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

Some things I have learned in college

Jackson Bayer, Columnist April 15, 2019

I, like many students at this institution, am almost done with college. I like college, and I have learned lots of things in my four years of undergraduate studies. Although I could simply list those things...

Sharing your story is not bad

Staff Editorial April 15, 2019

In life, we all go through crazy experiences that help shape who we are and what we do. For some of us, these things can be traumatic, sad, happy or just plain awful. In today’s world, more and...

How to improve the spring concert

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor April 14, 2019

Lovelytheband performed in McAfee Thursday, and if most students were asked, they did not care about the concert and did not go. Whether or not the group itself is part of that formula, there are ways...

Fashion, expression should be gender neutral

Andrew Paisley, Opinions Editor April 14, 2019

I’ve always believed that fashion should be gender neutral. Most people would disagree, but I think that if a guy chooses to wear high heels, that is his decision and it should not be criticized. This...

STAFF EDITORIAL: With spring comes lots of allergies

Staff Editorial April 14, 2019

Spring is here, which means all of our worries are in the past because spring marks the closing of the year. Well, there are projects and end-of-the-year deadlines that are on all of our plates. Not...

EDITORIAL: Tobacco 21 law sets unfair precedent

Staff Editorial April 12, 2019

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law the Tobacco 21 bill last week after it passed in the Illinois House and Senate, making it illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to buy or use tobacco products...

Handshakes make a huge difference

Logan Raschke, News Editor April 11, 2019

What everyone says is true. A handshake really does make a big difference in communication. In my advanced composition class, we discussed how a firm handshake affects a person’s interview assessment. Studies...

Treat animals with love and care

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor April 11, 2019

Me being an avid animal lover and owner, it disgusts me when I see stories online of animals being abused or neglected. USA Today published a story about a man in North Carolina who had charges dropped...

Despite past years, this summer is hopeful

Megan Keane, Columnist April 10, 2019

If you’re anything like me and my suitemates, you’re stretching toward the summer the way a sunflower grows toward the sun. The end of the semester is so close, I can barely concentrate on what all...

Coping with addiction on a daily basis

Andrew Paisley, Columnist April 10, 2019

Throughout my recovery, I have learned so much about how to handle it, and I know there is so much more I still have left to learn. Each day, we as addicts battle this disease of addiction, and sometimes...

Enrollment to blame for concert problems

Staff Editorial April 10, 2019

The Editorial board has heard a lot of griping about the upcoming spring concert, and most of it is valid and warranted. Many of our peers, ourselves included, have complained about not knowing the...

Be open to new ideas, directions

Staff Editorial April 9, 2019

At Eastern, it is no secret that individuals have varying degrees of certainty about their futures. There are those who have had their hearts set on their career ever since they were children. There...

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