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

EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?

EDITORIAL: Should you trust the mystic, weather-predicting rodent?

Editorial Board February 5, 2024

Groundhog Day is a celebration celebrated on Feb. 2 every year. The celebration's main focus is on a wise, ancient groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil. Every year, they drag Phil out a of deep winter's...

COLUMN: The reality we live in in an age with school shootings

COLUMN: The reality we live in in an age with school shootings

Ellen Dooley, Opinions Editor February 5, 2024

It is not an uncommon occurrence to see school-wide active shooter or intruder drills take place.  While it is not seen often at the collegiate level, we see it in our elementary, middle and high schools....

COLUMN: Do people read books anymore?

COLUMN: Do people read books anymore?

Kierstyn Budz, Columnist February 4, 2024

As someone who aspires to be an author, the question of whether literature will be around in the future hangs heavy. In my grad classes, we have talked about the future of books and how people have...

Jessica Nantes, a senior TV and video production major plays pickleball with her sister and friends and at the outside Lantz Arena tennis courts Tuesday evening.

COLUMN: Pickleball is fun

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter February 3, 2024

One sport that many people seem to not understand how it can be fun is pickleball. It has a weird name, and many people look at it as just tennis. However, pickleball is so much fun if you just try...

Jason Farias, a senior history education major, leads with a speech during a student walkout demanding a free Palestine at the Mellin Steps outside the Doudna Fine Arts Center in protest of the Israel genocide on Palestinian civilians Wednesday afternoon. Farias said there were around 100 other schools in the nation participating in the walk.

COLUMN: Finding your people in student organizations

Jason Farias, Columnist February 2, 2024

Eastern hosts over 150 Resident Student Organizations (RSOs) on campus, but one glaring issue haunts every organization: the problem of gaining and retaining members. RSOs are truly a reflection...

Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: ‘Mean Girls’ (2024), haven’t I seen this before?

Drew Coffey, Columnist January 30, 2024

First, let me explain.   I know that “Mean Girls” is clearly not supposed to be intended for me to watch. However, that is no excuse for being absolutely uninspired and most heinously unoriginal....

COLUMN: The boy in the iceberg

COLUMN: The boy in the iceberg

Kierstyn Budz, Columnist January 26, 2024

With the new trailer for the "Avatar: The Last Airbender" Netflix show coming out, fans have reemerged with new excitement. I am 100% one of those fans. If you are unfamiliar with the original show...

Safety NiJhay Burt (34), intercepts the ball for a 67 yard return touchdown. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.

COLUMN: How does bad weather affect football players?

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter January 26, 2024

As the NFL season is almost coming to an end, can we address the elephant in the room?  No matter what the temperature is outside, these games are going to be played regardless.  According to PBS.org,...

Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: ‘Dead Heart in a Dead World’ is the metal album for 2024

Dan Hahn, Columnist January 25, 2024

I graduated high school in 2000, which was just about the time I began embracing metal and extreme music as the foundation of my musical taste. Fresh out of high school, I was new to the metal scene...

Staff profile for Camron.

COLUMN: ‘300’: Action packed, lacking storyline

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor January 21, 2024

"300" gives viewers a very minimal storyline with a lot of action.  "300" takes place in 480 B.C. in the midst of a war between Persia, led by King Xerxes-- played by Rodrigo Santoro, and Greece, which...

Staff profile for Robert.

COLUMN: ‘The Maybe Man’ questions self identity, human principle

Rob Le Cates, Editor-In-Chief January 21, 2024

Once again, AJR doesn’t fail to shatter the minds of millions around the world. In an album released in the end of 2023, the American indie pop group, consisting of three brothers, offers 12 relatable...

Staff profile for Luther.

COLUMN: Being a college head coach is harder than being an NFL/NBA head coach

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor January 18, 2024

According to rivals.com, 1,635 football players have entered the transfer portal since it opened after this past season. According to ncsasports.org, there are around 858 colleges that have a football...

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