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The Daily Eastern News
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
two dudes talk movies
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?
two dudes talk movies
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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The Daily Eastern News
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The Daily Eastern News
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor

Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or [email protected].

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Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Thank you for the best senior year

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 28, 2023
Junior Addison Brown plays doubles vs Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on the Rex Darling Courts Saturday afternoon. Brown loses in her doubles match against the Cougars 6-1.

Golf, tennis finish 2023 seasons

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 27, 2023
Jaylen Prichard runs to first base and drops her bat during the midday game with IUPUI Tuesday afternoon.

Prichard leads EIU softball to its 10th straight win

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 26, 2023
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Journalism is a crucial tool in society

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 26, 2023
Cross Country Coach Erin Howarth accepts OVC Cross Country Coach of the year award after the Conference Championship Saturday afternoon, Oct. 29, 2022, at Putnam County Sports Complex in Cookeville, Tenn.

Howarth named DEN 2023 Coach of the Year

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 26, 2023
Kendall Grover talks to pitcher Rachel Kaufman in between innings during the game with IUPUI Tuesday afternoon.

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Kaufman talks to catcher Amber Cieplinski in between innings in the game against IUPUI Tuesday afternoon.

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Rachel Kaufman watches the ball after a hit during the game with IUPUI Tuesday afternoon.

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Eastern pitcher, Olivia Price (6), pitches to batters from Morehead on Williams Field on Saturday April 22, 2023.

EIU softball extends win streak to nine games

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 23, 2023
Quarterback James Cooper Jr. gets tackled by defensive lineman Nicholas Oliveira-Chace on a rush attempt Saturday afternoon on the OBrien Field.

‘It’s just the start,’ Wilkerson says after 2023 Spring Game

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 22, 2023
The Eastern football team stretches during practice on OBrien Field Thursday evening.

‘I know we’re a better football team than we were at this point in time last year,’ Wilkerson says ahead of annual Spring Game

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 21, 2023
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Sexual assault is a huge problem in college athletics

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 19, 2023
Sophomore infielder/outfielder, Aniya Holt (9), smiles during a team gathering between innnings while head coach Tara Archibald speaks to the team on Wednesday evening.

EIU softball in second in OVC standings

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 17, 2023
Getting Emotional Ep. 8: Mental Health Chat

Getting Emotional Ep. 8: Mental Health Chat

Autumn Schulz and Kate Stevens
April 17, 2023
Senior Brittany Steven plays against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars during the womens tennis Senior Day at the Rex Darling Courts Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 5-2 to the Cougars.

EIU spring sports update

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 14, 2023
A bar graph showing Easterns top ten highest paid head coaches in the athletics department in 2022.

[Photo] Eastern’s top ten highest paid head coaches

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
April 12, 2023
Eastern Kentucky defensive back Johnny Joseph is shoved out of bounds by former Eastern quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in a game on Sept. 28, 2013 at OBrien Field.

German fan planned to travel over 4,500 miles for Jimmy G events

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 10, 2023
Getting Emotional Ep. 7: Spring Sports & Jimmy G Update

Getting Emotional Ep. 7: Spring Sports & Jimmy G Update

Autumn Schulz and Kate Stevens
April 9, 2023
EIUs football team stretches during practice on the OBrien Field Tuesday evening.

Wilkerson says he is excited for annual spring game

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
April 3, 2023
Getting Emotional Ep. 6: Sports Journalist & TikTok Influencer Katlynn Gill

Getting Emotional Ep. 6: Sports Journalist & TikTok Influencer Katlynn Gill

Kate Stevens, Autumn Schulz, and Katlynn Gill
March 30, 2023
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

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
March 27, 2023
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

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
March 24, 2023
Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown

Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown

Autumn Schulz and Kate Stevens
March 23, 2023
The baseball, softball, and women’s and men’s tennis teams will play games over spring break.

Eastern sports to be on the lookout for over Spring Break

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
March 10, 2023
Former Eastern quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo celebrates after receiving pass for a touchdown during the Panthers 52-14 over Jacksonville State on Sept. 16, 2013 at OBrien Field. The Panthers became the OVC champions for the second straight year.

Garoppolo set to return to Eastern for ‘An Evening with Jimmy G’ Athletics Fundraiser

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
March 10, 2023
Getting Emotional Ep. 4: OVC, Women in Sports Journalism feat. Zaria Flippin

Getting Emotional Ep. 4: OVC, Women in Sports Journalism feat. Zaria Flippin

Autumn Schulz, Kate Stevens, and Zaria Flippin
March 10, 2023
Macy McGlone (33), Lariah Washington (22), and their head coach Matt Bollant, answer questions for a post-game interview after their loss against Tennessee Tech at the Ohio Valley Conference championships Friday afternoon.

