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  • Football standings: 1-5 on the season (0-2 in conference)
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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

Student senator Megan Fox was appointed to parliamentarian at the student senate meeting on Wednesday in the Tuscola-Arcola Room.
EIU student government swears in new senator
Jason Coulombe, Student Government Reporter • October 10, 2024

The student senate’s meeting saw the appointment of several senators to varies positions and the appointment of a new student senator.  Unofficial...

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"The Thinking Game" screening discusses AI
Luke Brewer, Reporter • October 10, 2024

Booth Library hosted a screening of “The Thinking Game” on Tuesday night that highlighted the history behind DeepMind, an artificial intelligence...

Wesley Koeppl, a freshman in physical education, checks out the Dail-A-Ride stand at the Health and Wellness fair in the Eastern Illinois University Recreation Center.
Health and Wellness Fair provides resources to students
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter • October 9, 2024

As a way to inform students on the several resources that Eastern offers, the Health Education Resource Center collaborated with the University Board for...

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Defender Kyle Ward Sophomore get the ball into play during the Eastern Illinois University vs University of Incarnate word, Oct 10, 2024. at Lakeside Field
Eastern loses 4-1 to Incarnate Word
Gabe Newman, Sports Reporter • October 10, 2024

Eastern men’s soccer conceded four goals in 20 minutes, losing 4-1 to the Incarnate Word Cardinals Thursday at Lakeside Field.  The...

Charleston High Trojan fans getting ready with body paint and posters for the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien Field on October 4. Charleston lost 20-10.
Charleston looks to break losing streak against Mount Zion
Bryce Parker, Sports Reporter • October 10, 2024

Riding a three-game losing streak the Charleston Trojans have their backs up against the wall heading into this week’s matchup versus...

Charleston High senior running back Marcellx Boling rushes the ball just short of the endzone during the first half of the Coles County Clash against Mattoon at O’Brien field on October 4. Charleston lost 20-17.
Takeaways from the Coles County Clash
Patrick Schmitz, Associate Sports Editor • October 8, 2024

With the Coles County Clash now in the books, Charleston has a lot to look at for the next week. Charleston is now 3-3 with a 0-3 conference...

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EDITORIAL: Ranked choice voting is the way to go
EDITORIAL: Ranked choice voting is the way to go
Editorial Board October 9, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 presidential election season.   Your options this year include one Democrat and one Republican, neither of whom...

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: 'Beast:' a narratively dull, sporadic film
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter • October 7, 2024

Felled by inconsistent pacing and mediocre acting, "Beast" is a dull film at best. Moll (Jessie Buckley) awkwardly leads us through the...

Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: 'Megalopolis:' the art of insisting upon yourself
Luke Brewer, Columnist • October 1, 2024

Whenever I hear the name Francis Ford Coppola, I remember the great words of “Family Guy’s” Peter Griffin reminding us that “The...

Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Lars and the Real Girl:’ a very, very different type of rom-com
Luke Brewer, Reporter • October 9, 2024

I’m not one to gamble, but I'm willing to bet most of us have felt lonely or afraid to talk to a romantic interest at one point or another.  In...

Monica Alifantis, a junior public relations major, does lateral pull downs in the student recreation center in Groniger Arena Sept. 13.
Fitness, followers, family: Monica Alifantis
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter • October 8, 2024

It all started with one post, said Monica Alifantis, a social media influencer and student at Eastern Illinois University.   She downloaded...

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: 'Beast:' a narratively dull, sporadic film
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter • October 7, 2024

Felled by inconsistent pacing and mediocre acting, "Beast" is a dull film at best. Moll (Jessie Buckley) awkwardly leads us through the relationship...

There were 24 finishers in the 50-mile race at the Tour De Charleston Saturday. First place finished the race in 2:10:16.22.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
Lauryn J Samuelson, Photographer • October 3, 2024

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