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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

Opinion: Porter’s Emmy win simply historical

Rayshaun Stevens, Columnist September 25, 2019

For those of you who may not have known, the 2019 Emmy Awards took place on Sept. 22, and a historic win occurred. Billy Porter, who plays Pray Tell on ‘POSE’, is not only an actor, but he is also...

Opinion, Satire: Embrace the climate change apocalypse

Adam Tumino, Columnist September 24, 2019

Humanity as we know it will soon cease to exist. Global climate change threatens to alter the course of human history more than all the wars in the history of the world combined. I, however, look forward...

Opinion: Fun ideas for weekend trips with friends

Jessica Stewart, Columnist September 24, 2019

Recently, the DEN published an Editorial saying that Charleston needs more fun things for students to do. While I do agree, there are still a lot of fun things to do somewhat close to here. However, most...

Opinion: Challenge yourself to learn new languages

Jaidyn Yarber, Columnist September 23, 2019

Have you ever thought about learning a second language? Spanish, French, ASL or maybe German? If you’ve ever downloaded Duolingo or taken an elective foreign language class, then you probably have an...

Opinion: Glasses are cups; here’s my reason why

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor September 23, 2019

The age-old question is not about the tree falling in the forest, or if the chicken or egg came first. No, everybody, the most important question which demands your attention and deepest thought is this:...

Road trips make the best memories

Kate Rehwinkel September 22, 2019

A few weekends ago, my best friend Sarah and I went on a day trip down to Belleville, Ill. to go to Eckerts orchard. I am very familiar with Eckerts because it was a tradition my parents did with me every...

Value yourself in sexual situations

Andrew Paisley September 22, 2019

Sex is common in college. And, we often take advantage of it without realizing how special it can truly be. Let me say that this column is not meant to be vulgar, but rather to share my experience and...

Time has wings, so enjoy the present

Blake Faith, Sports Reporter September 20, 2019

Time has wings. People who know me know I use this phrase sometimes. To me, it describes a period of time that I can't believe went by so fast. We’re approaching week six of this semester. For some...

John Hughes’ films are the best

Katelyn Eddington, Columnist September 20, 2019

I was watching "The Breakfast Club" the other night to relax after a long day, and I came to realize that the late, great John Hughes made the best movies. John Hughes wrote and directed most 1980s teen...

Here’s how to find amusement on the road

Adam Tumino September 18, 2019

Five hours of vehicular misery seemed to be in my destiny this past weekend. On Saturday, I took the 132-mile drive to Evansville, Indiana to cover a pair of Eastern volleyball matches. I had a wonderful...

Pitcher’s arrest highlights deeper issue

Oscar Rzodkiewicz September 18, 2019

On Tuesday, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Felipe Vazquez was arrested for one count of computer pornography for solicitation from a minor and one count of providing obscene materials to minors, according...

Do your research on all candidates

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor September 16, 2019

The most recent Democratic debates brought up the central issue with American politics: Ambiguity. Ambiguity is nothing new to political candidates and was the main form of answering questions last week. As...

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