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

Explore your talents working for the newspaper

Staff Editorial August 29, 2018

As a student publication, we want to get students involved and enjoy working for us. The purpose of The Daily Eastern News is to share the news of what occurs at Eastern, but we also strive to have journalism...

Adventure does not fade with age

Carole Hodorowicz, Opinions Editor February 5, 2018

Typically, whenever I am at Chicago Union Station waiting for my train, I always find myself in an interesting conversation with an equally interesting stranger. Sunday night was no exception. This...

ROC Fest helps create community

Staff Report September 26, 2017

Being part of a community is crucial to anyone’s college experience. It is when you are at college that you begin to find yourself through certain people, meaning the people you meet at Eastern might...

RSOs recruit new members at Pantherpalooza

Miranda Gomez, Contributing Writer August 28, 2017

Students and faculty gathered for the 16th semi-annual PantherPalooza in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Organizations and groups came together and provided the student body with opportunities...

Partnership to bring free food to youth

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor in Chief April 26, 2017

Children 18 and under will have a chance to get a free lunch from June 5 to Aug. 10 during the Summer Meal 2017 program. Beth Gillespie, director for the civic engagement and volunteerism office, said...

“Fall Frolic” to give students connections with Charleston businesses

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2016

Instead of driving around the city, students will be able to meet local businesses from all over Charleston by visiting the Library Quad during the Fall Frolic: Business Expo. A variety of twenty-three...

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