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What to expect at Springfest
What to expect at Springfest
Jody Stone interacts with students after his student interview for Dean of Students Friday. April 13,2024 in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union,
Interim dean of students interviews to maintain position
The crowd jumps in excitement over Matt Bennet in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday.
Matt Bennett brings nostalgia to Pantherchella
President of Eastern Illinois University Jay Gatrell in his office in Old Main during an interview with the Daily Eastern News about his first year as president. Gatrell said, Anytime you take a new job, there’s going to be a learning curve. But you know, I feel sort of blessed to have been here and to know this place and the newer students.”  
Jay Gatrell: The first year
Christiana Harkulich teaches a class Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in the Doudua Fine Arts Center. Harkulich is a dramaturge and instructor for theater, film studies and women and gender studies.
A glimpse into Christiana Harkulich’s theatrical world
Redshirt junior outfield Dylan Drumke gets a run to first after hitting outfield at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU baseball loses to non-D1 opponent for first time since 2019
Junior outfielder Quade Peters swinging and hitting the ball during Easterns game against Bradley University on Tuesday,
EIU beats Bradley in shortened game
Sophomore forward Sincere Malone (5) attempts a contested layup by freshman guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) during the Panthers first mens basketball game of the season. The Panthers lost 52-80 to the Fighting Illini Monday night.
Malone, Gibson enter transfer portal
Assistant coach Carlif Taylor runs drills with players during football practice at OBrien Field April 4.
Former NFL player takes new coaching role at Eastern
EIU softball players tags out a Tennessee State University player during their doubleheader game at home Saturday.
EIU baseball, softball take home wins
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The spirit of Linux and the attention economy
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: 32-hour work weeks should be the standard
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
The News won 34 awards at the Illinois Collegiate Press Association 2024.
EDITORIAL: The News wins 34 state awards
Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.
EDITORIAL: We endorse Hendrickson as next provost
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
Students from Eastern Illinois University take pictures together during Block Party Pep Rally event at O‘Brien Stadium Friday night.
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs a devoted provost
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The spirit of Linux and the attention economy
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: 32-hour work weeks should be the standard
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘It Comes at Night:’ many questions, few answers
Bob Ceder and friend Killer siting on a couch with their dogs back in 1974.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The saga of the Pale Riders of ’74
Jacob Kimsey poses with Ethan Lozada dressed as Jesus at a counterprotest against religious protester Chris Svochak.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A queer student’s perspective on the March 7 protest
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
What to expect at Springfest
What to expect at Springfest
The crowd jumps in excitement over Matt Bennet in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday.
Matt Bennett brings nostalgia to Pantherchella
Christiana Harkulich teaches a class Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in the Doudua Fine Arts Center. Harkulich is a dramaturge and instructor for theater, film studies and women and gender studies.
A glimpse into Christiana Harkulich’s theatrical world
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Waves’ floods audience with emotions
The undergraduate award recipients of Tarble Art Centers Spring Exhibition Cycle Opening stand together for a picture Saturday afternoon.
Tarble Arts Center opens spring exhibitions
Senior utility, Cole Gober throws his base to the side as he runs to first base at the game against Bradley University Tuesday,
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU vs Bradley Baseball
Students enjoy Pantherchella where Matt Bennett DJd in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom
THROUGH THE LENS : Matt Bennett plays Pantherchella
Senior Addison Brown stands and waits for the double match to start against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks, at Atkins indoor tennis center
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU women’s tennis play against SEMO
(93) Sophomore punter Jacob Horvath and (98) redshirt junior long snapper Brett Galletti, at football’s first spring practice.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU football’s first spring practice
Jennifer Buchter, a special education professor, gets out of the water during the Special Olympics Polar Plunge Sunday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students, faculty get bold, cold
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 60: Why Is Midsommar So Weird?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 59: Is Ex Machina The Best Sci-Fi Movie?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 58: Road House 2024 Is Terrible!
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 57: Reviewing the 2024 Oscars
Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares
Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares
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The Daily Eastern News
Lauren McQueen

Lauren McQueen, Sports Designer

My name is Lauren McQueen. I’m a senior journalism major with a concentration in editing. This is my third year working for the Daily Eastern News. I am currently a sports designer and have previously worked as a copy editor and managing editor. I have also worked for the Warbler for three years. After graduation, I would like to work as a copy editor/designer for a newspaper. I can be reached at [email protected].

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Sophomore Jimmy Govern flies out to left field in the 6th inning of the Panthers game against Indiana State Tuesday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers beat the Sycamores, 8-7, bringing their win streak to seven.

[Photo] Eastern baseball makes comeback and earns 7th straight win

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 25, 2017
Junior Joe Duncan grounds out to third base in the seventh inning of the Panthers second game against Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers won game two of the three-game series 16-5.

