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

Don’t judge people for their sex lives

Corryn Brock, Associate News Editor January 9, 2019

I believe the way we view sexuality in this country needs reform, especially in terms of women’s sexuality. In high school I dated a guy that, when it came out we had fooled around, I was immediately...

Government shutdown is a tantrum by an unfit president

Staff Editorial January 9, 2019

How can we take President Donald Trump seriously when he lies straight to our faces? The current government shutdown is nothing more then an outburst from an unfit political leader. In fact, U.S. Sen....

Be an empathetic driver; watch the road rage

Karena Ozier, Columnist January 8, 2019

The light changes from red to green. The third car in front of you sits there for too long, indicating that they are distracted. Someone in front of you honks their horn to make them aware that they need...

Find your balance of routine, spontaneity

Natalee Reynolds, Columnist January 8, 2019

Now that winter break is over, my fellow Eastern classmates and I are scrambling to readjust to classes and keep up with the seemingly never-ending homework load. I’m a sucker for organization and routine,...

Don’t waste your money; go to class

Staff Editorial January 8, 2019

Want to know a clever way to throw away hundreds or thousands of dollars in one day? You probably don’t want to know, but we know (since several members of the editorial staff are guilty of it) that...

Booth Library can provide stress relief for students

Staff Editorial January 7, 2019

Now that winter break is over, students are scrambling to find their classes and readjust their lifestyles to fit a college schedule. The first couple weeks of school, while largely consisting of preparation...

My winter break was quite eventful

Kate Rehwinkel, Columnist January 7, 2019

School is back in session, and I for one can’t be any happier. I love seeing my friends and other familiar faces across campus once again. It was nice to be on a break, but I do not like to be bored...

Use your time and make a bucket list

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist January 7, 2019

The time has finally come: it is the beginning of my end as an undergraduate student at Eastern Illinois University. As a freshman, I never thought this time would come, and before I could brace myself,...

Momoa carries ‘Aquaman’ to success

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor January 6, 2019

‘Aquaman’ has seen great success since its box office debut. According to the New York Times, the movie’s foreign and domestic sales total to $940.7 million coming into this week. What makes it...

Can we finally stop listening to R. Kelly

Jackson Bayer, Columnist January 6, 2019

Lifetime recently ran a six-part docuseries titled “Surviving R. Kelly,” which is something I hope most of you already know. For those who aren’t familiar with the series or with R. Kelly himself,...

Just enjoy your new year, don’t try too hard to change

Staff Editorial January 6, 2019

With a new year upon us, we can’t help but listen to the overused cliché, “new year, new me,” used over and over again. It is an overdone phrase that has been thrown out by people all over social...

Nothing to fly home about: ‘Bird Box’ was just OK, too hyped up

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor January 6, 2019

Editor’s Note: The following review contains spoilers for Bird Box. Netflix’s “Bird Box” was great in some respects while coming up short in other aspects. The recent rise in sensory thrillers...

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