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Media professions, job fair helps students continue their career after college
Media professions, job fair helps students continue their career after college
Melissa Ames, an English professor, does schoolwork during the Eastern Illinois University chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois Work Out event protesting the current status of the unions contract negotiations in the Union Wednesday afternoon. Ames said she chose to protest because she believes in showing how important faculty and staff are to the University. Its been a very long road, and Im hopeful that well come to a positive resolution very soon, Ames said.
Teachers ‘work out’ shows how much work is put in
Jennifer Stringfellow, the president of the EIU chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, hands President David Glassman a strike intention in his office at Old Main on Monday afternoon.
EIU releases statement on potential union strike
There were many table etiquette methods that students learned how to do, like passing things to the right and waiting for the host to start eating.
Dining, networking, professionalism event teaches students dinner etiquette
Staged reading of Antígona Furiosa brings bold women to center stage
Staged reading of Antígona Furiosa brings bold women to center stage
Getting Emotional Ep. 6: Sports Journalist & TikTok Influencer Katlynn Gill
Getting Emotional Ep. 6: Sports Journalist & TikTok Influencer Katlynn Gill
Easterns baseball team cheers and welcomes home Dylan Drumke, a sophomore outfielder, after hitting a homerun for 2 points at Coaches Stadium Wednesday afternoon. Drumke had two hits and runs. The Panthers won 24-7.
17-run inning for the Eastern baseball team seals its home opener win
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.
International student athletes find fellowship at EIU
Number 20, Casey Welage (right), a freshman forward slide kicks the ball away from Western Illinois University players Xavier Brown (19), graduate midfielder and forward, and Oscar Olingdahl (15), a freshman midfielder, during the mens soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday morning. Wellage had 1 assist. The Panthers tied 1-1 against the Leathernecks.
BREAKING: The Ohio Valley Conference announces addition of men’s soccer
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
Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or lrtaylor@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility, even though I do not want to
COLUMN: Video games are an important piece of my life
COLUMN: Video games are an important piece of my life
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: The playing field is not level
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Online programs, social media engagement appeal to international students 
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: An ending to a movie, not a trilogy
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
EDITORIAL: Admin can, need to do more in negotiations
Members of Eastern Illinois Universitys of University of Professionals Illinois attend the Board of Trustees meeting in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
EDITORIAL: Union members need to vote to strike
Comic
EDITORIAL: Do not hold grudges against The News for the past
EDITORIAL: Women in journalism numbers rising, sexist views not
EDITORIAL: Women in journalism numbers rising, sexist views not
EDITORIAL: Gatrell for president: Pros and cons
EDITORIAL: Gatrell for president: Pros and cons
Luke Taylor is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or lrtaylor@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility, even though I do not want to
COLUMN: Video games are an important piece of my life
COLUMN: Video games are an important piece of my life
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: The playing field is not level
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: Online programs, social media engagement appeal to international students 
Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: An ending to a movie, not a trilogy
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
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I love when Brother Jed comes to campus
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
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 16: I, Tonya, feat. Special Guest
Swathi Nayani, Hemanth Naga Payyavula, and Supriya Toodi, all computer technology graduate students from India, share the runway for the fashion show part of Global Culture Night in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
International students share cultures at Global Culture Night
The first play in the New Works Festival called On Pointe, features a young man who dances in ballet and struggles with having a disapproving father who judges him for being a man in ballet in the Theatre of Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Theatre students to perform original plays
The percussionist part of the Panther Marching Band perform two different pieces, the first from Cuba, and the second from Brazil, at the Dia De Los Muertos Gala.
Percussionists dream to teach music to next generation
Christina Martinez Mundo dives for the ball during a match against Missouri Baptist University. The Panthers lost to the Spartans 3-2 Monday afternoon in Sister City Park.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU’s first home beach volleyball match
Victor Cayres, a piano instructor for Eastern Illinois University, plays Folk Songs by Paul Basler with Francis Morales, a senior music major, during the Horn and Trumpet Studios Recital on Monday afternoon in the Recital Hall.
THROUGH THE LENS: Horn and Trumpet Recital
President Glassman and Jay Gatrell talk to each other at the Official Announcement and Celebration of Eastern Illinois Universitys 13th president Friday afternoon .
THROUGH THE LENS: Jay Gatrell, from provost to president
Abigail Riti, a freshman psychology major, Riley Bauer, a junior english major, and Silas Roemer, a freshman physics major, find sticks to use as the arms for the final touches of their snowman named Byobert in the Library Quad Wednesday afternoon.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students build Byobert the snowman
Olivia Enlow, a freshman theater major, rehearses lines as an understudy for Calliope, one of the nine muses, in Xanadu in The Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Wednesday night.
THROUGH THE LENS: “Xanadu” week four rehearsal
Getting Emotional Ep. 6: Sports Journalist & TikTok Influencer Katlynn Gill
Getting Emotional Ep. 6: Sports Journalist & TikTok Influencer Katlynn Gill
Wills Wild n Wacky Podcast...with Sean
Will’s Wild ‘n Wacky Podcast…with Sean
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 24: Mean Girls Feat. Special Guest
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 23: Donnie Darko
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Panthers look to grow, adapt this fall