4th quarter struggle leads to OVC semifinal loss for EIU

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2023
The Panthers ended their season with a loss against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles in the OVC semifinals Friday afternoon.

[Photo] EIU women’s basketball falls to Golden Eagles in OVC Tournament semifinal game

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor
March 3, 2023
Eastern Illinois University womens basketball Coach Matt Bollant instructs players during a timeout in the in Saturday afternoon game against Southeast Missouri State University at Lantz Arena.

Women’s basketball is ‘fresh and rested’ for OVC Tournament

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
March 2, 2023
Dr. Tonya Sawyer, Easterns Assistant Athletic Director and Compliance & Senior Woman Administrator, speaks to Eastern volleyball player, Kate Dean, in her office.

Sawyer says ‘it’s never too late to get involved’

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2023
Kate Dean (12), serves the ball over the net to the opponets side during beach volleyball practice on Friday afternoon at Sister City Park.

Sara Thomas says it means a lot to lead the beach volleyball program

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 27, 2023
Seniors, Lariah Washington and Morgan Litwiller pose for a picture with their family before the womens Senior Day basketball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon.

Litwiller, Washington celebrated during Senior Day

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2023
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.

EIU men’s track team takes first at OVC Indoor Track & Field Championships

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2023
Miah Monahan (3), a sophomoore guard drives toward the basket while being pressured by defenders during the womens basketball game against the Morehead State Eagles at Lantz Arena Wednesday afternoon. Monahan scored five points and had eight assists. The Panthers won 60-49.

Women’s basketball secures second seed in OVC tournament

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2023
Members of the Eastern Illinois University womens basketball team help Taris Thornton (25), a sophomore forward, up after a play in the Saturday afternoon game against Southeast Missouri State University in Lantz Arena.

EIU women’s basketball loses 3 road games in a row

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 20, 2023
Getting Emotional Ep.1: Introductions, Womens Basketball

Getting Emotional Ep.1: Introductions, Women’s Basketball

Autumn Schulz and Kate Stevens
February 19, 2023
Adam Swanson, a senior criminology major, holds up an OVC championship plaque after the Conference Championship Saturday afternoon, Oct. 29, 2022, at Putnam County Sports Complex in Cookeville, Tenn.

Swanson breaks 44 year-long mile record

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 15, 2023
Lariah Washington (22), a senior guard gets rid of the ball after being pressured by half of the defense during the womens basketball game against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars Saturday afternoon. Washington scored 13 points and had three assists. The Panthers lost 82-77. The loss was the first conference loss of the season, which ended the 13-win streak.

EIU women’s basketball loses first conference game of season

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 11, 2023
The student section erupts into celebration after the Panthers beat the University of Tennesee-Martin Skyhawks 73-50 Thursday night, allowing the Panthers a 13-win streak.

Toughness helps EIU women’s basketball to 13th consecutive win

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2023
Various athletes from football and mens swimming play Rock, Paper, Scissors, while Stone Galloway (middle), a junior sports management major, reacts during Jock n Roll, Wednesday at the Grand Ballroom in the Union.

SAAC’s Jock ‘n Roll to send Jerry Groniger to OVC Tournament

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 9, 2023
Zaria Flippin, a sophomore sports media relations major, records her podcast called Sportz Shortz in the Booth Library study room. Flippins podcast is centered around news occuring in sports and gives her opinions and previews on the topic on Friday afternoon.

Flippin says her grandfather sparked her love for sports

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
Eastern guard, Lariah Washington (22), breaks a double team against Southeast Missouri Redhawks guard, Jaliyah Green (24), and another Redhawks player. The Panthers won 63-57 against the Redhawks in Lantz Arena on Saturday.

Washington’s leadership in fourth quarter helps EIU remain undefeated

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
January 29, 2023
The womens basketball team cheers for fellow players after scoring during the womens basketball game against the Rowdy Raiders at Lantz Arena Monday afternoon. The Panthers won 96-67 against the Rowdy Raiders. The Panthers have won seven games in row.

