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Land-use conflict sprouts new agricultural and energy collection method
Chairman of the Coles County Democratics Mac White gives a speech about jobs at the May Day rally protesting the current administration in honor of workers in Morton Park on Saturday.
Charleston community holds speeches at May Day protest
Emergency personal responded to Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon Friday afternoon, May 2, 2025, for a car crash. Mattoon Police Chief Sam Gaines said the force is investigating a potential DUI.
One dead, one injured from crash into Mattoon nursing home
Marie Mullinax performed in the theatre department's performance of Children of Eden on the campus of Eastern Illinois University on Nov. 1, 2023.
Senior’s last hooray for Cabaret
Undergraduate graduation statistics and rates between fiscal year 2013 and 2023.
Looking back before EIU graduation
Eastern Illinois baseball looks on as Little Rock celebrates a 2-1 win and Ohio Valley Conference championship game at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Eastern’s offense struggles in OVC championship loss to Little Rock
Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs (4) walks towards the Ohio Valley Conference tournament board to put EIU's logo onto the championship spot after EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the OVC tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
Eastern Illinois baseball faces Little Rock in the OVC championship
Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs swings a hammer down while surrounding by his cheering teammates after EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
Riggs’ ‘spectacular’ performance sends Eastern Illinois to OVC championship round
Lindenwood baseball's dugout after Little Rock got the last out of Little Rock's 4-1 win in the winner's bracket semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Eastern Illinois baseball to play Lindenwood in elimination semifinal
Eastern Illinois baseball dugout celebrates during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Three takeaways from EIU baseball’s Thursday games in OVC tournament
Eastern Illinois baseball looks on as Little Rock celebrates a 2-1 win and Ohio Valley Conference championship game at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Eastern’s offense struggles in OVC championship loss to Little Rock
Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs (4) walks towards the Ohio Valley Conference tournament board to put EIU's logo onto the championship spot after EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the OVC tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
Eastern Illinois baseball faces Little Rock in the OVC championship
Eastern Illinois baseball sophomore right-handed pitcher Bryce Riggs swings a hammer down while surrounding by his cheering teammates after EIU's 3-1 win over Lindenwood in the elimination semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois.
Riggs’ ‘spectacular’ performance sends Eastern Illinois to OVC championship round
Lindenwood baseball's dugout after Little Rock got the last out of Little Rock's 4-1 win in the winner's bracket semifinal of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Eastern Illinois baseball to play Lindenwood in elimination semifinal
Eastern Illinois baseball dugout celebrates during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
Three takeaways from EIU baseball’s Thursday games in OVC tournament
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Senior, guard NaKyel Shelton, makes a free point during the game against the Tennessee State Tigers at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. Panthers lost 66-49.
Panthers of the Semester: NaKyel Shelton, Macy McGlone, Marqus McGlothan
Men's basketball practices before the Morehead state game, tomorrow in Groniger Arena, Jan 22,2025. Men's basketball has lost six games in conferences so far this year. on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
STAFF PICKS: Who will win the 2025 NBA finals?
Forward redshirt freshman Georgia Cox looking for someone open to pass too, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
EIU women’s basketball forward announces departure from program
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Bring back region-based conferences
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: You should start cycling
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: The NFL should adopt the fourth-and-20 play
Cameron Thomas
COLUMN: Why the NBA ratings are down
Fans of Meridian High School watch as St. Anthony High School has the ball near the end of the first quarter of the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Super sectional game at Groniger Arena on Monday.
What does Eastern get from hosting high school sports events?
Forward senior Macy McGlone plays defences ready for the ball, during the game Thursday Feb 20,2025 in Evansville Indiana against Souther Indiana Screaming Eagles, panthers lost 66-46. at Liberty Arena.