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Women's Soccer Reporter
August 25, 2020

Eastern’s traits can combine well

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
April 1, 2020

Eastern golf team finishes in 4th place

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 11, 2020
Eastern outfielder Tyler Tesmond rounds third base at Coaches Stadium last March against Lindenwood. Eastern beat Lindenwood 5-2 and Tesmond recorded two hits in the game.

Baseball team wins weekend set against Gamecocks

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 9, 2020

Pace, Washington win OVC awards Tuesday afternoon

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2020
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Jade Montgomery completes her follow through and rifles her pitch toward the batter, who tries to hit the pitch. Eastern’s softball team lost 9-0 to Boston College Sunday on the road.

Softball team wins 2 of 5 games over the weekend

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 2, 2020
Eastern junior Jeremy Bekkouche (left) and sophomore Nick Oakley (right) compete in the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Field House.

Men’s track wins OVC Championship, women take 5th

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2020
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Eastern junior Jeremy Bekkouche (left) and sophomore Nick Oakley (right) compete in the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Field House.

Distance runners thrive in first day of indoor track championships

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2020

Men place 4th, women 5th at swimming championships

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 24, 2020

Panthers have 10 top-10 finishes at Friday Night Special

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2020

Panthers show OVC tournament potential

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2020

Litwiller makes free throws late to give women’s basketball team win over Austin Peay

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2020
Eastern junior Jeremy Bekkouche (left) and sophomore Nick Oakley compete in the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Field House. Both the men’s and women’s teams placed first in the event.

Rowan, Carlson move up leaderboards

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2020

Softball opens season at Samford, goes 4-1

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2020

3 Panthers set all-time bests at Notre Dame

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 9, 2020
Eastern guard Jordyn Hughes drives on a defender against Morehead State on Feb. 8 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers won the game 67-62 in overtime and Hughes recorded seven points.

Hughes steps up, shows Eastern’s versatility and soundness

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2020

Thomas takes OVC honor, leads track, field into Meyo Invite

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 5, 2020

Rowan climbs all-time ranks at weekend track invite

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 3, 2020

Men’s, women’s swimming win big at final home meet

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2020
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Jeremy Bekkouche (left) and Marcus Skinner (right) run next to each other during the men’s 1 mile run in the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Fieldhouse.

Track, field ready to compete against 9 schools at Iowa meet

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 29, 2020

Mixed results for swim teams in weekend meets

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2020
Karina Delgado | The Daily Eastern News Jeremy Bekkouche (left) and Marcus Skinner (right) run next to each other during the men’s 1 mile run during the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Fieldhouse.

Eastern track, field will compete among 11 teams at Illinois Invite

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 22, 2020
Eastern freshman Adam Swanson participates in an event in the EIU John Craft Invite Jan. 18 in the Lantz Field House. Both the mens and womens track and field teams placed first in the meet.

Eastern track teams earn 1st-place finishes

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 20, 2020

Notebook: Eastern’s Washington wins another conference honor

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 14, 2020

Eastern swim teams compete in first meet of 2020

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 13, 2020
Eastern guard Jordyn Hughes defends the ball handler against Indiana State on Nov. 10 in Lantz Arena. The Sycamores beat the Panthers 59-57.

