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

To the Editor: Reflect on morality of “Finish the Wall’ message displayed

January 24, 2020

From: Faculty and staff of World Languages and Cultures Dear Editor: Yesterday at the Student Involvement Fair, a Recognized Student Organization displayed a large sign at the entrance of the University...

Editorial: Greek life numbers sad sight for all

January 24, 2020

Greek life participation at Eastern has seen a dramatic dip in the last five years. It used to be a big part of the Eastern community, and now less than 10 percent of the enrollment population is in...

Do not show me a rom-com, OK?

Megan Keane, Columnist January 23, 2020

I’m a pretty emotional person, OK? I can cry at the drop of the hat in regards to most movies, TV shows, books, Facebook posts. It doesn’t even have to be an intentionally sad thing for me to cry over...

‘Grown-ish’ is college on spot

Rayshaun Stevens, Columnist January 23, 2020

If you know the TV show "Black-ish" or you are a college student, you most likely know about the spin-off show "Grown-ish." The show, which premiered in 2018, is a coming-of-age story about a group of...

EDITORIAL: Advertising to children is wrong

Staff Editorial January 23, 2020

Advertising and branding are both highly prevalent in the U.S. Too often, we see individuals buying specific clothing or other items, simply because they are the new trend and they have been advertised...

Editorial: CIA torture program in need of  accountability

January 21, 2020

“Should any American soldier be so base and infamous as to injure any [prisoner]. . . I do most earnestly enjoin you to bring him to such severe and exemplary punishment as the enormity of the crime...

Opinion: ‘Shrek 2’ is better than ‘Shrek’

Logan Raschke, Managing Editor January 21, 2020

“Shrek 2” is everything that the first “Shrek” is, only better in so many ways.  DreamWorks Pictures has tried to set itself apart from animated-film supergiant Disney since its 1998 film “Antz”...

Opinion: ‘Shrek’ is better than ‘Shrek 2’

Adam Tumino, Reporter January 21, 2020

One of the greatest animated film series of all time has been the “Shrek” franchise. The blend of groundbreaking animation, excellent voice acting and dark humor have made these fairytale spoofs immortal.  Well,...

Opinion: Enjoy Jimmy G’s Super Bowl path

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor January 20, 2020

Eastern is in the Super Bowl! Yay, we made it, everyone! We have two weeks to prepare, so everyone needs to be up early every morning to get ready for two weeks of lifting weights, running drills...

Opinion: Learn to love yourself first, not others

Andrew Paisley, Opinions Editor January 20, 2020

Some people wear their hearts on their sleeves and they are hopeless romantics. Others tend to take a while to fall in love. I happen to be a huge hopeless romantic, and I have always worn my heart on...

Editorial: New York Times decision odd, misplaced

January 20, 2020

It is common practice in the media industry for publications and news stations to endorse candidates for political office. Often times these endorsements, of course, can be divisive  and controversial....

PODCAST: Stream Fiends (‘THE END OF THE F***ING WORLD’ S2, E1 and 2)

January 17, 2020

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mJ1Jh62p9deHd2sX3GIEt?si=k65NRf3sSI-Q33HJOyA7OA • Podcast episodes also available on Anchor, Apple Podcasts and five other platforms! The first season’s last...

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