Panthers of the Week: Abraham Johnson, Macy McGlone
(Thumbnail Edition) Ramsey Hunt competes in the men's long jump category for the second day of EIU Big Blue Classic. Hunt finishes first in the finals with a mark of 7.35m at the O’Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Graduate jumper looks to make big leap in final year at EIU
Sophomore multi track and field athlete Ben Jessup stretches and prepares to compete in the John Craft Invite on Saturday.
Eastern track and field athlete returns after injury setback
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Safety redshirt freshman Josh Brown left throws the ball to another player during football Pratice at O'brain Stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Redshirt freshman safety shares fraternity lifestyle in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Running back, redshirt Freshman Jacarre Fleming takes the ball running during Football pratice at O'Braine stadium on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Panther running back shares meaning behind nickname in Q&A
Graduate student safety Tienne Fridge gets interviewed by the Daily Eastern News sports editor during football practice at O'Brian Stadium.
New EIU football captain shares swimming experience in Q&A
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Eastern Illinois women’s soccer junior forward Abby Reinl fighting with Illinois State junior defender Erika Wells to get the ball during Eastern’s lost to Illinois State 1-0 at its spring game at Lakeside field on April 12, 2025., on the Eastern Illinois University campus. Charleston ILL. 
EIU women’s soccer faces Illinois State in second spring game
(Thumbnail Edition) SUBMITTED PHOTO | BLAINEY DOWLING From left to right: senior safety Tienne Fridge, junior forward Katiebeth May, redshirt sophomore defender Elizabeth Galvin and redshirt sophomore quarterback Blainey Dowling at the Uplifting Athletes Conference Saturday Feb 1 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Uplifting Athletes conference teaches EIU athletes fundraising, leadership
Josh Oakley has left the Eastern men's soccer program after two years as head coach.
Men’s soccer head coach leaves Eastern
Centerback Sarah Hagg, then a sophomore, playing in a game against Purdue Fort Wayne on August 21, 2022 . Eastern won the game 2-0. at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill.
Past EIU defender signs for professional soccer club
Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.
Panthers of the Year: Cooper Willman, Macy McGlone, Dan and Kristi Paulson
Eastern Illinois softball team surround junior infielder Kendall Grover after she stole home to win the Ohio Valley Conference championship against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 1-0 on Saturday.
EIU softball wins second OVC championship in three years
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore outfielder Karson Davey slides into home plate past Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior catcher Piper Montogomery in the 10th inning to win the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament semifinal against SIUE 5-4 on Friday.
EIU softball beats SIUE to advance to championship game    
Eastern Illinois softball sophomore catcher Sophia Olman celebrates after scoring in two runs in the bottom of the sixth during the Ohio Valley Conference tournament game against the University of Southern Indiana with Eastern winning 4-1 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex on Thursday.
EIU softball defeats USI, advances into OVC Tournament winner bracket
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: Top 10 EIU athletics moments in the 2024-2025 season
Redshirt junior guard Obadiah Curtis drives to the basket against Graduate student forward Jack Mielke during the second half of Eastern’s lost to Southern Indiana 64-60 on Saturday
Panthers of the Week: Obadiah Curtis, Autumn Grinter
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Senior Freestyle swimmer Conner Colston reacting to getting fourth place in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.26 during the Eastern Illinois men’s loss against Lewis University 152-110 on Friday evening.
EIU swim celebrates seniors against Lewis
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
Eastern cuts men’s, women’s tennis programs
Freshman Eastern Illinois tennis player Duarte Trocado readies to backhand the ball during Eastern’s Horizon League conference opener against Tennessee State University as Eastern lost 5-2 on Saturday.
Men’s tennis loses home conference opener against TSU
Freshman tennis player Fabien Planchard backhands the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
EIU tennis prepares for weekend games
Members of the EIU women's basketball game rush to the student section to celebrate a 51-49 win over the University of Southern Indiana Groniger Arena Saturday. The Panthers won 51-49 in a late game layup and free throw with 13 seconds left allowing the Panthers to continue on a 10-0 win streak in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Panther Roundup: Women’s basketball undefeated in OVC, men’s swim wins almost every event
