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Members of the Delta Zeta sorority, Hayley Gregory (left), Morgan Circelli (center) and Sophia Brodeski (right) pull the rope during the semifinals of Tugs against Alpha Gamma Delta with Alpha Sigma Alpha eventually winning the finals at the campus pond.
Fraternities, sororities compete in annual tug of war competition
Newly elected Speaker of the senate Megan Fox answering questions on her plans as speaker at the final student senate meeting of the year in the 1895 room in the Martin Luther King jr. union on Wednesday.
EIU student senate gives end-of-year speeches
EIU students wrote post cards in appreciation to alumni and for scholarships they have received on Tuesday at EIU Giving Day.
EIU raises $120,000 from Giving Day
Members of Insomniacs Dream practice parts of the group's Springfest set list Friday evening. Several of the music collective members graduated from EIU.
Spring Fest returns Thursday at Doudna
Garbage cans are placed on the main floor of the field house in Groniger Arena to catch the water that is still leaking from the roof on Monday.
Eastern field house floods due to recent weather
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Bring back region-based conferences
74) Trevon Piggee-Blake stands together on the sidelines during football practice at O'Brien Field.
EIU football players cross into D9 fraternities
Charleston High School senior Luke Bonnstetter pitches during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon on Monday afternoon at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois
CHS baseball ends losing skid against Robinson
The Charleston High School softball team gathering on the infield for a meeting during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon High School on Tuesday April 8, 2025., at Neco Field.
CHS softball returns home, beats Marshall 10-9
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: You should start cycling
Charleston High School senior Luke Bonnstetter pitches during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon on Monday afternoon at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois
CHS baseball ends losing skid against Robinson
Eastern's men's baseball team practices in the Lantz Indoor Fieldhouse on Thursday evening. The team's first game will be against the Florida A&M Rattlers on Feb. 16 in Tallahassee at Bragg Memorial Stadium at Florida A&M's campus.
Panthers of the Week: Bryce Riggs, Kenyetietta Quinn
Charleston High School sophomore Russell Applegate stepping into the batter's box during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against the Mattoon Greenwave as Charleston lost both games 12-8 and 5-4 on Monday April 7.
Trojan baseball loses 7-4 to St. Anthony
Catcher Redshirt Sophomore Luke Melton throws his bat to the side while he runs to first base,, during the Baseball game at Coaches Stadium against Illinois Wesleyan Eastern Illinois University won the game with 11-1. April 23,2025 on the EIU campus, Charleston ILL
Panther baseball stretches winning streak to six games
The Charleston High School baseball team has a mound meeting during game one of its doubleheader against the Mattoon Greenwave as Charleston lost both games 12-8 and 5-4 on Monday April 7.
CHS baseball gets swept by Mahomet-Seymour
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
[Thumbnail Edition] Senior Foward Macy McGlone, getsw the ball and gets the point during the first half of the game aginst Western Illinois University,, Eastern Illinois University Lost to Western Illinois University Thursday March 6 20205, 78-75 EIU lost making it the end of their season
McGlone etches herself in EIU history
Eastern redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis cuts to the basket as Little Rock senior guard Jordan Jefferson guards him during the first half Eastern basketball’s win against Little Rock 71-60 at Groniger Arena on Thursday.
EIU men’s basketball players that entered the transfer portal
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?
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
Emerson Reynolds
COLUMN: Sports media must be more positive
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
74) Trevon Piggee-Blake stands together on the sidelines during football practice at O'Brien Field.
EIU football players cross into D9 fraternities
Junior offensive line Nic DiSanto running to his position for practice at O'Brien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. April 3, 2025.
Newest EIU football captain comes from hockey, hard work
Eastern Illinois football redshirt junior running back Jay Pearson running down the middle of the field during Eastern’s spring game as the offense beat the defense 43-42 at O’Brien field on Saturday.
EIU football play spring game, announce team captains
Eastern redshirt sophomore Jay Pearson runs the ball during the football game against Charleston Southern University Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Youth talent takes starting role at EIU
Sebastian Pares Defensive Line celebrates a touch down with this team at the Illinois Sate against Eastern Illinois game at Illinois State University at the Statefarm center lasted season, football game in Normal Ill
Three Panthers prepare for NFL and CFL Draft
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
Goal Keeper Sophomore Ella Kratochvil of the women's soccer team, in the beginning of the game jumps up to bump team mate during the introduction of the game during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles
Women’s soccer could see extended season
The Charleston High School softball team gathering on the infield for a meeting during game one of the Trojans' doubleheader against Mattoon High School on Tuesday April 8, 2025., at Neco Field.
CHS softball returns home, beats Marshall 10-9
Eastern Illinois softball freshman utility player Abbi Hatton (right) and freshman outfielder Morgan Hance (left) hugging each other after a walk off hit during the first game of Eastern’s double header against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville at Williams field on Sunday.
EIU softball splits doubleheader with second-place SIUE
Eastern Illinois softball senior outfielder Sophie Cerveny sliding into home plate as she gets called out during Eastern’s loss to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 3-1 on senior day at Williams field on Saturday.
Panthers break 10-game win streak against Cougars, honor seniors
Eastern Illinois softball freshman outfielder Morgan Hance on third base getting ready to run to home plate at Williams field during Eastern’s win against Indiana State University 8-0 in six innings on Tuesday.
EIU softball outfielder discusses her change from volleyball in Q&A
Eastern Illinois softball senior infielder Briana Gonzalez sliding into third base after hitting a leadoff triple in the bottom of the fifth inning at Williams field during Eastern’s win against Indiana State University 8-0 in six innings on Tuesday.
Panther softball shuts out Indiana State
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
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
Freshman tennis player Ludolph Wiggett tries to hit the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
Freshman tennis player shares COVID-19 experience in Australia in Q&A
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
Tyrone Naylor
COLUMN: Food is too consistent on campus
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘Sinners’ is heavenly
Emerson Reynolds
COLUMN: Nintendo Switch 2: We are no longer back
Cam'ron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘The Amateur:’ Geeks can be badass too
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Wrestling should focus more on matches
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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
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 87: Luke Brewer vs. The World
Ben Rienbolt, the international student coordinator who ran the event for Holi and set up for the day for students, got to participate himself in the festival of colors.
Unofficial Holi festival of colors celebration lights up Library Quad
Saxophonist Chad LB solos on a jazz chart with the Eastern Illinois Jazz Ensemble during the first song of Eastern Jazz Festival.
THROUGH THE LENS: Award-winning saxophonist Chad LB plays at EIU
Redshirt junior running back Jay Pearson throws a cream pie into the face of a faculty member in the Grand Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union.
THROUGH THE LENS: Jock-N-Roll raises $1,500 for veteran
Students hug at the candlelight vigil for Eastern student Yahacov Dennis who died last Saturday, January 25 at Amoco.
THROUGH THE LENS: Vigil commemorated to Eastern student death
The cheering grows louder as players for the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team get closer to 100 points. Macy McGlone said the team was counting down the points to 100 from the slide lines.
THROUGH THE LENS: Women’s basketball score 100 points for first time since 2018
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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