Panthers 8-0 in OVC play for the first time since 2013

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
January 26, 2023
BY HAN BYER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Sports Nutrition Coordinator and graduate student, Camille Klopfleisch, speaks to Eastern football player, Cody Green, about his nutrition journey in her office Monday afternoon. Klopfleisch and Green are going over photos of Green’s meals, and what to work on going forward using nutrition charts on Jan. 23, 2023, on Eastern Illinois Universitys campus in Charleston, Ill.

Klopfleisch says passion, drive is needed for STEM majors

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
January 25, 2023
The women’s basketball team celebrates a win over the Tennessee States Tigers on Saturday at Lantz Arena. The game went into overtime with the score 68-68, with the final score being 78-70.

Women’s basketball looks to go 7-0 in OVC

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: To the EIU crowd at home basketball games: let’s do better

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
The womens basketball assistant coach, Mariah King, instructs the team in the locker room at halftime during their game against Little Rock on Saturday.

King returns home to inspire next generation of players

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
Eastern guard, Lariah Washington (22), attempts a jump shot against Little Rock guard, Tia Harvey (12) in Lantz Arena on Saturday evening. The Panthers won 44-33 against the Trojans.

Panthers’ fourth quarter rally leads to taking first place in OVC

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
January 15, 2023
Forward, Taris Thornton (25) attempts to shoot the ball against SIUE Forward, Madison Webb (32). The Panthers won 88-72 on Thursday night.

Thornton’s first start helps lead EIU to fifth win in a row

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
January 13, 2023
Lariah Washington pushes toward the basket for a layup during the womens basketball game against the University of Southern Indiana Eagles on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2022, at Lantz Arena. Washington scored 23 points and had two steals. The Panthers won 91-80 against the Eagles.

Women’s basketball goes 4-0 in OVC play over break

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
January 11, 2023
Senior guard Lariah Washington (22), passes the ball to a teammate, avoiding the hands of Brave freshman guard Lucia Llaveria (2), during the womens basketball game at Lantz Arena Tuesday night. Washington led the Panthers with 19 points and 4 assists. The Panthers lost 72-61 to the Bradley Braves.

Women’s basketball loses second game in a row

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
December 7, 2022
Lariah Washington (22), recovers the ball to start pushing towards the Northern Illinois University Huskies basket during the womens basketball game at Lantz Arena Saturday afternoon. Washington led the Panthers with 30 points, scoring .750 points per minute. The Panthers lost 71-69.

Women’s basketball winning streak comes to an end

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
December 4, 2022
Matt Bollant, Easterns womens basketball head coach, talks to his players during a media timeout during the womens basketball game against the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers in Lantz Arena.

EIU and NIU women’s basketball to face off Saturday

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
December 2, 2022
Eastern Illinois Universitys Head Football Coach Chris Wilkerson (front), runs out with players Jay Vallie (80), a graduate tight end, and Jordan Vincent (1), a sophomore safety, before the start of the Panthers first home game of the 2022 season Saturday evening at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost against the University of Tennessee- Chattanooga Mocs 38-20.

Wilkerson’s return home is already making a difference

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
December 1, 2022
Maya Chandler (10), a junior guard, is defended by Miah Monohan (3), a sophomore guard as she approaches the Panthers hoop during the womens basketball game against the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers in Lantz Arena Sunday afternoon. Monahan scored five points with six assists and four rebounds. The Panthers won 83-73 against the Ramblers.

Women’s basketball team moves to 5-0 over Thanksgiving break

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 29, 2022
Linebacker Colin Bohanek (45), and defensive back Mark Aitken (2), tackles a Southeast Missouri player during their game Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost to the Redhawks 31-7 on the OBrien Field.

Eastern football set to face off against No. 25 UT Martin

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 17, 2022
Forward Sincere Malone (5), splits the double team by Illinois States defense on the right wing as Malone attempts to drive to the basket at Easterns first mens basketball home game of the season against Illinois State University. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 54-49 in Lantz Arena.

EIU athletics to hit the road for games over Thanksgiving break

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 16, 2022
Markenzy Pierre (1), a redshirt senior runningback, runs drills during football practice at OBrien Field Wednesday afternoon.

Football team prepared to take on ranked SEMO in last home game

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 11, 2022
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Athletes and their sport should be categorized as art

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 10, 2022
Lyric Johnson (4), a freshman guard brings the ball up the court during the womens basketball exhibition game against the Missouri-St. Louis Tritons at Lantz Arena Monday evening. Johnson had four rebounds, one steal and two assists. The Panthers won 65-54 against the Tritons.

Second half turnaround for Panthers leads to win in home opener

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 8, 2022
Junior Kicker, Stone Galloway, kicks the ball during football practice Wednesday afternoon at OBrien Field.

