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The Daily Eastern News
EIUs Jazz Ensemble finishes their performance at the Jazz Showcase with the final song of On Green Dolphin in Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday evening.
Jazz ensemble brings families together
Jessica Nantes, a senior TV and video production major plays pickleball with her sister and friends and at the outside Lantz Arena tennis courts Tuesday evening.
Local pickleball club consistently hits the courts, welcomes all  
Dr. Lauri DeRuiter-Willems forms a discussion at the end of her presentation.
Open Educational Resources workgroup
EIU Pride celebrates Bisexual Awareness Week
EIU Pride celebrates Bisexual Awareness Week
The Black Student Union provides a welcoming space for students
The Black Student Union provides a welcoming space for students
Fans cheer after senior kicker Stone Galloway kicks a 56 yard field goal to put the panthers ahead of Mcneese St cowboys at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon. The panthers won 31-28.
Galloway secures win for Panthers in first game back from injury
Goalkeeper Kyce Toutanji, kicks a long ball to start the game against the IUPUI Jaguars Tuesday evening. The Panthers and Jaguars tied 1-1 with Eastern scoring with 5 minutes left on the clock.
Eastern heads into conference play at 1-4-2
Zenaya Barnes, a 5th year forward, dribbles the ball pass University of Illinois Springfield players Sunday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers won 3-0 against the Prairie Stars.
Barnes scores for second straight game in loss against SIUE
MJ Flowers, a red shirt freshman running back, practice catching footballs before team stretches at O‘Brien Field Wednesday Evening.
Panthers continue to step up in preparation for Cowboys
Cougar player challenges forward Serra Pizano for the ball at their game at Lakeside field against Chicago State. The Panthers lost 2-1 Sunday afternoon.
Panthers set to play SIUE Cougars after ‘best session all year’
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
EIU PD Squad Car 42
EDITORIAL: Inform students, even if it’s redundant
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Octogenarians and optics 
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Cartoons, cartoons, cartoons… oh my!
Staff profile for Camron.
COLUMN: How ‘Asteroid City’ catfished me
EIU PD Squad Car 42
EDITORIAL: Inform students, even if it’s redundant
EDITORIAL: New method at the Counseling Clinic has high hopes
EDITORIAL: New method at the Counseling Clinic has high hopes
EDITORIAL: Despite delayed elections, Student Senate is in the same predicament
EDITORIAL: Despite delayed elections, Student Senate is in the same predicament
EDITORIAL: Welcome to The News
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
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
COLUMN: The beauty of close proximity friendships
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Octogenarians and optics 
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Cartoons, cartoons, cartoons… oh my!
Staff profile for Camron.
COLUMN: How ‘Asteroid City’ catfished me
COLUMN: Coco Gauff’s Grand Slam win is the motivation we all need in our lives
COLUMN: Coco Gauff’s Grand Slam win is the motivation we all need in our lives
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
Circus and movement artist Alex Oliva performs with the Cyr wheel as a apart of the Cirque Night Out show.
A Cirque Night Out, a night to remember 
COLUMN: The only movie you will ever need- The Princess Bride
COLUMN: The only movie you will ever need- ‘The Princess Bride’
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Taylor Swift is sort of metal
Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The CM Punk Comeback Era has abruptly ended
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
A variety of people such as students and Charleston community members join Raven McBride for her new moon yoga practice at Tarble Arts Center Friday morning. Were basically here with the intention of whichever the sign the moon is to bring energy of that into our practice. The more we bring that intention to our mat, the more its going to show up into our daily life. McBride explained about new moon yoga.
THROUGH THE LENS: New intentions with New Moon Yoga
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
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 35: Napoleon Dynamite
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 33: Pulp Fiction
DEN Delivery: EIU Lifts uplifts newcomers
DEN Delivery: EIU Lifts uplifts newcomers
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 32: Toy Story
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 31: 2001: A Space Odyssey
The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News
The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor

Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or [email protected].

All content by Kate Stevens
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Thank you for the best senior year

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 28, 2023
Junior Addison Brown plays doubles vs Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on the Rex Darling Courts Saturday afternoon. Brown loses in her doubles match against the Cougars 6-1.

Golf, tennis finish 2023 seasons

Kate Stevens , Assistant Sports Editor
April 27, 2023
Jaylen Prichard runs to first base and drops her bat during the midday game with IUPUI Tuesday afternoon.

