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

STAFF EDITORIAL: Pride Month is beneficial

Staff Editorial April 8, 2019

With April being Pride Month for students at Eastern, several activities are being planned. Although, the question arises, “What is so beneficial about Pride Month?” Pride Month is dedicated...

Collegiate sport needs diversity

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor April 7, 2019

Collegiate athletics have come a long way since their birth, but that does not mean everything is as it should be. Women have made advances in collegiate athletics, as far as being more included with...

You will find love; be patient

Andrew Paisley, Opinions Editor April 7, 2019

In the last month, I have met someone. Now, I have not always had the best experiences when it comes to relationships, so of course I am very weary of relationships in general. This person came out of...

STAFF EDITORIAL: Cherish this week, keep working hard, stay optimistic

Staff Editorial April 7, 2019

This week is one that all of us at Eastern need to cherish and enjoy while it lasts. There are a lot of things that will be coming up soon, and this week can provide us all with the opportunities to relax...

STAFF EDITORIAL: Medication for opioid addiction is needed

Staff Editorial April 4, 2019

Medications to treat people with opioid use disorders (OUD) need to be more readily available at substance use disorder facilities. If these medications do not become available soon, the opioid crisis...

E-cigs can help you quit tobacco

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor April 4, 2019

As of the time of me writing this article, I quit smoking cigarettes close to a month ago, and I have never felt better. However, I had serious issues with the physical and mental withdrawals from the...

We must stop glorifying mass murder

Logan Raschke, News Editor April 4, 2019

A few days ago, my roommate said something that really took me by surprise. She doesn’t really watch documentaries that often, so I, being a huge documentary fan, was listing off several films of recommendation. I...

Does anybody even read anymore?

Megan Keane, Columnist April 3, 2019

This past Tuesday was not only my 22nd birthday; it was the English Studies Conference on the third floor of Coleman Hall. It showcases the hard work the students, faculty and alumni are doing in the English...

Autism is more than just a label

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist April 3, 2019

Adapt, accept, advocate. This is one of the many mantras repeated throughout April in honor of Autism Awareness Month. This is the lifestyle for one in 59 children and their families. This is something...

Diversity is needed in politics

Staff Editorial April 3, 2019

History has been made after the landslide victory of Lori Lightfoot for mayor of Chicago, making her the first African-American woman and openly gay mayor in Chicago history. According to The Chicago...

Value the opinions that matter

Staff Editorial April 2, 2019

Each person has their own way of perceiving life and their own goals for the future. However, the future is not always forseeable, especially during these temporary years of college when there is still...

Spring comes with multiple problems

Kate Rehwinkel, Columnist April 2, 2019

Spring has sprung, and I for one am not happy. I would prefer fall or winter weather over spring and summer. I dread summer the most, but spring is a close second. I do like some days in spring that are...

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