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: Remember to vote in 2020

September 25, 2019

We at The Daily Eastern News believe all individuals who are able to vote should not take the right to vote for granted and voice their opinions in the upcoming elections. Especially in college, when...

Opinion, Satire: Embrace the climate change apocalypse

Adam Tumino, Columnist September 24, 2019

Humanity as we know it will soon cease to exist. Global climate change threatens to alter the course of human history more than all the wars in the history of the world combined. I, however, look forward...

Opinion: Fun ideas for weekend trips with friends

Jessica Stewart, Columnist September 24, 2019

Recently, the DEN published an Editorial saying that Charleston needs more fun things for students to do. While I do agree, there are still a lot of fun things to do somewhat close to here. However, most...

Editorial: eSports arena great move by Eastern

September 24, 2019

Eastern unveiled its new eSports arena on Monday in a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring university President David Glassman slicing through the ribbon with a sword, signaling a beginning to Eastern’s...

Opinion: Challenge yourself to learn new languages

Jaidyn Yarber, Columnist September 23, 2019

Have you ever thought about learning a second language? Spanish, French, ASL or maybe German? If you’ve ever downloaded Duolingo or taken an elective foreign language class, then you probably have an...

Opinion: Glasses are cups; here’s my reason why

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor September 23, 2019

The age-old question is not about the tree falling in the forest, or if the chicken or egg came first. No, everybody, the most important question which demands your attention and deepest thought is this:...

Editorial: Pursue banned books; read and learn

September 23, 2019

Banning books is something we at The Daily Eastern News are not in favor of. But the issue can’t help but illuminate an incredibly important fact: Books are powerful. From challenging racism with hard...

EDITORIAL: Include students in gen ed. discussion

Staff Editorial September 22, 2019

Eastern now has a general education committee, which will be made up of interim members who will discuss the effectiveness of general education courses at Eastern and also decide on if changes need to...

Road trips make the best memories

Kate Rehwinkel September 22, 2019

A few weekends ago, my best friend Sarah and I went on a day trip down to Belleville, Ill. to go to Eckerts orchard. I am very familiar with Eckerts because it was a tradition my parents did with me every...

Value yourself in sexual situations

Andrew Paisley September 22, 2019

Sex is common in college. And, we often take advantage of it without realizing how special it can truly be. Let me say that this column is not meant to be vulgar, but rather to share my experience and...

STAFF EDITORIAL: Don’t rush Area 51; it’s most likely dangerous

Staff Editorial September 20, 2019

Friday is the purported famous, or infamous depending on your opinion, day where millions of internet users agreed to collectively ‘storm’ Area 51. While the thought of uncovering what secrets may...

Time has wings, so enjoy the present

Blake Faith, Sports Reporter September 20, 2019

Time has wings. People who know me know I use this phrase sometimes. To me, it describes a period of time that I can't believe went by so fast. We’re approaching week six of this semester. For some...

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