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

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...

Several concerns regarding ‘Detective Pikachu’ movie

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor December 9, 2018

I have never played the Detective Pikachu video game, and I do not really have a desire to. I am sure it is fun and unique, but I just have no interest in playing it. But seeing the trailer for the...

Sometimes, it is hard to say goodbye

Mercury Bowen, Entertainment Reporter December 9, 2018

As my college life draws to a close, I have been struck with an overwhelming feeling of nostalgia. I suddenly find myself with tears in my eyes at random moments. Each time I go somewhere or do something,...

Stay focused during finals, good luck

Staff Editorial December 9, 2018

Finals week is upon us, and all over campus, students are worrying about failing classes. In all seriousness, though, we are coming to the end of the semester and this is the time to focus even more...

Story about ‘a man named Bob’ who knows what lies ahead

Colin Roberts, Copy Editor December 6, 2018

Editor’s Note: The following column is a fictional story. It reflects the opinion of the columnist. This is a story about a man named Bob.  Bob was a thirty-something accountant working in New York...

A look at the life of George H.W. Bush

Staff Editorial December 6, 2018

We at The Daily Eastern News want to remember the great things former President George H.W Bush did during his life due to his tragic passing on Nov. 30 at the age of 93. Bush was born on June 12, 1924...

Historical landmarks should be preserved

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor December 6, 2018

As a history major, I appreciate the pieces of history that are still preserved in the modern day. It is truly fascinating looking at sources from past eras and imaging all the things that happened with...

Fashion Friday: 5 basics for a practical winter outfit

Analicia Haynes, Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2018

I’ve been rather upset with myself, lately. Looking through the Fashion Friday columns that I’ve written, I cringed at how mediocre my writing was, and quite frankly, I’m embarrassed. When I...

Climate change is real and serious

Staff Editorial December 5, 2018

Here we are. Report after report and study after study later, and it seems we just cannot learn a lesson. Climate change has been a hot topic for the past decade, and yet we have seen little productive...

What needs to be stopped about Twitter locals

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist December 5, 2018

With one holiday already passed and another quickly approaching, most of us are fully immersed in the spirit of giving. I find myself in that spirit as well. I am back this week to give you all a gift...

Buy that person you don’t know what to get for Christmas a Wood Labyrinth

Megan Keane, Columnist December 5, 2018

It’s the perfect, treasured game for young and old alike. It’s timeless—and time consuming. It’s good for the mind. It can be used as an exercise in concentration. What is it, you may be asking....

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