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People walking around Charleston Square near Castle and Cottage.
IHSA track meet helps local businesses
Human Services Building
Sarah Bush Lincoln assumes EIU student medical clinic
EIU alumni and author tells poetry through nature
EIU alumni and author tells poetry through nature
Jo Rich-Valdez, the founder and curator of Gaslight Art Colony and Gallery, points out artwork in Marshall.
Rural art beautifies, enhances communities
New restaurant to come to MLK Union food court
New restaurant to come to MLK Union food court
EIU Panthers preparing to hit softball against the RedHawks at NCAA Tournament
EIU Softball season ends at NCAA Tournament
Head coach, Tara Archibald, speaks to her team between innings during the softball programs first ever NCAA Regional appearance at Sharon J. Drysdale Field on the Northwestern University campus on May 19 in Evanston, Il. The Panthers lost 2-0 to the Wildcats.
EIU softball loses first-ever NCAA Regional game
Eastern’s softball team holds up the championship bracket in celebration after winning the OVC Softball championship against SIUE 2-0 Saturday in Oxford, Ala.
Eastern to play Northwestern in regional NCAA tournament
The Panthers celebrate after winning their first Ohio Valley Conference Championship title Saturday afternoon against the SIUE cougars 2-0.
Eastern softball captures first OVC Championship title
Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or acschulz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: I am proud to lead the sports section
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: I rooted against my team because dynasties are exhausting
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: hate tanking? try promotion and relegation
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: What a long, strange trip it has been
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: To everyone, thank you
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Journalism is a crucial tool in society
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
EDITORIAL: There needs to be more education on steps after a sexual assault
EDITORIAL: Students are left to fend for themselves amidst strike
EDITORIAL: Students are left to fend for themselves amidst strike
EDITORIAL: As strike inches closer, no changes occur
EDITORIAL: As strike inches closer, no changes occur
EDITORIAL: EIU statement on union is full of misleading numbers
EDITORIAL: EIU statement on union is full of misleading numbers
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: I rooted against my team because dynasties are exhausting
Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
Thought Bubble: hate tanking? try promotion and relegation
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: What a long, strange trip it has been
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: To everyone, thank you
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Journalism is a crucial tool in society
Spencer Spear, an educational leadership graduate student, supports his wife, Shelly Spear, an English instructor, in her fight for a fair contract in front of Old Main Wednesday afternoon.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To Provost Gatrell, get EIU strong
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Meet the new Editor-in-Chief for the new semester
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
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
Tavon Evans, a junior TV and video production major, gets sprayed with a water gun at the Mellin Steps Tuesday afternoon for the Splash the NeoZ event presented by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
THROUGH THE LENS: Splash the NeoZ
Jennifer Stringfellow, the president of EIUs UPI chapter, gives one last final speech for day 2 of the strike on Friday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: First two days of striking
Junior Addison Brown loses in her singles match against Amelia Gorman of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Saturday afternoon at the Rex Darling Courts. The Panthers lose to the Cougars 5-2.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tough loss for women’s tennis vs. SIUE
Cory Meadows, a sophomore criminal justice major, and Billy Hung, a biology professor, listen to event organizer Theo Edwards, a senior psychology major, as they deliver their speech.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students rally for Transgender Day of Visibility
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
Cupquakes ep 1: the Dreaded Red Velvet
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 29: Top Gun: Maverick
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 28: Game of Thrones feat. Special Guest
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 27: Back to the Future Trilogy
Getting Emotional Ep. 8: Mental Health Chat
Getting Emotional Ep. 8: Mental Health Chat
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The Daily Eastern News
The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News
Justin Brown

Justin Brown, Sports Designer

Hello, my name is Justin Brown. I am a non-traditional student in my first year with the Daily Eastern News. This year I will be the sports page designer, occasional photographer and I also hope to write.

I recently obtained my associates degree in Journalism at Illinois Central College in East Peoria. Before ICC, I spent close to nine years behind the wheel of an 18-wheeler enjoying the United States one mile at a time.

Married with three children, I will be keeping myself as busy as possible in an effort to hurry the trips home to my family every other weekend.