Football team prepared for McNeese State despite injuries

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 4, 2022
Morgan Litwiller (24), a senior forward, looks for someone to throw the ball in bounds the womens basketball game against Millikin at Lantz Arena Thursday afternoon. Litwiller scored eight points and had three rebounds. The Panthers won 82-78 against the Big Blue.

Women’s basketball team encouraged after exhibition match win over Millikin

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 4, 2022
Guard Lariah Washington, a junior management major, shoots from the free-throw line in the third quarter of the first game in the OVC Tournament in Ford Center in Evansville, In. on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022. Washingotn scored 17 points and had seven rebounds. The Panthers lost against the Tennessee State Tigers 72-61.

Women’s basketball adds five new faces ahead of season

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 3, 2022
From left Kira Arthofer, a senior guard, and Morgan Litwiller, a junior guard, congratulate Miah Monahan, a freshman guard, on leading the team with 15 points at the women’s basketball game against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars on Monday at Lantz Arena. The Panthers won 89-65 against the Cougars.

Washington, Litwiller expected to lead the women’s basketball team this season

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

I am excited to cover women’s basketball this season

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

The NFL has been one of the spookiest things this October

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 26, 2022
Eastern player, number 23 Kya Trejo, takes the ball downfield against Lindenwood player, number 18 Peyton Ganz. The Panthers and Lions tied 0-0 Thursday afternoon Oct. 20, 2022, at Lakeside Field on Eastern Illinois Universitys campus in Charleston, Ill.

Women’s soccer team’s season comes to an end

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 26, 2022
Zay Gentry, a defensive back, attempts to tackle a player from Tennessee State at their football game Saturday afternoon at the Nissan Stadium. The Panthers lost to the Tigers 37-17.

Football team falls to Tennessee State at Nissan Stadium

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 25, 2022
Goalkeeper Daniela Bermeo, a fifth year player, clears the ball during the Panthers first game of the season on Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers and Valparaiso University Beacons tied.

Women’s soccer ties with Lindenwood in last regular season home match

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 21, 2022
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

The 104th Homecoming was full of very memorable moments

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 19, 2022
After number 20 Emily Wilcox, a junior middle blocker, reconvenes with her team after successfully blocking a spike from UT Martin Skyhawk players during the volleyball game at Lantz Arena Friday afternoon. Wilcox had 6 blocks and scored 7.5 points. The Panthers won 3-2 against the Skyhawks.

Volleyball team second in OVC after battle with Skyhawks

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2022
Junior Midfielder Jenna Little shoots the ball, scoring the first point of Sunday afternoons game against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Lakeside Field. Little had scored two goals within two minutes of each other during the middle of the second half. Little had three shots on goal and played for 56 minutes. The Panthers won 2-0 against the Mastodons.

Top players of OVC women’s soccer after Week 12

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2022
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Overconsumption of alcohol can lead to long term effects for athletes

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2022
Six senior womens soccer players stand with their framed jerseyes and leis before the start of their Senior Day game against the UT Martin Skyhawks at Lakeside Field Sunday afternoon. The Panthers and Skyhawks tied 1-1.

Senior Day for women’s soccer ends in sixth draw of season

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 10, 2022
Number 0 Dom Shoffner, a senior quarterback, runs towards the Panthers end zone during the second quarter of the football game at OBrien Field against the Northwestern State Demons Saturday afternoon. Shoffner went 2-of-4 throwing for 20 yards, scoring 1 touchdown. The Panthers won 35-27 against the Demons.

Shoffner and O’Brien lead EIU to first fall home win since 2018

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 8, 2022
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

The Chicago Bears need to make a change soon

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 5, 2022
Onstott (center), a freshman midfielder fights for ball control with Southeast Missouri player Number 27, Natalie Jackson, a senior defender, during the Thursday afternoon soccer game against the Redhawks at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 2-1 to the Redhawks.

OVC women’s soccer race remains close

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 5, 2022
Dillan Schorfheide | The Daily Eastern News Freshman Pau Riera goes for a return in a match at the Eastern Illinois Fall Invite in Fall 2019 at Darling Courts.

Men’s tennis finds success during home match

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 3, 2022
Number 17 Lesego Maloma, a junior forward, races Southern Indiana players to the ball during the home soccer game at Lakeside Field Saturday afternoon. Maloma had 3 shots on goal and played for 80 minutes. The Panthers lost 3-2 against Southern Indiana.