Players of the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball team cheer on teammates during their game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 in Groniger Arena.
Panther Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend
Eastern Illinois University’s volleyball coach Ryan Millar gives directions to his players at the Sister City Park Beach Volleyball courts on March 13.
Olympic gold medal winner joins EIU’s coaching staff for volleyball
Junior Lilli Amettis dives down to get the ball during Eastern's beach volleyball game against Lindenwood University. Amettis' teammate, redshirt junior Julia Udell, watches her back on April 10, 2025 at Sister City Park in Charleston Ill.
EIU beach volleyball suffers close loss to Lindenwood
Junior Sylvia Hasz (left) and senior Kaitlyn Flynn (right) compete in a beach volleyball match against the Lindenwood Lions on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Sister City Park in Charleston, ILL
EIU beach volleyball set to host only home match against Lindenwood
Head Volleyball Coach Sara Thomas high fives her players before the volleyball game against the University of Missouri Tigers Friday afternoon at Lantz Aren. The Panthers lost 3-1.
Head EIU volleyball coach resigns
(Thumbnail Edition) Associate Head Coach Manolo Concepcion talks to the Volleyball team from the side lines during the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball coach contract not renewed
Students perform in the play, "Squirrels Against Students," for the New Works Festival on April 8 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Eastern students direct plays at New Works Festival
Senior music major Joseph Tucker performs his written song "Alarm Clock" during Open Mic night during the Liberation Mic event at the EIU Cultural House.
Liberation Mic presents Eastern-based performances
Students, staff and parents join together in the Tarble Arts Center to award undergraduate EIU student work and to view the artwork of undergrads and graduate students from on Saturday.
Tarble Arts Center features EIU student, graduate student artwork
Chanticleer's countertenor Adam Brett sings during act two of the performance Saturday evening at the Dvorak Concert Hall.
Chanticleer delivers memorable moments for audience
Chanticleer will be performing at 7:30 in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday, April 5.
Grammy award-winning Chanticleer to perform at Doudna
Zaria Flippin
COLUMN: One final Q&A
The finished and tied newspapers stacked on top of each other ready to be dispersed throughout campus buildings.
EDITORIAL: Now is the time. Stand with free press
Drew Farrell
COLUMN: RFK Jr. is wrong about autism
Tyrone Naylor
COLUMN: Food is too consistent on campus
Luke Brewer
COLUMN: ‘Sinners’ is heavenly
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 91: Eyes Wide Shut: More Romantic Than Meets the Eye
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 90: Kept Woman: Can I Have My Time Back?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 89: Is ‘Opus’ Really That Grand?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 88: There’s More to Action Films Than Killing
Eastern Illinois baseball pitching coach Max Fecske screams into the face of screaming senior right-handed pitcher Tyler Conklin in excitement after after Conklin struck out the last out in the top of sixth inning during EIU's 11-6 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the first elimination round game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Thursday night at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU defeats SIUE in the OVC baseball tournament
Vendors line the sidewalks in front of the Dounda Fine Arts Center selling goods like plush animals, lithography prints, clothing and more during Spring Fest which ran from Thursday to Saturday.
Spring Fest brings vendors, live music
Ben Rienbolt, the international student coordinator who ran the event for Holi and set up for the day for students, got to participate himself in the festival of colors.
Unofficial Holi festival of colors celebration lights up Library Quad
Saxophonist Chad LB solos on a jazz chart with the Eastern Illinois Jazz Ensemble during the first song of Eastern Jazz Festival.
THROUGH THE LENS: Award-winning saxophonist Chad LB plays at EIU
Redshirt junior running back Jay Pearson throws a cream pie into the face of a faculty member in the Grand Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union.
THROUGH THE LENS: Jock-N-Roll raises $1,500 for veteran
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Members of the Eastern track team compete in the men’s mile at the John Craft Invitational on Jan. 15, 2022 in the Lantz Field House. Eastern’s Jamie Marcos (3) finished the race with a time of 4:12.83, placing first out of 18 runners.