I encourage students to find something it is that they enjoy and dive-in, headfirst, and learn as much as possible while also enjoying your time at Eastern and in Charleston. Best of Luck this year and thanks for reading the Daily Eastern News.

All content by Justin Brown
Eastern tranfer quarterback Johnathan Brantley throws a pass in the Eastern spring football game on Saturday at O’Brien Field. Brantley was 11-of-13 passing with 103 yard and two touchdowns in the game.

[Photo] Woodbery, Brantley stand out as quarterback in loss

April 22, 2018
Bike and Hike advocacy director Brendan Lynch’s dog Teo watches on as students present rebranding ideas to help with the stores identity and profile within the community Wednesday in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Art class works with local businesses

April 5, 2018
Freshman guard Mack Smith gets off a shot in the second half of the Panthers’ OVC conference tournament opeing round game at the Ford Center in Evansville. The OVC Tournament will return to Evansville’s Ford Center in 2019 and 2020 the OVC announced Thursday.

[Photo] Tournament returning to Evansville

March 22, 2018
Freshman Mack Smith attempts to drive around Austin Peay’s Zach Glotta during the second half Thursday in Evansville. Glotta and the Governors knocked the Panthers out of the OVC tournament with a 73-66 win.

[Photo] OVC tournament attendance increased in 2018

March 4, 2018
PHOTOS: Panthers season ends in second round loss

PHOTOS: Panthers’ season ends in second round loss

Justin Brown
March 2, 2018
Muusa Dama and Mack Smith defend the pass from Austin Peay’s Chris Porter-Bunton in the final minutes of Thursday’s 73-66 loss. The late attempt at a rally was not enough to help the Panthers battle back to overcome a second half deficit that reached as high as 12 points.

[Photo] Opinion: Halftime adjustments end Panthers season

March 2, 2018
Eastern seniors Montell Goodwin, bottom right, and teammate Ray Crossland (5) exit the floor for the last time after a 73-66 loss to Austin Peay. The two seniors combined for 25 points, 7 rebounds and 3 steals in the 2nd round loss.

[Photo] Panthers’ season ends in 73-66 loss to Austin Peay

March 2, 2018
Eastern senior and basketball fan Devin Pierzhalski reacts to a play during the second half of Easterns opening round game of the OVC tournament. Pierzhalski purchased all of the blue headband wigs for fans traveling on the fan bus Wednesday.

Eastern fan along for the ride at tournament

Justin Brown, Contributing Writer
March 2, 2018
Muusa Dama celebrates Easterns 73-71 win over Tennessee State during Wednesdays opening round of the OVC Tournament in Evansville, Indiana.

PHOTOS: EIU defeats Tennessee State in first round of OVC Tourney

Justin Brown , Sports Photographer
March 1, 2018
Senior Montell Goodwin looks for an open teammate to pass to after driving into the lane in the opening half of Wednesday’s round one game. Goodwin led all scorers with 20 points and added two steals, two assists and a block.

[Photo] Opinion: Post play crucial for men’s basketball team in conference tournament

March 1, 2018
Junior Jajuan Starks dribbles past a Tennessee State defender in the second half of Eastern’s 73-71 opening round win at the OVC tournament in Evansville, Indiana’s Ford Center. Stark’s came off the bench to score 8 points in an 2-for-3 effort from three point land.

[Photo] Eastern escapes Tennessee State to advance in OVC tournament

March 1, 2018
Senior Montell Goodwin eyes up his defender in Eastern’s loss to Belmont Jan. 11. The Panthers host Murray State for one of its final two regular season games Thursday in Lantz Arena..

[Photo] Panthers not stressing over top-seed Racers

February 21, 2018
Executive Vice President Derek Pierce presented an example of a panther statue the group hopes to place in front of Booth Library. Pierce presented different possible statues. He said he hopes the addition of the new statue will not only provide a great place for future panthers to capture their visits to Eastern, but also become a place for alums to return to.

