With the constant momentum of taking on another year of school and the pressure to be the best that we can be, it feels like there is no time or room to second-guess ourselves. We are encouraged to follow...

With the holiday season in full bloom, I am sure plenty of us are scratching our heads and contemplating what special gift we can possibly give each of our loved ones. The possibilities are endless...

Despite it being taught to us since elementary school, it looks like some people still need a refresher on fire safety. For instance, if there is a fire alarm going off, leave the building that is allegedly...

As we nestle into a special nook somewhere in some bare, cold spot in the library, we begin to pray to whatever higher entity can help us through the long week of final to make sure we pass. At that...

Editor's Note: This column was meant to be satirical, and does not reflect the views of The Daily Eastern News. America is a pay-to-play country in almost every aspect of life. The pay-to-play system...

Often times we find ourselves feeling that we are not complete without being in a relationship with someone. Sometimes, it is easier for us than others. My entire life, I have been the type of person...

Before my ethics classed was dismissed on Tuesday, professor Bryan Murley handed everyone an article to read for our next lecture.  I have been trying to stop my terrible habit of procrastinating and...

On Monday, I walked to the Effingham County Courthouse and asked for original copies of the 1890 census. The official census of 1890 was lost to time, of course. It burned in an archival fire in the early...

Given that Eastern is located in a small town just north of the middle of nowhere Illinois, it may be hard to believe anything remarkable could come out of such a tiny community. After all, one of the...

Normally, after a holiday break I feel like I need another two or three day break so I can mentally prepare to return to the classes, assignments and responsibilities waiting for me on campus. But this...

As a university, Eastern has gone through many staffing changes over the years, meaning many interview sessions with potential candidates for a variety of positions. Now, we have candidates interviewing...

When you hear the word love you generally think of cheesy, heteronormative romantic films, tacky red Hallmark cards and "tying the knot." For generations we have been building a construct of what love...