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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: Do not be afraid to get your COVID-19 vaccine

Staff Editorial April 14, 2021

News that the use of Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine has been halted while the government investigates possible links to blood clots may have people apprehensive about getting vaccinated. But...

Editorial: Understand when you should be an active bystander

Staff Editorial April 13, 2021

Being an active bystander is something that is essential, especially on a college campus. Many times you will see things that make you question whether or not you need to speak up and say something. It's...

Editorial: We must stand united with AAPI individuals as hate against them rises

Staff Editorial April 12, 2021

Eastern reflected on hate and racism towards Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during a vigil Monday evening. The event was one of many this month to celebrate the heritage of the AAPI communities....

Editorial: Just wear a mask, it is not that hard to do

Staff Editorial April 11, 2021

There is still a pandemic going on. It is ridiculous that we need to remind people of this, but it seems as if many people have forgotten that COVID-19 is still a serious problem. Nevertheless, we at...

Editorial: Chauvin’s trial should be focused on his actions, not the actions of Floyd

Staff Editorial April 8, 2021

George Floyd is not the one on trial. Despite what you may hear in comment sections, the trial going on in Minneapolis is for Derek Chauvin who has been charged with second-degree unintentional murder,...

Editorial: Enjoy the warmer weather in safe ways

Staff Editorial April 7, 2021

As days get longer and the weather gets warmer, we want to encourage those in the Eastern community to get out and enjoy the beauty of spring. However, we also want to remind everyone we are still in a...

Editorial: Douglas County outbreak shows the consequences of reckless actions

Staff Editorial April 5, 2021

A CDC report released Monday outlined a COVID-19 outbreak that originated at an indoor bar event. The event took place right in our own backyard in Douglas County. The report did not name the bar or...

Editorial: Eastern must offer credit/no credit option this semester

Staff Editorial April 4, 2021

Eastern has offered students a credit/no credit option in the last two semesters that has saved many students on their path to graduation. As the current semester nears the end it leaves us to wonder...

Editorial: Naming Committee forums made it clear that Douglas Hall needs to be renamed

Staff Editorial April 2, 2021

The Naming Committee has officially finished all of its seven forums. Throughout the forums there has been a strong and clear majority opinion: change the name of Douglas Hall. We at The Daily Eastern...

Editorial: Shooting is a sad sign that we are returning to normal

Staff Editorial March 31, 2021

Yet another mass shooting took place Wednesday in California, adding to a string of recent mass shooting in America. It has been just over two weeks since eight were killed in a series of shooting at...

Editorial: Dive team shows value of emergency services

Staff Editorial March 30, 2021

Tuesday afternoon members of the Lincoln Fire Protection Dive Team, Lincoln Fire Protection District, Charleston Fire Department and Charleston Police department were involved in rescuing a mother and...

Editorial: AFSCME should get plenty of support in their fight Tuesday

Staff Editorial March 29, 2021

All who are able to stand with the members of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 981 Tuesday should. AFSCME is fighting for a fair contract, which to them includes a wage...

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