[Photo] Student Senate discusses purchase of panther statue

January 31, 2018
Senior point guard Montell Goodwin drives into the lane against Tennessee State defenders Thursday at Lantz Arena. Goodwin had 17 points in the loss. It was his ninth straight double-digit scoring game.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team lacking offensive leadership

January 11, 2018
Senior Ray Crossland looks for a teammate to pass to during the first half of Thursday’s matchup with Tennessee State.

[Photo] Panthers fall flat at end, lose to Tennessee State

January 11, 2018
Eastern sophomore golfer Romeo Perez recently wrapped up the fall schedule competing in four events with a average stroke score of 76.73 to lead the Panthers. Perez, from Paris, France has competed in 31 rounds for the Panthers averaging 78.23 strokes per round.

[Photo] Perez happy with deciding on Eastern

November 15, 2017
Freshman kicker Matt Severino gets warmed up just before the start of the Panthers’ season opener against Indiana State Aug. 31 in Terre Haute. Severino made two field goals in overtime against Murray State Saturday.

[Photo] Kicker Severino making key kicks for Panthers

October 16, 2017
Junior running back Isaiah Johnson rushes in a touchdown against Indiana State Aug. 31 in Terre Haute. Eastern will head to Murray State on Saturday.

[Photo] Eastern with big test at Murray State

October 11, 2017
Junior running back Isaiah Johnson rushes in a touchdown against Indiana State Aug. 31 in Terre Haute. Eastern hosts Tennessee Tech this weekend for the Hall of Fame game.

[Photo] Ohio Valley Conference with 3 undefeated teams

October 4, 2017
University Police Department Chief Kent Martin hopes to begin training of ALICE, an active shooter response program on the campus of Eastern. The program, according to its website is the No. 1 active shooter civilian response training for organizations. Martin said you does not have to look far to see the benefits of the program.

[Photo] UPD to expand use of ALICE

October 3, 2017
Redshirt senior quarterback Mitch Kimble throws a pass in the Panthers’ 22-20 win over Indiana State in the season opener. The Panthers host Souteast Missouri for their first OVC game of the season.

[Photo] Panthers looking for more offense

September 21, 2017
Junior James Porzio, a communications major performs a backhand throw while throwing with a teammate.

GALLERY: Men’s and Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Team

Justin Brown, Photographer
September 12, 2017
Junior running back Isaiah Johnson runs in for a touchdown in the Panthers’ season-opening win at Indiana State Aug. 31. Eastern plays at Northern Saturday.

[Photo] Panthers, Huskies square off in DeKalb

September 7, 2017
Eastern quarterback Mitch Kimble fires a pass August 31st at Memorial Stadium in Terre Haute, Indiana. Kimble threw a game-winning touchdown pass to lead the Panthers over Indiana State 22-20.

[Photo] Eastern football team seeking redemption on road against NIU

September 6, 2017
Junior running back Isaiah Johnson recieves the handoff from quarterback Mitch Kimble Thursday at Memorial Stadium in Terre Haute, Ind. Johnson rushed for 66 yards on 15 attempts and a touchdown in the Panthers’ 22-20 season-opening victory.

[Photo] COLUMN: Avoid confrontations with two-minute drill

September 5, 2017
Quarterback Mitch Kimble delivers the game-winning pass during the fourth quarter of the Panthers’ 22-20 win over the Indiana State Sycamores at Memorial Stadium.

[Photo] Special teams a sneaky component in Eastern win

August 31, 2017
Senior Dennis Turner celebrates after catching a touchdown pass to put Eastern ahead late in the fourth quarter Thursday at Indiana State. The touchdown pass was the third of the game for Turner.

[Photo] Panthers win in final seconds

August 31, 2017
Senior quarterback Mitch Kimble attempts a pass during the first half of the Panthers’ 24-21 win over Illinois State Saturday, Sept. 17 at Hancock Field in Normal. The Panthers will lean on Kimble this year to guide the team after injuries limited his playing time in 2016. The QB completed 112-of-190 pass attempts for 1,414 yards and 13 TDs in only seven games last season.

