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

Fair, honest reporting; different view points welcomed

Staff Editorial August 24, 2018

The Daily Eastern News, as many of us should be well aware of, is a student publication that represents the whole student body. Thus, we welcome each and every person who has an interest in writing columns,...

Having respect is key

Staff Editorial August 24, 2018

We want to remind everyone: do not let your superiors get away with anything. Since the time when we were first able to understand what our parents were saying, we have been told by them and others to...

Get involved, stay involved in campus activities

Staff Editorial August 21, 2018

Being at Eastern is more than just going to class, eating, sleeping and then repeating all of that. It seems as though some of us are scared to leave our comfort zone or are scared to overcome insecurities...

Stand against fake news, stand with the press

Staff Editorial August 20, 2018

When taking a look back at fascist regimes and dangerous dictators, what is one thing they all have in common? They start their reign of terror by attacking the press. When you control the media, you...

Welcome to the next 4 years, freshmen

Staff Editorial August 15, 2018

The Staff at The Daily Eastern News would like to welcome all first year students to Eastern. We recognize that right now is a scary, yet exciting, stage of your young life. College is such a unique experience,...

Be courteous when studying in public places

Staff Report April 26, 2018

As the end of the year approaches, we will all be mentally cramming for our final exams. This means, of course, we will also be physically cramming in the library, 24-hour lounge, and other popular study...

Student journalism is necessary to spread truth

Staff Editorial April 24, 2018

Journalism, regardless of it being student journalism or professional journalism, is a vital element in any institution. We, as journalists, have the responsibility to protect the truth and distribute...

Be part of campus, the community

Staff Editorial April 23, 2018

This past weekend, Celebration: A Festival of the Arts returned to campus after a two-year hiatus. In case you missed it, this event was three days filled with live music, food, local art vendors, crafts...

Editorial: Keep up the discussions, raise awareness about sexual assualt

Staff Editorial April 22, 2018

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month, meaning that there will be many events to both lift up the voices of survivors of sexual violence and to raise awareness of the topic in general. These discussions,...

Editorial: Refugees are people too, not just a political topic

Staff Editorial April 20, 2018

Refugees and their plight are a heavy topic being discussed in the news and by this political administration. It can be easy, unfortunately, for some to stop seeing refugees as living, breathing, people...

Shared governance is even more important in face of reorganization

Staff Report April 19, 2018

Shared governance structures are more important than ever. In this time when everything at the university is changing, we need people who are committed to keeping an eye on and speaking out about what...

Be kind and pay it forward

Staff Editorial April 16, 2018

We are always told to appreciate the little things. And it is true, the little things can give us the biggest feelings of relief or happiness, and sometimes even help restore our faith in this world that...

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