's basketball and softball.

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Second EIU student says she was sexually assaulted by athlete

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2020

Eastern admits it was aware of sexual assault report in 2017, fails to answer key questions

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2020
Henderlong is seen here delivering her speech about surviving an alleged sexual assault at the hands of an Eastern baseball player in 2017.

Former EIU soccer player alleges sexual assault against former Eastern baseball player

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2020

IBHE, state implement Wi-Fi hotspot plan

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2020
DEN at Home: Letter from JJ Bullock

‘DEN at Home’: Letter from JJ Bullock

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2020
Introducing DEN at Home: A coronavirus column series open to Eastern students, staff, faculty

Introducing ‘DEN at Home’: A coronavirus column series open to Eastern students, staff, faculty

JJ Bullock , Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2020
Eastern expects classes on campus in fall

Eastern expects classes on campus in fall

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2020
Anne Flaherty, a candidate for Easterns Vice President of student affairs position, answers a question during her live-video session with students Thursday. Flaherty is one of four candidates being considered for the position.

Live video sessions begin Thursday in search for new vice president

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2020

Letter from the editor: Our mission for Spring 2020

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2020
DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today: COVID-19 edition

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today: COVID-19 edition

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2020

CAA approves revisions to Faculty Laureate nominations

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2020

Faculty Senate voices opinion on coronavirus plans

JJ Bullock , Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2020

Baseball scores 12 runs in road win

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
March 10, 2020

Panthers’ 2019-20 season viewed as success

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
March 9, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2020
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Easterns fan section at the OVC Tournament cheers on the womens basketball team as the Panthers leave the court. Eastern defeated Jacksonville State 49-46, its first tournament win since 2010.

Women’s basketball team defeats Gamecocks 49-46, first tournament win since 2010

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2020
Abby Wahl looks for a pass with a couple defenders around her. Eastern defeated Austin Peay 73-72 Feb. 22 in Lantz Arena.

Analysis: There are good matchups in the women’s OVC Tournament

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
March 2, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2020
Brian Barrett | The Daily Eastern News Jordyn Hughes (middle) tries to get around a defender to lead a fast break during Eastern’s 73-72 win over Austin Peay Feb. 22 in Lantz Arena. Eastern faces Southeast Missouri on the road Thursday.

Eastern faces tough SEMO team Thursday on road

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
February 26, 2020

Faculty Senate takes on white power propaganda

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2020
Eastern guard Karle Pace advances the ball against Austin Peay Feb. 22 in Lantz Arena. Pace had 19 points in a 73-72 win for the Panthers.

Eastern controls own destiny in final games

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
February 24, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2020

CAA reinstates bylaws Thursday

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2020
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer dribbles around a Murray State defender in the Panthers 66-46 win Feb. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had a season-high eight assists in the game.Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Eastern guard Kira Arthofer dribbles around a Murray State defender in the Panthers 66-46 win Feb. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had a season-high eight assists in the game.

Eastern beats Murray State by 20

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
February 21, 2020
Eastern guard Josiah Wallace drives the basket in Easterns 63-60 comeback win over Murray State Thursday night. Wallace made a game-winning three-pointer with .4 seconds to play.

Eastern stuns Murray State 63-60

JJ Bullock , Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock , Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2020
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Lariah Washington charges toward the basket during a fast break in Eastern’s 67-62 victory over Morehead State Feb. 8 in Lantz Arena. Eastern faces Murray State Thursday in Lantz Arena at 5:15 p.m.

Women’s basketball team hosts Murray State Thursday in revenge game

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
February 19, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2020

Notebook: 3 teams tied at top of OVC standings

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2020

Lawyer explains Butler lawsuit

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2020

Council on Academic Affairs suspends all bylaws

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2020

Butler files lawsuit against police, lawyer speaks

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock , Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2020

Faculty Senate discusses textbook rental future

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2020
Eastern freshman Lariah Washington drives into the lane against Morehead State on Feb. 8 in Lantz Arena. Washington had 11 points, three rebounds and three steals in the game, which Eastern won 67-62 in overtime.

Panthers climbing OVC standings

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
February 10, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2020
Eastern freshman guard Morgan Litwiller dribbles around a defender in the Panthers’ 85-38 win over Eastern Kentucky Thursday night in Lantz Arena. Litwiller scored 16 points in the win.