Men’s soccer loses to Southern Indiana in home opener

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
October 1, 2022
Number 20 Emily Wilcox, a junior middle blocker, hits the ball over the net during the volleyball game against the University of Arkansas- Little Rock Trojans Friday evening at Lantz Arena. Wilcox had 3 spikes and 4 kills, scoring 7.5 points. The Panthers won 3-0 against the Trojans.

EIU volleyball team sweeps Little Rock in first OVC meeting

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2022
Isabel Spanburg, a junior majoring in Biological Sciences, watches her shot during the Indiana State Invite at the Country Club of Terre Haute in Terre Haute, Indiana, on April 3, 2022. Spanburg finished the invite in 50th place, shooting a 36-hole total of 183.

EIU’s fall golf season in full swing

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2022
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Women deserve to thrive in the sports world too

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 28, 2022
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Ranking the foods in NFL stadiums I want to try someday

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 21, 2022
Brittany Steven, a senior exercise science, snacks on string cheese while studying in Booth Library Monday afternoon. Stevens said string cheese is her favorite healthy snack.

Nutrition plays major part in athletes’ lives

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 21, 2022
Isabel Spanburg, a junior majoring in Biological Sciences, watches her shot during the Indiana State Invite at the Country Club of Terre Haute in Terre Haute, Indiana, on April 3, 2022. Spanburg finished the invite in 50th place, shooting a 36-hole total of 183.

Golf teams open fall season

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 20, 2022
Eastern goalkeeper Mac Van Oudt reaches to deflect a shot in the Panthers 2-0 loss to Belmont Tuesday at Lakeside Field.

Men’s soccer team loses tough offensive match to Huskies

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 19, 2022
Junior Midfielder Jenna Little shoots the ball, scoring the first point of Sunday afternoons game against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Lakeside Field. Little had scored two goals within two minutes of each other during the middle of the second half. Little had three shots on goal and played for 56 minutes. The Panthers won 2-0 against the Mastodons.

Women’s soccer loses 1-0 in final nonconference match

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 16, 2022
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Mental health is just as important for student-athletes

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 14, 2022
Sophomore Linebacker Elijawah Tolbert (left) and Sophomore Defensive Lineman Colby Smith (right) run out a drill during football practice Wednesday afternoon at OBrien Field.

Week 2 results for OVC football teams

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 13, 2022
Number 21, Kenzie Balcerak, a senior midfielder, fights with Northern Illinois University players for control over the ball during the Sunday afternoon soccer game between the Eastern Panthers and NIU Huskies at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 2-1 against the Huskies.

Women’s soccer team has fourth tie of season Sunday

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 12, 2022
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.

Men’s soccer coach excited to turn program around

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 8, 2022
Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: EIU Students: you pay a fee, so show up to games

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 7, 2022
Players attempt to head a ball during the Sunday afternoon soccer game between the Panthers and Northern Illinois University Huskies at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 2-1 against the Huskies.

Women’s soccer loses first game of season to NIU

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 5, 2022
Members of the Eastern mens cross country team begins the 8K race in the EIU Walt Crawford Open on Sept. 3, 2021, at the Tom Woodall Panther Trail. Both the mens and womens teams won the meet.

EIU cross country to begin season as they host the EIU Walt Crawford Open Friday

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
September 1, 2022
Eastern midfielder Alejandro Lurbe runs by an opponent in a match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 3 at Lakeside Field. Eastern lost the match 1-0.

Men’s soccer starts the Josh Oakley era

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
August 31, 2022
Number 20, freshman Midfielder Ella Onstott unsuccessfully attempts to intercept the ball away from Valparisos Allie Anderson, a senior midfielder, during the Panthers first game of the season Thursday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Panthers and Beacons tied the game.

Women’s soccer has four straight shutouts after Sunday’s tie at UIC

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
August 29, 2022
Members of the Eastern womens soccer team celebrate a penalty kick goal by senior forward Itxaso Aguero (7) that put Eastern up 1-0 against Jacksonville State on March 30 at Lakeside Field. Aguero would add another goal later on and the Panthers beat the Gamecocks 3-2.

Women’s soccer team ties for the second time this season against Indiana State

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
August 26, 2022
Assistant Defensive Line Coach, Adam Morris talks to players after a practice drill during football practice Tuesday afternoon at OBrien Field. Morris was hired in February 2021 and will start his second season this year in 2022.

Panthers’ defense is looking better after fall camp as they are ready to hit the field next week

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
August 24, 2022
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