Notebook: Teams sharpen up before OVC play begins

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 3, 2019

Column: Eastern finding early offense with key factors

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 2, 2019

Trio of former CHS golfers bring talents to Eastern

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 21, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Taylor Steele tries to drive inside against a defender. Eastern lost 67-51 against Loyola-Chicago Nov. 13 in Lantz Arena.

Women’s basketball trounces Illinois-Chicago on the road Saturday

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 17, 2019
Eastern guard Taylor Steele looks to pass against Loyola-Chicago Nov. 13 in Lantz Arena. Steele recorded seven points, two rebounds and two steals in the game, which the Panthers lost 67-51.

Column: Women’s basketball heads north to start road stint

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 15, 2019

Loyola-Chicago shuts down Panther offense in 67-51 victory over Eastern

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2019

Women’s soccer season ends in OVC quarterfinals

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 3, 2019

Column: Newcomers can provide a spark for men’s basketball

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 30, 2019

Column: Women’s soccer needs to peak right now

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Women's Soccer Reporter
October 29, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Sara Teteak rises up and punches a cross away among a sea of players. Eastern tied 0-0 with Southern Illinois Oct. 10 at Lakeside Field.

Analysis: Analyzing the Panthers’ path for OVC tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 14, 2019

Quick overtime goal sinks women’s soccer on senior day

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Pilar Barrio piggybacks a teammate, as other teammates run toward her, after she scored Eastern’s second goal of its match Sunday. Eastern went on to defeat Morehead State 3-0 at Lakeside Field.

Column: Women’s soccer team can easily keep foot on gas

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 7, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Angela Corcoran jumps to block an opposing player’s deep pass down the side of the field. Corcoran scored Eastern’s first goal of the Panthers’ 3-0 win over Morehead State Sunday.

Women’s soccer gets on track, goes 2-0 on the weekend

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Angela Corcoran wins a contested head ball in the middle of the field. Eastern lost 1-0 to Eastern Kentucky Sept. 27 at Lakeside Field.

Eastern winless, Murray State perfect in conference play so far

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2019

Men’s golf finishes 10th, women’s golf fades to last in tournaments

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Lindsey Carlson (left) and Victoria Wharton (middle) frantically chase down an Eastern Kentucky forward who is on a breakaway. Eastern lost 1-0 to Eastern Kentucky Sept. 27 at Lakeside Field.

Women’s soccer needs to stay patient, results will come

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2019

Column: Positives amid subpar results for women’s soccer

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 25, 2019

OVC women’s soccer teams begin conference schedule this weekend

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 18, 2019

Pitcher’s arrest highlights deeper issue

Oscar Rzodkiewicz
September 18, 2019

Perfect type of win for Eastern women’s soccer

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 15, 2019

3 things to watch for women’s soccer before conference play

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2019

Fresh faces lead men’s golf to 12th-place finish

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2019

Women’s soccer’s losses over weekend sting a bit

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 9, 2019

Murray State, Jacksonville State atop OVC women’s soccer standings so far

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 4, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Angela Corcoran takes a penalty kick during the Eastern women’s soccer team’s exhibition match against Northern Illinois Aug. 16 at Lakeside Field. Corcoran’s shot was saved by the goalkeeper, and Eastern tied with Northern 1-1.

Column: Tough start for women’s soccer does not indicate bad season ahead

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
September 3, 2019

Women’s soccer team ready to bounce back after season-opening loss

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 29, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Haylee Renick posts up against a defender to try and coral a pass during the Eastern women’s soccer team’s 1-1 tie in an exhibition match against Northern Illinois Aug. 16 at Lakeside Field.

Women’s soccer, OVC have mixed results to start season

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 28, 2019

Column: Women’s soccer team’s season-opening loss could have been worse

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 26, 2019

Eastern women’s soccer team waits for season opener as conference gets going

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 21, 2019

Women’s soccer team picked to finish 5th in OVC preseason poll

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 20, 2019
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Eastern forward Pilar Barrio bumps a defender to try to get the ball back during the women’s soccer team’s 1-1 tie with Northern Illinois Friday at Lakeside Field.

Column: Exhibition matches do not tell whole story for women’s soccer

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 19, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Kayla Stolfa fights for position against a Southeast Missouri attacker during the Eastern women’s soccer team’s 0-1 loss at Lakeside Field in October 2018.

