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

Students’ speeches score successes

Mallory Kutnick, Campus Reporter April 3, 2017

The four-member speech team earned accolades for their work at a recent national tournament including three finalists and two individual champions. Edwyn Mitchell, a sophomore political science major,...

Sushi starts off Asian Heritage Month

Kennedy Nolen, Multicultural Reporter April 3, 2017

The 11th Annual Asian Heritage Month kicks off with the “Taste of Asia” at 12 p.m. Tuesday in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Concourse. Free Asian food from QQ Buffet and Bangkok Thai Restaurant and...

Jarrell, Titus run for school board position

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor in chief March 31, 2017

With different experiences fueling their passion for education, incumbent Charles Jarrell and newcomer Matt Titus are running for a position on the Board of Education for Charleston Community Unit School...

Documentary shares stories of immigrants

Kennedy Nolen, Multicultural Reporter March 30, 2017

  EIU Students for Peace and Justice showcased their original documentary “I am Migration” Thursday night, which revealed several unnamed immigrants’ stories of struggle and hardship they...

Greek Week will kick off with Airband

Loren Dickson, Entertainment Reporter March 30, 2017

  The annual Airband dance competition will start Greek Week in style 7 p.m. Friday in McAfee Gym. All of Eastern’s sororities and fraternities can participate, with some teams practicing...

Fashion show to promote African culture

Jade Lewis, Contributing Writer March 30, 2017

  An annual spring fashion show will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. It will be hosted by the African Student Association, who made...

Five Things You Should Know: LinkedIn Edition

March 29, 2017

Check out our video on the five things any student should know when setting up a LinkedIn account.

Gatrell announced as third provost candidate

Leon Mire, Associate News Editor March 28, 2017

  The third candidate for provost, Jay Gatrell, was announced on Eastern’s website Thursday. Gatrell is currently vice provost for faculty affairs and research at Bellarmine University, a...

Chelsea Picken, an english grad student, and Doris Nordin watch as Marissa Damore, a junior family and consumer sciences major signs a letter to Donald Trump, asking him to consider the importance of climate change awareness. “Alot of people don’t think climate change is a big issue but there’s lots of evidence that it’s destroying the planet. Donald Trump needs to be aware that his actions are affecting the planet” say Damore.

RSO offers education, seeks signatures on climate change

Leon Mire, Associate News Editor March 27, 2017

Members of Students for Peace and Justice set up a table in the Library Quad Monday to educate students on climate change and gather signatures for a petition to President Donald Trump. The petition...

Greek Sing to change locations

Rebecca Cash, Contributing Writer March 27, 2017

  Both Greek Sing and Airband have been moved to McAfee Gym this year so the competitions will not conflict with the Spring Concert. All three events are scheduled for the same weekend. While...

Women’s Studies to present awards

Mallory Kutnick, Campus Reporter March 27, 2017

Women’s History and Awareness Month will end with the annual Women’s Studies Awards 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 7th Street Underground of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Women’s studies...

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