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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

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Ellen Dooley

COLUMN: Class of ’20 burnt out from COVID-19

Ellen Dooley, Columnist October 13, 2021

COVID-19. Everyone is sick and tired of hearing about (important) COVID-19 regulations and rules. It seems like this should have been over ages ago. For some students, it seems like we should still be...

COLUMN: Dave Chappelle’s transphobia has a lesson beneath it

COLUMN: Dave Chappelle’s transphobia has a lesson beneath it

Elise Keane, Columnist October 13, 2021

I have been a causal fan of Dave Chappelle for a few years now. I thought his stand-up was funny and enjoyed his opinions on most things. His previous Netflix special “Sticks and Stones” I enjoyed...

COLUMN: Music majors and their mental health

COLUMN: Music majors and their mental health

Ethan Schobernd, Columnist October 12, 2021

College students of all majors go through so much stress and exhaustion daily. To relieve some of this tension, Doudna has been encouraging students to attend their mental health awareness programs. I...

COLUMN: Netflix show Squid Game critiques capitalism and consent

COLUMN: Netflix show “Squid Game” critiques capitalism and consent

Ian Palacios, Columnist October 12, 2021

Editor’s note: This column contains spoilers of the show “Squid Game.” "Squid Game" is a trending Korean TV show that debuted in Sept. 2021 about a gambling addict Gi-Hun who, in need of money to...

COLUMN: The importance of trigger warnings in art

COLUMN: The importance of trigger warnings in art

Killeen Reidy, Columnist October 11, 2021

On Friday, Oct. 8, a large group of my friends and I attended a showing of "A Bright New Boise," a play put on by Eastern’s Theatre Department. Buzzing with pride and anticipation to see our friends...

COLUMN: Experiences as someone who is aromantic and not asexual

COLUMN: Experiences as someone who is aromantic and not asexual

Ian Stobaugh, Columnist October 11, 2021

For those who may remember my column about being aromantic, you may have seen the part where I mentioned how I’m not asexual. I feel like a lot of people glossed over that part or ignored it. But it’s...

by CORRYN BROCK | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS
Charleston Police Department Officer Brian Siefferman stands watch outside of a of bar after closing. Siefferman served at two departments before coming to CPD.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Riding with CPD

Corryn Brock, Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2021

I have two big takeaways from my wild night on the town with the Charleston Police Department: 1.) Fear (1996 classic starring Reese Witherspoon and Mark Wahlberg) is the greatest movie of all time. No...

Destiny Blanchard

COLUMN: Influential American women to be featured on US coins

Destiny Blanchard, Columnist October 10, 2021

Maya Angelou, Dr. Sally Ride, Wilma Mankiller, Nina Otero-Warren, and Anna May Wong are the women who will appear on the first five coins of the American Women Quarters Program created by the US Mint....

COLUMN: We need to do more to protect women from sexual assault

COLUMN: We need to do more to protect women from sexual assault

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Columnist October 10, 2021

There is a movement I have noticed happening in universities across the nation: a movement against sexual assault happening on university campuses. Students at universities such as University of Iowa,...

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Happy retirement(ish), G-Money

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Happy retirement(ish), G-Money

Corryn Brock, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2021

The first time I met President Glassman, I was covering my first story for The Daily Eastern News. I was a scared freshman, covering my first story and I had to approach Glassman (who at the time still...

COLUMN: Board? Game. Block? Buster.

COLUMN: Board? Game. Block? Buster.

Maya Kurth, Columnist October 7, 2021

The BlockBuster Party Game was introduced to me this weekend, and my friends and I loved it so much we got two noise complaints out of it. Jokes aside, I was raised in a household that expected me to...

Destiny Blanchard

COLUMN: Embrace being introverted

Destiny Blanchard, Columnist October 7, 2021

We've reached the inevitable part of the semester where it feels like we're constantly waiting for the weekend to come. Constant homework, exams, projects, and classes have made most people feel overwhelmed...

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