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

True love will come in time

Andrew Paisley, Contributing Writer April 23, 2018

Sometimes I wonder if I will ever find the person I am destined to be with. It seems like I can never truly find the right person. And I often ask myself how much longer it is going to take for me to...

Books are gifts, not burdens

Carole Hodorowicz, Opinions Editor April 22, 2018

I have written about this once before in the past, but it is something I stand by with unwavering loyalty:  One of the best gifts to give someone is a book.    Today, it seems like society is divided...

Editorial: Keep up the discussions, raise awareness about sexual assualt

Staff Editorial April 22, 2018

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month, meaning that there will be many events to both lift up the voices of survivors of sexual violence and to raise awareness of the topic in general. These discussions,...

Music professor offers life lessons while at Eastern

Liz Stephens, Columnist April 22, 2018

If you have ever been taught by music professor Richard Rossi (Dr. Rossi) you would know that you never leave his class without having laughed or smiled at least once. The only exception would be if you...

Editorial: Refugees are people too, not just a political topic

Staff Editorial April 20, 2018

Refugees and their plight are a heavy topic being discussed in the news and by this political administration. It can be easy, unfortunately, for some to stop seeing refugees as living, breathing, people...

Sean Says: Time flies and the early years seem like only yesterday

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor April 20, 2018

I will be honest. I do not think the scariest part about graduating is graduating itself, but moreso how fast the last four years have gone by. It has really been hitting me lately that in two short...

You need patience, time to learn how to prioritize

Analicia Haynes, Managing Editor April 20, 2018

College sucks. But what sucks even more is going through college not knowing what the hell you’re doing. Sure, your elders and other columnists from what it seems can tell you to prioritize and work...

Makeup tips: Foods that help brighten your skin

Abiola Alafe, Fashion Columnist April 19, 2018

Healthy skin is what everyone craves, especially when we are so interested in showing off our skin with a natural glow. Truth be told, healthy skin means bright skin.  While expensive creams and...

Love and loss can both teach us lessons

Abigail Carlin, Columnist April 19, 2018

In her book, “Written on the Body” (1992), Jeanette Winterson writes, “why is the measure of Love loss?”  I read this text when I was 18 yearsold as a recommendation from a professor. Not a day...

Think before you post on social media

Analicia Haynes, Managing Editor April 19, 2018

Social media is a plague that poisons everyone and brainwashes them to think that their opinions are the most important ones out there. People are just so eager to put their thoughts out there without...

Shared governance is even more important in face of reorganization

Staff Report April 19, 2018

Shared governance structures are more important than ever. In this time when everything at the university is changing, we need people who are committed to keeping an eye on and speaking out about what...

The top 7 ways corporations hurt the country

Colin Roberts, Columnist April 18, 2018

I don’t really have anything to say this week, so here’s a fun primer on America’s abusive relationship with corporations in the form of a listicle.  1. The time half the country decided the actor...

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