[Photo] Track and field teams to host EIU Big Blue Classic

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
March 31, 2022
Sophomore guard Dan Luers drives towards the rim at the men’s basketball game against Tennessee Martin on Saturday at Lantz Arena. The Panthers beat the Skyhawks 82-70.

[Photo] Panthers' second-half comeback falls short against Austin Peay

February 14, 2022
Eastern guard Kashawn Charles tries to dribble around a defender in the Panthers' game against Tennessee-Martin on Feb. 12 in Lantz Arena. Charles had a career-high 27 points in the game, which Eastern won 82-70.

[Photo] Panthers lose to Belmont as Bruins pull away late

February 17, 2022
Sophomore guard Dan Luers controls the ball while being guarded at the men’s basketball game against Tennessee Martin on Feb. 12 at Lantz Arena. The Panthers won 82-70 against the Skyhawks.

[Photo] Panthers lose 66-52 in road game against Cougars

February 21, 2022
Freshman forward Taris Thornton drives towards the basket at the women’s basketball game against Tennessee-Martin on Feb. 12 at Lantz Arena. Thornton had four points. The Panthers lost 58-45 to the Skyhawks.

[Photo] Panthers fall to 1st-place Belmont for 3rd-straight loss

February 17, 2022
Freshman forward Paul Bizimana shoots a ball at Thursday's mens basketball game against Tennessee Tech at Lantz Arena. Bizimana led with 17 points and had 4 rebounds. The Panthers lost 73-62 to the Golden Eagles.

[Photo] Panthers suffer home loss to Tennessee Tech Thursday

February 11, 2022
Members of the Eastern women's basketball team celebrate their win over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Monday in Lantz Arena. The Panthers beat the Cougars 89-65.

[Photo] Big games upcoming for OVC women’s basketball teams

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
February 1, 2022
Paul Bizimana, a freshman forward, gets picked up by his teammates after making a late basket in the men’s basketball game on Saturday against Tennessee State Tigers at Lantz Arena. Bizimana had 20 points and 6 rebounds. The Panthers won 62-57 against the Tigers.

[Photo] Panthers get 1st home win of conference season

January 29, 2022
Junior guard Lariah Washington attempts a layup against Tennessee State Saturday in Lantz Arena. Washington had 20 points and 11 rebounds. The Panthers won 78-70 against the Tigers.

[Photo] THROUGH THE LENS: Women’s basketball, Panthers vs Tennessee State

Rob Le Cates, Assistant Photo Editor
January 29, 2022
From left, Chris Wilkerson, Eastern's 26 Head Coach for football, talks to former teammates along side his son, Peyton Wilkerson, on Friday in the Hall of Champions in Lantz Arena at Chris’s press conference.

[Photo] Wilkerson’s hiring connects Eastern’s football past, future

January 28, 2022
From left, Chris Wilkerson, Eastern's newest head football coach, receives a jersey from EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael for becoming the football team’s new head coach at WIlkerson’s press conference on Friday in the Hall of Champions in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Looking back at the 2021-2022 academic year

News Staff
May 7, 2022
Eastern’s Breanna Sheldon runs the women’s mile at the John Craft Invite meet on Jan. 15 in the Lantz Fieldhouse. She finished with a time of 5:36.24.

[Photo] Eastern track, swimming teams continue seasons

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
January 25, 2022
Eastern forward Paul Bizimana puts up a shot in the Panthers’ game against Belmont on Monday in Lantz Arena. Bizimana scored 20 points in the game, which Eastern lost 90-56.

[Photo] Panthers drop home game against Belmont 90-56

Ryan Meyer, Men’s Basketball Reporter
January 24, 2022
Eastern guard Kejuan Clements gets trapped by Belmont's defense in the Panthers' game against the Bruins on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Clements had a total of 5 assists. The Panthers lost 90-56 to the Bruins.

[Photo] Three teams remain in race for top of OVC men's basketball standings

January 28, 2022
Eastern guard Lariah Washington defends Murray State forward Hannah McKay in Eastern's game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Washington had seven points and six rebounds in the game, which Eastern lost 80-71.

[Photo] Panthers grab road win in rematch against Murray State, prepare to host SEMO

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
January 21, 2022
Eastern head coach Marty Simmons talks to freshman forward Paul Bizimana during a timeout in the Panthers' game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost the game 72-46.

[Photo] Panthers to welcome Redhawks Saturday following road loss to Murray State

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 21, 2022
Eastern guard Kashawn Charles surveys the court in the Panthers' game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Eastern lost the game 72-46.

