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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

Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: ‘The Iron Claw,’ an emotional gut punch

Drew Coffey, Columnist January 16, 2024

Before Christmas break, I made a top three films of 2023 list where I talked about what films were the most compelling, visually striking and emotionally relevant.   I really wish I had waited a little...

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

COLUMN: ‘Wish’ upon a technology billionaire

Dan Hahn, Columnist January 11, 2024

Spoiler alert: In this column, I discuss the plot of the movie "Wish" and dissect certain elements of the story that will detract from the experience for those who want to view the movie with fresh eyes. If...

COLUMN: Are yearly music statistics dumb?

COLUMN: Are yearly music statistics dumb?

Kierstyn Budz, Columnist December 8, 2023

During this time of year, something people wait for is their Spotify Wrapped or Apple Music Year Replay. If you are unaware of what either of these things are, they are yearly statistics based on a...

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

COLUMN: Social media meets squirrely winter folklore

Dan Hahn, Columnist December 7, 2023

In October of last year I wrote a column about the pumpkin eating habits of nature's very own daredevil: the branch bouncing, tail-twitching tumbler known as the common squirrel. In that piece, I conjectured...

Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: My top films of 2023

Drew Coffey, Columnist December 5, 2023

Well, the year is almost over. So, what better way to end it than looking back at all the great films that came out? Actually, for the sake of time as I fearfully approach finals week, let’s just...

Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays

Dear Aunt T: Home for the holidays

Tera Johnson-Swartz, Columnist December 4, 2023

This semester really has flown by hasn’t it? The clock is running down now! For some, going home to rest and rejuvenate for this long, much needed break is the best medicine. To see family and friends...

COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?

COLUMN: Friendsgiving, worth it or not?

Kierstyn Budz, Columnist December 1, 2023

In recent years, “Friendsgiving” has gained more popularity during the holiday season. Is this an actual holiday or just a fad? I had my first “Friendsgiving” a few years ago and was quite...

COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side

COLUMN: President Biden, it is time to pick a side

John Wills, Columnist December 1, 2023

President Biden tackled the 2020 election by playing as a centrist Democrat with common-sense policies. He actively rejected anyone calling him a progressive socialist. At the same time, the looming...

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

COLUMN: The very best coffee

Dan Hahn, Columnist November 30, 2023

I discovered recently that Americans drink a combined 400 million cups of coffee a day. In fact, according to the National Coffee Association's fall 2023 trends, nearly two in three American adults drank...

Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: CM Punk has made his return to the WWE

Brie Coder, Columnist November 29, 2023

Hell has officially frozen over. Phillip Brooks, predominantly known by his professional wrestling fans as CM Punk, has returned to the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) after a nine-year hiatus this...

Staff profile for Camron.

COLUMN: ‘Critical Thinking’: combining street-life and chess in an awkward sense

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor November 28, 2023

Based on a true story, "Critical Thinking" is about a group of inner-city high schoolers trying to win first place in a chess competition. The movie came off trying to be too inspirational and over...

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

COLUMN: Speed kills: high efficiency leads to destructive behavior

Dan Hahn, Columnist November 16, 2023

Learning how to maximize effort while in college is certainly important. Though, I have noticed that efficiency and life-hacking is often pursued without reflection. I am guilty of hurrying through my...

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