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

Church brought into football by father

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter October 22, 2015

Eastern red-shirt junior running back Devin Church had an early start to the game of football thanks to a special role model in his life. “My father got me started playing football. He played...

Panthers to face Tennessee Tech in OVC gauntlet

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter October 22, 2015

With a record of 3-0, there is no doubt that the Eastern football team is off to a good start in Ohio Valley Conference play. The same cannot be said for this Saturday’s opponent, Tennessee Tech,...

Senior midfielder Molly Hawkins has had seven goals and two assists in 16 games played so far during the season.

Panthers seek wins at Austin Peay, Murray State

Elias Albert, Staff Reporter October 22, 2015

The Eastern women’s soccer team will hit the road two times this weekend before returning home to wrap up their 2015 regular season schedule. The Panthers will travel to Austin Peay on Friday and...

Eastern volleyball looking to continue win streak

Sean Hastings, Assistant Sports Editor October 22, 2015

The Eastern volleyball has a three game win streak heading into the weekend as they will host Austin Peay on Friday and undefeated Murray State on Saturday. The Panthers took on both schools two weeks...

Men’s soccer coach passion leads to success

Maher Kawash, Staff Reporter October 19, 2015

Eastern men’s soccer coach Kiki Lara holds a passion for soccer stronger than most passions people have for anything in their life. Lara was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, which is where his...

Sophomore kicker Nick Bruno is 4-7 on field goals this year. Bruno made two field goals on Saturday to contribute to the Panthers’ 33-28 win against Southeast Missouri.

Bruno brings soccer skills to football

Maria Baldwin, Staff Reporter October 14, 2015

Before starting his football career, sophomore kicker Nick Bruno did what many kickers do, play soccer. Although soccer was his first sport, Bruno liked being on the football field more. ‘’I...

Panthers return home with winning momentum

Ali Kissane, Staff Reporter October 14, 2015

The Eastern volleyball team returns home to Lantz Arena this weekend where they have not lost in Ohio Valley Conference play this season. The Panthers are 2-0 when playing in Lantz Arena and are excited...

Panther volleyball team breaks losing streak

Sean Hastings, Assistant Sports Editor October 12, 2015

The Eastern volleyball team split a pair of matches over the weekend after dropping in straight sets to Murray State Friday and then defeating Austin Peay in straight sets Saturday. Austin Peay has...

Freshman Kate Olson runs alongside IPFWs Paityn Fleming during the Panthers 3-1 victory on Sept. 4 at Lakeside Field.

Wolf, Lyon nominated for weekly awards

Bob Reynolds, Sports Editor October 7, 2015

Eastern junior women’s soccer defender Emily Wolf and freshman goalkeeper Maddie Lyon were nominated for Player of the Week awards by the Ohio Valley Conference Tuesday. Wolf was nominated for Defensive...

Eastern volleyball sits in 2nd place in OVC

Sean Hastings, Assistant Sports Editor October 5, 2015

The Eastern volleyball team lost its first match of Ohio Valley Conference play Friday 3-1 to Belmont University. Leading up to the match the Panthers had only lost one out of nine sets played contributing...

Tie with Jacksonville ends losing streak

Elias Albert, Staff Reporter October 5, 2015

Eastern is 2-9-2 on the season following a 0-0 draw with Jacksonville State this past Sunday. The draw ended a three-game losing streak within Ohio Valley Conference play. The Panthers are now 11th...

Colonels fall to Kentucky in OT

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter October 5, 2015

Another near-upset by an Ohio Valley Conference team over a Southeastern Conference team, took place in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday night. Eastern Kentucky, which is ranked No. 17 in the Football Championship...

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