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

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

The Daily Eastern News

Following an investigation, the mens swim team is suspended for the fall semester.

COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program

Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter March 2, 2024

It’s time to move on from competitive swimming at Eastern.   At the recent Summit League Championships for Swimming and Diving, both the Panther men’s and women’s swim teams finished in eighth...

Jackson Penny, a sophomore individual medley and breaststroke swimmer, jumps from the grab start of the men’s 200 yard medley relay for the breaststroke segment at the swimming meet on Saturday at Padovan Pool. The Panthers won 169-93 against Valparaiso.

EIU Swim competes as whole

Chloe Proffitt, Sports Reporter January 12, 2024

After a long-awaited stretch, Eastern’s men's swimming returns this semester after a semester-long suspension due to hazing. On Friday, Jan. 19, 5 p.m. the men's and women's teams will meet with Southern...

Following an investigation, the mens swim team is suspended for the fall semester.

EIU hazing reports confirmed

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 14, 2023

Nobody has be disciplined for the hazing allegations as of November 16 according to Eastern’s general counsel Austin Hill. Eastern's investigation of the men's swim team's alleged hazing reports...

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