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Left, Eastern Illinois University President Jay Gatrell holds petition for all-gender restrooms, hand delivered by graduate student Theo Edwards while petition signers stand in support in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union.
Students hand deliver petition for all-gender restrooms to Gatrell
The Kat Walk models walk in the Denim Day Fashion show in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday, April 24.
Denim Day fashion show brings awareness to sexual assault
Three different graduation ceremonies were held for the different colleges Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022, in Lantz Arena; Lumpkin College of Business and Technology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Education all held ceremonies for the students in the respective colleges.
Seniors prepare for graduation
Grace McClellan, a senior majoring in art education, was named Artist of the Year for the Blueroom arts magazine during a ceremony at Doudna Fine Arts Center April 1.
Art revolves around McClellan
Emerson Gausmann (right) and Kaumi Stuart (left) perform as the party crashes in a short play titled The Party during the New Works Symposium on Friday night April 19,2024.
New productions displayed at symposium
Alli Hausman
COLUMN: Lance Stroll should take a walk
Redshirt junior infielder Dylan Drumke prepares to bat at the EIU baseball game in Coaches Stadium on Sunday.
EIU splits doubleheader with USI
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt junior offensive lineman Elkhanan Tanelus (72). Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.
Panthers of the Year: MJ Flowers, Macy McGlone, Sara Thomas
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox throws the ball at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
Nine-run first inning too much for EIU to overcome
Senior guard Jordan Tiger Booker during the mens basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Alli Hausman
COLUMN: Lance Stroll should take a walk
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Next steps, shoes as symbols of growth
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Observing my first Ramadan in solidarity with Palestine
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
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
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Next steps, shoes as symbols of growth
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Observing my first Ramadan in solidarity with Palestine
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
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
The Kat Walk models walk in the Denim Day Fashion show in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday, April 24.
Denim Day fashion show brings awareness to sexual assault
Camron Hardy
COLUMN: ‘Civil War,’ Journalists have their own wars
Grace McClellan, a senior majoring in art education, was named Artist of the Year for the Blueroom arts magazine during a ceremony at Doudna Fine Arts Center April 1.
Art revolves around McClellan
Emerson Gausmann (right) and Kaumi Stuart (left) perform as the party crashes in a short play titled The Party during the New Works Symposium on Friday night April 19,2024.
New productions displayed at symposium
Students celebrate EIUs unofficial Holi in the Library Quad. Holi is a festival celebrated in India. It is celebrated as the festival of colors, love and spring.
EIU celebrates Holi festival of colors
Flamm Orchards hires around 130 to 150 workers per season to plant, tend to and process crops for thousands of families. Flamm Orchards is one of many farms in cooperation with Illinois’ statewide program to curb hunger and help stock food banks. Crops are sorted into categories where lesser-rated produce is donated to food banks.
THROUGH THE LENS: Small town standard
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
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 63: Is The Bear That Good?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 61: The Social Network: Nice Guys Finish Last
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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?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 58: Road House 2024 Is Terrible!
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The Daily Eastern News
The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News
Luther Yoder

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor

Luther Yoder is a sophomore journalism major. This is his first year at The News.

All content by Luther Yoder
EIU softball players tags out a Tennessee State University player during their doubleheader game at home Saturday.

EIU baseball, softball take home wins

Gabe Newman and Luther Yoder
April 15, 2024
Luther Yoder

COLUMN: The hip-drop tackle ban is good for the NFL

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
April 1, 2024
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon

EIU men’s tennis gets second straight victory with win against USI

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
March 30, 2024
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers tries to score a touchdown against Tennessee State Tigers during their game held at OBrien Field saturday afternoon.

Why athletes play through injuries

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
Mens basketball senior guard Tiger Booker, tears up during the press conference after the Panthers lost 68-57 against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday night,

EIU basketball season ends with a first-round exit

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2024
Taris Thornton (25), a junior forward, scramble for a loose ball while being pressured by Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks during the womens basketball game Thursday evening at Groniger Arena. Thornton scored 10 points and had 2 rebounds. The Panthers won 72-52 against the Redhawks.

