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

Remember Dorian, not just a day off

Dillan Schorfheide September 2, 2019

Labor Day is a day to remember and celebrate laborers in the country and thank them for the hard work they put in day-to-day. While it is necessary to commemorate those who are the backbone of our country,...

Give live music a chance; take in the vibes

Katelyn Eddington August 29, 2019

Woodstock, Lollapalooza, Coachella, Burning Man and Bonaroo are all music festivals that each bring their own thing to the table. Despite having their own uniqueness to them, they all have the same goal:...

Disrespect toward Andrew Luck is unwarranted

Blake Faith August 29, 2019

Most of this week, the biggest news in the NFL has been Andrew Luck’s decision to retire. The news leaked midway through the third quarter of a Colts' preseason game by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. For Andrew...

Opinion: British reality TV prevailed this summer

Megan Keane, Columnist August 28, 2019

Maybe you all are in on the hype—maybe you’re not—but the UK’s reality dating show "Love Island" has been iconic for five seasons now.  Every summer, the whole UK, like clockwork, settles in...

Opinion: Police brutality: It is out of control

Rayshaun Stevens, Columnist August 28, 2019

The duty of police officers is to keep citizens safe in the city they reside in, no matter the cost. We put our lives in the hands of the protectors whenever we are in dangerous situations, such as: robbery,...

Women deserve the right to choose

Corryn Brock, News Editor August 27, 2019

Women deserve the right to choose whether they want to take on a puppy. Puppies are difficult to take care of; they need a lot of attention, and some women may not be prepared to raise one. They...

Appreciate little things, like barges

Adam Tumino, Reporter August 27, 2019

It can be hard to stay positive in today’s society. To put it bluntly, the world is ending. Am I being an alarmist? Probably. Am I right, though? Also probably.  This means it is even more important...

Sober clubs are a benefit to many people

Andrew Paisley August 26, 2019

The dancing, the socializing and hitting the town are all things that I miss when I reflect on my days of going out to the bars. It has been 10 months now, and while I am so grateful for my recovery,...

Show up to Eastern games more often

Dillan Schorfheide August 26, 2019

Students showing up more at Eastern sporting events could be beneficial for both parties who make up that situation: The students and the student-athletes participating. Eastern athletes have told me...

Try using your phone as a planner

Andrew Paisley, Opinions Editor August 25, 2019

 We all have the same ambition in mind at the beginning of every school year. We go and buy a cute planner with all kinds of decorative designs that we intend to use for the school year, and we spend...

There are still good cops in the world

Kate Rehwinkel, Columnist August 25, 2019

As I was scrolling through my social media last Friday, I saw that an Illinois state trooper, Nick Hopkins, died in an exchange of gunfire in East St. Louis. All he did that morning was go to a house to...

Holland’s Spider-Man is a success

Blake Faith August 22, 2019

Spider-Man from my childhood to now has been my favorite superhero. So, when I found out that Sony took full ownership of Spider-Man again because of disagreements on Wednesday afternoon, I was disappointed....

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