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

Knowing the basics of sports is good

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor February 10, 2019

You do not need to know who hit a walk-off home run 59 years ago to win a World Series game for his team. You do not even need to know how to keep track of fantasy points for whatever league the situation...

Surround yourself with only positivity

Andrew Paisley, Opinions Editor February 10, 2019

With everything I have endured in the last few months, I have learned so much about how we all need to surround ourselves with positivity, whether that be positive people, places or things. We are setting...

What to do when life is uncertain, time flies

February 10, 2019

Tomorrow, you are one day closer to the next chapter of your life. The day after that, you have graduated college and are on to your first job. And finally, the day after that, you have little grandchildren...

‘Seasonal Depression’ is no joke, take it seriously

Staff Editorial February 7, 2019

During this time of year, many people throughout the world suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as “seasonal depression.” The cause of this usually stems from the gloomy weather that...

Start the conversation to end female genital mutilation

Abigail Carlin, Columnist February 7, 2019

The subject of female mutilation is often one had behind closed doors, as the matter is incredibly devastating and reflects cultural values significantly different than our own. However, visibility regarding...

All we hear today are false facts, where is the truth?

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor February 7, 2019

Yet again President Donald Trump amazes me with his outlandish claims on several political, economic and social issues at his State of the Union Address Tuesday night. I am honestly surprised on how often...

An alternate form of relaxation: ASMR

February 7, 2019

When you think of relaxation, you maybe associate it with sitting back with a good book or show, playing some good tunes and closing your eyes, eating some comfort snacks and not thinking of the stresses...

‘Success’ can be defined more than one way

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist February 7, 2019

Being a second semester senior gives you access to a much-anticipated list of perks. Of all the items on that list, the best perk is the ability to fill your schedule with classes that you did not have...

Take a break before you break down

Staff Editorial February 7, 2019

It’s no secret; college students are stressed out. There’s a lot of pressure put on us, and there’s a lot of pressure we put on ourselves, to excel in classes, find jobs soon after graduation, pay...

Be the good that the world needs

Staff Editorial February 5, 2019

With it now being the second month of 2019, many people (including some of us on the Editorial staff) have found that the first month of the year has not been quite as refreshing as we planned. And...

2020 Diaries: Week 1’s contenders summarized

William Outzen, Columnist February 5, 2019

An exciting week has passed. The Cockroaches—I mean candidates, are declaring left and farther left. In one corner, we have Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend, Indiana. His claim to fame? He’s a Democrat...

Everyone should try watching a foreign Netflix show

Kate Rehwinkel, Columnist February 5, 2019

Last week, I went to German Club to watch a German Netflix Original television show called "Babylon Berlin." The show takes place in 1929 in Berlin. The main character is Gereon Rath, a police inspector...

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