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

Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: To everyone, thank you

Katja Benz, Columnist April 27, 2023

As my two years here at Eastern come to a close, I am feeling both empty and excited. I am excited for the new chapter of my life, also known as graduate school, yet empty knowing I am leaving the place...

Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Journalism is a crucial tool in society

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor April 26, 2023

As a senior journalism major, I have spent a lot of my time recently reminiscing and reflecting on my year here at the News and my two years at The Warbler. I am so proud to be a part of these groups...

Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: ‘I have an idea, let’s make a pattern’

Dan Hahn, Columnist April 26, 2023

The title of this column is actually a direct quote from my three-year-old daughter. Here is how a typical scene unfolds: out of nowhere she says the phrase "I have an idea." What follows has zero relevance...

Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: ‘Annie’ sings like there is no tomorrow: film review

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor April 25, 2023

Annie is a staple for classic Broadway brought to the big screen. When I was a child, around three or four years old, my grandmother told me I would watch either King Kong or Annie every day. I am assuming...

Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.

COLUMN: It can happen anywhere

Will Padgett, Columnist April 21, 2023

I think that living in a small town my entire life has spoiled my way of thinking. You hear people talk about crime rates, murders, kidnappings, shootings, and, if you are like me, you think that those...

Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: KitKats, Reese’s, and new perspective

Katja Benz, Columnist April 20, 2023

When I was thinking about what I should write this column about, I was at a little loss for words.    I do not want to get slandered by my coworkers for not being a super big fan of KitKats (I agree...

COLUMN: Im the Villaniess, So Im Taming the Final Boss, pretty to look at and small issues

COLUMN: “I’m the Villaniess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss,” pretty to look at and small issues

Karyne Allen, Columnist April 20, 2023

Love stories of all types are told in TV, movies and lucky for me, in anime. This past weekend I found a romance anime that I watched in just one day. This anime only has 12 episodes, and it is easy to...

Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Dwindling milk sales highlight big dairy’s greed

Dan Hahn, Columnist April 19, 2023

A recent New York Times article “Got Milk? Not This Generation” discusses dwindling milk sales among Gen Z. The article introduces Yvonne Zapata, “an ambassador for a milk producers’ campaign...

Madelyn Kidd is a senior journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or mekidd@eiu.edu.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: I am not weak

Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2023

I have never publicly told anyone this, but reporting on other students sharing their experiences on sexual assault and harassment made me want to do the same.   When I was 18-years-old at my first...

Drew Coffey is a sophomore television/video production major. He can be reached at akcoffey@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”: a strong start to a great modern trilogy

Drew Coffey, Columnist April 18, 2023

Which one is that again?  This may be the question from viewers when asking about his film as there have been many reimaginations and creative attempts with this series. However, this one was able...

Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Coming to an end

Kyla Moton, Columnist April 17, 2023

With the suspension of the strike in effect, I am very glad that our professors have made the decision to end the strike for a while to allow us as students to get back into the classroom. It has been...

Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.

COLUMN: Forget about the strike, talk about movies

Will Padgett, Columnist April 14, 2023

Strike, shmike, this thing has lasted longer than a couple days which means it is officially time to stop thinking about it. I mean, what kind of Americans would we be if we did not constantly distract...

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