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

PODCAST: Stream Fiends (‘You’ S1, E6 through 10)

February 29, 2020

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4flRnQ93Zkd1EvfYEQRwij?si=mP4XaxAfQfO0si1Sxq10PA This podcast episode is also available on Apple Podcasts, Anchor and five other platforms! Netflix's drama/thriller...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Eastern’s senates condemn white supremacy posters

Student, staff and faculty senates February 28, 2020

This letter was submitted by the staff, student and faculty senates of Eastern. “The Student, Staff and Faculty Senates of Eastern Illinois University condemn those attempting to propagate hate, and...

STAFF EDITORIAL: Congrats to Eastern basketball

Staff Editorial February 28, 2020

The editorial board of The Daily Eastern News would like to congratulate Eastern’s men’s and women’s basketball teams on both making the Ohio Valley Conference tournament. Eastern’s women’s...

Reflecting on college during midterm

Blake Faith, Sports Reporter February 28, 2020

In boxing, there is the term “catching that second wind.” The second wind refers to getting past the first burst of tiredness and getting back and doing another round. Currently we are ending week...

We all need to be washing our hands

Megan Keane, Columnist February 27, 2020

I feel like I have been sick for a year. I’m really overdramatic when I’m sick, but I truly have been sick for three weeks now. That is nearly a month of my life I have spent not being able to breathe...

Lent can be a good time for reflection

Zoë Donovan, Columnist February 27, 2020

The pious Ash Wednesday has passed, overshadowing the parties of Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras. Those of us who were raised Catholic can feel a sort of sentimentality to the days, even if we no longer attend...

STAFF EDITORIAL: Cease making excuses; just vote

Staff Editorial February 27, 2020

The excuses remain the same in almost every election cycle when people say why they did not vote. “Don’t care.” “My vote doesn’t matter.” And the infamous “I didn’t have time.” None...

Editorial: We must change to save climate

February 25, 2020

The effects of climate change are becoming unavoidable and potentially “catastrophic,” according to a report produced by the National Security, Military and Intelligence Panel on Climate Change. It’s...

Column: Simon, Garfunkel’s ‘The Dangling Conversation’ is liquid poetry

Logan Raschke, Managing Editor February 25, 2020

Listening to Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel feels like absorbing beautiful poetry without having to read it. The duo’s “The Dangling Conversation” is no exception. The 1966 song, released in Simon...

Column: Chicago’s ‘Dialogue (Parts I and II)’ among bands best pieces

Adam Tumino, Reporter February 25, 2020

Hidden amongst the vast discography of the band Chicago are seemingly countless gems and mini masterpieces. Beginning with their 1969 debut album, Chicago mixed unmatched musical ability with a surprising...

Editorial: Weinstein finally held accountable

February 25, 2020

With Harvey Weinstein's guilty conviction in a New York courtroom on Monday, victims all over the world are celebrating. Weinstein, a Hollywood studio mogul, was convicted on charges stemming from a sexual...

Opinion: You have to put yourself first to succeed

Karena Ozier February 25, 2020

Having a healthy mindset is not a hard topic to come across, especially on a college campus. There are many ways that clubs and organizations reach out to the community to encourage health and positivity....

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