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

Editorial: Trump acting recklessly after COVID diagnosis

Staff Editorial October 4, 2020

After it was announced Friday morning that President Donald Trump had tested positive for COVID-19, some thought that perhaps this would make Trump begin to take the virus seriously. After several days,...

Tiegen was brave to be open about her miscarriage

Staff Editorial October 1, 2020

Model and entrepreneur Chrissy Tiegen made an emotional post on Instagram Wednesday to announce that her pregnancy had ended in a miscarriage. Tiegen and her husband, musician John Legend, posted on...

Editorial: Tuesday’s debate was disgraceful nonsense

Staff Editorial September 30, 2020

The first presidential debate for the 2020 election was held Tuesday night as President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden took the stage. The debate quickly devolved into madness, and we...

Editorial: Bylaws must be adhered to, understood

Staff Editorial September 29, 2020

The Student Body Government does a disservice to students by not following its constitution, bylaws and guidelines. The recent elections protest on the Student Body President race is an example of the...

Editorial: Worldwide death toll for COVID-19 now 1 million

Staff Editorial September 29, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has now claimed the lives of over 1 million people worldwide with more than 33 million reported cases. The millionth death was recorded Monday, nearly 10 months after the first...

Editorial: L.A. Times does good thing in addressing racism

Staff Editorial September 27, 2020

In an editorial Sunday, the Los Angeles Times addressed its past racism and apologized for being part of institutional racism. We at The Daily Eastern News applaud the Los Angeles Times for this decision....

Editorial: Trump needs to commit to peaceful transfer of power

Staff Editorial September 24, 2020

In a Wednesday press conference,President Trump said he would not commit to a peaceful transfer of power should he lose the election, citing without evidence his belief that the election results will be...

Editorial: Decision in Taylor case upsetting, inadequate

Staff Editorial September 24, 2020

Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison was indicted Wednesday. He was involved in the death of Breonna Taylor on March 13. Much to the disappointment of activists across the country, Hankison's...

Editorial: Continue avoiding off-campus gatherings

Staff Editorial September 22, 2020

Some of the things we thought about how COVID-19 would progress on campus seem to be true. Sheila Simons, a public health professor and graduate coordinator who is working with Eastern’s contract tracing...

Editorial: Eastern needs to help solve more technology issues

Staff Editorial September 21, 2020

Technical difficulties are something to be expected in a world where a majority of interactions are now being held in an online setting, but the hosts of such interactions should do their part to make...

Editorial: May her memory be a blessing

Staff Editorial September 21, 2020

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death will have a lasting impact on our nation. Right now the country sits wondering what will happen next; when will the seat be filled, who will fill her...

Editorial: Barr’s comments on lockdowns were harmful, misguided

Staff Editorial September 17, 2020

U.S. Attorney General William Barr was speaking at an event at Hillsdale College Wednesday, and made some offensive and harmful comments comparing COVID-19 lockdowns to slavery. Barr was asked to explain...

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