[Photo] Trio of teams fighting for top spot in OVC men’s basketball standings

Ryan Meyer, Men’s Basketball Reporter
January 20, 2022
Eastern guard Jordyn Hughes attempts a layup in Eastern's game against Murray State on Jan. 17 in Lantz Arena. Hughes scored 14 points in the game, which the Panthers lost 80-71.

[Photo] Updating OVC women’s basketball standings early in conference play

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
January 20, 2022
Eastern forward Rodolfo Bolis looks to pass the ball in the Panthers' game against Murray State Monday at Lantz Arena. Bolis had nine points and six rebounds in the game, which Eastern lost 72-46.

[Photo] Panthers suffer home loss to OVC-leading Murray State

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor
January 17, 2022
Eastern forward Taris Thornton fights for position under the basket in the Panthers' game against Murray State Monday in Lantz Arena. Thornton finished with 14 points and six rebounds in the game, which Eastern lost 80-71

[Photo] Panthers’ 2nd-half comeback falls short against Murray State

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
January 17, 2022
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer drives around a defender in Eastern's game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had 16 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

[Photo] Women’s basketball team has 6 games over break

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 9, 2021
Eastern guard Jordyn Hughes handles the ball in transition in the Panthers' game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Hughes scored 10 points and had seven rebounds in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

[Photo] Panther offense struggles in loss to Loyola

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 9, 2021
Eastern players (from left) Julia Bengston, Parker Stafford and Miah Monahan celebrate from the bench during the Panthers' 85-74 win against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] DAR presents CPD officers with medals during City Council meeting

Corryn Brock, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2021
Eastern guard Lariah Washington fights for position in the paint during the Panthers' game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Washington had 25 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74.

[Photo] OVC women’s basketball teams nearing conference play

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 6, 2021
Eastern sophomore Abbie Wydra competes in the 100 yard backstroke against Ball State on Oct. 29 at Padovan Pool. Wydra finished with a time of 1:05.03. The women’s swim team lost 174-84.

[Photo] Swimming teams drop weekend meets at Indiana State

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 5, 2021
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer dribbles through traffic in Eastern's game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had 16 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

[Photo] Panthers place 3rd at Compass Tournament

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 5, 2021
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer attempts to drive by a defender with help from a screen by forward Abby Wahl in Eastern's game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had 16 points and 4 steals in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

[Photo] Panthers hit road for Compass Tournament

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 2, 2021
Eastern sophomore Pheobe Croston competes in the 500 yard freestyle against Ball State on Oct. 29 at Padovan Pool. Croston finished with a time of 5:37.74. The women’s swim team lost 174-84.

[Photo] Swim teams to compete in last meet of semester

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 2, 2021
Eastern Running back Harrison Bey-Buie is handed the ball by quarterback Otto Kuhns at Saturday in Eastern's Homecoming Game against Tennessee State on Oct. 23 at O'Brien Field. The Panthers lost 28-0.

[Photo] Football team dismisses 5 offensive coaches

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 2, 2021
Eastern guard Lariah Washington passes the ball into the paint in Eastern's game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Washington had 25 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

[Photo] Top women’s basketball performances for OVC so far

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
December 1, 2021
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer guards an opposing player in the Panthers' game against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena. Arthofer had 16 points in the game, which Eastern won 85-74 in double overtime.

[Photo] OVC women’s basketball teams finding mixed results

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 29, 2021
Freshman guard Julia Bengston drives around a defender in transition during Eastern's double-overtime win against Evansville on Nov. 20 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Panthers compete in Hawai’i tournament

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 28, 2021
Eastern outside hitter Danielle Allen swings on a kill attempt in a match against Austin Peay on Nov. 13 in Lantz Arena. Allen had a team-high 22 kills in the match, which Eastern lost 3-1.

[Photo] Allen given 1st team All-OVC honors for Panthers

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 17, 2021
Eastern forward Abby Wahl defends an opponent at the top of the key in a game against Lindenwood on Nov. 9 in Lantz Arena. Wahl had 6 points and 3 rebounds in the game, which Eastern won 86-30.

