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Protestors line the sidewalk next to Lincoln Avenue as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protests in Morton Park on Saturday, June 14.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘No Kings’ protest in Charleston
The national No Kings Day protest was planned as part of the 50501 movement, meaning 50 states, 50 protests one movement.
Events in Charleston this week
From left, Tiffany Gibson and her daughter Piper Gibson cross the finish line at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Races for all Paces Saturday morning at O'Brien Stadium. When asked why she participated, Tiffany said "Why not? It's a great day and it's an awesome feeling. It's a good promotion of healthy habits for sure." Piper noted that she couldn't wait to get some water.
Events in Charleston this week
Old main, Eastern Illinois University Charleston Ill,
EIU associate degree proposal aims to boost degree completion
The farmer's market was held on the Square in front of the courthouse on Wednesday morning, September 11.
Events in Charleston this week
SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE ATHLETICS DEPRTMENT Eastern Illinois Men's Track and Field freshman jumper Abraham Johnson qualified for the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in triple jump.
EIU freshman Johnson headed to NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Sycamore High School celebrates winning the 2A State Championship during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
How hosting the IHSA state track finals benefits EIU
IHSA hurdlers race during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
THROUGH THE LENS: Illinois high school boys track and field state meet
Eastern Illinois University softball sophomore pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi preparing to deliver a pitch at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Friday.
Eastern Illinois softball loses four to NCAA transfer portal
Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School runner leads the pack in heat 3 of the 100m of the IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Thursday, May 29.
THROUGH THE LENS: IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament
Eastern Illinois baseball looks on as Little Rock celebrates a 2-1 win and Ohio Valley Conference championship game at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Eastern’s offense struggles in OVC championship loss to Little Rock
Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs (4) walks towards the Ohio Valley Conference tournament board to put EIU's logo onto the championship spot after EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the OVC tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
Eastern Illinois baseball faces Little Rock in the OVC championship
Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs swings a hammer down while surrounding by his cheering teammates after EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
Riggs’ ‘spectacular’ performance sends Eastern Illinois to OVC championship round
Lindenwood baseball's dugout after Little Rock got the last out of Little Rock's 4-1 win in the winner's bracket semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Eastern Illinois baseball to play Lindenwood in elimination semifinal
Eastern Illinois baseball dugout celebrates during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Three takeaways from EIU baseball’s Thursday games in OVC tournament
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Senior, guard NaKyel Shelton, makes a free point during the game against the Tennessee State Tigers at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. Panthers lost 66-49.
Panthers of the Semester: NaKyel Shelton, Macy McGlone, Marqus McGlothan
Men's basketball practices before the Morehead state game, tomorrow in Groniger Arena, Jan 22,2025. Men's basketball has lost six games in conferences so far this year. on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
STAFF PICKS: Who will win the 2025 NBA finals?
Forward redshirt freshman Georgia Cox looking for someone open to pass too, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
EIU women’s basketball forward announces departure from program
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Bring back region-based conferences
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: You should start cycling
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: The NFL should adopt the fourth-and-20 play
Cameron Thomas
COLUMN: Why the NBA ratings are down
Fans of Meridian High School watch as St. Anthony High School has the ball near the end of the first quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.
What does Eastern get from hosting high school sports events?
Forward senior Macy McGlone plays defences ready for the ball, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
Panthers of the Week: Abraham Johnson, Macy McGlone
(Thumbnail Edition) Ramsey Hunt competes in the men's long jump category for the second day of EIU Big Blue Classic. Hunt finishes first in the finals with a mark of 7.35m at the O’Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Graduate jumper looks to make big leap in final year at EIU
Sophomore multi track and field athlete Ben Jessup stretches and prepares to compete in the John Craft Invite on Saturday.
Eastern track and field athlete returns after injury setback
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Safety redshirt freshman Josh Brown left throws the ball to another player during football Pratice at O'brain Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Redshirt freshman safety shares fraternity lifestyle in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Running back, redshirt Freshman Jacarre Fleming takes the ball running during Football pratice at O'Braine stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Panther running back shares meaning behind nickname in Q&A
Graduate student safety Tienne Fridge gets interviewed by the Daily Eastern News sports editor during football practice at O'Brian Stadium.
New EIU football captain shares swimming experience in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Eastern Illinois women’s soccer junior forward Abby Reinl fighting with Illinois State junior defender Erika Wells to get the ball during Eastern’s lost to Illinois State 1-0 at its spring game at Lakeside field on April 12, 2025., on the Eastern Illinois University campus. Charleston ILL. 
EIU women’s soccer faces Illinois State in second spring game
(Thumbnail Edition) SUBMITTED PHOTO | BLAINEY DOWLING From left to right: senior safety Tienne Fridge, junior forward Katiebeth May, redshirt sophomore defender Elizabeth Galvin and redshirt sophomore quarterback Blainey Dowling at the Uplifting Athletes Conference Saturday Feb 1 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Uplifting Athletes conference teaches EIU athletes fundraising, leadership
Josh Oakley has left the Eastern men's soccer program after two years as head coach.
Men’s soccer head coach leaves Eastern
Centerback Sarah Hagg, then a sophomore, playing in a game against Purdue Fort Wayne on August 21, 2022 . Eastern won the game 2-0. at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Past EIU defender signs for professional soccer club
Eastern Illinois University softball sophomore pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi preparing to deliver a pitch at Williams Field during Eastern’s first game against Southeast Missouri State as Eastern split the games as Eastern lost the first game 3-0 and won the second 8-5 on Friday.
