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

Because we are here, let us dance

Jessica Stewart, Columnist October 2, 2018

In 2016, Hulu released a mini-series based off of the Stephen King novel 11.22.63. The show stars James Franco as Jake Epping, a man whose life changes when his friend Al shows him how to travel back in...

Feminism is not the same as man-hating

October 2, 2018

When people hear the word feminist, different images may pop into their heads. They may think of a liberal fanatic wearing a pink hat and screaming into the void about the patriarchy, or maybe a left-wing...

Selfie safety: Risks are not worth danger

October 1, 2018

We at The Daily Eastern News know all too well about the desire to get the perfect photo. Whether it be for the newspaper or for social media, it feels good seeing an amazing photo you’ve either taken...

‘A Class Divided’ is worth watching

Kate Rehwinkel, Columnist October 1, 2018

Diversity education must be the hot topic right now. ln a couple of my classes this semester I am learning about diversity in the workplace. Even my Resident Assistant is having a diversity program this...

Calling ‘shotgun’ can be dangerous

Natalee Reynolds, Columnist October 1, 2018

Normally I try to write columns in hopes of inspiring people to live their lives to the fullest and to chase after what they really want in life, instead of letting my inner ramblings come out—however,...

#MeToo is not enough, we need change now

Mercury Bowen, Entertainment Reporter September 30, 2018

It is now nearly one year after the #MeToo movement swept the nation. In the time since the #MeToo movement came to fruition, there have been dozens of reports of sexual assault and harassment. Looking...

What being from southern Illinois means

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor September 30, 2018

It has come to my attention, since I was a freshman here at Eastern two falls ago, that a lot of people from the Ch icago area have no idea where I am from. Not that I blame them any; us southerners visit...

Don’t wait before it’s too late, seek help

Staff Editorial September 30, 2018

Having the power to just say no to drugs is something that everyone should be grateful for. In today’s world, there are so many people whose lives have been taken over by drugs, and they struggle to...

Classmate Crisis: dealing with individuals

Abby Carlin, Columnist September 27, 2018

Lately, I have been at a crossroads. As an education major, a future teacher, I feel pressured to make positive connections and acquaintances in every space that I’m in. To be a teacher is to be fair,...

Finding different ways to celebrate fall

Jessica Stewart, Columnist September 27, 2018

The leaves are turning orange. The weather is getting chilly. The sun is saying goodbye earlier and earlier. You know what that means? It’s fall, y’all, and if you can’t tell, I am overjoyed. Fall...

Let’s just pretend there’s no rules

Staff Editorial September 27, 2018

In a perfect world, there would be no rules.  Everyone would be on the same page, everyone would be happy; it would be this beautiful utopia where rabbits and deer nibble blades of grass and lettuce...

Social media is good if it is used in the right ways

Staff Editorial September 26, 2018

Social media is a quick way to find out what is going on in the world and communicate with people. Millions and millions of Americans have at least one social media account, so it seems pretty safe to...

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