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University President David Glassman accepts the intent to strike notice from EIU-UPI President Jennifer Stringfellow Monday afternoon in the Presidents Office at Old Main on Easterns campus in Charleston, Illinois. Once he accepted, Glassman said to Stringfellow he hopes the negotiations teams can come to a possible agreement, avoid a strike, and continue to work together.
EIU-UPI rallies, files intent to strike
The presentation shown at Eastern Illinois University.
EIU’s Strategic Planning Town Hall Meeting focuses on the future 
More than 40 students, faculty members and Union members attended the Teach Out protest, held by Easterns chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, Thursday afternoon at the Mellin Steps in the Library Quad. The protest was held in response to the current status of the contract negotiation where the administration and Union have yet to reach an agreement on 21 proposals.
BREAKING: EIU-UPI announces rally to file intent to strike Monday
EIU University Board hosts 2000s Game Night
EIU University Board hosts 2000’s Game Night
In the Spotlight performance to come Friday
‘In the Spotlight’ performance to come Friday
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
Kinyon Hodges, a junior guard, scrambles after a loose ball during the mens basketball game against the University of Southern Indiana Eagles on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2022, at Lantz Arena. Hodges scored 10 points and had three assists. The Panthers won 91-80 against the Eagles.
4 EIU men’s basketball players enter the transfer portal
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: I want to go to more EIU sporting events before I graduate
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown
Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or acschulz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Other football alumni should take after Jimmy G’s example
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: I want a refund
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: We need support for our professors, advisors
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: I have a plan, I just need some money
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Reflecting back on my time
COLUMN: “Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong,” good the first time, replay not recommended
COLUMN: “Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong,” good the first time, replay not recommended
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
Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: I want a refund
Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: We need support for our professors, advisors
Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.
COLUMN: I have a plan, I just need some money
Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.
COLUMN: Reflecting back on my time
COLUMN: “Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong,” good the first time, replay not recommended
COLUMN: “Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong,” good the first time, replay not recommended
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
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
Getting Emotional Ep. 4: OVC, Women in Sports Journalism feat. Zaria Flippin
Getting Emotional Ep. 4: OVC, Women in Sports Journalism feat. Zaria Flippin
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 22: Shutter Island
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Sean Hastings

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor

Hey, I’m Sean Hastings. I am senior journalism major and the Sports Editor for the Daily Eastern News. I pretty much love the Chicago Blackhawks more than anything. I have a bit of an obsession with Dave Matthews Band.  I also attempt to play guitar in my free time. I can be reached at [email protected]

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Panthers split weekend, Schuette wins 400th

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 29, 2018

Sean Says: An open letter to the DEN, thanks for all the memories

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 26, 2018
Junior Jimmy Huber hits a double off the right field wall to drive in Joe Duncan to make the score 9-0 in the second inning in Easterns 15-6 win Wednesday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers have a three-game series this weekend with Morehead State at home.

[Photo] Baseball team hosts Morehead State

April 26, 2018
The Eastern softball team celebrates sophomore Mia Davis’ walk-off hit that scored Ashley Bartlett Saturday against Tennessee Tech. The Panthers play a pair of road doubleheaders against Murray State and Austin Peay.

Panthers set for 2 doubleheaders

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 26, 2018
Redshirt senior Aaron Gooch runs up the field in Eastern’s spring practice April 4 at O’Brien Field. Eastern’s offense showed signs of getting the new offense to click and the defense continued to be solid just as it was last year.

[Photo] 3 things learned in spring football

April 26, 2018
Senior Tori Johnson makes the play at third for the out in Eastern’s loss to Jacksonville State Sunday. Eastern had another late game collapse that led to a loss against Illinios Wednesday on the road.

Softball team still struggling in late innings

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 25, 2018
Junior Hunter Morris celebrates his second-inning grand slam with Jimmy Huber (far left), Jimmy Govern (11) and Dougie Parks (right). Eastern beat Robert Morris 15-6 Wednesday at Coaches Stadium.

