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

College newspapers require work

College newspapers require work

Corryn Brock, Editor-in-Chief September 8, 2021

The past few weeks have been some of the most stressful I have ever had.  I always thought I knew how much went into being the Editor-in-Chief for a student publication, but I don’t think...

Must-see Only Murders in the Building

Must-see ‘Only Murders in the Building

Elise Keane, Columnist September 8, 2021

Hulu’s new show “Only Murders in the Building” is a must-watch. The show follows three unlikely neighbors as they work together in an attempt to solve the case behind a tenant named Tim Kono who...

COLUMN: Age is not what defines a good president

COLUMN: Age is not what defines a good president

Ian Palacios September 7, 2021

We are dissatisfied. Each president fails to meet our standards year after year. But why? “They’re values are outdated,” people object. “They don’t see things the same way we do.” And their...

COLUMN: Be brave, be bold, enjoy college

COLUMN: Be brave, be bold, enjoy college

Ethan Schobernd, Columnist September 7, 2021

It is natural for human beings to socialize with each other daily. I never realized how much of a people person I am until I moved into Eastern for the first time last year. I found myself trying to get...

COLUMN: Be more understanding of those who are aromantic

COLUMN: Be more understanding of those who are aromantic

Ian Stobaugh, Columnist September 6, 2021

In my room, I have a pride flag. It’s a flag that has five stripes: dark green, light green, white, grey and black. When most people see it hanging on my wall, they ignore it or don’t notice it at...

COLUMN: The greatest Wii game, Boom Blox

COLUMN: The greatest Wii game, ‘Boom Blox’

Adam Tumino, Sports Editor September 6, 2021

Lists of the greatest video games ever made always have one glaring omission: “Boom Blox” for the Wii. This staggering masterpiece of an entertainment product was made by EA, and Steven Spielberg...

COLUMN: Musk promise pose ethical questions

COLUMN: Musk promise pose ethical questions

Destiny Blanchard, Columnist September 2, 2021

A few weeks ago at Tesla’s AI Day event, Elon Musk introduced their idea for a humanoid AI robot he called the Tesla Bot. The purpose of this robot is to replace human jobs that Musk described as boring,...

COLUMN: Kanyes new album lackluster

COLUMN: Kanye’s new album ‘lackluster’

Maya Kurth, Columnist September 2, 2021

I’ve liked Kanye’s music for a while now, but I’m pretty loyal to his older music. I would have listened to “Donda” in time, but all the hype around the album made me want to listen after it...

COLUMN: Online vs. in-person: what to do

COLUMN: Online vs. in-person: what to do

Karyne Allen, Columnist September 2, 2021

The last year has been hard and has changed a lot about how we go to class. Online class and in-person class has changed a lot about how we each view school and how professors teach. I have taken both...

COLUMN: Find ways to practice mindfulness

COLUMN: Find ways to practice mindfulness

Elise Keane, Columnist September 2, 2021

We have all seen the importance of practicing mindfulness and being present. Although it is never really discussed how to do it. There is not just one way to properly practice the art of mindfulness....

Being sick of home, a talk of mental illness

Being sick of home, a talk of mental illness

Ian Stobaugh, Columnist August 31, 2021

Currently, I’m sitting in my bedroom in my hometown of Decatur, IL. My walls are still pink and green, accented with a light yellow on various parts of the room. My dresser is sitting in the same place...

COLUMN: Bo Burnhams special Inside brings light

COLUMN: Bo Burnham’s special ‘Inside’ brings light

Ian Palacios, Columnist August 31, 2021

Editor's Note: This column contains mentions of suicide. You should watch Bo Burnham’s special “Inside.” In this self-critical and out-of-the-box film, Bo brings to light his experience with...

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