Seventeen years ago, two planes changed America forever. For those who are old enough, the memory of that day will never fade. Some college students now are young enough though that the events of 9/11...

As the country observed National Suicide Prevention Day yesterday, we at The Daily Eastern News kept in mind, just like we always have, the importance of suicide prevention. Depression, anxiety, loneliness...

Far too often we hear the term “adulting” spill out of someone’s mouth who is just “so freaking proud” because they were able to cook a meal without burning it or they managed to do their laundry...

All of us come from different walks of life, traveling on different paths that ultimately led us here. Some of us were raised to be independent. Some of us ended up learning to rely on our parents. Some...

We were taught it since probably kindergarten or even earlier: Follow the Golden Rule. When most people consider this “rule,” it seems obvious. Of course I am going to treat others the way I want...

The first amendment is absolutely an integral and necessary part of our society, and we implore everyone to embrace it to its fullest. And while we are glad people are exercising their right to free speech...

There’s a silent killer rampaging throughout the world right now. It creeps in, or lays dormant, until it starts making life unbearable and unbelievably difficult. That ‘killer’ is mental illness,...

I was recently told by someone that my mental illnesses are “all in my head” and that if I tried hard enough they would go away. First, I would like to say that that comment is completely false,...

The school year is in full swing, and students are regularly doing homework and studying. Along with this new routine comes productivity, self-determination and, unfortunately, stress that gradually builds. Usually...

As a student publication, we want to get students involved and enjoy working for us. The purpose of The Daily Eastern News is to share the news of what occurs at Eastern, but we also strive to have journalism...

Today NBC News did a story on the rapid rise of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the increase Tuesday. According to CDC,...

The world lost a voice over the weekend, a voice of wisdom and reason that filled an important hole in the messy world of modern politics: John McCain. Whatever your beliefs, it would be hard to disagree...