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Kymoni Dixon, a sophomore majoring in exercise science for physical therapy, works at Thomas Dining hall, swiping cards. Dixon said she likes the convenience of having an on-campus job although being a student worker can become hectic.
Taylor Dining to stop serving dinner
The gates of the castle outside of Old Main could be seen Wednesday afternoon where the Lantanas are in bloom. Part of Levi Lee’s job as Grounds Gardener is selecting the annual flower beds. He is in charge of selecting the plants for different areas across campus from Old Main to Greek Court.
Eastern to host open-sessions for employee, labor relations director next week
Isai Morales, a freshman biology major, tests at Eastern’s Student Recreation Center Court 5 for COVID-19 on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Eastern University President David Glassman sent out an email stating that “all EIU students and employees are expected to complete on-campus SHIELD testing upon their return to campus” for the spring semester.
Eastern to no longer utilize SHIELD COVID testing
The Charleston Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday.
Charleston family displaced due to structure fire
A profile shot of University President David Glassman at his desk in the Presidental Office in Old Main on Monday.
Presidential Search Committee aims to meet early September
Eastern midfielder Chad Hamler tries to beat two opponents to the ball in Easterns match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.
Panthers’ returning soccer coach says it’s good to be back
Pitcher Olivia Price attempts to catch a line drive up the middle during the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon against SIUE. The Panthers won the game 6-5 in 11 innings, with Price picking up the win after pitching 8.1 shutout innings in relief.
Eastern athletics budget analysis, financial hurdles
Eastern midfielder Munir Sherali keeps the ball away from an opponent in a match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.
Josh Oakley returns to coach men’s soccer
Trevor Nichols pitched five innings during the Panthers first game of the OVC Tournament against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars in Lexington, KY. The Panthers lost 8-6 against the Courgars, closing out the season.
Panthers eliminated in first game of OVC Tourney
The Panthers celebrate after winning their last conference game of the season on Friday. The Panthers won one game of the doubleheader, against the Southeast Missouri Redhawks 7-5.
Panthers lock fourth seed in OVC, play Wednesday
COLUMN: There is still time to save the Earth
COLUMN: There is still time to save the Earth
COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout
COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout
COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today
COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today
COLUMN: Puerto Rican protesters, environmental activists are inspiring
COLUMN: Puerto Rican protesters, environmental activists are inspiring
COLUMN: Why I could never be an influencer
COLUMN: Why I could never be an influencer
Director of Disability Services April Jackson said its office doesnt conduct routine inspections of campus to see if its disability friendly.
Letter from the Editor: ‘All in’ should mean all
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: It is too late to take credit
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: Find your Betsy Jewell and thank her
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: No one needs a Miss White EIU
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
COLUMN: There is still time to save the Earth
COLUMN: There is still time to save the Earth
COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout
COLUMN: My love hate relationship with burnout
COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today
COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today
COLUMN: Puerto Rican protesters, environmental activists are inspiring
COLUMN: Puerto Rican protesters, environmental activists are inspiring
Take big business out of education
Take big business out of education
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
Guest Column: You can cancel Stephen Douglas or you can cancel Black people
Letter to the Editor: Be aware of others’ struggles, hard times during pandemic
Josh Hernandez, a junior majoring in finance and plays Tom (Catherine’s husband), and Merri Bork, a junior majoring in theatre and plays Catherine, perform during a dress rehearsal for “These Shining Lives” in The Theatre. In this scene, Tom is comforting Catherine after she woke up from a nightmare about dying and tells her that she is still here with him.
PHOTO GALLERY: “These Shining Lives”
Review: Avoid Slender Man, not worth it
Underrated films: ‘Rush’
Mattoon Arts Council accepting entry forms for 2018 Photography Show
Underrated films: ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Siobhan Doherty speaks into a megaphone while protesting the overture of the Supreme Court Case Roe v. Wade Friday evening at Morton Park on Lincoln Ave. Doherty said she came out because she is very mad about Roe v. Wade being overturned. Im mad for not only myself, but also for all the women and people with uteruses that this is going to affect, Doherty said.
THROUGH THE LENS: Community members protest Roe v. Wade being overturned
Six-year-old Dulce Stern swims towards her mom Chelsea Stern at the Rotary Community Aquatic Center pool in Charleston Ill. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Chelsea said the two come out here almost every day to swim and have fun, plus it helps burn off some energy. Dulce said she loves jumping off the diving board and going on the slide with her dad.
THROUGH THE LENS: Charleston community beats the heat
Three different commencement speakers gave speeches during the graduation ceremony for the Eastern Illinois University Class of 2022 Saturday afternoon in Lantz Arena. Representing the Lumpkin College of Business and Technology Marie Koch delivered her speech during the first ceremony. Representing the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Jerimiah Boyd-Johnson presented his speech at the second ceremony. Representing the College of Education, MaryAnn Catt and Esperanza Murillo gave their speeches during the last ceremony.
Looking back at the 2021-2022 academic year
Members of the Eastern Class of 2022 celebrate a fellow graduate receiving their diploma during the 2022 spring commencement ceremony in Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022.
THROUGH THE LENS: Eastern graduation class of 2022
Sam Fagaly directs 10 songs at the Jazz Ensemble featuring Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones, and the Rhythm Section on Tuesday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center, April 26, 2022 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
THROUGH THE LENS: Spring Jazz Ensemble
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 30: The Bad Guys & The Northman
creative outlet
Creative Outlet Ep. 9: Tyler Jordan of Good Looks
the news desk
Looking Back at the History of Powell-Norton Hall (formerly Douglas Hall)
the movie den
The Movie DEN Ep. 29: Legally Blonde & Fear
the news desk
Sports To Look Forward To & Athletes of the Year with Adam Tumino
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Panthers look to grow, adapt this fall

