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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

Here’s how to find amusement on the road

Adam Tumino September 18, 2019

Five hours of vehicular misery seemed to be in my destiny this past weekend. On Saturday, I took the 132-mile drive to Evansville, Indiana to cover a pair of Eastern volleyball matches. I had a wonderful...

Pitcher’s arrest highlights deeper issue

Oscar Rzodkiewicz September 18, 2019

On Tuesday, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Felipe Vazquez was arrested for one count of computer pornography for solicitation from a minor and one count of providing obscene materials to minors, according...

Do your research on all candidates

Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor September 16, 2019

The most recent Democratic debates brought up the central issue with American politics: Ambiguity. Ambiguity is nothing new to political candidates and was the main form of answering questions last week. As...

Bieber said it best: ‘never say never’

Karena Ozier, Columnist September 16, 2019

Ever since I was little, I started listing off all of the things I told myself that I would never do. I realize now that maybe Justin Bieber was right. Never say never. One of the many things that I never...

STAFF EDITORIAL: Admissions scandal sentencing reveals privilege

Staff Editorial September 16, 2019

There is problem involving social class status in this country. The issue at hand is how people are being treated unjustly based on their social standing.  Felicity Huffman paid a $15,000 bribe so...

Stop rebooting movies; leave them be

Katelyn Eddington, Columnist September 12, 2019

I was scrolling through Facebook this week and I came across an article about Disney making a live action Fox and the Hound movie. It got me wondering about how many movies have been or are currently...

I’m rooting for the Dodgers: Here’s why

Blake Faith, Sports Reporter September 12, 2019

This week saw a lot of news in the NFL, whether it was the beginning of the season or Antonio Brown. A piece of sports news that was not covered almost at all was in the MLB. The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched...

Hispanic Heritage Month needs our respect

Staff Editorial September 12, 2019

Hispanic Heritage Month starts Sunday, and with that, Eastern will be having events to commemorate it. The first event is Saturday, at the Newman Catholic Center, where an “Independence Dance” will...

Editorial: Take time to reflect on 9/11

September 10, 2019

Eighteen years ago, on September 11th, 2001 nearly 3,000 people lost their lives and almost 10,000 more were treated for injuries in what is widely considered to be the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil. After...

Opinion: Find your strong passion in life and run with it

Jessica Stewart, Columnist September 10, 2019

Ever since I can remember, I’ve loved dance. When I was little, I started taking dance classes at a little studio in my hometown. It was a lot of fun, and it helped me realize just how much I enjoyed...

Opinion: An apology on behalf of people like me

Adam Tumino, Reporter September 10, 2019

I usually want to keep my columns light and humorous, but occasionally I feel the need to get more serious. This is one of those occasions. In one of my classes recently, we watched portions of a documentary...

EDITORIAL: Textbook Rental is great for Eastern

Staff Editorial September 8, 2019

Here at Eastern we are fortunate enough to have the bonus of renting our textbooks rather than buying them. This is a huge bonus for students as most schools require them to purchase their textbooks;...

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