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Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
What to expect at Springfest
What to expect at Springfest
Jody Stone interacts with students after his student interview for Dean of Students Friday. April 13,2024 in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union,
Interim dean of students interviews to maintain position
The crowd jumps in excitement over Matt Bennet in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday.
Matt Bennett brings nostalgia to Pantherchella
President of Eastern Illinois University Jay Gatrell in his office in Old Main during an interview with the Daily Eastern News about his first year as president. Gatrell said, Anytime you take a new job, there’s going to be a learning curve. But you know, I feel sort of blessed to have been here and to know this place and the newer students.”  
Jay Gatrell: The first year
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
STAFF PICKS: NBA finals winner
Redshirt junior outfield Dylan Drumke gets a run to first after hitting outfield at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU baseball loses to non-D1 opponent for first time since 2019
Junior outfielder Quade Peters swinging and hitting the ball during Easterns game against Bradley University on Tuesday,
EIU beats Bradley in shortened game
Sophomore forward Sincere Malone (5) attempts a contested layup by freshman guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) during the Panthers first mens basketball game of the season. The Panthers lost 52-80 to the Fighting Illini Monday night.
Malone, Gibson enter transfer portal
Assistant coach Carlif Taylor runs drills with players during football practice at OBrien Field April 4.
Former NFL player takes new coaching role at Eastern
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The spirit of Linux and the attention economy
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: 32-hour work weeks should be the standard
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
EDITORIAL: Class evaluations should matter
The News won 34 awards at the Illinois Collegiate Press Association 2024.
EDITORIAL: The News wins 34 state awards
Ryan Hendrickson during the open interviews in Buzzard Auditorium. He is one out of four candidates for provost position Thursday morning.
EDITORIAL: We endorse Hendrickson as next provost
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?
Students from Eastern Illinois University take pictures together during Block Party Pep Rally event at O‘Brien Stadium Friday night.
EDITORIAL: Eastern needs a devoted provost
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
COLUMN: Educators need to be more valued
Jason Farias
COLUMN: Concerns with free speech zones
Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
COLUMN: The spirit of Linux and the attention economy
Jacob Hamm
COLUMN: 32-hour work weeks should be the standard
Bob Ceder and friend Killer siting on a couch with their dogs back in 1974.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The saga of the Pale Riders of ’74
Jacob Kimsey poses with Ethan Lozada dressed as Jesus at a counterprotest against religious protester Chris Svochak.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A queer student’s perspective on the March 7 protest
Spencer Spear, an educational leadership graduate student, supports his wife, Shelly Spear, an English instructor, in her fight for a fair contract in front of Old Main Wednesday afternoon.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To Provost Gatrell, get EIU strong
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: My story, not all men but enough
Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Meet the new Editor-in-Chief for the new semester
Drew Coffey
COLUMN: ‘The Social Network:’ nice guys finish last
Students participate in Pantherchella in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Saturday.
Pantherchella takes over Panther Bash
What to expect at Springfest
What to expect at Springfest
The crowd jumps in excitement over Matt Bennet in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday.
Matt Bennett brings nostalgia to Pantherchella
Christiana Harkulich teaches a class Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in the Doudua Fine Arts Center. Harkulich is a dramaturge and instructor for theater, film studies and women and gender studies.
A glimpse into Christiana Harkulich’s theatrical world
Senior utility, Cole Gober throws his base to the side as he runs to first base at the game against Bradley University Tuesday,
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU vs Bradley Baseball
Students enjoy Pantherchella where Matt Bennett DJd in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union Grand Ballroom
THROUGH THE LENS : Matt Bennett plays Pantherchella
Senior Addison Brown stands and waits for the double match to start against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks, at Atkins indoor tennis center
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU women’s tennis play against SEMO
(93) Sophomore punter Jacob Horvath and (98) redshirt junior long snapper Brett Galletti, at football’s first spring practice.
THROUGH THE LENS: EIU football’s first spring practice
Jennifer Buchter, a special education professor, gets out of the water during the Special Olympics Polar Plunge Sunday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Students, faculty get bold, cold
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 60: Why Is Midsommar So Weird?
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 59: Is Ex Machina The Best Sci-Fi Movie?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 58: Road House 2024 Is Terrible!
two dudes talk movies
Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 57: Reviewing the 2024 Oscars
Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares
Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares
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Lyric Johnson, a freshman guard, looks for a pass after being surrounded by defenders during the womens Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon. Johnson scored seven points and had three steals. The Panthers lost 66-61.

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Morgan Litwiller (24), a senior forward, looks for an opportunity to pass during the womens Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill. Litwiller scored seven points and had two assists. The Panthers lost 66-61.

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Lyric Johnson, a freshman guard, dribbles past defenders during the womens Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon. Johnson scored seven points and had three steals.

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CJ Lane (1), a senior guard posts up, during the mens Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

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Eastern Illinois Universitys Housing and Dining program supplied $2,200 in raffle prizes were available during the womens basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon.

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Macy McGlone (33), a sophomore forward is defended during the womens basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers won 60-49.

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Lyric Johnson (4), a freshman guard, gets her shot blocked by defenders during the womens basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Johnson had two steals. The Panthers won 60-49.

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CJ Lane, a senior guard, dribbles past defenders during the mens basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Lane scored three points and had one block. The Panthers lost 69-63.

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Kinyon Hodges, a junior center dribbles past defenders during the mens basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Hodges led the Panthers with 17 points and had four rebounds. The Panthers lost 69-63.

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Sincere Malone (5), a freshman forward, jumps up to put a shot up in the paint during the mens basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Sincere scored 14 points and had eight rebounds and one assist. The Panthers lost 69-63.

[Photo] 2023 EIU men’s basketball season preview

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
November 5, 2023
Ellie Colson (left), pushes into the paint in an attempt to score a layup during the womens basketball game against the University of Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks at Lantz Arena Thursday night. Colson scored four points and had six rebounds. The Panthers won 73-50.

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The womens basketball team for Eastern Illinois University fouled 14 times against the University of Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks in their game Thursday night.

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Hannah Purcell (21) looks for an opportunity to pass during the womens basketball game against the University of Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks at Lantz Arena Thursday night. The Panthers won 73-50 and are now 13-0 in conference play.

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The sideline erupts into celebration during the womens basketball game against the University of Tennesee-Martin Skyhawks 73-50 Thursday night. The win allowed the Panthers a 13-win streak.

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Head Coach Matt Bollant for womens basketball celebrates with the student section after the womens basketball game against the University of Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks at Lantz Arena Thursday night. The Panthers won 73-50 and are now 13-0 in conference play.

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Caleb Donaldson (20), a junior guard, rushes toward the paint during the mens basketball game against the University of Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks at Lantz Arena Thursday night. Donaldson led the Panthers with five turnovers and scored nine points and had eight assists and three rebounds. The Panthers won 77-75.

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Cameron Haffner, a freshman guard, dribbles the ball while being pressured by University of Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks players during the mens basketball game against the Skyhawks at Lantz Arena Thursday night. Haffner scored 12 points and had three rebounds. The Panthers won 77-75.

[Photo] EIU men's basketball in 8th place in OVC standings after successful weekend

February 13, 2023
Yaakema Rose Jr., a graduate guard, dribbles the ball during the mens during the mens basketball game against the University of Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks at Lantz Arena Thursday night. Rose scored seven points and had five assists.

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