August 25, 2020

Eastern’s traits can combine well

April 1, 2020

Eastern golf team finishes in 4th place

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

March 9, 2020

Pace, Washington win OVC awards Tuesday afternoon

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

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

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

February 26, 2020

Men place 4th, women 5th at swimming championships

February 24, 2020

Panthers have 10 top-10 finishes at Friday Night Special

February 23, 2020

Panthers show OVC tournament potential

February 23, 2020

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

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

February 17, 2020

Softball opens season at Samford, goes 4-1

February 10, 2020

3 Panthers set all-time bests at Notre Dame

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

February 8, 2020

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

February 5, 2020

Rowan climbs all-time ranks at weekend track invite

February 3, 2020

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

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

January 29, 2020

Mixed results for swim teams in weekend meets

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

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

January 20, 2020

Notebook: Eastern’s Washington wins another conference honor

January 14, 2020

Eastern swim teams compete in first meet of 2020

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

December 3, 2019

Column: Eastern finding early offense with key factors

December 2, 2019

Trio of former CHS golfers bring talents to Eastern

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

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

November 15, 2019

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

November 13, 2019

Women’s soccer season ends in OVC quarterfinals

November 3, 2019

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

October 30, 2019

Column: Women’s soccer needs to peak right now

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

October 14, 2019

Quick overtime goal sinks women’s soccer on senior day

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

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

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

October 2, 2019

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

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

September 30, 2019

Column: Positives amid subpar results for women’s soccer

September 25, 2019

OVC women’s soccer teams begin conference schedule this weekend

September 18, 2019

Pitcher’s arrest highlights deeper issue

September 18, 2019

Perfect type of win for Eastern women’s soccer

September 15, 2019

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

September 11, 2019

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

September 11, 2019

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

September 9, 2019

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

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

September 3, 2019

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

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

August 28, 2019

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

August 26, 2019

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

August 21, 2019

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

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

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

August 14, 2019

Eastern finishes last in OVC tournament

April 23, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 19, 2019

Men’s golf team competes in 2 matches in Florida

March 18, 2019

Notebook: OVC tournament field set with Belmont owning top seed

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

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

February 12, 2019

OVC race tightening up on men’s side

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

November 15, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

October 28, 2018

Men’s soccer team falls to Milwaukee in overtime

October 23, 2018

Notebook: Denver still pacing summit league soccer

October 22, 2018

Eastern golf team finishes 9th in Austin Peay tournament

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

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

October 3, 2018

Men’s golf team finishes last in tournament

October 2, 2018

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

October 1, 2018

Eastern men’s golf team finishes in last place Tuesday

September 25, 2018

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

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

September 19, 2018

Men’s golf team finishes last in tournament

September 17, 2018

Eastern golfer nabs school record in loss

September 11, 2018

Women’s golf team in last place in tournament

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

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

September 3, 2018
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