Panthers face key test this week

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
February 19, 2024
Junior guard Miah Monahan dribbles the ball while looking for a pass during the womens basketball game against the Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks Thursday evening at Groniger Arena. Monahan scored 6 points and had 7 assists. The Panthers won 72-52 against the Redhawks.

Panthers win puts them in second in the OVC

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2024
Redshirt junior Julian Patino kicking an extra point against Illinois State University. Patino joined the team after Easterns game against Indiana State two weeks earlier.

Student athlete & coach: Julian Patino

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2024
Ellie Buzzelle at the womens basketball. Eastern Illinois Pathers Vs Tennessee Tach Golden Eagles. During the final quater pathers pulled though to win 73-71 In Groniger Arena Thursday night.

Buzzelle’s confidence rises since transferring

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2024
Senior infielder Andrew Schroeder throws a ball during baseball practice in the Lantz Indoor Fieldhouse on Thursday evening. Schroeder appeared in three games during the 2023 season and finished with a .750 average.

Mundelein natives become teammates at Eastern

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
January 19, 2024
Staff profile for Luther.

COLUMN: Being a college head coach is harder than being an NFL/NBA head coach

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
January 18, 2024
Addi Brownfield, a sophomore guard, rushes the ball into the paint while being contested by Charita Tiny Lewis (12), a sophomore guard, during the womens basketball game at Groniger Arena on Saturday afternoon. Lewis scored 13 points, had seven rebounds and went 5-10 for field goals. The Panthers won 72-62 against the Leathernecks.

Eastern women go 1-1 in games this past week

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
January 14, 2024
Sophomore wide receiver Justin Bowick Jr. attempts for a catch but is interrupted by Illinois State Universitys Paul Omodia, a freshman defensive back during the Mid-America Classic game against the Redbirds at OBrien Field Saturday. The Panthers won 14-13.

How much Eastern makes from guarantee games

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
January 9, 2024
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

Zaria Flippin and Luther Yoder
December 4, 2023
Sophomore forward Macy Mcglone (33), avoids the defender and attempts to score under the basket at the EIU womens basketball game vs. Tenneesee Tech Friday afternoon. The Panthers lost to the Golden Eagles 61-66.

Eastern basketball during the break

Luther Yoder and Cameron Thomas
November 28, 2023
Sophomore Forward Casey Welage tries to steal the soccerball from Lindenwood Lions defender at Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

EIU sees improvements in Oakley’s second year

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2023
Sam Eccles, a senior forward (9) attempts to steal the ball from senior Incarnate word midfielder Luis Zuniga (8) during their OVC semifinals tournament held at Ralph Korte Stadium wednesday evening.

Eastern ends season on a 1-0 loss to UIW

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
November 8, 2023
Freshman defender Jake McConnery prepares for a shot.

The Panthers prepare for second round of the OVC tournament

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
November 7, 2023
Forward Casey Welage (8) and midfielder Jake Pollock (25) chase after the ball at mens soccer practice at Lakeside Field on Thursday.

Eastern wins OVC tournament game

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
November 5, 2023
Forward Jeffery Rinker II (11) and midfielder Felipe Kerr Lourenco (6) at mens soccer practice Lakeside Field on Thursday.

“I think they’re all very excited and ready to go,” Oakley says ahead of conference tournament game

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
November 1, 2023
Sam Eccles, a senior forward (9), dribbles the ball pass defender during their game against University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Lakeside field thursday afternoon.

Eastern able to get last minute victory against Southern Indiana

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 26, 2023
Senior forward Julian Smith tries to get past freshman forward Jeffery Rinker II.

Eastern hopes to hold on to playoff spot going into final two games

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 25, 2023
Forward Casey Welage (8) and midfielder Jesse da Costa (35) battle for the ball at mens soccer practice Lakeside Field on Thursday.

The Panthers hope to turn things around against Southern Indiana

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 18, 2023
Justin Thomas, a graduate wide receiver, runs the ball pass UT Martin players during their homecoming game at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

How does eligibility work for college athletes?

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2023
Number 1, Chad Smith (right), a sophomore goalkeeper, catches the ball mid-air after a close shot by number 28 Marco Presta (left), a freshman defender, during the mens soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday morning. Smith had 6 saves and allowed 1 goal. The Panthers tied 1-1 against the Leathernecks.