Panthers earn 47-point conference win

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
February 7, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2020
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Abby Wahl races up-court with the ball during Eastern’s 77-65 loss to Southeast Missouri Jan. 25 in Lantz Arena. Eastern hosts Eastern Kentucky Thursday in Lantz Arena.

Panthers start three-game homestand Thursday, host Eastern Kentucky

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
February 5, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2020
Forward Abby Wahl battles for possession against two Southeast Missouri defenders in Eastern’s 77-65 loss against Southeast Missouri on Jan. 25 at Lantz Arena.

Panthers playing well in Bollant’s 3rd season

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2020

DEN Staff Super Bowl predictions

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2020
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Grace McRae tries to get a layup attempt off as two defenders sandwich her in the post. Eastern lost to Southeast Missouri 77-65 Jan. 25 in Lantz Arena.

Women’s basketball prepared for Murray State, Austin Peay in road conference games

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2020

Nursing program progressing quickly

JJ Bullock , Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2020

Gatrell: Spring enrollment numbers ‘really good’

JJ Bullock , Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2020

DEN Quick News: 5 things you need to know today

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2020

Eastern stumbles in loss to Redhawks

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
January 26, 2020
Eastern forward Abby Wahl fights for a ball in the Panthers 77-65 loss to Southeast Missouri Saturday in Lantz Arena.

Eastern stumbles in loss to Redhawks

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2020

CAA approves new early childhood minor

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2020
Eastern guard Karle Pace brings the ball up the court against Tennessee-Martin Jan. 23 in Lantz Arena. Pace had 12 points and nine assists in the game, which the Panthers won 74-70.

Eastern women’s basketball beats 1st-place Skyhawks 74-70

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
January 23, 2020
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Jordyn Hughes tries to drive past a defender as Jennifer Nehls sets a screen for her. Eastern lost 75-62 to Tennessee Tech Jan. 18 in Lantz Arena.

Eastern faces back-to-back tests this weekend

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
January 22, 2020
Junior guard Mack Smith drives past two defenders to the rim in Eastern’s 84-59 win against Tennesse Tech on Jan. 18 at Lantz Arena.

Smith 3-point streak now at 67 games, “it’s a blessing”

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2020

CAA OKs department adjustments

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2020
Eastern guard Karle Pace goes up for a layup in the Panthers 55-52 win over Jacksonville State Thursday night in Lantz Arena. Pace led Eastern with 14 points in the win.

Eastern wins defensive battle 55-52 over Gamecocks

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2020
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Karle Pace defends a ball handler on the wing of the three-point arc. Eastern defeated Omaha 65-52 Dec. 7 in Lantz Arena.

Women’s basketball’s home games will test how good the Panthers are

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2020

New employee code of conduct proposed by Eastern

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2020

Column: Defense fueling Panthers’ success

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2020

No print edition of The Daily Eastern News Dec. 5

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2019
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Jaelin Benefield starts to make a cut in the backfield to avoid defensive pressure. Eastern lost to Southeast Missouri 26-12 Nov. 16 at O’Brien Field.

Column: Dytarious Johnson should have been named to first-team

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2019

Ersin updates Faculty Senate on new nursing major

JJ Bullock
December 4, 2019

Top-5 memorable moments of 2019 football season

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
December 1, 2019
Eastern freshman quarterback Jonah O’Brien rolls out to escape the Southeast Missouri pass rush during the Panthers’ 26-12 loss Nov. 16 at O’Brien Field. O’Brien was 12-21 passing for 84 yards and an interception in his first game at the collegiate level.

Eastern aiming to win for seniors in finale

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 21, 2019
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Dylan Hughes returns a kickoff for 20 yards in Eastern’s 26-12 loss against Southeast Missouri on Nov. 16th at O’Brien Field.

Austin Peay on the brink of winning OVC

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 20, 2019
Eastern guard Karle Pace handles the ball near the top of the key against Indiana State Nov. 10 in Lantz Arena. Pace had 20 points and five assists in the game, which the Panthers lost 59-57.