Eastern Illinois softball loses four to NCAA transfer portal
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Eastern Illinois softball team surround junior infielder Kendall Grover after she stole home to win the Ohio Valley Conference championship against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 1-0 on Saturday.
EIU softball wins second OVC championship in three years
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore outfielder Karson Davey slides into home plate past Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior catcher Piper Montogomery in the 10th inning to win the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament semifinal against SIUE 5-4 on Friday.
EIU softball beats SIUE to advance to championship game    
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore catcher Sophia Olman celebrates after scoring in two runs in the bottom of the sixth during the Ohio Valley Conference tournament game against the University of Southern Indiana with Eastern winning 4-1 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex on Thursday.
EIU softball defeats USI, advances into OVC Tournament winner bracket
Redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis drives to the basket against Graduate student forward Jack Mielke during the second half of Eastern’s lost to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday
Panthers of the Week: Obadiah Curtis, Autumn Grinter
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Senior Freestyle swimmer Conner Colston reacting to getting fourth place in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.26 during the Eastern Illinois men’s loss against Lewis University 152-110 on Friday evening.
EIU swim celebrates seniors against Lewis
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
Eastern cuts men’s, women’s tennis programs
Freshman Eastern Illinois tennis player Duarte Trocado readies to backhand the ball during Eastern’s Horizon League conference opener against Tennessee State University as Eastern lost 5-2 on Saturday.
Men’s tennis loses home conference opener against TSU
Freshman tennis player Fabien Planchard backhands the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
EIU tennis prepares for weekend games
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Players of the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team cheer on teammates during their game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 in Groniger Arena.
Panther Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend
Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball coach Ryan Millar gives directions to his players at the Sister City Park Beach Volleyball courts on March 13.
Olympic gold medal winner joins EIU’s coaching staff for volleyball
Junior Lilli Amettis dives down to get the ball during Eastern's beach volleyball game against Lindenwood University. Amettis' teammate, redshirt junior Julia Udell, watches her back on April 10, 2025 at Sister City Park in Charleston Ill.
EIU beach volleyball suffers close loss to Lindenwood
Junior Sylvia Hasz (left) and senior Kaitlyn Flynn (right) compete in a beach volleyball match against the Lindenwood Lions on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Sister City Park in Charleston, ILL
EIU beach volleyball set to host only home match against Lindenwood
Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas high fives her players before the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Aren. The Panthers lost 3-1.
Head EIU volleyball coach resigns
(Thumbnail Edition) Associate Head Coach Manolo Concepcion talks to the Volleyball team from the side lines during the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball coach contract not renewed
Students perform in the play, "Squirrels Against Students," for the New Works Festival on April 8 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Eastern students direct plays at New Works Festival
Senior music major Joseph Tucker performs his written song "Alarm Clock" during Open Mic night during the Liberation Mic event at the EIU Cultural House.
Liberation Mic presents Eastern-based performances
Students, staff and parents join together in the Tarble Arts Center to award undergraduate EIU student work and to view the artwork of undergrads and graduate students from on Saturday.
Tarble Arts Center features EIU student, graduate student artwork
Chanticleer's countertenor Adam Brett sings during act two of the performance Saturday evening at the Dvorak Concert Hall.
Chanticleer delivers memorable moments for audience
Chanticleer will be performing at 7:30 in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday, April 5.
Grammy award-winning Chanticleer to perform at Doudna
Luke Brewer
‘28 Years Later’ review: a worthy sequel that lives up to the legacy
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: Direct-to-streaming releases threaten film industry; hybrid model offers a solution
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ is Wes Anderson to perfection
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: One final Q&A
The finished and tied newspapers stacked on top of each other ready to be dispersed throughout campus buildings.
EDITORIAL: Now is the time. Stand with free press
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 92: Cam’s Final Episode + The Future of the Podcast
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 91: Eyes Wide Shut: More Romantic Than Meets the Eye
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 90: Kept Woman: Can I Have My Time Back?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 89: Is ‘Opus’ Really That Grand?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 88: There’s More to Action Films Than Killing
Protestors line the sidewalk next to Lincoln Avenue as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protests in Morton Park on Saturday, June 14.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘No Kings’ protest in Charleston
IHSA hurdlers race during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Saturday, March 31.
THROUGH THE LENS: Illinois high school boys track and field state meet
Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School runner leads the pack in heat 3 of the 100m of the IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament at O'Brien Field in Charleston, IL on Thursday, May 29.
THROUGH THE LENS: IHSA Unified Team Track and Field State Tournament
Eastern Illinois baseball pitching coach Max Fecske screams into the face of screaming senior right-handed pitcher Tyler Conklin in excitement after after Conklin struck out the last out in the top of sixth inning during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU defeats SIUE in the OVC baseball tournament
Vendors line the sidewalks in front of the Dounda Fine Arts Center selling goods like plush animals, lithography prints, clothing and more during Spring Fest which ran from Thursday to Saturday.
Spring Fest brings vendors, live music
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JJ Bullock

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor

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 Eastern's 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 Eastern's fan section at the OVC Tournament cheers on the women's 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 Eastern's 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 O'Brien 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 O'Brien 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 O'Brien 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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