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

Opinion: Is queer-coding really a bad thing?

Megan Keane, Columnist October 23, 2019

Is queer-coding the equivalent to queer-baiting? Queer-baiting is the possibility of a character—or characters—being LGBTQ+ and is dangled in front of the viewer’s face, either that be that in movies...

Opinion: Hold police officers accountable

Rayshaun Stevens, Columnist October 23, 2019

There is no place like home. Home is where we all feel the most safe especially with our families. But now, I feel as if there is nowhere safe from law enforcement; police officers are killing us inside...

Joaquin Pheonix as Arthur Fleck in Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures and BRON Creative’s tragedy “Joker.”
Photo by Niko Tavernise, courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.

PODCAST: Popcorn Talk Episode 8 (‘Joker’)

October 23, 2019

Joaquin Phoenix blew viewers away with his portrayal of comic book icon Joker in the 2019 film of the same name. Audiences were pretty split after the film's Oct. 4 debut because...

Here’s a hot take on hot vs. iced coffee

Jessica Stewart October 23, 2019

The other day, I went through the Starbucks drive-thru and ordered a french vanilla coffee with cream and sugar, which is hot by default. However, when I got to the window and they handed me my drink,...

Just try and enjoy the ‘Star Wars’ movies

Adam Tumino October 22, 2019

A new trailer for the ninth and final installment of the "Star Wars" Skywalker Saga premiered Monday night. Also premiering Monday night was a new episode of another seemingly endless saga: “Return...

STAFF EDITORIAL: Prior review goes against free press

Staff Editorial October 22, 2019

We at The Daily Eastern News would like to give kudos to The Panther, the Chicago student-run newspaper at Chapman University. Before a recent visit from former President George W. Bush, the paper pushed...

STAFF EDITORIAL: Attend homecoming week events

Staff Editorial October 21, 2019

This is a big week for Eastern as we celebrate homecoming with all the school spirit we can possibly have. What we at The Daily Eastern News want to stress to the rest of the students and faculty is that...

Get out there, go to more concerts

Jaidyn Yarber, Columnist October 21, 2019

Blaring speakers, blinding lights, and a crowd full of faces. A good concert exposes you to all of this and the promise of an unforgettable time. In my opinion, the experience of live music is so worth...

Vending machines are mysterious

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor October 21, 2019

It is that time of the day. Your final class of the day is starting in five minutes, and you are tired from waking up for your 8 a.m. class and not getting much sleep the night before. This final class...

OPINION: Teachers should avoid going on strike

Kate Rehwinkel, Columnist October 20, 2019

Typically I try to stay away from political and controversial topics, because I am not always understanding all the facts or do not have an opinion that I want to share. However, this week I have decided...

OPINION: Do not be afraid to defend yourself

Andrew Paisley, Opinions Editor October 20, 2019

A “wise” person once told me to pick my battles, and not give everything a reaction. While I would normally agree with this concept to a point, I have to admit that I also believe in defending myself...

EDITORIAL: Death penalty concerning in Illinois

October 20, 2019

Former Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation to abolish the death penalty in Illinois in 2011 after former Gov. George Ryan established a moratorium on the death penalty in 2000. Now, a couple of state...

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