[Photo] Morris’ grand slam helps push Panthers to big win

April 25, 2018
Freshman Dillon Birch competes in the men’s hammer throw at the Panthers’ EIU Big Blue Meet March 30 in the field behind O’Brien Field. Eastern will have a split squad meet at the Drake Relays and the Louisville Twilight.

[Photo] Track, field competing in split squad events

April 25, 2018
Junior Mady Poulter throws the ball over to first to Haley Mitchell for the out in Eastern’s win over Tennessee Tech in game one of the doubleheader Saturday at Williams Field. The Panthers are taking a break from OVC play for a day to play Illinois on the road Wednesday.

Softball team looking to get back on track

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 24, 2018
Senior Grant Reiman returns the ball on his forehand in Eastern’s match against Belmont March 30 at the Darling Courts. Despite a first-round OVC Tournament loss, Eastern improved overall and has the team excited for the future.

[Photo] Season review for Eastern men’s tennis

April 24, 2018
Illinois State sophomore Jordan Libman scoots around Eastern catcher Ryan Knernschield to score a run in Eastern’s 17-13 win over the Rebirds April 18 at Williams Field. The Panthers were swept by Eastern Kentucky over the weekend, but are back at home to host Saint Louis at Coaches Stadium.

[Photo] Eastern to host Saint Louis on Tuesday

April 23, 2018
Freshman Megan Burton connects on a pitch in Eastern’s game two loss to Jacksonville State Sunday at Williams Field. The Panthers went 1-3 this weekend against Tennessee Tech and Jacksonville State.

Softball team goes 1-3 over weekend

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 22, 2018

Sean Says: Time flies and the early years seem like only yesterday

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 20, 2018
Sophomore Stella Cliffe returns the ball in her doubles match with partner Grace Summers against Belmont March 30 at the Darling Courts. The Panthers open the OVC Tournament this weekend.

[Photo] Women’s tennis ready for Jacksonville State

April 19, 2018
Freshman Kaisei Kuroki looks to hit a forehand over the net in his singles match March 30 at the Darling Courts against Belmont. Eastern starts the OVC Tournament Friday.

[Photo] Panthers set for OVC Tournament

April 19, 2018

Panthers softball team set for four games at home

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 19, 2018
Junior Jimmy Huber celebrates his second home run of the first inning with redshirt junior Tyler Tesmond, who scored on Huber’s two-run home run. The Panthers beat Illinois State 17-13 Wednesday at Coaches Stadium.

[Photo] Eastern batters explode for 17 runs in win over Illinois State

April 18, 2018
Freshman Megan Burton connects with the ball in the Panthers’ win over Southeast Missouri April 11. Eastern lost both games to Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Tuesday on the road.

Softball team loses against SIUE on 2 walk offs

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 17, 2018
Senior Trent Reiman sends a forehand over the net in his singles match against Belmont March 30 at the Darling Courts. Eastern starts the OVC Tournament later this week.

[Photo] Men’s tennis seniors excited for OVC tournament

April 17, 2018
Junior Ashton Wilson jumps over the bar in the men’s high jump at the EIU Big Blue Meet March 31 at O’Brien Field. WIlson finished tied for second after jumping 6-feet-.75 inches in the men’s high jump at the Illinois Twilight meet over the weekend.

[Photo] Track, field finishes with three top spots

April 16, 2018
Junior Mady Pouter tosses the ball over to first base for the out in Eastern’s win in game one of its doubleheader with Southeast Missouri Thursday at Wednesday at Williams Field. Eastern has a doubleheader against Southern Illnois-Edwardsville scheduled for Tuesday.

Panthers to play 2 makeup games against the Cougars

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 16, 2018
Senior Jessica Wireman throws a pitch in Eastern’s win over Indiana State April 5 at Williams Field. The Panthers split their doubleheader with Tennessee-Martin Saturday.