[Photo] Panthers to take on Indiana State

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2017
The baseball team celebrates with Hunter Beetley (7) after his walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning during the Panthers first game of a three-game series against Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers won the first game 13-11.

Gallery: Panther baseball sweeps Eastern Kentucky

Lauren McQueen
April 23, 2017
Freshman Stella Cliffe returns the ball at the net during her singles match against Austin Peays Helena Kuppig April 8, 2017, at the Darling Courts. Cliffe fell to Kuppig 6-2, 4-6, 6-4. Cliffe finished her first season this weekend during the OVC tournament defeating Southern Illinois Edwardsvilles Tiffany Hollebeck 6-4, 6-0.

[Photo] Edwardsville ends Eastern’s season with win in Ohio Valley championship

Parker Valentine, Women's Tennis Reporter
April 23, 2017
The baseball team celebrates with Hunter Beetley (7) after his walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning during the Panthers first game of a three-game series against Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers won the first game 13-11.

[Photo] Offense fires on all cylinders for baseball team in weekend series

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
April 23, 2017
Sophomore Jimmy Govern attempts a bunt during the Panthers 7-6 loss to Southeast Missouri April 9, 2017, at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers defeated Butler 10-6 Tuesday on the road.

[Photo] Four homeruns power Panthers past Butler

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
April 18, 2017
Freshman Emily Pugachevsky returns the ball to Austin Peays Isabela Jovanovic during her singles match April 8, 2017, at the Darling Courts. Pugachevsky defeated Jovanovic 6-2, 7-6 (5-3). The womens tennis team earned a No. 4 seed in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament after finishing the season with a 5-4 record.

[Photo] Women’s tennis ready for OVC Tourney

Parker Valentine, Women's Tennis Reporter
April 18, 2017
Junior Grant Reiman serves during his doubles match with freshman Gage Kingsmith April 8, 2017, at the Darling Courts. Reiman and Kingsmith were defeated by their Austin Peay opponents 6-4.

[Photo] Tennis wins both matches on senior day

Dillan Schorfheide, Men's Tennis Reporter
April 16, 2017
Junior Grace Summers returns the ball during her doubles match with senior Kamile Stadalninkaite against Austin Peay opponents Saturday at the Darling Courts. The match went unfinished after Austin Peay earned the doubles point.

[Photo] Women’s tennis finishing season on the road at Southeast Missouri

Parker Valentine, Women's Tennis Reporter
April 13, 2017
Junior shortstop Andrew Curran throws to first for a double play after getting Southeast Missouris Josh Haggerty out at second base.

[Photo] Baseball team can’t close, but is getting there

Tyler McCluskey, Assistant Sports Editor
April 10, 2017
Freshman Ferdinand Ammer attempts a return at the net against Austin Peays James Mitchell Saturday at the Darling Courts. Ammer fell to Mitchell in 3 sets, 3-6, 6-4, 1-0 (5).

[Photo] Tennis finishes winless in OVC play

Dillan Schorfheide, Men's Tennis Reporter
April 10, 2017
Redshirt sophomore Nicholas McCormick grounds out in the bottom of the 9th inning Sunday during the Panthers 7-6 loss to Southeast Missouri.

Gallery: Panther baseball vs. Southeast Missouri

Lauren McQueen
April 9, 2017
Junior Michael Starcevich pitches during the 9th inning Sunday. Starcevich took the loss after allowing two runs in three innings pitched.

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Catcher Justin Smith bunts during the Panthers game against Southeast Missouri Friday. Smith later homered during the ninth inning.

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Redshirt junior catcher Justin Smith tags Southeast Missouris Kyle Bottger out at home plate during the Panthers game Sunday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers lost the final game of the series, 7-6.

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Junior Dougie Parks is hit by a pitch at the plate in the bottom of the 8th inning. Parks later scored on an RBI groundout from redshirt sophomore Nicholas McCormick.

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Sophomore Jimmy Govern attempts a bunt during the Panthers game against Southeast Missouri Sunday.

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Sophomore Jimmy Govern slides safely into home plate after a wild pitch in the 2nd inning.

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Junior shortstop Andrew Curran throws to first for a double play after getting Southeast Missouris Josh Haggerty out at second base.

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Junior Joe Duncan is hit by a pitch in the bottom of the 6th inning. Duncan scored after the bases were loaded and junior Dougie Parks walked.

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Junior Matt Albert attempts to pick off Southeast Missouris Dan Holst at first base with a throw from redshirt junior pitcher Jake Haberer during the Panthers game Friday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers lost to Southeast Missouri 7-3.

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Junior Trent Reiman watches the ball before making a return during his singles match against Eastern Kentuckys Diego Asis on March 24, 2017, at the Darling Courts. Reiman fell to Asis 6-1, 7-5, in the Panthers home opener.

