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

Drew Coffey is a sophomore television/video production major. He can be reached at akcoffey@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: ’42’: a sports film with plenty of heart and impact

Drew Coffey, Columnist February 14, 2023

Based on the true story of Jackie Robinson, “42” is a film that adequately focuses on how the first African American baseball player changed the sport forever.   The film was directed by Brian...

From left, Chris Wilkerson, Easterns 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.

Michael says EIU athletics is excited to work with Gatrell

Luke Taylor, Senior Reporter February 8, 2023

After what will be eight years of cooperation with university president David Glassman, athletic director Tom Michael is preparing to work with a new president. On Saturday, Eastern’s Board of Trustees...

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

Zaria Flippin is a sophomore journalism student concentrating on sports media relations. She has quite a bit on her plate as she is the Editor-in-Chief for the Warbler student publication at Eastern,...

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

 Science is an important topic when it comes to sports. More specifically, athletes have become more dependent on the science of nutrition to help them become the healthiest and the best athlete they...

Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: The victory bells lie dormant in Dallas

Nick Bays, Sports Columnist January 24, 2023

And just like that, another season of Dallas Cowboys football comes to what ultimately feels like a disappointing and heart-breaking end. On Sunday night, the San Francisco 49ers beat the Dallas Cowboys...

Pitcher Olivia Price attempts to catch a line drive up the middle during the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon against SIUE. The Panthers won the game 6-5 in 11 innings, with Price picking up the win after pitching 8.1 shutout innings in relief.

What to expect from Eastern’s spring 2023 sports

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor January 11, 2023

 The spring 2023 semester brings new sports to look forward to on campus as the winter sports are wrapping up their seasons.  Softball  The Eastern softball team will kick off the 2023 spring...

Easterns softball team poses with the womens soccer player Morgan Goodman with their maroon ribbons to support Ethan Derzays fight with cancer on Sept. 22, 2022, at Williams Field.

Eastern athletics supports those diagnosed with cancer

Han Byer, Staff Reporter December 8, 2022

Eastern athletics has long since been showing support for those who have been diagnosed with various cancers, but this time it has hit home.  One of Eastern’s women’s soccer players, Morgan Goodman,...

Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

High energy at volleyball games needs to be at every sport

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor October 5, 2022

Cheering fans, loud music, and hyped-up players are all things that one can experience if they come to Lantz Arena for an Eastern volleyball game. The Panthers set a great example of what a sporting event...

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

I love my Chicago Bears, but they took an unforgivable loss in the garbage fest with the Giants.   The team that played the 49ers and the team that played the Giants simply cannot be the same.  First...

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

It is 2022. Women belong in sports too. Why is this something that is still so foreign to people?  Growing up, I was fascinated by sports. I loved watching the Chicago Bears, playing catch with my...

Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Food in collegiate press boxes needs to be more accessible

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor September 21, 2022

Food should be served in all media press boxes during the collegiate football season and if food is not provided, those traveling to the respective stadium should be made aware well in advance so that...

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

Food and football are two of the biggest things that bring people in America together. Sports stadiums in general are known for their crazy food products that they sell at games, but I want to focus on...

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