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

Give live music a chance; take in the vibes

Katelyn Eddington August 29, 2019

Woodstock, Lollapalooza, Coachella, Burning Man and Bonaroo are all music festivals that each bring their own thing to the table. Despite having their own uniqueness to them, they all have the same goal:...

Disrespect toward Andrew Luck is unwarranted

Blake Faith August 29, 2019

Most of this week, the biggest news in the NFL has been Andrew Luck’s decision to retire. The news leaked midway through the third quarter of a Colts' preseason game by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. For Andrew...

Opinion: British reality TV prevailed this summer

Megan Keane, Columnist August 28, 2019

Maybe you all are in on the hype—maybe you’re not—but the UK’s reality dating show "Love Island" has been iconic for five seasons now.  Every summer, the whole UK, like clockwork, settles in...

Opinion: Police brutality: It is out of control

Rayshaun Stevens, Columnist August 28, 2019

The duty of police officers is to keep citizens safe in the city they reside in, no matter the cost. We put our lives in the hands of the protectors whenever we are in dangerous situations, such as: robbery,...

Editorial: On-campus head count is figure that matters most

August 28, 2019

Eastern is scheduled to release its 10th day enrollment numbers for the Fall 2019 semester Friday, numbers which Eastern's Provost Jay Gatrell said last week were “very positive” and also added that...

Editorial: Brazilian government at fault for Amazon fires

August 27, 2019

The devastating Amazon Rainforest fires that are literally so prominent and out of control that they’re visible from outer space are a result of the dysfunctional Brazilian administration. Brazilian...

Women deserve the right to choose

Corryn Brock, News Editor August 27, 2019

Women deserve the right to choose whether they want to take on a puppy. Puppies are difficult to take care of; they need a lot of attention, and some women may not be prepared to raise one. They...

Appreciate little things, like barges

Adam Tumino, Reporter August 27, 2019

It can be hard to stay positive in today’s society. To put it bluntly, the world is ending. Am I being an alarmist? Probably. Am I right, though? Also probably.  This means it is even more important...

Sober clubs are a benefit to many people

Andrew Paisley August 26, 2019

The dancing, the socializing and hitting the town are all things that I miss when I reflect on my days of going out to the bars. It has been 10 months now, and while I am so grateful for my recovery,...

Show up to Eastern games more often

Dillan Schorfheide August 26, 2019

Students showing up more at Eastern sporting events could be beneficial for both parties who make up that situation: The students and the student-athletes participating. Eastern athletes have told me...

EDITORIAL: Eastern’s event, RSO advertising needs work

Staff Editorial August 26, 2019

When students do not show up to campus events, it kills the purpose for an event and leaves empty a chance for fun on campus. We at The Daily Eastern News have noticed a lack of student participation...

EDITORIAL: Check out Eastern’s RSOs, make new friends

Staff Editorial August 25, 2019

One of the best experiences of college life is being able to get involved with different clubs and organizations. Eastern provides students with a variety of groups that may be interesting to them. This...

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