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Student walking past Booth Library on Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL
How to deal with time management issues
Micah Cherry, a senior in criminal Justice attempts the bull ride this Thursday evening at the Rodeo Round-Up event in the library quad.
Rodeo Round-Up brings bull riding to Library Quad
Students gather for during the homecoming week event Western Craft Night in the University Ballroom in the Marin Luther King Jr Union, too decorate hats, enjoy music and to stuff a stuffed cow, on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston Ill. Tuesday night Oct. 1,2024.
EIU students line dance for homecoming
The executive board of the Tarble student advisory committee, including juniors secretary Carli Keller (left), president James Haddon (middle) and vice president Ellie Yates (right), present to the student government in the Tuscola-Arcola room of the MLK Student Union on Wednesday.
Student government elects new secretary, approves RSOs
Students stop by for free shaved ice and nachos for Boots and BBQ in the Library Quad Monday.
EIU homecoming week sets off with Boots and BBQ
Defender Kya Trejo attempts a long pass on Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the ISU Redbirds Thursday afternoon.
Junior defender shares season goals in Q&A
Freshman outside hitter Destiny Walker waits for a serve from Southern Indiana at Friday's game in Groniger Arena. The Panther's lost 3-0.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball
Panthers of the Week: Abby Reinl, Quenton Rogers
Panthers of the Week: Abby Reinl, Quenton Rogers
Quarterback Pierce Holley (3), left, is sacked by Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks' defensive line during EIU's homecoming at O'Brien Field against Southeast Missouri State University Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 34-27 against the Redhawks.
What happened at EIU’s homecoming game?
Charleston High Trojan fans getting ready with body paint and posters for the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien Field on October 4. Charleston lost 20-10.
Charleston loses 20-17 in Coles County Clash
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox (32) pitches at Coaches Stadium on Sunday for the EIU baseball game.
EIU Baseball’s path through OVC Tournament
Men's Baseball team players stand in the dugout at home against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024. Eastern beat Bellarmine 9-4 Tuesday afternoon.
EIU Baseball honors seniors, win over MSU
Junior Outfield (1) Quade Peters join the team in excitedment after sliding into home base at the game against Bradley
EIU Baseball drops second game against MSU
The baseball team game get suspended due to the weather, the team walked back to the locker room at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU Baseball loses fifth straight game
Matt Bollant yelling at the referee during the women basketball game against UT Martin thursday night in Groniger Arena
Bollant leaves EIU basketball program
Junior guard/forward Kyndall Davis hangs onto the rim in Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 72-57 Thursday evening in Groniger Arena.
Davis, Luers enter transfer portal
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt junior offensive lineman Elkhanan Tanelus (72). Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.
Panthers of the Year: MJ Flowers, Macy McGlone, Sara Thomas
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”
STAFF PICKS: NBA finals winner
Payton Liggins, sophomore, sports media relations.
COLUMN: What went wrong with EIU football?
Chloe Proffitt
COLUMN: Female athletes are just as capable as male
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Court storming should be a thing of the past
Aidan Cusack
COLUMN: Court storming needs to stay
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Taris Thornton, a junior forward, attempts to rebound the ball during the during second quarter of the women's basketball game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Groniger Arena on Saturday afternoon. Thornton scored 13 points, had two rebounds and shot 4-6 for field goals. The Panthers won 72-62 against the Leathernecks.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Taris Thornton
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
Panthers of the Week: Abby Reinl, Quenton Rogers
Panthers of the Week: Abby Reinl, Quenton Rogers
Quarterback Pierce Holley (3), left, is sacked by Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks' defensive line during EIU's homecoming at O'Brien Field against Southeast Missouri State University Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 34-27 against the Redhawks.
What happened at EIU’s homecoming game?
Charleston High Trojan fans getting ready with body paint and posters for the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien Field on October 4. Charleston lost 20-10.
Charleston loses 20-17 in Coles County Clash
The EIU football team switches players in between plays in the football game against the Lindenwood Lion's Saturday afternoon at O'Brien Field. The Panthers lost 28-25.
EIU football to play homecoming game against nationally-ranked SEMO
Football season starts in the spring.
What EIU takes away from Coles County Clash
Defender Kya Trejo attempts a long pass on Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the ISU Redbirds Thursday afternoon.
Junior defender shares season goals in Q&A
Panthers of the Week: Abby Reinl, Quenton Rogers
Panthers of the Week: Abby Reinl, Quenton Rogers
Kate Germano, a sophomore midfielder (11), dribbles the ball up field towards Little Rock Trojan territory at Lakeside Field Sunday afternoon.
