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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 Strangers’: a flawed film masked with empty scares

Drew Coffey, Columnist October 24, 2023

I can assure you that after watching this film, you will never answer the door for a stranger ever again.   The film is “The Strangers” made in 2008 and was written and directed by Bryan Bertino....

Dear Aunt T: Dealing with annoying people: how to survive and find common ground

Dear Aunt T: Dealing with annoying people: how to survive and find common ground

Tera Johnson-Swartz, Columnist October 23, 2023

One of my favorite crafty gifts to make is a vintage-inspired wall hanging that reads: "People. What a bunch of bastards." Raise your hand if you too struggle with a short fuse when it comes to annoying...

COLUMN: ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ does not belong in movie theaters

Luke Brewer, Columnist October 21, 2023

Taylor Swift is a musical icon who has been in the spotlight for as long as most of us can remember, dominating the early 2000s and still crushing records to this day. Her latest feat comes alongside...

COLUMN: A Halloween match up

COLUMN: A Halloween match up

Kierstyn Budz, Columnist October 20, 2023

Every Halloween I am reminded of the constant battle between Vampires and Werewolves, and which is better. Personally, I am not very opinionated on this topic. However, this is not the case when I voiced...

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

Sore leg serenity: finding joy by embracing discomfort

Dan Hahn, Columnist October 18, 2023

Picture this: a regular guy defying convention, cross-legged on a wooden step, discovering the beauty of discomfort in pursuit of inner peace. That is not me, but perhaps what I aspire to be. I have been...

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: Who truly takes the crown as ‘The King of Horror Literature?’

Brie Coder, Columnist October 18, 2023

R.L. Stine versus Edgar Allan Poe versus Stephen King. Who truly takes the crown as “The King of Horror Literature?” Now, this is a question I cannot answer myself. Instead, I am leaving it up to...

Staff profile for Camron.

COLUMN: ‘Psycho,’ a step outside the box for the film industry

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor October 17, 2023

Dubbed as one of the greatest horror movies of all time, "Psycho" definitely holds its weight for deserving the title. Directed by the “master of suspense,” Alfred Hitchcock, "Psycho" introduces...

COLUMN: Video game dead-ication

COLUMN: Video game dead-ication

Kierstyn Budz, Columnist October 13, 2023

Since it is October, I decided I wanted to talk about one of my favorite topics, video games. Specifically in Halloween spirit, zombie video games. Now, I want to state, this is my opinion, and it is...

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

COLUMN: From hours to minutes: AI-powered tools for academic success

Dan Hahn, Columnist October 12, 2023

What if you could rapidly complete your reading list without sacrificing comprehension or focus, and still have time and energy left for rest and recreation? As someone who does a great deal of reading...

Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: “The Collector”: An Underrated and Blood-Soaked Thriller 

Drew Coffey, Columnist October 10, 2023

If you are easily freaked out by the thought of a murderer breaking into your home, this film will surely send a chill down your spine. However, that is what makes the film so entertaining and thrilling.   The...

COLUMN: Tupac Shakurs Murder is a Case of Judicial Injustice

COLUMN: Tupac Shakur’s Murder is a Case of Judicial Injustice

Jade Maxwell, Columnist October 9, 2023

This week, we’re going to have a more serious discussion about rap legend, Tupac Shakur. 27 years after his murder in Las Vegas, a murder suspect has finally been arrested for the homicide of Tupac. While...

COLUMN: Marching band is a sport

COLUMN: Marching band is a sport

Ellen Dooley, Opinions Editor October 6, 2023

Earlier this week, in a column by my respected colleague, Dan Hahn, he stated that marching band is not a sport. To that- my professional answer is no. My unprofessional band kid of now 11 years and...

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