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

‘Deadpool’ lives up to hype

Luis Martinez, News Editor February 18, 2016

Perhaps the most unusual and most vulgar superhero ever conceived, “Deadpool” has finally made its way into theaters, and it is by far one of the best superhero films I have ever seen.  The hype...

While preparing for the fall art show, members gain professional communication skills.

Art education RSO creates family bond for members

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor February 7, 2016

Eastern’s Illinois Art Education Association Faculty and National Art Education Association student chapter fosters another home for art education majors on campus. President Katelin Portz said the...

Co-founder of Cometry, Iggy Mwela, is performing spoken word.

Comedy, poetry collide on Underground stage

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor February 7, 2016

Given the ultimatum of either paying $100 or going to a poetry slam co-founder Ignatius “Iggy” Mwela made the career changing choice of attending the slam, in turn inspiring him to create the Cometry...

Tips to enjoy Super Bowl Sunday

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor February 7, 2016

Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner and even if your favorite team is not playing in the game, I can bet you are pretty excited for the game. The Carolina Panthers are looking to finish of a...

Chanell Hall passion inspires her to start her own makeup business.

Sophomore realizes creative ability with makeup business

Mercury Bowen, Staff Reporter February 7, 2016

Amateur makeup artist Chanell Hall launched her own business last semester, offering full-face makeup for a fee of $35. Hall, 20, is a sophomore family and consumer sciences major with a business minor....

The Hateful Eight: a satisfactory film

Abbey Whittington, Staff Reporter February 7, 2016

Sitting in my cushioned theatre chair with a glowing red screen before my eyes, I could easily check off the quirks that make a film Quentin Tarantino's. From the intense scenes of blood shed to the...

‘Room’ brings emotions, social inquiry to surface

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2016

To the 5-year-old child who has never been beyond their confines, the four meager walls of the backyard shed of his mother’s kidnapper encompass the entire world. Director Lenny Abrahamson presents...

During the prom dress resale fundraiser community members can purchase clean and gently worn affordable dresses and accessories.

Prom dress resale serves community, marching band

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor January 29, 2016

The former Deb’s store in Mattoon Cross County Mall will be transformed into a prom dress resale fundraiser on Saturday for community members to buy affordable dresses, shoes and accessories for upcoming...

The staff finalizes the issue by laying out the page designs on the wall to the set the page order and to make sure the pages are cohesive.

The Blue Room serves as creative space for students

Abbey Whittington, Staff Reporter January 29, 2016

To recognize the work of students and faculty, the bold and bright pages of The Blue Room magazine collect this year's memories in the art department. The publication was founded in 2013 by Jamie Olson,...

‘The Boy’ doesn’t live up to the scares

Luis Martinez, News Editor January 29, 2016

The recent horror film, “The Boy," promises to have a unique take on the genre, but it failed to live up to expectations in terms of actual scares delivered. There are very few rare horror movies...

Practice makes perfect for contestants

Practice makes perfect for contestants

Kalyn Hayslett, Verge Editor January 22, 2016

The Miss Black and Gold pageant, “Deception of the Golden Throne,” has become a tradition, not only for the fraternity hosting it, Alpha Phi Alpha, but for the Eastern culture as well since 1992. To...

Sisters: a waste of talent with a flat script

Molly Dotson, Staff Reporter January 22, 2016

The movie “Sisters” was a drawn out a waste of talent. It saddens me to say that two of my favorite female comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler costar in this frantic, drawn out, unnecessarily raunchy...

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