Prichard leads EIU softball to its 10th straight win

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 26, 2023
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

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 26, 2023
Cross Country Coach Erin Howarth accepts OVC Cross Country Coach of the year award after the Conference Championship Saturday afternoon, Oct. 29, 2022, at Putnam County Sports Complex in Cookeville, Tenn.

Howarth named DEN 2023 Coach of the Year

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 26, 2023
Kendall Grover talks to pitcher Rachel Kaufman in between innings during the game with IUPUI Tuesday afternoon.

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Kaufman talks to catcher Amber Cieplinski in between innings in the game against IUPUI Tuesday afternoon.

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Rachel Kaufman watches the ball after a hit during the game with IUPUI Tuesday afternoon.

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Eastern pitcher, Olivia Price (6), pitches to batters from Morehead on Williams Field on Saturday.

EIU softball extends win streak to nine games

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 23, 2023
Quarterback James Cooper Jr. gets tackled by defensive lineman Nicholas Oliveira-Chace on a rush attempt Saturday afternoon on the OBrien Field.

‘It’s just the start,’ Wilkerson says after 2023 Spring Game

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 22, 2023
The Eastern football team stretches during practice on OBrien Field Thursday evening.

‘I know we’re a better football team than we were at this point in time last year,’ Wilkerson says ahead of annual Spring Game

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 21, 2023
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Sexual assault is a huge problem in college athletics

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 19, 2023
Sophomore infielder/outfielder, Aniya Holt (9), smiles during a team gathering between innnings while head coach Tara Archibald speaks to the team on Wednesday evening.

EIU softball in second in OVC standings

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 17, 2023
Getting Emotional Ep. 8: Mental Health Chat

Getting Emotional Ep. 8: Mental Health Chat

Autumn Schulz and Kate Stevens
April 17, 2023
Senior Brittany Steven plays against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars during the womens tennis Senior Day at the Rex Darling Courts Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 5-2 to the Cougars.

EIU spring sports update

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 14, 2023
A bar graph showing Easterns top ten highest paid head coaches in the athletics department in 2022.

[Photo] Eastern’s top ten highest paid head coaches

April 12, 2023
Eastern Kentucky defensive back Johnny Joseph is shoved out of bounds by former Eastern quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in a game on Sept. 28, 2013 at OBrien Field.

German fan planned to travel over 4,500 miles for Jimmy G events

Kate Stevens , Assistant Sports Editor
April 10, 2023
Getting Emotional Ep. 7: Spring Sports & Jimmy G Update

Getting Emotional Ep. 7: Spring Sports & Jimmy G Update

Autumn Schulz and Kate Stevens
April 9, 2023
EIUs football team stretches during practice on the OBrien Field Tuesday evening.

Wilkerson says he is excited for annual spring game

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 3, 2023
Getting Emotional Ep. 6: Sports Journalist & TikTok Influencer Katlynn Gill

Getting Emotional Ep. 6: Sports Journalist & TikTok Influencer Katlynn Gill

Kate Stevens, Autumn Schulz, and Katlynn Gill
March 30, 2023
The Eastern softball team sings the EIU Fight Song to the crowd after sweeping SIUE in their home-opener double-header against SIUE on Sunday afternoon on Williams Field.

Softball sweeps SIUE in OVC home opener

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
March 27, 2023
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: I want to go to more EIU sporting events before I graduate

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
March 24, 2023
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown

Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown

Autumn Schulz and Kate Stevens
March 23, 2023
The baseball, softball, and women’s and men’s tennis teams will play games over spring break.

Eastern sports to be on the lookout for over Spring Break

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
March 10, 2023
Former Eastern quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo celebrates after receiving pass for a touchdown during the Panthers 52-14 over Jacksonville State on Sept. 16, 2013 at OBrien Field. The Panthers became the OVC champions for the second straight year.

Garoppolo set to return to Eastern for ‘An Evening with Jimmy G’ Athletics Fundraiser

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
March 10, 2023
Getting Emotional Ep. 4: OVC, Women in Sports Journalism feat. Zaria Flippin

Getting Emotional Ep. 4: OVC, Women in Sports Journalism feat. Zaria Flippin

Autumn Schulz, Kate Stevens, and Zaria Flippin
March 10, 2023
Macy McGlone (33), Lariah Washington (22), and their head coach Matt Bollant, answer questions for a post-game interview after their loss against Tennessee Tech at the Ohio Valley Conference championships Friday afternoon.

