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: We can only do so much

EDITORIAL: We can only do so much

Staff Editorial October 3, 2021

It is that time of year again, the time where we get an increased volume of correspondence asking for coverage of events. This is an annual occurrence and something we have come to expect each year as...

EDITORIAL: Eastern food pantry opens for students

EDITORIAL: Eastern food pantry opens for students

Editorial Staff September 30, 2021

Oct. 31 will be the opening of an EIU campus food pantry to anyone with a panther card, something in which we at the Daily Eastern News are in great support of.  According to Dr. Michael Gillespie,...

EDITORIAL: We support ASL classes

EDITORIAL: We support ASL classes

Editorial Staff September 29, 2021

The Council of Academic Affairs will vote on a motion to offer American Sign Language courses as a foreign language Thursday night. We at The Daily Eastern News fully support having a new foreign language...

EDITORIAL: What do we gain from EWPs

EDITORIAL: What do we gain from EWPs

Staff Editorial September 28, 2021

We at The Daily Eastern News believe that our administrators and educators should always be examining their processes and making sure that they are productive and purposeful. Students do not need to...

EDITORIAL: Register to vote

EDITORIAL: Register to vote

Editorial Staff September 27, 2021

Sept. 28 is National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan civic holiday that is observed to celebrate our democracy. During this time, we at the Daily Eastern News want to take this time to emphasize...

Fall is finally upon us

Fall is finally upon us

Staff Editorial September 26, 2021

The temperature is decreasing, the leaves are falling and pumpkin spice is back on the menu. You know what that means: Fall is officially upon us. It's time to get out your sweatpants and flannels,...

EDITORIAL: The names students deserve

EDITORIAL: The names students deserve

Staff Editorial September 23, 2021

We at The Daily Eastern News believe that students should have more buildings named after figures that represent the population at EIU.  Naming a figure after an African American that has impacted...

Eastern Center Kevin Duckworth muscles inside for two of his 12 points from Dec. 10, 1984.

STAFF EDITORIAL: The names students deserve

Staff Editorial September 22, 2021

As we at The Daily Eastern News continue to recommend new names for Douglas Hall, where many athletes live, we thought it was appropriate to suggest a name that relates to Eastern athletics. Kevin Duckworth...

EDITORIAL: The names students deserve

EDITORIAL: The names students deserve

Staff Editorial September 20, 2021

Continuing our week of recommendations for the renaming of Douglas Hall, we at The Daily Eastern News believe that Captain Charles Hall should be also be considered by the Naming Committee  Hall...

EDITORIAL: The names students deserve

EDITORIAL: The names students deserve

Staff Editorial September 20, 2021

We at The Daily Eastern News believe that students at Eastern deserve to have Douglas Hall renamed and renamed after someone truly tied to the Eastern community and someone who has done good for Eastern. This...

EDITORIAL: Have a fun and safe Family Weekend

EDITORIAL: Have a fun and safe Family Weekend

Editorial Board September 16, 2021

Family Weekend is almost here. Where students get to show their family around campus, get their face painted, go bowling, play games and more. However, while being on-campus again might make everyone...

EDITORIAL: Celebrate and honor Latino culture

EDITORIAL: Celebrate and honor Latino culture

Editorial Board September 15, 2021

National Latin Heritage Month began Wednesday, kicking off a month for recognizing and celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of the Latinx community.    Latin Heritage Month began...

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