Panthers split doubleheader with Tennessee-Martin

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 15, 2018
Senior Grant Reiman returns a backhand in his match against Belmont March 30 at the Darling Courts. Eastern won its Senior Day match against Marian Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s tennis team picks up win on Senior Day

April 15, 2018

Sean Says: New dog becomes even closer to family members

Sean Hastings , Sports Editor
April 12, 2018
Easterns new quarterback Johnathan Brantley throws a pass in spring football on April 4th at OBrien Field. Brantley is a transfer from Tulane and one of four quarterbacks in camp for Eastern.

[Photo] Brantley more than just a runner

April 12, 2018

Softball team with 2 doubleheaders

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 12, 2018
Senior Jessica Wireman celebrates Haley Mitchell’s home run in game one of the doubleheader against Southeast Missouri Wednesday at Williams Field. Wireman struckout 12 batters and gave up one earned run in the Panthers’ win.

[Photo] Column: Wireman strong in win, despite first inning

April 11, 2018
Junior Mady Poulter hits an RBI double in the fourth inning to score Kayla Bear and make the score 1-0 in game two of the Panthers’ doubleheader against Southeast Missouri Wednesday at Williams Field. The Eastern softball team won both games against the Redhawks.

Panthers sweep home doubleheader

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 11, 2018
Eastern junior Tyler Jones throws a pitch in the Panthers 9-3 loss to Tennessee Tech on March 30 at Coaches Field. Jones threw six innings and gave up three runs while striking out four batters.

[Photo] Baseball team loses its third straight game

April 10, 2018
Junior Maria DeVito throws the ball to first for the out in the Eastern softball team’s home opening win against Indiana State last Thursday at Williams Field. Eastern hosts Southeast Missouri Wednesday for its OVC home opener.

[Photo] Eastern to host first OVC opponent

April 10, 2018
Freshman Megan Burton catches a line drive in the top of her glove in the seventh inning of the Panthers’ win over Indiana State last Thursday at Williams Field. Eastern has played just four OVC games while four teams have played 10.

Softball team to play 6 games in 5 days

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 9, 2018
Junior Jimmy Govern takes a swing at the ball in Eastern’s loss to Tennessee Tech March 30 at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers play on the road at Southern Illinois-Carbondale Tuesday.

[Photo] Eastern looks to snap losing streak against Southern Illinois

April 9, 2018
Eastern sophomore Emily Pugachevsky returns a ball in Eastern meet at the Darling Courts on March 30. The Panthers won the meet 5-2 against Belmont.

[Photo] Women’s tennis team loses twice over weekend

April 8, 2018
Eastern freshman Blake Malatestinic fires a pitch in the Panther game against Tennessee Tech on March 30 at Coaches Field. Eastern lost the game 9-3 and Malatestinic gave up 1 run in 1.2 innings pitched.

[Photo] Bats go cold in Eastern baseball team’s weekend series

April 8, 2018

Sean Says: Breakfast, friends, good times

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 5, 2018
Eastern senior Grant Reiman returns a ball in the Panthers meet last Friday at the Darling Courts. Reiman and his partner lost in the No. 3 doubles position.

[Photo] Eastern ready for last OVC match

April 5, 2018
Junior Tyler Jones delivers a pitch in Eastern’s loss to Tennessee Tech Friday at Coaches Stadium. Eastern’s baseball team is struggling compared to where it was one year ago.

[Photo] Room to improve for the Eastern baseball team

April 4, 2018
Senior Jared Woodson returns a ball on his forehand during doubles. Woodson and his partner, sophomore Gage Kingsmith (left) have found success this season as a doubles team.

[Photo] Woodson, Kingsmith starting to click for Eastern

April 4, 2018
Sophomore Stella Cliffe returns the ball on her backhand in her doubles match Friday at the Darling Courts. Cliffe was named OVC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week on Wednesday.

[Photo] Cliffe named OVC player of the week

April 4, 2018
Senior Andrew Curran throws the ball over to first to get the Tennessee Tech runner. Eastern had its Tuesday game against Illinois State rained out.

[Photo] Eastern baseball team staying busy on off days

April 3, 2018
Sophomore Stella Cliffe hits a forehand in her doubles match with partner Grace Summers. Cliffe and Summers won 6-4. The women’s tennis team does not have a player from Illinois, but all agree the different backgrounds have helped them grow together.