Late goal gives EIU women’s soccer first OVC win
Panthers of the Week: Abby Reinl, Ella Kratochvil
Panthers of the Week: Abby Reinl, Ella Kratochvil
Avery Richardson, a junior midfielder (19), steals the ball from Little Rock Trojans striker at Lakeside Field Sunday afternoon.
Senior midfielder reflects on her journey
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Freshman catcher Sophia Olman catching a pitch on Saturday April 20 2024 against Tennessee Tech.
Catcher talks about being a black belt in Q&A
softball
EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
The women's swim team lost their first home meet of 2024 149-109 against the University of Southern Indiana.
EIU swim competes for first time in 2024
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
Junior pitcher Olivia Price (6), starts her pitch to St. Louis University junior infielder Jocelyn Abbott (20) on Wednesday evening.
Athletes to watch in the winter
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Junior infielder Danny Infante tags University of Dayton freshman infielder David Mendez during their double header on March 16 and 17 at Coaches Stadium
Panthers of the Week: William Hays, Danny Infante
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
EIU men’s tennis gets second straight victory with win against USI
Fifth year senior Max Pilipovic-Kljajic is a computer science major from Brisbane, Australia, practicing his serve and is currently attending Eastern Illinois University
EIU tennis siblings’ journey from Australia
Head Coach Robin Cambier (mens and womens tennis) during pratice on wed Feb 14, 2024, helping players improve skills Macfee on Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Ill ©
EIU tennis coach with varied past: Robin Cambier
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Senior Addison Brown getting ready to serve in doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks the Atkins Tennis Center.
Panthers of the Week: Addison Brown, Adam Swanson
Sophomore Aleyla Wooten bite her lip while hitting the ball over to the other team during the doubles against Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks She also played singles
EIU women’s tennis prepares for OVC tournament
Freshman outside hitter Destiny Walker waits for a serve from Southern Indiana at Friday's game in Groniger Arena. The Panther's lost 3-0.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball
Freshman outside hitter Destiny Walker waits for a serve from Southern Indiana at Friday's game in Groniger Arena. The Panther's lost 3-0.
Southern Indiana’s runs trample EIU volleyball
Eastern Illinois’ volleyball team huddles up before playing in the fifth set against Southern Indiana Thursday evening in Groniger Arena. The Panthers lost to the Screaming Eagles 3-2.
EIU volleyball loses close match against Southern Indiana
Graduate student middle blocker Ireland Hieb cheers with her teammates in Groniger Arena at Eastern Illinois' campus Charleston Illinois, Sept. 26 2024
Hieb returns to volleyball program after one year away
Senior Sylvia Hasz (23), talks with the rest of her team during a timeout at their game against Valparaiso.
Panthers of the Week: Kaelin Drakeford, Sylvia Hasz
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘Beast:’ a narratively dull, sporadic film
Ben Boutell belts during the Disney section of Radius' show at the Doudna Fine Arts Center Saturday evening.
Radius and local A cappella groups light up Doudna
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘Flight:’ What can’t Denzel do?
All-American Circus spins into town
All-American Circus spins into town
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice:’ the sequel from beyond the grave
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘Beast:’ a narratively dull, sporadic film
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Megalopolis:’ the art of insisting upon yourself
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: Fall is the best time of year
EDITORIAL: Local voting matters just as much as national
EDITORIAL: Local voting matters just as much as national
Jason Farias, Sophomore, History education
COLUMN: Eastern: invest in education, not war
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 67: Little Women … Big Cast
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Panther Playbook Ep.5: Football in a hurricane, The Coles County Clash, EIU teams begin OVC play
The Overton Window: Ep. 6: Under the Radar Races
The Overton Window: Ep. 6: Under the Radar Races
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Panther Playbook Ep.4: Would a quarterback change save Eastern Illinois’ season?
There were 24 finishers in the 50-mile race at the Tour De Charleston Saturday. First place finished the race in 2:10:16.22.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
The Camp New Hope had a small Mattoon train that took people around the camp sight seeing during the Camp New Hope 50th anniversary.
THROUGH THE LENS: Camp New Hope celebrates 50th anniversary
Students start to cook the beans and corn for meatless tacos during a healthy cooking class.
THROUGH THE LENS: Something’s cooking in Klehm Hall
Students were given glow sticks at the Glow Foam Party in South Quad on Saturday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Glow Foam Party lights up South Quad
Wednesday mornings, Bob Bennett and Mike Clayton pick the tomatoes they want to take home on at the Charleston farmer's market Wednesday.
THROUGH THE LENS: Fresh produce at the Charleston Farmer’s Market
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Four of Eastern's NFL alumni. From left to right: Jimmy Garoppolo, Tony Romo, Sean Payton, Mike Shanahan.

