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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

Understand everyone’s differences

Karena Ozier, Columnist September 20, 2018

I realized in one of my Monday classes that I don’t know any personal information about anyone in my classes.  I remember in high school knowing what kind of household everyone was raised in. A topic...

Polarized, racist portraits of weed

Abby Carli, Columnist September 20, 2018

A few weeks ago, Elon Musk, the face of Tesla, smoked weed during a live interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience.” Since, the Tesla stock has fallen, but no major consequences have followed Musk’s...

Introverts are not necessarily antisocial

Mercury Bowen, Entertainment Reporter September 17, 2018

A Google search defines the word “introvert” as “a shy, reticent person.”   Thus, it is a common misconception that because someone is an introvert, they are timid and unable to express their...

Things you should never say to someone

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist September 17, 2018

Branching off of last week’s rant about how baby boomers should stop talking down to me about my nose piercing, this week I am here to discuss words that should never be used to spark discussion, or...

Get involved, but know your limits

Kate Rehwinkel, Columnist September 16, 2018

Being involved is highly recommended by many faculty members and fellow students. When I was a freshman, time and time again my professors would tell me that, and I would just roll my eyes because I heard...

‘American Horror Story’ is more than a typical horror series

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor September 16, 2018

Recently “American Horror Story” has aired the season premiere for “Apocalypse,” and all the hype for this new season is well deserved.  AHS is in my opinion one of the most interesting television...

Opinions only matter from those who care

Corryn Brock, Staff Reporter September 13, 2018

Mental health is something I believe everyone struggles with at one point or another in life. I know I’ve had my fair share of depression, anxiety, and random stress cries. Occasionally I’ll hit...

It’s unacceptable to blame Ariana Grande

Abby Carlin, Columnist September 13, 2018

When the news broke that Mac Miller had died of an overdose, the headlines read, “Ariana’s Ex-Boyfriend Found Dead After Overdose.” Within a few minutes of the release, Ariana Grande disabled the...

Kate Rehwinkel

Kate Rehwinkel, Columnist September 12, 2018

Labor Day weekend feels like it was just yesterday. Every year, so many students leave campus that weekend that some people call it “Creepy Weekend”. Most people go home to visit family that they missed...

Netflix’s ‘Atypical’ is representative

Megan Keane, Columnist September 12, 2018

Netflix released its series about a teen on the autism spectrum trying to get a girlfriend in August of 2017 titled Atypical. Netflix recently released its second season on September 7, 2018. The show...

Local news is here for you, always

Staff Editorial September 12, 2018

We have unfortunately reached an age where there is great distrust in the news media. The worst part is, this distrust is in many cases justified. Looking at most major news outlets, we find that reporters...

Leave the nose piercing alone, people

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist September 11, 2018

To all the baby boomers who I have encountered before: Save your breath and stop insulting me for having my nose pierced. Shift your glares and stare at the sun instead for all I care. My nose piercing...

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