[Photo] Different backgrounds shape Panthers

April 3, 2018

Softball team to host Indiana State at Williams Field

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
April 2, 2018
Freshman Blake Malatestinic throws a pitch to Tennessee-Tech’s Alex Junior Friday at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers were swept by the Golden Eagles over the weekend. Eastern’s game with Illinois State was canceled due to rain.

[Photo] Notebook: Baseball team stumbling to start OVC play

April 2, 2018
Junior second baseman Jimmy Govern throws the ball to first to get Tennessee Tech’s Alex Junior. Tennessee Tech swept the Panthers this weekend and Eastern dropped to 1-8 in OVC play on the season.

[Photo] Golden Eagles score 24 straight to beat Panthers

April 1, 2018
Sophomore Emily Pugachevsky hits a forehand back to her Belmont opponent in her singles match Friday at the Darling Courts. Pugachevsky won 6-4, 6-4 to help the Panthers to a 5-2 win over the Bruins.

[Photo] Women’s tennis team gets two big wins at home

April 1, 2018
Senior Grant Reiman sends a back hander to his Belmont doubles opponents Friday at the Darling Courts. Reiman and partner Logan Charbonneau lost 7-5 to Belmont as Eastern lost 7-0 overall. The Panthers picked up a win Saturday against Tennessee State.

[Photo] Panthers get first OVC win in over two years

April 1, 2018

Panthers to test Redhawks in home opener

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 29, 2018
Senior Matt Albert backs out of the way of the pitch from Indiana State’s pitcher. Eastern is set to start a three-game series with Tennessee Tech Friday with a doubleheader starting at 11 a.m.

[Photo] Panthers make most of inside practice

March 29, 2018
Junior Carson Haws throws a pitch in the Panthers’ loss to Indiana State March 20 at Coaches Stadium. Eastern’s Thursday game against Tennessee Tech got moved to Friday for a doubleheader to start the three-game series.

[Photo] Panthers take on 1st place Tennessee Tech

March 28, 2018
Redshirt sophomore defensive back Taylor Jefferies lays a hit on redshirt freshman tight end Jonathan McCoy in the Panthers’ spring practice Wednesday night at O’Brien Field. Eastern is trying to perfect its defense in the second year running the scheme.

[Photo] Fundamentals key for Panthers on defense

March 28, 2018
Panther outfielder Mia Davis throws the ball back to the infield during a game against Belmont of Saturday. Davis’ bat helped lead Eastern to a two-game sweep over the Bruins.

Eastern hosts Butler in home opener

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 27, 2018
Senior Dougie Parks fields a bunt in Eastern’s loss to Indiana State March 20 at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers’ game scheduled for Tuesday at Saint Louis was canceled, but the Panthers are at home this weekend against Tennessee Tech starting Thursday.

[Photo] Old rivalries, same goal for baseball team

March 26, 2018

Wireman wins OVC pitcher of week

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 26, 2018
Eastern pitcher Jake Haberer hurls a pitch in a game against Indiana State at Coaches Field on March 20, the Panthers lost the game 8-10. Haberer has a 1-1 record and a 6.75 ERA.

[Photo] Losing streak continues for Eastern baseball team

March 25, 2018

Sean Says: Pet dogs still don’t get along

Sean Hastings , Sports Editor
March 22, 2018
Senior Matt Albert is congragulated at the plate by redshirt junoir Tyler Tesmond (15) and senior Logan Beaman after hitting a three-run home run in the fourth inning in Eastern’s 10-8 loss to Indiana State Tuesday at Coaches Stadium. Albert has three home runs this season.

[Photo] Baseball team searches for win

March 22, 2018
Freshman guard Mack Smith gets off a shot in the second half of the Panthers’ OVC conference tournament opeing round game at the Ford Center in Evansville. The OVC Tournament will return to Evansville’s Ford Center in 2019 and 2020 the OVC announced Thursday.