Eastern’s NFL alums discuss the state of college football

Aidan Cusack, Editor-In-Chief • June 2, 2024

Four Eastern alumni, brimming with National Football League accolades, materialized for a 40-minute press conference prior to Eastern athletics Evening with the Champions. Tony Romo, Jimmy Garoppolo,...

Sophomore wide receiver Justin Bowick jr. (1) attempts to catch the football being thrown at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

Panther football has best start of season in a decade

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor • October 1, 2023

The Panthers improve to 4-1 after they beat the Northwestern State Demons at Turpin Stadium Saturday evening. This is the best start the Panthers have had since 2013. Here are some events that happened...

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

Kate and Autumn discuss some good and bad news, both on campus and nationally, on a rainy day at EIU.

Former Eastern quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and the Eastern football team celebrate, winning the Ohio Valley Conference title for the second straight year with a 52-14 win over Jacksonville State at O'Brien Field on Sept. 16, 2013.

BREAKING: Evening with Jimmy G canceled, Eastern athletics announces

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor • April 4, 2023

The Eastern athletics department announced Tuesday afternoon that the Evening With Jimmy G fundraising event scheduled for Saturday, April 22 at 6 p.m. has been canceled. Jimmy G was scheduled to return...

EIU's football team stretches during practice on the O'Brien Field Tuesday evening.

Wilkerson says he is excited for annual spring game

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor • April 3, 2023

Spring has sprung here in Charleston, IL and with that, the annual football spring game is now officially three weeks away. The team began practicing for its spring game in mid-March in preparation...

Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown

Getting Emotional Ep. 5: Spring Sports Rundown

Autumn Schulz and Kate Stevens • March 23, 2023

Kate and Autumn are back from break! This week, they discuss all of the many sports events happening soon, as well as an upcoming visit from Eastern Illinois University alum Jimmy Garoppolo.

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 O'Brien 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

The Eastern athletics department announced on Friday afternoon that former EIU football star Jimmy Garoppolo will be returning for a fundraiser for the athletics department on Sat., April 22 at 6 p.m....

From left, Chris Wilkerson, Eastern's newest head football coach, receives a jersey from EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael for becoming the football team’s new head coach at WIlkerson’s press conference on Friday in the Hall of Champions in Lantz Arena.

Wilkerson introduced as head football coach Friday

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor • January 28, 2022

The Eastern Athletics formally introduced Chris Wilkerson as the 26th head coach of the football program Friday morning in the Hall of Champions in Lantz Arena.   Wilkerson is no stranger to O’Brien...

Some of Eastern's wealthiest alumni

Some of Eastern’s wealthiest alumni

Ryan Meyer, Multimedia Reporter • October 3, 2021

Editor's Note: This is a reflection of available information is not meant to represent the entirety of Eastern alumni. Some alumni may not be included based on the information available on their net worth. Eastern...

Students react to Super Bowl LIV, 49ers’ loss

Kate Figlewski, Staff Reporter • February 4, 2020

Students at Eastern watched the Super Bowl LIV to support alum Jimmy Garoppolo while he played for the San Francisco 49ers against the Kansas City Chiefs. Mark Williams, a senior business management...

Jimmy G is not solely to blame

Dillan Schorfheide • February 3, 2020

Jimmy Garoppolo does not deserve as much blame as he is getting for the San Francisco 49ers’ loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Garoppolo is being called out all over social media and in sports media...

Eastern students talk Super Bowl, Jimmy G

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter • January 31, 2020

The stage is set for the best teams in the National Football League to face off against each other on Sunday in Miami for Super Bowl 54. Playing in the game will be Eastern alumni Jimmy Garoppolo. The...

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