4th quarter struggle leads to OVC semifinal loss for EIU

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2023
The Panthers ended their season with a loss against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles in the OVC semifinals Friday afternoon.

[Photo] EIU women’s basketball falls to Golden Eagles in OVC Tournament semifinal game

March 3, 2023
Eastern Illinois University womens basketball Coach Matt Bollant instructs players during a timeout in the in Saturday afternoon game against Southeast Missouri State University at Lantz Arena.

Women’s basketball is ‘fresh and rested’ for OVC Tournament

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
March 2, 2023
Dr. Tonya Sawyer, Easterns Assistant Athletic Director and Compliance & Senior Woman Administrator, speaks to Eastern volleyball player, Kate Dean, in her office.

Sawyer says ‘it’s never too late to get involved’

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2023
Kate Dean (12), serves the ball over the net to the opponets side during beach volleyball practice on Friday afternoon at Sister City Park.

Sara Thomas says it means a lot to lead the beach volleyball program

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 27, 2023
Seniors, Lariah Washington and Morgan Litwiller pose for a picture with their family before the womens Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

Litwiller, Washington celebrated during Senior Day

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2023
Members of the Eastern track team compete in the men’s mile at the John Craft Invitational on Jan. 15, 2022 in the Lantz Field House. Eastern’s Jamie Marcos (3) finished the race with a time of 4:12.83, placing first out of 18 runners.

EIU men’s track team takes first at OVC Indoor Track & Field Championships

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2023
Miah Monahan (3), a sophomoore guard drives toward the basket while being pressured by defenders during the womens basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Monahan scored five points and had eight assists. The Panthers won 60-49.

Women’s basketball secures second seed in OVC tournament

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2023
Members of the Eastern Illinois University womens basketball team help Taris Thornton (25), a sophomore forward, up after a play in the Saturday afternoon game against Southeast Missouri State University in Lantz Arena.

EIU women’s basketball loses 3 road games in a row

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 20, 2023
Getting Emotional Ep.1: Introductions, Womens Basketball

Getting Emotional Ep.1: Introductions, Women’s Basketball

Autumn Schulz and Kate Stevens
February 19, 2023
Adam Swanson, a senior criminology major, holds up an OVC championship plaque after the Conference Championship Saturday afternoon, Oct. 29, 2022, at Putnam County Sports Complex in Cookeville, Tenn.

Swanson breaks 44 year-long mile record

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 15, 2023
Lariah Washington (22), a senior guard gets rid of the ball after being pressured by half of the defense during the womens basketball game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars Saturday afternoon. Washington scored 13 points and had three assists. The Panthers lost 82-77. The loss was the first conference loss of the season, which ended the 13-win streak.

EIU women’s basketball loses first conference game of season

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 11, 2023
The student section erupts into celebration after the Panthers beat the University of Tennesee-Martin Skyhawks 73-50 Thursday night, allowing the Panthers a 13-win streak.

Toughness helps EIU women’s basketball to 13th consecutive win

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2023
Various athletes from football and mens swimming play Rock, Paper, Scissors, while Stone Galloway (middle), a junior sports management major, reacts during Jock n Roll, Wednesday at the Grand Ballroom in the Union.

SAAC’s Jock ‘n Roll to send Jerry Groniger to OVC Tournament

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 9, 2023
Zaria Flippin, a sophomore sports media relations major, records her podcast called Sportz Shortz in the Booth Library study room. Flippins podcast is centered around news occuring in sports and gives her opinions and previews on the topic on Friday afternoon.

Flippin says her grandfather sparked her love for sports

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
Eastern guard, Lariah Washington (22), breaks a double team against Southeast Missouri Redhawks guard, Jaliyah Green (24), and another Redhawks player. The Panthers won 63-57 against the Redhawks in Lantz Arena on Saturday.

Washington’s leadership in fourth quarter helps EIU remain undefeated

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
January 29, 2023
The womens basketball team cheers for fellow players after scoring during the womens basketball game against the Rowdy Raiders at Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. The Panthers won 96-67 against the Rowdy Raiders. The Panthers have won seven games in row.

Panthers 8-0 in OVC play for the first time since 2013

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
January 26, 2023
BY HAN BYER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Sports Nutrition Coordinator and graduate student, Camille Klopfleisch, speaks to Eastern football player, Cody Green, about his nutrition journey in her office Monday afternoon. Klopfleisch and Green are going over photos of Green’s meals, and what to work on going forward using nutrition charts on Jan. 23, 2023, on Eastern Illinois Universitys campus in Charleston, Ill.