Tournament returning to Evansville

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 22, 2018

Mitchell, senior pitching duo solid for Panthers

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 21, 2018
Redshirt senior Jake Haberer fires a pitch in the top of the fourth inning in the Eastern baseball team’s 10-8 loss to Indiana State Tuesday at Coaches Stadium. Haberer pitched 2.1 innings and gave up four runs.

[Photo] Walks take down baseball team

March 20, 2018
Jacob Ivey Jr., who will be a redshirt sophomore in the fall, catches a pass in the Panthers’ first spring practice of 2018. Coach Kim Dameron said the first practice was a good starting point that the Panthers can build off of throughout the rest of spring and into the season.

[Photo] Quarterback battle to be key in Spring

March 20, 2018
Logan Charbonneau, a freshman men’s tennis player, stayed on the tennis courts till 2 a.m. following a 3 p.m. tennis practice to ready himself for a chance at playing at the college level. His 2 a.m. “partner” was a machine that fired thousands of balls at him until he decided it was time for bed only to wake up and do it the next day.

[Photo] Following dreams helped men’s tennis team’s Charbonneau

March 19, 2018

Sean Says: pet dogs are finally friends

Sean Hastings , Sports Editor
March 8, 2018

Softball team leads OVC in multiple categories

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 7, 2018
Coach Jay Spoonhour adresses the team during a timeout against Belmont Jan. 13 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers’ season was an up-and-down ride, but they found a way to make the OVC Tournament.

Men’s basketball: A season in review

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 6, 2018
The Panthers lost Thursday night to Austin Peay ending their OVC Tournament run in the second round. Eastern has a lot of pieces returning in 2018-2019 and can make a push for the OVC Tournament again.

OPINION: Eastern will be back to OVC Tournament

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 2, 2018
Eastern seniors Montell Goodwin, bottom right, and teammate Ray Crossland (5) exit the floor for the last time after a 73-66 loss to Austin Peay. The two seniors combined for 25 points, 7 rebounds and 3 steals in the 2nd round loss.

Panthers’ season ends in 73-66 loss to Austin Peay

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 2, 2018
Muusa Dama celebrates Easterns 73-71 win over Tennessee State during Wednesdays opening round of the OVC Tournament in Evansville, Indiana.

Eastern seeking another upset win over Austin Peay in Tournament

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 1, 2018
Junior Jajuan Starks dribbles past a Tennessee State defender in the second half of Eastern’s 73-71 opening round win at the OVC tournament in Evansville, Indiana’s Ford Center. Stark’s came off the bench to score 8 points in an 2-for-3 effort from three point land.

Eastern escapes Tennessee State to advance in OVC tournament

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
March 1, 2018
Senior Montell Goodwin dribbles past a Southern Illinois Edwardsville defender in Eastern’s final home game win Saturday. Eastern plays Tennessee State Wednesday in the first round of the OVC Tournament in Evansville, Ind.

Men’s basketball team to open conference tournament against No. 6 Tennessee State

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 27, 2018
Senior Montell Goodwin steps past a Southern Illinois Edwarwdsville player in the Panthers’ 68-56 win in Lantz Arena on Saturday. Goodwin finished the game on 12 points.

Panthers beat Cougars 68-56 on senior night

Sean Hastings , Sports Editor
February 25, 2018

Sean Says: Why can’t we be friends?

Sean Hastings , Sports Editor
February 23, 2018
Redshirt junior Jalisha Smith goes up for a layup in Eastern’s 70-63 loss to Murray State Thursday in Lantz Arena. Smith finished the game with five points. The loss dropped Eastern to 2-26 on the season.

[Photo] Slow 4th quarter sinks women’s basketball team

February 23, 2018
Eastern senior Ray Crossland drives the lane in the Panthers 76-66 loss to Murray State Thursday in Lantz Arena. Crossland had 13 points and seven rebounds.