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

[Photo] Art class works with local businesses

Parker Valentine, Staff Reporter
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

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
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

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
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

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
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

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 2, 2018
Eastern senior and basketball fan Devin Pierzhalski reacts to a play during the second half of Eastern's 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 Eastern's 73-71 win over Tennessee State during Wednesday's 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

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
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

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
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

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
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

Analicia Haynes, Managing Editor
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

Maher Kawash, Basketball Reporter
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

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
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

Vince Lovergine, Men’s Golf Reporter
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

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
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

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
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

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
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

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
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

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
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

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
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

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
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

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
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

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor
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

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
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

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
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.

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

Tyler McCluskey, Assitant Sports Editor
April 27, 2017
Friends of Byron Edingburg hold candles while walking down Seventh Street following the memorial service Wednesday afternoon.

[Photo] Memorial Service honors late student

Kennedy Nolen, Multicultural Reporter
April 27, 2017
Justin Wilson, a Charleston High School senior performs a field sobriety test with an Eastern police officer during Wednesday's mock DUI exercise at the High School.

[Photo] Mock accident shows consequences of drunken driving

Loren Dickson, Entertainment Reporter
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

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
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.

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.

Women's basketball coach Matt Bollant, second from right, Athletic Director Tom Michael and Bollant's wife Kari and daughter Regan pose for a photo after Monday's introduction of the new coach.

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

Mark Shanahan, Women’s Basketball Reporter
April 17, 2017
Newly introduced women's basketball coach Matt Bollant addresses a crowd of Panther supports and members of the media Monday afternoon in Lantz Arena.

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

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 18, 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.

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

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
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

Mallory Kutnick, Campus Reporter
April 12, 2017
Third baseman Dougie Parks throws out Illinois Springfield's 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

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 11, 2017
A Nepalese duo perform a dance Saturday during the AIS Global Cultural Night event in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. Union.

Gallery: Global Cultural Night

Justin Brown, Photo Editor
April 10, 2017
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