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

Polarized, racist portraits of weed

Abby Carli, Columnist September 20, 2018

A few weeks ago, Elon Musk, the face of Tesla, smoked weed during a live interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience.” Since, the Tesla stock has fallen, but no major consequences have followed Musk’s...

On shared governance: Oversight is not a form of communication

Staff Editorial September 20, 2018

A yearlong discussion about organizations on campus is coming to an end soon. Shared governance, which has been a topic since the 2014 Higher Learning Commission review of Eastern raised concerns about...

The real agenda against Kavanaugh

Will Outzen, Columnist September 18, 2018

Hysteria is fun. It leads to all sorts of exciting events. Flipped cars, burning buildings, wailing in the streets, frantic cries of “Not my President,” it’s all great. And as every well-intentioned...

Stay motivated, stay organized

Natalee Reynolds, Columnist September 18, 2018

Although we’ve only been in school for a month, this is the time when we start getting big tests in all of our classes. We start getting tired of doing homework every night, and we start to feel things...

Observe part of our American heritage with Latino Heritage Month

September 18, 2018

With September being Latino Heritage Month, we at The Daily Eastern News feel that it is best for everyone to look past the issues regarding immigration and the stigma that people place upon Latino immigrants. This...

Introverts are not necessarily antisocial

Mercury Bowen, Entertainment Reporter September 17, 2018

A Google search defines the word “introvert” as “a shy, reticent person.”   Thus, it is a common misconception that because someone is an introvert, they are timid and unable to express their...

Take care of yourself

Staff Editoral September 17, 2018

Although it’s only the middle of September, it already feels like December. Many of us, especially those of us on the News staff, are fatigued and physically and mentally drained.   We acknowledge...

Things you should never say to someone

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist September 17, 2018

Branching off of last week’s rant about how baby boomers should stop talking down to me about my nose piercing, this week I am here to discuss words that should never be used to spark discussion, or...

Get involved, but know your limits

Kate Rehwinkel, Columnist September 16, 2018

Being involved is highly recommended by many faculty members and fellow students. When I was a freshman, time and time again my professors would tell me that, and I would just roll my eyes because I heard...

‘American Horror Story’ is more than a typical horror series

Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor September 16, 2018

Recently “American Horror Story” has aired the season premiere for “Apocalypse,” and all the hype for this new season is well deserved.  AHS is in my opinion one of the most interesting television...

It’s OK to end toxic relationships

Staff Editorial September 13, 2018

We’ve all been in bad relationships before, but there’s a difference between bad and harmful.  A bad relationship could be one where you just have different goals in life, while a toxic relationship...

Opinions only matter from those who care

Corryn Brock, Staff Reporter September 13, 2018

Mental health is something I believe everyone struggles with at one point or another in life. I know I’ve had my fair share of depression, anxiety, and random stress cries. Occasionally I’ll hit...

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