[Photo] Panther football gearing up for new season

August 16, 2017
Junior Joseph Duncan is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run Friday, March 24 at Coaches Stadium. Duncan finished the recent weekend series at Morehead State going 5-13 with 3RBIs and 5 runs scored.

[Photo] Eastern baseball team holding leads

April 30, 2017
Volunteers at the Toldeo mobile foodpantry take a break for a group photo Saturday, Aug. 27.

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Senior pitcher Michael McCormick delivers a pitch Friday, March 24 at Coaches Stadium. McCormick (1-4, 6.34 ERA, 31 BB, 37 K) will start game 2 of the weekend series at Moorehead State.

[Photo] Baseball team traveling to Morehead State

April 27, 2017
Eastern President David Glassman welcomes those in attendence to the memorial service for Byron Edingburg Wednesday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. Union.

[Photo] Memorial Service honors late student

April 27, 2017
Justin Wilson, a Charleston High School senior performs a field sobriety test with an Eastern police officer during Wednesdays mock DUI exercise at the High School.

[Photo] Mock accident shows consequences of drunken driving

April 26, 2017
Junior third baseman Dougie Parks throws out the runner April 8 against Southeast Missouri at Coaches Stadium.

[Photo] Baseball team faces crucial stretch

April 24, 2017
Lynette Drake, interim vice president for student affairs points out areas of concern to sophomore Tarvea Durant, center, chair of the University Enhancement committee and graduate student Ryan Siegel Monday during the Safety Walk hosted by Student Senate.

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Justin Brown | The Daily Eastern News Sophomore Kayley LaGrou, left, a mid-level education major, junior Hannah Blanck, center, an elementary education major and junior Danielle Stelsel a special education major sit on the Doudna steps. The three took advantage of the warm temperatures Monday to people watch. Blanck said the steps are a great place to make new friends with strangers on any day of the week.

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Members of the womens basketball team cheer during the announcement of their new coach Matt Bollant Monday afternoon in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Former U of I coach, Matt Bollant, introduced as Eastern women’s basketball coach

April 18, 2017
Womens basketball coach Matt Bollant, second from right, Athletic Director Tom Michael and Bollants wife Kari and daughter Regan pose for a photo after Mondays introduction of the new coach.

[Photo] Bollant bring previous success to a program in need

April 17, 2017
Senior Alex Cain delivers a pitch Tuesday, April 11 against Illinois Springfield at Coaches Stadium. Cain will make his third start of the season today at Butler. The right hander has appeared in 11 games and sports a 5.73 ERA with 133 BBs and 12 SOs.

[Photo] Panthers to take on Butler on the road

April 17, 2017
Julian Avalos, manager at Mi Casa Tu Casa works the cashier Monday afternoon. Avalos has managed the restaurant for the past year.

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Center fielder Joe Duncan connects for a home run in the fourth inning Tuesday, April 11. Duncan drove in two and scored two going 1-for-4 in the Panthers lone win over the weekend against Belmont.

[Photo] Panthers baseball takes one game against Belmont

April 16, 2017
Center fielder Joe Duncan connects for a home run in the fourth inning Tuesday, April 11. Duncan drove in two and scored two going 1-for-4 in the Panthers lone win over the weekend against Belmont.

[Photo] Panthers baseball takes one game against Belmont

April 16, 2017
English professor Robin Murray answers questions frollowing her keynote speech of the English Studies Conference.

[Photo] Eco-disaster movies a sign of change, professor says

April 12, 2017
Third baseman Dougie Parks throws out Illinois Springfields Ben Schanding in the sixth inning of the Panthers 18-11 win Tuesday at Coaches Stadium.

[Photo] Eastern takes on Belmont

April 12, 2017
Second baseman Jimmy Govern is congratulated at home plate by teammates after hitting a grandslam in the 7th inning to put Eastern up 13-10. Govern led all hitters going 3-for-6 with 8 RBIs and 2 runs scored.

[Photo] Panthers hit seven homers in 18-11 win over Illinois- Springfield

April 11, 2017
Guests to the Association on International Students’ Global Cultural Night gathered to take photos after the event’s conclusion Saturday night.

Gallery: Global Cultural Night

April 10, 2017
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