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

Staff profile for Audra

COLUMN: Continuing my journalistic journey in a new environment

Audra Gullquist, Assistant News Editor August 24, 2023

After being a part of a community college newspaper and a local newspaper, it’s time for me to advance my skills at The News. I am very excited to meet and work with new people, while learning from my...

Staff profile for Harper.

COLUMN: Being a graphic design major in journalism

Harper Hancock, Design Editor August 24, 2023

My name is Harper Hancock, and I am the Design Editor here at The Daily Eastern News. Last semester I worked for The News as the Multimedia Editor, posting stories to the various social media accounts....

Staff profile for Zaria.

Column: Improvement and wider coverage for Eastern sports coming this year

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor August 24, 2023

Hey! My name is Zaria Flippin, and I am the new Head Sports Editor at The News. I am also the Editor-in-Chief of The Warbler. I am a junior majoring in sports media relations and minoring in social...

Staff profile for Ashanti Thomas.

COLUMN: Going beyond my comfort zone for my last year at Eastern

Ashanti Thomas, Photo Editor August 23, 2023

I’m Ashanti, a senior digital media technology major with minors in photojournalism and Spanish. This is my fourth year being a contributing member of society at The News. I started as a photographer...

Staff profile for Camron.

COLUMN: Friendly neighborhood News Editor back for another semester

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor August 23, 2023

After a fantastic summer, I am ready to start working again. We have some new members on the staff which I am very excited to begin working with. Being able to work among people and seeing them progress...

Staff profile for Luther.

COLUMN: Having a background in sports and relating it to journalism

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor August 22, 2023

My love for sports started when I was young. I have played baseball since I was five, football since I was in the fourth grade, and even though I was not the best at them I had a fun time playing when...

Staff profile for Robert.

Letter from the Editor: New staff, changes, and more to come

Rob Le Cates, Editor-in-Chief August 21, 2023

When I joined The News two years ago I knew instantly I wanted to become Editor-in-Chief due to those around me who influenced and helped me fall in love with journalism.  This will be my third year...

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