[Photo] Men's tennis team drops weekend matches

April 3, 2017
Junior Dustin Wilson pitches during the Panthers game against Murray State Saturday at Coaches Stadium. Wilson pitched three innings and picked up his first win of the season as the Panthers defeated the Racers, 7-5.

[Photo] Baseball team set for mid week game

Maher Kawash, Baseball Reporter
March 27, 2017
Freshman Marko Janjusic returns the ball against Eastern Kentucky junior Ramon van Flymen. Janjusic fell in the match 6-2, 6-2 during the Panthers home opener.

[Photo] Loss at home has positives for tennis team

Dillan Schorfheide, Men's Tennis Reporter
March 27, 2017
Freshman Gage Kingsmith returns the ball against University of Missouri-St. Louis Kristoffer Lindal during the EIU Fall Invitational on Oct. 2, 2016. Lindal defeated Kingsmith 6-3, 6-7, 1-0 (0-8).

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Junior Jared Woodson defeated Missouri-St. Louis Nathan Pinto 6-2, 6-2 on Oct. 2, 2016, at the Darling Courts.

[Photo] Men’s tennis on the road for weekend sets

Dillian Schorfheide, Men's Tennis Reporter
March 9, 2017
Sophomore midfielder Kris Luke gets past a Fort Wayne opponent during the Panthers 1-0 win Sunday, Oct. 23, at the west practice field.

[Photo] Men’s soccer season on the line against IUPUI

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
November 3, 2016
Freshman defender Anton Olsson attempts to ground a high ball sent down the field from Fort Wayne goalkeeper Jorge Trujillo during the Panthers 1-0 win Sunday at the west practice field. Olsson had one shot in the match.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team hosting Western for final home game

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2016
Junior goalkeeper Mike Novotny blocks a shot by Fort Wayne junior midfielder Edel Ensaldo Bustos during the Panthers’ 1-0 win Sunday at the west practice field. Novotny made six saves in the match.

[Photo] Novotny wins Co-Defensive Player of the Week

JJ Bullock, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 24, 2016
Freshman forward Alex Castaneda moves the ball downfield during the Panthers’ 1-0 win against Fort Wayne Sunday at the west practice field. Castaneda scored Eastern’s lone goal as the team earned its first Summit League win of the season.

[Photo] Men’s soccer wins 1-0 over IPFW

JJ Bullock, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 23, 2016
Freshman midfielder Cole Harkrader looks for an open teammate during the Panthers’ 3-0 loss to Valparaiso Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Lakeside Field. Harkrader had one shot in the match.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team in must-win mode

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
October 20, 2016
Freshman defender Marcus Menniti fights for possession with Valparaiso senior midfielder Isaiah Madrid during the Panthers 3-0 loss Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Lakeside Field.

[Photo] Column: Murray State cannot be overlooked

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
October 19, 2016
Freshman forward Alex Castaneda looks for an open teammate during the Panthers’ 3-0 loss to Valparaiso Sept. 27 at Lakeside Field. Castaneda had 1 shot on goal during the match.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team finishing up non-conference play

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
October 18, 2016
Maria Brown attempts a dig Saturday against Murray State at Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost the match 3-0 to move their record to 4-17 on the season.

[Photo] Opportunities available for young Eastern volleyball team

Maher Kawash, Volleyball Reporter
October 10, 2016
Junior forward Tyler Enright chases down a loose ball Saturday, Oct. 1, against Denver. The Panthers fell to the undefeated Pioneers, 1-0.

[Photo] Men’s soccer heads north for match with NIU

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
October 10, 2016
Freshman defender Henar Urteaga races against Belmont defender Tara Austin during the Panthers 1-0 loss to Belmont Sunday, Oct. 2.

[Photo] Late own goal hands women’s soccer team 3rd-straight loss

Phil Delma, Women's Soccer Reporters
October 9, 2016
Sophomore defender Kate Olson passes the ball to a teammate during the Panthers’ 1-0 loss to Belmont Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s soccer team to face Morehead State

Tyler McCluskey, Women's Soccer Reporter
October 6, 2016
Freshman defender Marcus Menniti moves the ball Saturday during the Panthers’ game against No. 8 Denver. The Panthers lost, 1-0. The men’s soccer team will head to Omaha Saturday for a Summit League matchup.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team heading to Omaha

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2016
Sophomore midfielder Tyler Massa fights for possession during the Panthers 1-0 loss to Denver Saturday. The Panthers will begin a 4-game road trip Wednesday.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team begins road trip at Missouri State

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
October 4, 2016
Sophomore forward Trevor Kerns battles two Denver opponents for possession of the ball during the Panthers 1-0 loss to Denver Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team drops 5th-straight game

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2016
Lauren McQueen | The Daily Eastern News Redshirt freshman R.J. Hill sends the ball to his teammates downfield during the Panthers’ match against Valparaiso on Tuesday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 3-0 during Hill’s first career start.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team loses 4th-straight game

Mark Shanahan, Assistant Sports Editor
September 27, 2016
Senior defender Emily Wolf sends the ball downfield during the Panthers match against Tennessee-Martin Sunday at Lakeside Field. The Panthers won 1-0 in overtime.

