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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

Emerson Reynolds

COLUMN: Electric scooters have too many downsides to justify the ride

Emerson Reynolds, Opinions Editor November 13, 2025

Scooters are one of the worst things to ever happen to college campuses.  There have been many times on my walk to class when I have been almost laid out by an electric scooter rider who thought it...

Griffin May

COLUMN: ‘Scream’: The genius of horror

Griffin May, Podcaster November 10, 2025

The "Scream" franchise has remained a staple in the horror genre and is my favorite horror movie. With the seventh movie coming out in February, I thought it would be a good time to revisit the franchise. “Scream”...

Luke Brewer

COLUMN: ‘Tron: Legacy’ is the franchise’s greatest film 

Luke Brewer, News Editor November 3, 2025

Upon review, “Tron: Ares” was surprisingly good and “Tron” was a technological masterpiece for its time that doesn’t hold up.  So what about “Tron: Legacy?” Well, let’s just say we...

Emerson Reynolds

COLUMN: I love Halloween

Emerson Reynolds, Opinion Editor October 31, 2025

The title for the best holiday is one that is debated constantly, and I'm here to say that Halloween rules with a pumpkin crown. Many holidays are in contention for the title of the best. Christmas...

Griffin May

COLUMN: ‘Tron:’ Technological masterpiece, at least at the time

Griffin May, Podcaster October 25, 2025

Revolutionary for its time, “Tron” has aged in ways both good and bad. “Tron” covers the story of Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) as he is beamed into a video game world after trying to hack his...

Essie Newton

COLUMN: The joys of living off campus

Essie Newton, Reporter October 20, 2025

Just under 25% of Eastern students live off campus, and I am one of them.  Because I live so close to campus housing, I am basically living on campus without the rules of the halls. It takes me two...

Luke Brewer

COLUMN: ‘Tron: Ares’ is…good? 

Luke Brewer, News Editor October 17, 2025

I was just as shocked leaving the theater as you are now reading the headline.  I get it. A new Tron film starring Jared Leto in the lead role isn’t the most appealing offer, but “Tron: Ares”...

Essie Newton

COLUMN: Go get your vaccines

Essie Newton, Reporter October 14, 2025

Thursday, I got my flu shot at EIU’s annual shot clinic in the Union’s bridge. Two friends and I went over around noon to find the room low on students and no line. When I asked the person giving...

Griffin May

COLUMN: ‘A Silent Voice’ isn’t so silent

Griffin May, Podcaster October 11, 2025

Despite its name, “A Silent Voice” speaks volumes about salvaging friendships and self-acceptance. “A Silent Voice” introduces us to Shoya Ishida (Miyu Irino) who bullies his classmate Shouko...

Luke Brewer

COLUMN: ‘One Battle After Another:’ Mixed predictability 

Luke Brewer, News Editor October 7, 2025

“One Battle After Another” is predictable. It’s also unpredictable. That’s why the film is so great.  The film follows Bob Ferguson (Leonardo DiCaprio), a former revolutionary fighter now turned...

Patrick Schmitz

COLUMN: Chubby’s is the best pizza place in town

Patrick Schmitz, Photo Editor October 5, 2025

Pizza is an art form.   Making the perfect pie requires striking a balance between creativity and subtlety in flavor, like mixing oil paints for the perfect shade.   Chubby’s and Pagliai’s...

Emerson Reynolds

COLUMN: Pagliai’s is the best pizza in town

Emerson Reynolds, Opinions Editor October 5, 2025

Pizza is one of the greatest gifts that humanity has ever received—the perfect blend of spices, cheese, tomato and crust is one of the most delectable foods that one can dine on.  It’s ideal for...

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