Klopfleisch says passion, drive is needed for STEM majors

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
January 25, 2023
The women’s basketball team celebrates a win over the Tennessee States Tigers on Saturday at Lantz Arena. The game went into overtime with the score 68-68, with the final score being 78-70.

Women’s basketball looks to go 7-0 in OVC

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: To the EIU crowd at home basketball games: let’s do better

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
The womens basketball assistant coach, Mariah King, instructs the team in the locker room at halftime during their game against Little Rock on Saturday.

King returns home to inspire next generation of players

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
Eastern guard, Lariah Washington (22), attempts a jump shot against Little Rock guard, Tia Harvey (12) in Lantz Arena on Saturday evening. The Panthers won 44-33 against the Trojans.

Panthers’ fourth quarter rally leads to taking first place in OVC

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
January 15, 2023
Forward, Taris Thornton (25) attempts to shoot the ball against SIUE Forward, Madison Webb (32). The Panthers won 88-72 on Thursday night.

Thornton’s first start helps lead EIU to fifth win in a row

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
January 13, 2023
Lariah Washington pushes toward the basket for a layup during the womens basketball game against the University of Southern Indiana Eagles on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2022, at Lantz Arena. Washington scored 23 points and had two steals. The Panthers won 91-80 against the Eagles.

Women’s basketball goes 4-0 in OVC play over break

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
January 11, 2023
Senior guard Lariah Washington (22), passes the ball to a teammate, avoiding the hands of Brave freshman guard Lucia Llaveria (2), during the womens basketball game at Lantz Arena Tuesday night. Washington led the Panthers with 19 points and 4 assists. The Panthers lost 72-61 to the Bradley Braves.

Women’s basketball loses second game in a row

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
December 7, 2022
Lariah Washington (22), recovers the ball to start pushing towards the Northern Illinois University Huskies basket during the womens basketball game at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon. Washington led the Panthers with 30 points, scoring .750 points per minute. The Panthers lost 71-69.

Women’s basketball winning streak comes to an end

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
December 4, 2022
Matt Bollant, Easterns womens basketball head coach, talks to his players during a media timeout during the womens basketball game against the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers in Lantz Arena.

EIU and NIU women’s basketball to face off Saturday

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
December 2, 2022
Eastern Illinois Universitys Head Football Coach Chris Wilkerson (front), runs out with players Jay Vallie (80), a graduate tight end, and Jordan Vincent (1), a sophomore safety, before the start of the Panthers first home game of the 2022 season Saturday evening at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost against the University of Tennessee- Chattanooga Mocs 38-20.

Wilkerson’s return home is already making a difference

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
December 1, 2022
Maya Chandler (10), a junior guard, is defended by Miah Monohan (3), a sophomore guard as she approaches the Panthers hoop during the womens basketball game against the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers in Lantz Arena Sunday afternoon. Monahan scored five points with six assists and four rebounds. The Panthers won 83-73 against the Ramblers.

Women’s basketball team moves to 5-0 over Thanksgiving break

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 29, 2022
Linebacker Colin Bohanek (45), and defensive back Mark Aitken (2), tackles a Southeast Missouri player during their game Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost to the Redhawks 31-7 on the OBrien Field.

Eastern football set to face off against No. 25 UT Martin

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 17, 2022
Forward Sincere Malone (5), splits the double team by Illinois States defense on the right wing as Malone attempts to drive to the basket at Easterns first mens basketball home game of the season against Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.

EIU athletics to hit the road for games over Thanksgiving break

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 16, 2022
Markenzy Pierre (1), a redshirt senior runningback, runs drills during football practice at OBrien Field Wednesday afternoon.

Football team prepared to take on ranked SEMO in last home game

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 11, 2022
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Athletes and their sport should be categorized as art

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 10, 2022
Lyric Johnson (4), a freshman guard brings the ball up the court during the womens basketball exhibition game against the Missouri-St. Louis Tritons at Lantz Arena Monday evening. Johnson had four rebounds, one steal and two assists. The Panthers won 65-54 against the Tritons.

Second half turnaround for Panthers leads to win in home opener

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 8, 2022
Junior Kicker, Stone Galloway, kicks the ball during football practice Wednesday afternoon at OBrien Field.