[Photo] Soccer team splits weekend games

Phil Delma and Tyler McCluskey
September 25, 2016
Junior Trent Reiman returns the ball during his singles match against Belmont’s Toby Nicholson on Friday, April 1, 2016, at the Darling Courts. Reiman defeated Nicholson, 6-2, 7-5.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team prepares for season

Dillan Schorfheide, Men's Tennis Reporter
August 30, 2016
Freshman Nick Maton bunts during the Panthers game against Belmont April 22 at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers lost, 21-9.

[Photo] Baseball team’s losing streak reaches four

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2016
Sophomore Cale Hennemann bats during the Panthers game against Belmont Friday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers fell to the Bruins, 21-9.

[Photo] Baseball team continues rebuild

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2016
Red-shirt senior Demetre Taylor bats during the Panthers game against Belmont Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers beat the Bruins, 9-8, in 10 innings.

[Photo] Earlier game changed season, softball dominating OVC play

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 26, 2016
Junior Jake Haberer pitches during the Panthers game against Belmont Sunday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers lost 6-1 and fell to 7-33 on the season. Eastern will play St. Louis Tuesday at Coaches Stadium.

[Photo] Baseball team continues season with midweek matchups

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2016
Senior Rui Silva returns the ball during his match against Belmonts Zak Khan on Saturday, April 1 at the Darling Courts. Silva lost to Khan 2-6, 6-3, 6-3.

[Photo] Men’s tennis players excited for future of team

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2016
Sophomore Andy Fisher pitches during the Panthers’ game against the Belmont Bruins Saturday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers won 9-8 in 10 innings and Fisher improved to 1-3.

[Photo] Baseball team falls in another rollercoaster series

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2016

Column: Save the honey bees

Lauren McQueen, Managing Editor
April 18, 2016
Freshman Mady Poulter attempts to tag an Eastern Kentucky runner out at first base during the Panthers game on Saturday at Williams Field. The Panthers won the game, 1-0.

[Photo] Panthers wrap up home stand with Austin Peay

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 15, 2016
Sophomore Jessica Wireman pitches during game 1 of the Panthers doubleheader against Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Williams Field. The Panthers won, 1-0. Wireman struck out 22 batters during the 12-inning game, earning her Top Cat this week.

[Photo] TOPCAT: Three strikes, you’re out

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 12, 2016
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[Photo] Baseball team begins road trip

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2016
First baseman Hunter Morris attempts to tag a Tennessee Tech player out at first base during game 1 of a three-game series against the Golden Eagles. The Panthers lost Friday’s game, 3-8.

[Photo] Festival of colors returns to Eastern

Janet Pernell, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2016
Senior Jake Johansmeier pitches during the March 22 game against Robert Morris-Peoria at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers won 14-0.

[Photo] Baseball team set to wrap up road trip against Illinois

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2016
Crowd members cheer on the members of Delta Zeta as they compete against Alpha Gamma Delta Monday.

[Photo] Alpha Gamma Delta breaks losing streak in Tugs

Analicia Haynes, Administration Editor
April 4, 2016

Column: Please leave the ‘80s, ‘90s nostalgia alone

Lauren McQueen, Managing Editor
April 4, 2016
Senior Jake Johansmeier pitches Tuesday at Coaches Stadium against Robert Morris-Peoria. The Panthers won 14-0, and Johansmeier improved to 1-2 on the season.

[Photo] Speaker talks about “death spiral” in public higher education

Cassie Buchman, Associate News Editor
March 22, 2016

Early voting has steady turnout

Cassie Buchman and Lauren McQueen
March 9, 2016
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[Photo] People study, relax on snow day

Cassie Buchman, Associate News Editor
February 24, 2016
Red-shirt senior Jacob Wendell serves during a practice game in Lantz Fieldhouse on Tuesday. The Panthers are 2-6 overall.

[Photo] OVC men’s tennis roundup

Tyler McCluskey, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2016

Column: Super Bowl is more than just ads

Lauren McQueen, Managing Editor
February 5, 2016

Respect your neighbors

Lauren McQueen, Copy Editor
September 10, 2015

CUPB to vote on Student Senate changes

Lauren McQueen, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2014

New student organization to promote through dialogue

Lauren McQueen, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2014

Moment of silence to recognize Sept. 11

Lauren McQueen, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2014
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