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: What can be done to stop shootings?

Staff Editorial October 6, 2019

Four people were killed and five were injured in a shooting in Kansas City Sunday morning after two gunmen allegedly opened fire into a crowd at a bar. There was once a time where that news would have...

STAFF EDITORIAL: Eastern is in an upswing

Staff Editorial October 3, 2019

It was not very long ago that Eastern found itself muddled in a state budget impasse that lasted 793 days from July 1 to Aug. 31, 2017. A rallying campaign to “Fund EIU” was sparked during that...

Editorial: Let student athletes get paid for their likenesses

October 2, 2019

A recent California law that was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom could allow college athletes to get paid through their own endorsement deals, and we at The Daily Eastern News support it. The law states...

Cannabis businesses will benefit Charleston

Staff Editorial October 1, 2019

During its meeting Tuesday evening, the Charleston City Council approved an ordinance to establish a moratorium on cannabis business establishments. The reason given by Mayor Brandon Combs was that the...

Editorial: Purpose of LGBT History Month

September 30, 2019

The month of October is significant for the LGBT community, because it serves as LGBT History Month. October was chosen as LGBT History Month because it coincides with National Coming Out Day, which...

EDITORIAL: You can disagree without insulting

Staff Editorial September 29, 2019

Leave Greta Thunberg alone. Thunberg, a 16-year old climate activist from Sweden, delivered an emotionally charged speech on climate change at the United Nations Climate Summit in New York City, and the...

EDITORIAL: Enjoy this weekend with family at Eastern

Staff Report September 26, 2019

This weekend has a lot of events to offer students, for example the Eastern football game Saturday at 4 p.m. But going to all those events, including whatever sports are also playing over the weekend,...

Editorial: Remember to vote in 2020

September 25, 2019

We at The Daily Eastern News believe all individuals who are able to vote should not take the right to vote for granted and voice their opinions in the upcoming elections. Especially in college, when...

Editorial: eSports arena great move by Eastern

September 24, 2019

Eastern unveiled its new eSports arena on Monday in a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring university President David Glassman slicing through the ribbon with a sword, signaling a beginning to Eastern’s...

Editorial: Pursue banned books; read and learn

September 23, 2019

Banning books is something we at The Daily Eastern News are not in favor of. But the issue can’t help but illuminate an incredibly important fact: Books are powerful. From challenging racism with hard...

EDITORIAL: Include students in gen ed. discussion

Staff Editorial September 22, 2019

Eastern now has a general education committee, which will be made up of interim members who will discuss the effectiveness of general education courses at Eastern and also decide on if changes need to...

STAFF EDITORIAL: Don’t rush Area 51; it’s most likely dangerous

Staff Editorial September 20, 2019

Friday is the purported famous, or infamous depending on your opinion, day where millions of internet users agreed to collectively ‘storm’ Area 51. While the thought of uncovering what secrets may...

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