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The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Eastern Illinois University cross country senior runner Michael Atkins leads the pack at the Walt Crawford Invitational. Atkins finished in fifth place as EIU won both the men’s and women’s races at the Tom Woodall Panther Trail on Friday.

Cross country sweeps Walt Crawford open

Lanyie Rhodes, Sports Reporter September 6, 2025

Eastern Illinois University cross country opened September with a statement sweep, as both the men’s and women’s teams captured first-place finishes at the 2025 Walt Crawford Open on Friday at the...

Alex Stout about to release his hammer at track meet

STAFF PICKS: Hardest event in track and field

Sports Staff January 17, 2024

The Sports Staff shared what event they think is the hardest in track and field.   Zaria Flippin (Sports Editor): Shot put I think shot put is the most difficult event in track and field. Shot...

Theo Paxton runs in the men's 1500 meters and places in first with a time of 4:24.77 at the EIU Big Blue Classic event at O’Brien Field Saturday.

Track and field hosts first meet of 2024

Aidan Cusack, Sports Reporter January 13, 2024

In all of school history, Eastern track and field has sent four athletes to the Olympics. One of these four has been honored for the past 10 years at Eastern’s premier track meet. The namesake...

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