Women’s soccer returns most of roster, hosts exhibition matches this weekend

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor
August 14, 2019

Eastern finishes last in OVC tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
April 23, 2019

Women’s golf team in 8th at OVC championships, men in 8th at Western

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
April 16, 2019
Eastern’s Michael YaSenka tosses a pitch in the Panthers’ 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri on March 31. Eastern hosts Eastern Kentucky this weekend.

Eastern hosting Colonels for 3 games

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
April 11, 2019
Eastern’s Jimmy Huber loads in his batting stance during the Panthers’ 11-1 win over Illinois College Wednesday at Coaches Field. Eastern improved to 15-14 with the win.

Eastern clobbers Illinois College 11-1

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
April 3, 2019
Eastern’s Christian Pena celebrates after hitting a home run in Eastern’s 10-9 loss to Southeast Missouri Sunday at Coaches Field. Eastern is now 5-5 in conference play.

Eastern baseball loses in extra innings in OVC home opener

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
March 31, 2019
Eastern second baseman Jimmy Govern sends a ball into the field Wednesay at Coaches Field.

Eastern moves back to .500 with 5-2 win

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
March 27, 2019
Eastern senior Jimmy Govern hits a ball in a game last spring against Belmont at Coaches Field. Eastern swept Tennessee Tech this past weekend and plays Robert Morris at home on Tuesday.

Baseball team comes home for 1st time

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
March 25, 2019
File Photo | The Daily Eastern News Eastern senior Tyler Jones fires a pitch in an Eastern game last spring. Eastern travels to play Tennessee Tech for three games this weekend.

Baseball continues conference play against Tennessee Tech Friday

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
March 21, 2019
Tyler Jones throws a pitch during his start against Morehead State in a 9-8 Eastern, extra-innings win in April 2018 at Coaches Stadium. Eastern’s pitching staff entered Tuesday’s game with a 5.58 era, but earned its first shutout against Butler Tuesday.

Panthers getting better at run prevention

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Baseball Reporter
March 19, 2019

Men’s golf team competes in 2 matches in Florida

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
March 18, 2019

Notebook: OVC tournament field set with Belmont owning top seed

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
March 5, 2019
JaQualis Matlock attempts a shot attempt around the basket as Eastern Kentucky’s Nick Mayo tries to block it during Eastern’s 67-66 victory Jan. 31 in Lantz Arena.

Notebook: Race at top of OVC tightening up for final games

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
February 25, 2019
Cam Burrell attempts a reverse layup as an Eastern Kentucky defender misses his block attempt during Eastern’s 67-66 victory in Lantz Arena Jan. 31.

Three teams tied at top of OVC standings

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
February 12, 2019

OVC race tightening up on men’s side

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Basketball Reporter
February 6, 2019
Eastern freshman Cam Burrell backs down a Murray State defender in the Panthers’ 83-61 loss to the Racers on Jan. 17. Eastern is 5-3 in the OVC and in sole possession of 5th place.

Conference notebook: OVC race changes drastically after Belmont win

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Basketball Reporter
January 30, 2019
Eastern’s Aboubacar Diallo fights with Murray State’s Ja Morant for a loss ball last Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Eastern is 4-2 in the OVC in third place behind Murray State and Jacksonville State.

Men’s basketball team vying for 5-2 OVC start

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
January 23, 2019
Murray State sophomore guard Ja Morant dunks over Eastern’s Lucas Jones in Murray State’s 83-61 win over Eastern Thursday at Lantz Arena. Morant had a game-high 27 points.

A tip of the cap to Ja Morant, crowd pleaser

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
January 18, 2019
Shareef Smith defends a Western Illinois ballhandler during Eastern’s 68-66 overtime victory over the Leathernecks in Lantz Arena Nov. 17.

Notebook: Murray State, Gamecocks leading Ohio Valley Conference

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
January 14, 2019
Eastern guard Kashawn Charles drives the basket in a Panthers’ win over Fontbonne in December. Eastern lost to Jacksonville State 69-62 on Thursday.

Jacksonville State hands Eastern first OVC loss

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Basketball Reporter
January 10, 2019
Josiah Wallace shoots a three-pointer from the corner during the Panthers’ 90-37 rout of Fontbonne University in Lantz Arena Tuesday night.

