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David Commanday directs a full orchestra for the Messiah performance, telling the story of Jesus life and death Friday night.
Messiah concludes performances for semester
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Holiday Fest’s Art Sale in the Concourse of Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Doudna hosts ‘CLAS Holiday Fest’
Lotería night for LASOs last meeting
Lotería night for LASO’s last meeting
Jayci Stewart and Maggie Bullinger present their Snoozin’ Like a Panther” presentation to form an informational presentation about how to improve a student’s sleeping habits on Monday afternoon.
HERC holds ‘Snoozin Like A Panther’ presentation
Celebration of Thanksgiving for students
Celebration of Thanksgiving for students
Senior outside hitter Giovana Larregui Lopez hits the ball over the net for the Panthers against their game vs. Valparaiso. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Beacons Friday night in Lantz Arena.
Panthers of the Semester: MJ Flowers, Giovana Larregui López, Sara Thomas
Senior libero/defensive specialist Christina Martinez Mundo smiles while Head Coach Sara Thomas speaks on each of the seniors skills and impact on the team during the press conference.
Panthers of the Week: Jordan Booker, Christina Martinez Mundo
Kooper Jacobi (40) led the Panthers with 14 points and went 6-9 in field goals helping to secure the Panthers triple-digit win over University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy Saturday afternoon at Groniger Arena.
EIU scores triple digits in win
Eastern forward, Macy McGlone (33), attempts to jump up and shoot a layup while a Tennessee Tech player attempts to block her shot at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost 61-66 to the Golden Eagles.
McGlone off to a great start in junior season
Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas speaks to each of her seniors impact on her and the team for this season during the after-game press conference for their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2001. Thomas said she will sad to see some players who have been with her since she started coaching at Eastern leave this year.
EIU eliminated from NCAA tournament
Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays
Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The very best coffee
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: CM Punk has made his return to the WWE
COMIC BY JENNA MINOR | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Comic depicts lack of feminine hygiene products.
EDITORIAL: Pink tax is out of control, what is Eastern doing?
Jason Farias, a senior history education major, leads a group throughout campus during a student walkout demanding a free Palestine at the Mellin Steps in protest of the Israel genocide on Palestinian civilians Wednesday afternoon. Farias said there were around 100 other schools in the nation participating in the walk.
EDITORIAL: Local, student activism matters
EDITORIAL: Breast cancer awareness and education
EDITORIAL: Plan 2028 is promising, looking forward to improvements
EDITORIAL: “Plan 2028” is promising, looking forward to improvements
EDITORIAL: What is hazing and why we report on it?
EDITORIAL: What is hazing and why we report on it?
Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays
Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The very best coffee
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: CM Punk has made his return to the WWE
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
David Commanday directs a full orchestra for the Messiah performance, telling the story of Jesus life and death Friday night.
Messiah concludes performances for semester
Lotería night for LASOs last meeting
Lotería night for LASO’s last meeting
Students apart of the Jazz Lab Band stand up to be applauded after their performance Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Jazz performance run-down
The African Students Association host the African Renaissance fashion show where models from Couture, The Kat Walk, Essence, and more show off their cultural looks which is a mix of afrofuturism and afrocentrism in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Saturday night.
African Student Association hosts stylish competition on campus  
Greek Court Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2023
Greek Life and leadership: developing skills for the future
From left, Celeste Cambron, Jocelyn Cambron, and Kassandra Garcia look at the ofrenda exhibits being displayed at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala on Saturday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: Dia de Los Muertos Gala
The Mariachi band, Los Amigos, walk around campus playing their instruments and singing multiple songs during Hispanic Heritage Month. Los Amigos have been playing for 13 years and have played in every state in the Southeast.
THROUGH THE LENS: Mariachi takes over campus
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
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 4: Anthony Manaves
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 4: Anthony Manaves
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 44: Why is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Talked About So Much?
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 3: Stone Galloway
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 3: Stone Galloway
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies: Ep. 43: Is Interstellar The Best Sci-Fi Movie Ever? ft. Special Guest
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 2: Pierce Holley
Panther Profiles Podcast: Ep. 2: Pierce Holley
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 14, 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

April 12, 2016
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[Photo] Baseball team begins road trip

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

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

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

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

March 22, 2016

Early voting has steady turnout

Cassie Buchman and Lauren McQueen
March 9, 2016
Ava Gillespie, a freshman history and English major, plays ping pong in the Thomas Hall lobby during the snow day Wednesday.

[Photo] People study, relax on snow day

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

February 23, 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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