Panthers annihilate Aces 90-44 on road

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 19, 2019
Eastern receiver Isaiah Hill turns the corner as James Sheehan blocks on a 73-yard completion in the first quarter against Southeast Missouri on Nov. 16 at OBrien Field. Hill had 13 catches for 152 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers 26-12 loss to the Redhawks.

Eastern falls to Redhawks 26-12 in final home game

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2019
Eastern head coach Adam Cushing talks with the line judge during an official review in the Panthers’ game against Tennessee Tech last September.

Panthers to host 1st-place Redhawks

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 15, 2019
Eastern freshman Lariah Washington pulls up for a jump shot against Indiana State on Nov. 10 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost to the Sycamores 59-57.

Women’s basketball team to host Ramblers Wednesday

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 12, 2019
Eastern Provost Jay Gatrell speaks to Eastern’s Faculty Senate Nov. 12, 2019 in Booth Library. Gatrell updated the Senate on searches for two vice president positions and two dean positions.

Faculty Senate hears search committee updates

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2019
Eastern freshman defensive back JJ Ross (right) and teammate Trevon Brown celebrate following a play against Tennessee Tech on Sept. 28 at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost the game 40-29

Eastern football team picks up 1st win of season

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 11, 2019
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer drives around a defender against Indiana State Sunday in Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost to the Sycamores 59-57.

Women’s basketball loses 59-57 against Sycamores

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 11, 2019
Members of the Panther defense celebrate a big play against Tennessee Tech Sept. 28 at O’Brien Field. The defense forced two turnovers in the game, a 40-29 loss.

Last-place Panthers to play 8th-place Tigers

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 8, 2019

Eastern linebacker Caputo honored as OVC Scholar-Athlete

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 8, 2019

Notebook: Skyhawks proving they belong at No .1

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2019
Eastern forward Abby Wahl fights through contact under the basket against Lindenwood on Nov. 5 in Lantz Arena. Wahl had 17 points in a 88-66 win for the Panthers.

Women’s basketball wins season opener 88-66

JJ Bullock, Editor-In-Chief
November 5, 2019

Women’s basketball opens 2019-20 season at home

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2019

Eastern to play in 1st exhibition game of 2019

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2019

Faculty Senate hears IBHE fiscal year 2021 report

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2019
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Eastern head coach Adam Cushing looks out on the field after a play during Eastern’s 40-29 loss to Tennessee Tech Sept. 28. Cushing said his team’s performance starts with him as a coach after Eastern’s 33-6 loss to Eastern kentucky Saturday at O’Brien Field.

Eastern loses Homecoming game 33-6 to Eastern Kentucky

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2019
Sean Williams (middle) has teammates gather around him to celebrate after making a play. Eastern lost 40-29 against Tennessee Tech Sept. 28 at O’Brien Field.

Eastern to face Colonels for Homecoming

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2019
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern News Isaiah Hill catches a short pass and gets ready to try to avoid an oncoming tackler. Eastern lost 40-29 to Tennessee Tech Sept. 28 at O’Brien Field.

Notebook: Tennessee-Martin leads OVC football after weird first half of conference play

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2019
Eastern guard Karle Pace runs the offense in the Panthers game against Jacksonville State Feb. 28. Pace had 13 points in the game, which Eastern won 52-49.

Women’s basketball ready for bounce-back season

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2019
Eastern running back Jaelin Benefield attempts to escape the grasp of a Tennessee Tech defender on Sept. 28 at OBrien Field. Benefield had 69 receiving yards, 46 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the Panthers 40-29 loss to the Golden Eagles.

Eastern to play OVC-leading Skyhawks

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2019
A police car sits outside Douglas Hall Tuesday morning after law enforcement responded to a report of a gun in the building. No gun was found.

Emails show how administrators communicated during security threat

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2019
Adam Tumino | The Daily Eastern Runningback Jaelin Benefield avoids a tackle and breaks through the offensive line in Eastern’s 16-6 loss against Indiana State at Memorial Stadium.

Austin Peay is the team to beat in OVC

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2019

Faculty Senate hears student fee proposal

JJ Bullock
October 15, 2019
A police car sits outside Douglas Hall Tuesday morning after law enforcement responded to a report of a gun in the building. No gun was found.

Threat to campus found to be not credible

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2019
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