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

Troublemakers seem to enjoy being awful

Andrew Paisley October 6, 2019

Isn’t it funny how we reach our college years and suddenly we find people acting just as immature as they did in grade school? It often baffles me, because I came to college to have the college experience...

Students should go to their Friday class

Kate Rehwinkel October 6, 2019

It seems that every week many people who have class on Fridays do not show up. When I had Friday classes, it seemed that half the class was missing each Friday. Personally, I would rather have classes...

October is tough for me: Here’s why

Blake Faith, Columnist October 3, 2019

It’s October now. For most people, October is about Halloween and haunted houses. For me, it’s about trying to forget about my biological father's birthday because of our strained relationship. Last...

Watching ‘The West Wing’ is worth it

Katelyn Eddington, Columnist October 3, 2019

All I hear about in national news is President Trump. However, when I need a break from the real world of politics (especially the last few days) but still need a daily dosage of politics, I watch a little...

STAFF EDITORIAL: Eastern is in an upswing

Staff Editorial October 3, 2019

It was not very long ago that Eastern found itself muddled in a state budget impasse that lasted 793 days from July 1 to Aug. 31, 2017. A rallying campaign to “Fund EIU” was sparked during that...

Opinion: Escaping the world through crime podcasts

Megan Keane, Columnist October 2, 2019

A study came out in the Journal of Radio and Media in 2018 about the predominantly female true crime audience and their motivation for listening to five or more hours of true crime podcasts a day.  As...

Opinion: Celebrities have become branded

Zoe Donovan, Reporter October 2, 2019

Reality television has made its way out of the television, and onto makeup brands, social media, movies and even politics.  It’d be naïve and cynical to say that this was a new phenomena, only existing...

Editorial: Let student athletes get paid for their likenesses

October 2, 2019

A recent California law that was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom could allow college athletes to get paid through their own endorsement deals, and we at The Daily Eastern News support it. The law states...

Cannabis businesses will benefit Charleston

Staff Editorial October 1, 2019

During its meeting Tuesday evening, the Charleston City Council approved an ordinance to establish a moratorium on cannabis business establishments. The reason given by Mayor Brandon Combs was that the...

This hot weather must confuse trees

Adam Tumino, Staff Reporter October 1, 2019

If I were a tree, I would be very befuddled. There are a number of reasons I would be befuddled. First of all, why have I become sentient? I am a tree and should not have thoughts. Also, why is someone...

Take your cellphone off speaker phone

Jessica Stewart, Columnist October 1, 2019

Every time I walk around campus or go get something to eat, I hear someone talking on the phone. Not a big deal, but I can hear the entire conversation. Literally. They are talking on speakerphone, so...

Column: Avoid using cell phones during class time

Karena Ozier, Columnist September 30, 2019

In each class during the first week of school, we go over a syllabus. In this syllabus, there are expectations that each teacher presents to the students to avoid problems later in the semester. Most...

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