Football team prepared for McNeese State despite injuries

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 4, 2022
Morgan Litwiller (24), a senior forward, looks for someone to throw the ball in bounds the womens basketball game against Millikin at Lantz Arena Thursday afternoon. Litwiller scored eight points and had three rebounds. The Panthers won 82-78 against the Big Blue.

Women’s basketball team encouraged after exhibition match win over Millikin

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 4, 2022
Guard Lariah Washington, a junior management major, shoots from the free-throw line in the third quarter of the first game in the OVC Tournament in Ford Center in Evansville, In. on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022. Washingotn scored 17 points and had seven rebounds. The Panthers lost against the Tennessee State Tigers 72-61.

Women’s basketball adds five new faces ahead of season

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 3, 2022
From left Kira Arthofer, a senior guard, and Morgan Litwiller, a junior guard, congratulate Miah Monahan, a freshman guard, on leading the team with 15 points at the women’s basketball game against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars on Monday at Lantz Arena. The Panthers won 89-65 against the Cougars.

Washington, Litwiller expected to lead the women’s basketball team this season

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

I am excited to cover women’s basketball this season

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

The NFL has been one of the spookiest things this October

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 26, 2022
Eastern player, number 23 Kya Trejo, takes the ball downfield against Lindenwood player, number 18 Peyton Ganz. The Panthers and Lions tied 0-0 Thursday afternoon Oct. 20, 2022, at Lakeside Field on Eastern Illinois Universitys campus in Charleston, Ill.

Women’s soccer team’s season comes to an end

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 26, 2022
Zay Gentry, a defensive back, attempts to tackle a player from Tennessee State at their football game Saturday afternoon at the Nissan Stadium. The Panthers lost to the Tigers 37-17.

Football team falls to Tennessee State at Nissan Stadium

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 25, 2022
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.

Women’s soccer ties with Lindenwood in last regular season home match

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 21, 2022
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

The 104th Homecoming was full of very memorable moments

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 19, 2022
After number 20 Emily Wilcox, a junior middle blocker, reconvenes with her team after successfully blocking a spike from UT Martin Skyhawk players during the volleyball game at Lantz Arena Friday afternoon. Wilcox had 6 blocks and scored 7.5 points. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Skyhawks.

Volleyball team second in OVC after battle with Skyhawks

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2022
Junior Midfielder Jenna Little shoots the ball, scoring the first point of Sunday afternoons game against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Lakeside Field. Little had scored two goals within two minutes of each other during the middle of the second half. Little had three shots on goal and played for 56 minutes. The Panthers won 2-0 against the Mastodons.

Top players of OVC women’s soccer after Week 12

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2022
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Overconsumption of alcohol can lead to long term effects for athletes

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2022
Six senior womens soccer players stand with their framed jerseyes and leis before the start of their Senior Day game against the UT Martin Skyhawks at Lakeside Field Sunday afternoon. The Panthers and Skyhawks tied 1-1.

Senior Day for women’s soccer ends in sixth draw of season

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 10, 2022
Number 0 Dom Shoffner, a senior quarterback, runs towards the Panthers end zone during the second quarter of the football game at OBrien Field against the Northwestern State Demons Saturday afternoon. Shoffner went 2-of-4 throwing for 20 yards, scoring 1 touchdown. The Panthers won 35-27 against the Demons.

Shoffner and O’Brien lead EIU to first fall home win since 2018

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 8, 2022
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

The Chicago Bears need to make a change soon

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 5, 2022
Onstott (center), a freshman midfielder fights for ball control with Southeast Missouri player Number 27, Natalie Jackson, a senior defender, during the Thursday afternoon soccer game against the Redhawks at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 2-1 to the Redhawks.

OVC women’s soccer race remains close

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 5, 2022
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Freshman Pau Riera goes for a return in a match at the Eastern Illinois Fall Invite in Fall 2019 at Darling Courts.

Men’s tennis finds success during home match

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 3, 2022
Number 17 Lesego Maloma, a junior forward, races Southern Indiana players to the ball during the home soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon. Maloma had 3 shots on goal and played for 80 minutes. The Panthers lost 3-2 against Southern Indiana.

