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

Feminism is not the same as man-hating

October 2, 2018

When people hear the word feminist, different images may pop into their heads. They may think of a liberal fanatic wearing a pink hat and screaming into the void about the patriarchy, or maybe a left-wing...

Selfie safety: Risks are not worth danger

October 1, 2018

We at The Daily Eastern News know all too well about the desire to get the perfect photo. Whether it be for the newspaper or for social media, it feels good seeing an amazing photo you’ve either taken...

Don’t wait before it’s too late, seek help

Staff Editorial September 30, 2018

Having the power to just say no to drugs is something that everyone should be grateful for. In today’s world, there are so many people whose lives have been taken over by drugs, and they struggle to...

Let’s just pretend there’s no rules

Staff Editorial September 27, 2018

In a perfect world, there would be no rules.  Everyone would be on the same page, everyone would be happy; it would be this beautiful utopia where rabbits and deer nibble blades of grass and lettuce...

Social media is good if it is used in the right ways

Staff Editorial September 26, 2018

Social media is a quick way to find out what is going on in the world and communicate with people. Millions and millions of Americans have at least one social media account, so it seems pretty safe to...

Listen to those who go unheard

September 25, 2018

There is a problem that has been making headlines around the world that seems especially prevalent right now: sexual assault. Even with the talk generated by the ‘Me Too’ movement, it still feels...

Substance abuse is a real problem

September 24, 2018

It is easy to fall into a pit of alcohol and drug abuse given the pressures, stresses and the culture of a college campus. Some people find it hard to deal with these kinds of things and resort to unhealthy...

Appreciate the beauty of campus

Staff Editorial September 23, 2018

Eastern’s campus is full of history and is truly beautiful. Often, students take advantage of the campus but do not take the time to actually appreciate it. We at The Daily Eastern News feel that preserving...

On shared governance: Oversight is not a form of communication

Staff Editorial September 20, 2018

A yearlong discussion about organizations on campus is coming to an end soon. Shared governance, which has been a topic since the 2014 Higher Learning Commission review of Eastern raised concerns about...

Observe part of our American heritage with Latino Heritage Month

September 18, 2018

With September being Latino Heritage Month, we at The Daily Eastern News feel that it is best for everyone to look past the issues regarding immigration and the stigma that people place upon Latino immigrants. This...

Take care of yourself

Staff Editoral September 17, 2018

Although it’s only the middle of September, it already feels like December. Many of us, especially those of us on the News staff, are fatigued and physically and mentally drained.   We acknowledge...

It’s OK to end toxic relationships

Staff Editorial September 13, 2018

We’ve all been in bad relationships before, but there’s a difference between bad and harmful.  A bad relationship could be one where you just have different goals in life, while a toxic relationship...

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