Racers’ big first half pushes past Panthers

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 22, 2018

Panthers eyeing rematch with Evansville

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 22, 2018
Senior Montell Goodwin eyes up his defender in Eastern’s loss to Belmont Jan. 11. The Panthers host Murray State for one of its final two regular season games Thursday in Lantz Arena..

Panthers not stressing over top-seed Racers

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 21, 2018
Senior Steve Fishman swims the backstroke in the Panthers’ meet Oct. 28 against Western. Fishman broke the 100-yard individual medley Eastern record at the Summit League Championships with a time of 51.09. That time also earned him second place in the event.

[Photo] Swim teams end season in 5th, 6th place

February 19, 2018
Senior Montell Goodwin sets up the Panthers’ offense it their 76-69 loss to Austin Peay Feb. 10 in Lantz Arena. With Eastern’s win Saturday over Tennessee-Martin, the Panthers secured a spot in the OVC Tournament.

Panthers clinch OVC Tournament spot

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 18, 2018
Freshman Taylor Steele makes a move just past half court to slip by an Austin Peay defender in Eastern’s 75-66 loss Jan. 20 in Lantz Arena.

[Photo] Last second shot lifts Redhawks over Panthers 51-48

February 15, 2018
Freshman Sarah Lohman swims the women’s 200-yard freestyle, where she took second place against Valparaiso Jan. 20 at the Padovan Pool. Eastern’s swim team wrapped up the first day of the Summit League Championships Wednesday.

[Photo] Panthers in 6th place of conference championships

February 15, 2018

Softball team ready for Runnin’ Bulldog Classic

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 15, 2018
Sophomore Rachel Manderscheid swims the backstroke leg of the women’s 200-yard individual medley against Western and Butler Oct. 2017. The Panthers open the Summit League Championships Wednesday Sioux Falls, S.D.

[Photo] Swimmers confident going into conference

February 13, 2018
Junior Jajuan Starks handles the ball at the top of the arc in the Panthers’ 76-69 loss to Austin Peay Saturday in Lantz Arena. Starks scored six points in the game.

Eastern’s comeback falls short, lose to Austin Peay

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 11, 2018

Sean Says: Take advantage of opportunities, do not interrupt

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 11, 2018
Sophomore Danielle Berry looks to throw a cross-court pass in Eastern’s 60-57 loss to Tennessee Tech Saturday in Lantz Arena. The Panthers play Austin Peay Saturday at home.

[Photo] Women’s basketball eyes redemption over Austin Peay

February 8, 2018

Softball team opens season in Louisiana

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 8, 2018

Panthers celebrate Grugier-Hill’s super bowl title

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 8, 2018
Senior Brandon Robbins swims the men’s 100-yard butterfly Jan. 20 at the Padovan Pool against Valparaiso. Robbins took third in the event with a time of 55.17 seconds. The Panthers are gearing up for the Summit League Championships.

[Photo] Panthers seeking record championship

February 6, 2018
Redshirt junior guard throws up a layup high off the backboard at the end of the shot clock in Eastern’s 79-71 win over Tennessee Tech Saturday in Lantz Arena. Wilson injured his left hand in the game and is out the rest of the season. He is the fourth point guard to be injured this year.

Panthers lose 4th guard to injury

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 5, 2018
Freshman Karle Pace dribbles past Tennessee Tech’s Mackenzie Coleman in Eastern’s 60-57 loss Saturday in Lantz Arena. Pace finished with 18 points.

[Photo] Final seconds sink Eastern in 60-57 loss

February 4, 2018
Freshman Mack Smith looks to make a play at the top of the arc in the Panthers’ 79-71 win over Tennessee Tech Saturday in Lantz Arena. Smith set the Eastern freshman record for points in a game with 31.

Smith drops 31, helps Panthers win

Sean Hastings , Sports Editor
February 4, 2018

Sean Says: Make the most of your time at college

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 2, 2018
Senior Muusa Dama drives past Jacksonville States Christian Cunningham in the Panthers 75-56 loss to the Gamecocks Thursday in Lantz Arena. Dama finished with 11 points and six rebounds.

Slow second half downs men’s basketball team

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor
February 2, 2018
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