Win over Fontbonne was exactly what Eastern needed

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Basketball Reporter
December 4, 2018
Eastern freshman guard Ben Harvey shoots a contested shot in a 104-60 loss to Fort Wayne on Nov. 28. Eastern is in 8th place in the Ohio Valley Conference.

Notebook: Eastern men’s basketball team in 8th place in conference

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Basketball Reporter
December 3, 2018
Eastern freshman Cam Burrell plays defense on an opponent from Eureka College in a 79-44 on Nov. 2. Burrell has played in just two games this season for the Panthers.

Notebook: Familiar faces lead OVC; Eastern falling behind

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Basketball Reporter
November 26, 2018
Eastern sophomore guard Josiah Wallace drives the basket in the Panthers 79-44 exhibition win over Eureka on Nov. 2. Eastern is 0-2 this season and play Western Illinois Saturday in Lantz Arena.

Men’s basketball team set for home opener against Western Illinois

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Basketball Reporter
November 15, 2018

Notebook: Men’s basketball season underway; Eastern last in OVC

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Basketball Reporter
November 13, 2018
Luke Kurili tries to protect the ball from a Northern Illinois defender during Eastern’s 2-0 loss on Sept. 21 at Lakeside Field.

Men’s soccer team falls in tournament semifinals

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
November 8, 2018
Eastern sophomore forward Shady Omar prepares to play the ball on Oct. 10 against Valparaiso. The Panthers lost the match 2-1 at Lakeside Field.

Panthers lose, still in play for conference championship

Oscar Rzodkiewicz , Men's Soccer Reporter
November 4, 2018
Toby Andrews dribbles the ball between a pair of Valparaiso defenders during the men’s soccer team’s 2-1 loss at Lakeside Field on Oct. 10.

Summit League men’s soccer set for big weekend of games

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 29, 2018
Cameron Behm gets ready to settle the ball with teammate Kris Luke running behind him and a Northern Illinois defender running toward him during a 2-0 loss on Sept. 21 at Lakeside Field.

Eastern men’s soccer team falls short late on Senior Day

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 28, 2018

Men’s soccer team falls to Milwaukee in overtime

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 23, 2018

Notebook: Denver still pacing summit league soccer

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 22, 2018

Eastern golf team finishes 9th in Austin Peay tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
October 16, 2018
Eastern sophomore Erik Isaksson pursues a ball in the Panthers 1-0 double-overtime win over Western Illinois Saturday at Lakeside Field. Eastern is 3-6-3 overall this season.

Notebook: Denver still in control of Summit League

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
October 8, 2018
Eastern redshirt-junior Zabdiel Justiniano kicks a ball in the Panthers 2-0 loss to Northern Illinois at Lakeside Field on Sept. 21. Eastern is 2-6-3 this season.

Eastern halts Denver’s roll, Western struggles

Oscar Rzodkiewicz , Men's Soccer Reporter
October 3, 2018

Men’s golf team finishes last in tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
October 2, 2018

Eastern men’s golf team in last place after day one of tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
October 1, 2018

Eastern men’s golf team finishes in last place Tuesday

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
September 25, 2018

Men’s golf team struggles in first day of tournament play

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
September 24, 2018
Eastern freshman Cole Stephens fights off an Evansville defender at Lakeside Field on Aug.31. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, Eastern is 2-3-2 this season.

Denver, Oral Roberts still ahead in Summit League race

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
September 19, 2018

Men’s golf team finishes last in tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
September 17, 2018

Eastern golfer nabs school record in loss

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Women's Golf Reporter
September 11, 2018

Women’s golf team in last place in tournament

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Golf Reporter
September 10, 2018
Eastern freshman Cole Stephens dribbles around an Evansville defender in the Panthers 1-1 draw with the Aces Aug. 31 at Lakeside Field. Eastern sits with a 1-1-1 record this season.

Denver rolling in Summit League soccer, Omaha faltering

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
September 5, 2018
Eastern goalkeeper Jonathan Burke jumps to save a crossed ball as an Evansville attacker positions himself to try and win the ball during Eastern’s 1-1 tie on Aug. 31 at Lakeside Field.

Men’s soccer team lose both weekend games

Oscar Rzodkiewicz, Men's Soccer Reporter
September 3, 2018
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