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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

Be an empathetic driver; watch the road rage

Karena Ozier, Columnist January 8, 2019

The light changes from red to green. The third car in front of you sits there for too long, indicating that they are distracted. Someone in front of you honks their horn to make them aware that they need...

Find your balance of routine, spontaneity

Natalee Reynolds, Columnist January 8, 2019

Now that winter break is over, my fellow Eastern classmates and I are scrambling to readjust to classes and keep up with the seemingly never-ending homework load. I’m a sucker for organization and routine,...

Don’t waste your money; go to class

Staff Editorial January 8, 2019

Want to know a clever way to throw away hundreds or thousands of dollars in one day? You probably don’t want to know, but we know (since several members of the editorial staff are guilty of it) that...

Booth Library can provide stress relief for students

Staff Editorial January 7, 2019

Now that winter break is over, students are scrambling to find their classes and readjust their lifestyles to fit a college schedule. The first couple weeks of school, while largely consisting of preparation...

My winter break was quite eventful

Kate Rehwinkel, Columnist January 7, 2019

School is back in session, and I for one can’t be any happier. I love seeing my friends and other familiar faces across campus once again. It was nice to be on a break, but I do not like to be bored...

Use your time and make a bucket list

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist January 7, 2019

The time has finally come: it is the beginning of my end as an undergraduate student at Eastern Illinois University. As a freshman, I never thought this time would come, and before I could brace myself,...

Momoa carries ‘Aquaman’ to success

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor January 6, 2019

‘Aquaman’ has seen great success since its box office debut. According to the New York Times, the movie’s foreign and domestic sales total to $940.7 million coming into this week. What makes it...

Can we finally stop listening to R. Kelly

Jackson Bayer, Columnist January 6, 2019

Lifetime recently ran a six-part docuseries titled “Surviving R. Kelly,” which is something I hope most of you already know. For those who aren’t familiar with the series or with R. Kelly himself,...

Nothing to fly home about: ‘Bird Box’ was just OK, too hyped up

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor January 6, 2019

Editor’s Note: The following review contains spoilers for Bird Box. Netflix’s “Bird Box” was great in some respects while coming up short in other aspects. The recent rise in sensory thrillers...

Several concerns regarding ‘Detective Pikachu’ movie

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor December 9, 2018

I have never played the Detective Pikachu video game, and I do not really have a desire to. I am sure it is fun and unique, but I just have no interest in playing it. But seeing the trailer for the...

Sometimes, it is hard to say goodbye

Mercury Bowen, Entertainment Reporter December 9, 2018

As my college life draws to a close, I have been struck with an overwhelming feeling of nostalgia. I suddenly find myself with tears in my eyes at random moments. Each time I go somewhere or do something,...

Story about ‘a man named Bob’ who knows what lies ahead

Colin Roberts, Copy Editor December 6, 2018

Editor’s Note: The following column is a fictional story. It reflects the opinion of the columnist. This is a story about a man named Bob.  Bob was a thirty-something accountant working in New York...

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