[Photo] Panthers win 1st road game of season

Jonas Engelhart, Women’s Basketball Reporter
November 17, 2021
Eastern running back Kendi Young runs the ball past a defender in the Panthers' Homecoming Game against Tennessee State on Oct. 23. Eastern lost 28-0 to the Tigers at O'Brien Field.

[Photo] Football team to honor seniors Saturday

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 17, 2021
Eastern senior Bailey Chandler walks onto the court with her family during a pregame ceremony Saturday at Lantz Arena. Chandler was one of four seniors honored prior to the Panthers' match against Austin Peay.

[Photo] Panthers honor seniors, clinch OVC Tourney spot over weekend

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 14, 2021
Eastern freshman Emma Ballantyne competes in the 1000 yard freestyle in a meet against Ball State on Oct. 29 at Padovan Pool. The women’s swimming team lost the meet 174-84.

[Photo] Panthers compete in A3 Performance Invite

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 14, 2021
Eastern guard Kira Arthofer (right) gets in a defensive stance against Lindenwood on Tuesday. Eastern won the game 86-30.

[Photo] OVC women’s basketball teams find success in openers

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 11, 2021
Freshman forward Taris Thornton prepares to throw the ball in bounds at Monday night’s women’s basketball game at Lantz Arena against Lindenwood. Thorton scored 10 points and the Panthers won 86-30.

[Photo] Young players get early chances for Panthers

Jonas Engelhart, Women’s Basketball Reporter
November 10, 2021
Lariah Washington, a junior guard, jumps for the ball at the tipoff for the women’s basketball game Tuesday night against Lindenwood. Washingotn led the team with 16 points. The Panthers won 86-30.

[Photo] Panthers win by 56 points to open season

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 10, 2021
Eastern running back Jaelin Benefield avoids a Tennessee State player while running the ball at the Homecoming Game on Oct. 23 at O'Brien Field. Benefield ran for 56 yards in the game, which the Panthers lost to the Tigers by a score of 28-0.

[Photo] Turnovers lead to Eastern loss Saturday

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 7, 2021
Eastern quarterback Otto Kuhns prepares to release the ball in Eastern's Homecoming Game against Tennessee State on Oct. 23 at O'Brien Field. Eastern lost the game 28-0 to the Tigers.

[Photo] Panthers preparing for final road game

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 4, 2021
Eastern's Daniel Luoma kicks off in Eastern's Homecoming Game against Tennessee State on Oct. 23. The Panthers lost the game 28-0.

[Photo] OVC football teams now through 9 weeks of season

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 3, 2021
Eastern sophomore Jackson Penny competes in the 400 yard medley relay against Ball State on Oct. 29 at Padovan Pool. Penny’s relay team finished fifth with a time of 3:46.81. The men’s swim team lost 161-95

[Photo] Swim teams in tough stretch of training

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor
November 1, 2021
Eastern head coach Adam Cushing (center) expresses displeasures with a call on the field in Eastern's Homecoming Game against Tennessee State on Oct. 23 at O'Brien Field. Eastern lost to the Tigers 28-0.

[Photo] Panthers lose after struggles in 2nd half

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 31, 2021
Eastern running back Harrison Bey-Buie (center) runs the ball past the Tennessee State defensive line. Bey-Buie ran a total of 33 yards in Saturday afternoon’s game at O’Brien Field. Eastern lost the game 28-0 to Tennessee State.

[Photo] Panthers seek redemption on the road

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 28, 2021
Eastern running back Jaelin Benefield avoids a Tennessee State player while running the ball in the Homecoming Game against the Tigers. Eastern lost 28-0 to Tennessee State at O’Brien Field.

[Photo] Turnovers hurt Panthers in Hoco loss

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 24, 2021
Eastern quarterback Otto Kuhns (left) drops back to pass in the Panthers' game against Tennessee-Martin on Oct. 16 at O'Brien Field. Kuhns threw for a touchdown and ran for another in the game, which Eastern lost 28-17.

[Photo] Panthers to play Tigers for Homecoming

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 21, 2021
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