Eastern ties Chicago State in second shutout of the season

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 15, 2023
Adrian Lechuga, a sophomore digital media technology major, watches as a player from Bellarmine gets substituted onto the field at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

Eastern shutout in loss to Liberty

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2023
Freshman defender Lance Somerfield dribbles past senior midfielder Jesse da Costa.

Eastern hopes to bounce back against Liberty

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 11, 2023
Senior forward Sam Eccles looks to recieve ball on Tuesday night Oct. 4th, 2023, at OBrien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston Ill.

Sam Eccles: From England to Hofstra to Eastern

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 8, 2023
Sophomore Forward Casey Welage tries to steal the soccerball from Lindenwood Lions defender at Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

Review of Eastern’s first 10 games

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2023
Freshman forward/midfielder Kyle Kimberling chases after a ball on Tuesday night Oct. 4th, 2023, at OBrien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston Ill. Kimberling said he feels good about the upcoming game. I think that we are starting to hit our stride, our last three games have definitely been our best three, so Im excited and hopefully we come home with six points, Kimberling said.

“Our goal is to come back with plural points,” Oakley says previewing Incarnate Word

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 4, 2023
Senior forward Sam Eccles kicks ball on Tuesday night Oct. 4th, 2023, at OBrien Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston Ill.

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Kyle Kimberling, a freshman business marketing major, talks with head coach Josh Oakley before halftime at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon

Meet the Coaches: Josh Oakley

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 3, 2023
Jake McConnery, a freshman business major, dribbles the ball up field at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon.

Late goal costs EIU the game against SIUE

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
October 1, 2023
Sam Eccles, a senior forward, dribbles between two Lindenwood defenders at Eastern Illinois University Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

Eastern stages last minute comeback to overcome the Lions

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
September 28, 2023
Sophmore forward Bat-Od Buman-Uchral dribbles past a defender in the afternoon.

The Panthers hope to maintain leads against Lindenwood

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
September 26, 2023
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

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
September 22, 2023
Forward Jeffery Rinker II (11) and midfielder Felipe Kerr Lourenco (6) at mens soccer practice Lakeside Field on Thursday.

Eastern hopes to continue pressure in second half against Western Illinois

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
September 15, 2023
Forward Casey Welage (8) and midfielder Jake Pollock (25) chase after the ball at mens soccer practice at Lakeside Field on Thursday.

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Sophomore Forward Casey Welage tries to steal the soccerball from Lindenwood Lions defender at Lakeside Field Thursday afternoon.

Eastern comes away with second tie of the season against Wright State

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
September 12, 2023
Defender Lance Somerfield, attempts a long pass on the field. The Panthers tied with IUPUI 1-1 with 5 minutes left on the clock Tuesday evening at Lakeside Field.

Eastern looks to improve on finishing in their next game against Bellarmine

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
September 8, 2023
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.

The Panthers record first tie of the season against the IUPUI Jaguars

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
September 5, 2023
Go Panthers! Linebacker Elijawah Tolbert said as he finishes his interview with WEIU after their victory against Indiana State. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.

Panthers of the Week: Elijawah Tolbert, Giovana Larregui López

Zaria Flippin and Luther Yoder
September 4, 2023
Julian Smith dribbles between Bradley University defenders on Sunday, Sept. 3 2023 at Lakeside Field on Eastern Illinois Universitys campus in the afternoon. (Luther Yoder 2023)

Eastern falls to Bradley University in first loss of the season

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
September 3, 2023
Forward Sam Eccles shoots towards the goal at Lakeside Field.

EIU hopes to continue success against Bradley

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
September 2, 2023
Lesego Maloma (17), a junior forward dribbles the ball away from defenders to try to get a shot during the game against Southern Indiana University Eagles on Saturday, Oct. 1 2022, at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 3-2 against the Eagles.

EIU wins season opener against Governors State

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
August 28, 2023
Number 5, Delphy Sabu, a senior defender, keeps up with a Southern Indiana player during the home soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 3-2 against Southern Indiana.

Oakley hopeful for upcoming season

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
August 23, 2023
Staff profile for Luther.

COLUMN: Having a background in sports and relating it to journalism

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor
August 22, 2023
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