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

You do not have to celebrate holidays with family

Abbey Whittington, Columnist April 2, 2018

With each passing holiday comes the strange feeling of choosing to stay at what I consider my current home: Charleston, instead of returning to what our townies like to call “Kankabourbly.” The...

Take this month to be aware

Carole Hodorowicz, Opinions Editor April 1, 2018

April is more than a 30-day salute to rainy forecasts, the Easter bunny and allergies. It is also Autism Awareness Month, a full 30 days representing the mystery, complexity and diversity behind...

A bad relationship: The U.S and the Middle East

Colin Roberts, Contributing Writer March 28, 2018

After seeing some pictures of the war in Yemen, I wanted to write on the U.S’s long relationship with the Middle East. Many think it started that fateful day in September. And it’s true, 9/11 is when...

Review: ‘Love Simon’ misses the mark

Abby Carlin, Contributing Writer March 28, 2018

I was excited to see “Love Simon.” A cheesy romance with the face of two queer people? I was so ready. However, “Love Simon” was not an endearing coming out story for two queer folk in a suburban...

Participation is key for shaping our future

March 28, 2018

The lack of student participation on campus has been getting hard to see lately. Organizations campus-wide have seen the negative consequences that stem from the obvious student apathy. Whether it is...

Social media privacy no longer exists

Staff Editorial March 27, 2018

There has been buzz in the news about every middle-aged parents’ favorite social media platform. In case you are a part of the population that is not a middle-aged parent or active on Facebook, allow...

We need answers and we need them now

Kennedy Nolen, Columnist March 27, 2018

There are so many strange things and inventions on this planet. I think about them a lot, so get ready for a lot of mind blowing things you’ve probably never thought of:  1. Balloons: A rubber expanding...

Companies try to fit in with millennial’s experience economy

Angelica Cataldo, Columnist March 27, 2018

We live in an experience economy. Don’t know what that is? Ask a millennial. CNBC, Forbes Magazine and even the New York Times have recognized that selling an experience is much more beneficial than...

Reflect on, learn from your mistakes

Abbey Whittington, Columnist March 26, 2018

I went into a leadership position with a list of expectations and came out learning a lot of things I did not plan for. Some might say this is because I did not follow every step I mapped out; others...

Spring forward, take advantage of weather

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter March 26, 2018

As spring arrives, I am reminded of the beauty of the Earth and the smells of nature. Finally, we can say goodbye to seasonal depression and look forward to six months or so of being outside in nice weather. Although...

Make an effort to learn about different cultures, groups

Staff Editorial March 26, 2018

Here at The Daily Eastern News, we value the diversity of the students on campus. The array of differences present in our community is what makes Eastern a unique and culturally-stimulating university...

Fake memes, images targeting shooting survivors are wrong

Liz Stephens, Columnist March 26, 2018

I am appalled by the amount of comments on Facebook telling Emma Gonzalez, a Florida student and survivor of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, who is advocating gun violence prevention,...

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