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: 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...

Editorial: Survey finds ignorance of Holocaust is widespread

Staff Editorial September 16, 2020

According to a survey published in The Guardian, 23 percent of adults aged 18-39, "believed the Holocaust was a myth, had been exaggerated or they weren't sure." Other results of the survey found that...

Editorial: Do not listen to celebrities on masks

Staff Editorial September 15, 2020

Storied British rock band Oasis’ guitarist Noel Gallagher recently appeared on “The Matt Morgan Podcast” to express his displeasure with the policies concerning masks amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gallagher...

Editorial: Police need to improve treatment of media members

Staff Editorial September 15, 2020

Disturbing footage circulated over the weekend showing the arrest of a reporter from KPCC, a Pasadena-based radio station. Josie Huang had been covering protests in the area following the shooting of...

Editorial: There should not be college football games right now

Staff Editorial September 13, 2020

The college football season began over the weekend for many universities across the country. There were several upsetting scenes during these games, especially in the games where fans were allowed in...

Editorial: Talking about depression does not make you weak

Staff Editorial September 10, 2020

In a recent interview, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott revealed that he has been struggling with depression and anxiety throughout the spring and summer. He said he had been having a hard time...

Editorial: Continue to follow rules, protocols

Staff Editorial September 9, 2020

By this point in the semester, everyone on campus should more or less be used to the mask requirements and other protocols in place to try and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. We at The Daily Eastern...

Editorial: Climate change still a very real threat

Staff Editorial September 8, 2020

With everything going on with political unrest, racial tension and the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, things can feel a bit overwhelming. We at the Daily Eastern News want to remind people that global climate...

Editorial: Some suicide risk factors, warning signs to watch for

Staff Editorial September 7, 2020

This week is National Suicide Prevention Week, and now it is as important as ever to keep track of your own mental health and the mental health of those around you. COVID-19 has been hard on a lot of...

Editorial: Take advantage of the nice weather this weekend

Staff Editorial September 3, 2020

With average temperatures around 80 degrees this upcoming Labor Day weekend, the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the weather should be taken before classwork becomes too much to bear. We at The...

Editorial: Avoid what is happening at U of I

Staff Editorial September 2, 2020

With the semester just getting underway for many universities across the country, some schools are already being forced to shift online or take other measures as a result of growing numbers of COVID-19...

Editorial: Keep an eye out for misleading videos

Staff Editorial September 1, 2020

A video was posted on Twitter Sunday by House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) that contained doctored footage of an interview between Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and disability rights...

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