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: BOT should see contract, vote after

Staff Editorial January 27, 2020

On Friday the Board of Trustees approved a new contract for Eastern President David Glassman.  According to Laura McLaughlin, Eastern’s general counsel, the contract has yet to be written even though...

Editorial: Rest in peace Kobe Bryant

January 26, 2020

It is not very often we have to deal with the loss of someone who made such a lasting and strong impact on so many people as former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant. Bryant died Sunday morning...

Editorial: Greek life numbers sad sight for all

January 24, 2020

Greek life participation at Eastern has seen a dramatic dip in the last five years. It used to be a big part of the Eastern community, and now less than 10 percent of the enrollment population is in...

EDITORIAL: Advertising to children is wrong

Staff Editorial January 23, 2020

Advertising and branding are both highly prevalent in the U.S. Too often, we see individuals buying specific clothing or other items, simply because they are the new trend and they have been advertised...

Editorial: CIA torture program in need of  accountability

January 21, 2020

“Should any American soldier be so base and infamous as to injure any [prisoner]. . . I do most earnestly enjoin you to bring him to such severe and exemplary punishment as the enormity of the crime...

Editorial: New York Times decision odd, misplaced

January 20, 2020

It is common practice in the media industry for publications and news stations to endorse candidates for political office. Often times these endorsements, of course, can be divisive  and controversial....

STAFF EDITORIAL: Australia needs more action from its government right now

Staff Editorial January 17, 2020

At least 3,000 firefighters have been pushing back against large bushfires in Australia, which have heavily affected states like New South Wales and Victoria, across the east coast. In nearly three months,...

Editorial: Old enough to serve, old enough to drink

January 15, 2020

More and more recently, social media users have posted their thoughts comparing serving in the United States military to the legal age to smoke tobacco products. The common argument made is that if someone...

Editorial: Eastern new tuition idea is great

January 14, 2020

Eastern recently announced a new program that will allow admitted students from anywhere in the country to receive the same tuition rate that Illinois residents receive, regardless of their home state,...

STAFF EDITORIAL: Apple should release information for safety’s sake

Staff Editorial January 13, 2020

Technology giant Apple and the U.S. government are once again clashing over privacy policies after Attorney General William Barr asked Apple to help the government gain access to the iPhones used by a...

EDITORIAL: Hello again; don’t forget you got this

Staff Editorial January 12, 2020

Winter break is officially over, and that means it's time to buckle up for the Spring 2020 semester. We at The Daily Eastern News hope everyone had a fantastic break. We aren't here to tell you it went...

EDITORIAL: Enjoy your long break from class

Staff Editorial December 8, 2019

The time has finally come. Finals are here, and at the end of this week we will all be home for winter break. For students, this is the most crucial and stressful week of the semester, as we all are running...

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