Men’s soccer loses to Southern Indiana in home opener

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 1, 2022
Number 20 Emily Wilcox, a junior middle blocker, hits the ball over the net during the volleyball game against the University of Arkansas- Little Rock Trojans Friday evening at Lantz Arena. Wilcox had 3 spikes and 4 kills, scoring 7.5 points. The Panthers won 3-0 against the Trojans.

EIU volleyball team sweeps Little Rock in first OVC meeting

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2022
Isabel Spanburg, a junior majoring in Biological Sciences, watches her shot during the Indiana State Invite at the Country Club of Terre Haute in Terre Haute, Indiana, on April 3, 2022. Spanburg finished the invite in 50th place, shooting a 36-hole total of 183.

EIU’s fall golf season in full swing

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2022
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Women deserve to thrive in the sports world too

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 28, 2022
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Ranking the foods in NFL stadiums I want to try someday

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 21, 2022
Brittany Steven, a senior exercise science, snacks on string cheese while studying in Booth Library Monday afternoon. Stevens said string cheese is her favorite healthy snack.

Nutrition plays major part in athletes’ lives

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 21, 2022
Isabel Spanburg, a junior majoring in Biological Sciences, watches her shot during the Indiana State Invite at the Country Club of Terre Haute in Terre Haute, Indiana, on April 3, 2022. Spanburg finished the invite in 50th place, shooting a 36-hole total of 183.

Golf teams open fall season

Kate Stevens , Assistant Sports Editor
September 20, 2022
Eastern goalkeeper Mac Van Oudt reaches to deflect a shot in the Panthers 2-0 loss to Belmont Tuesday at Lakeside Field.

Men’s soccer team loses tough offensive match to Huskies

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 19, 2022
Junior Midfielder Jenna Little shoots the ball, scoring the first point of Sunday afternoons game against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Lakeside Field. Little had scored two goals within two minutes of each other during the middle of the second half. Little had three shots on goal and played for 56 minutes. The Panthers won 2-0 against the Mastodons.

Women’s soccer loses 1-0 in final nonconference match

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 16, 2022
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Mental health is just as important for student-athletes

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 14, 2022
Sophomore Linebacker Elijawah Tolbert (left) and Sophomore Defensive Lineman Colby Smith (right) run out a drill during football practice Wednesday afternoon at OBrien Field.

Week 2 results for OVC football teams

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 13, 2022
Number 21, Kenzie Balcerak, a senior midfielder, fights with Northern Illinois University players for control over the ball during the Sunday afternoon soccer game between the Eastern Panthers and NIU Huskies at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 2-1 against the Huskies.

Women’s soccer team has fourth tie of season Sunday

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 12, 2022
Eastern midfielder Munir Sherali keeps the ball away from an opponent in a match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.

Men’s soccer coach excited to turn program around

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 8, 2022
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: EIU Students: you pay a fee, so show up to games

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 7, 2022
Players attempt to head a ball during the Sunday afternoon soccer game between the Panthers and Northern Illinois University Huskies at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 2-1 against the Huskies.

Women’s soccer loses first game of season to NIU

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 5, 2022
Members of the Eastern mens cross country team begins the 8K race in the EIU Walt Crawford Open on Sept. 3, 2021, at the Tom Woodall Panther Trail. Both the mens and womens teams won the meet.

EIU cross country to begin season as they host the EIU Walt Crawford Open Friday

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 1, 2022
Eastern midfielder Alejandro Lurbe runs by an opponent in a match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.

Men’s soccer starts the Josh Oakley era

Kate Stevens , Assistant Sports Editor
August 31, 2022
Number 20, freshman Midfielder Ella Onstott unsuccessfully attempts to intercept the ball away from Valparisos Allie Anderson, a senior midfielder, during the Panthers first game of the season Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers and Beacons tied the game.

Women’s soccer has four straight shutouts after Sunday’s tie at UIC

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
August 29, 2022
Members of the Eastern womens soccer team celebrate a penalty kick goal by senior forward Itxaso Aguero (7) that put Eastern up 1-0 against Jacksonville State on March 30 at Lakeside Field. Aguero would add another goal later on and the Panthers beat the Gamecocks 3-2.

Women’s soccer team ties for the second time this season against Indiana State

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
August 26, 2022
Assistant Defensive Line Coach, Adam Morris talks to players after a practice drill during football practice Tuesday afternoon at OBrien Field. Morris was hired in February 2021 and will start his second season this year in 2022.

Panthers’ defense is looking better after fall camp as they are ready to hit the field next week

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
August 24, 2022
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