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

4 resolutions regarding BLM flag presented to Student Senate

Analicia Haynes , Editor-in-Chief November 29, 2018

Four different resolutions were introduced to the Student Senate Wednesday regarding what members should recommend doing with the Black Live Matter Flag Initiative on behalf of the student body. Morgan...

Student Senate approves emergency bills

Analicia Haynes, Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2018

A timeline and several deadlines were created for the process and potential recommendations and suggestions regarding the placement of a Black Lives Matter flag underneath the American Flag in the South...

Student Senate hears presentation on Black Lives Matter flag

Analicia Haynes, Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2018

Two students who started a petition to fly a Black Lives Matter Flag in the South Quad directly underneath the American flag during African-American Heritage Month presented the topic to the Student Senate...

Student Senate offers recommendations for panther statue location, updated on BLM flag petition

Analicia Haynes, Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2018

The Student Senate heard an update regarding the Black Lives Matter flag petition and offered their recommendations on the possible relocation of the panther statue. When it comes to the petition, Alicia...

Student starts petition to hang Black Lives Matter flag on campus

Brooke Schwartz, Eews Nditor October 9, 2018

Morgan Colvin, a junior political science and English double major, is asking classmates, staff and faculty to put their name behind a movement: the Black Lives Matter movement. Colvin has started a petition...

What does Blue Lives Matter really stand for?

Colin Roberts, Columnist January 17, 2018

This week, I have decided to write an article going further in depth on the negative effects of the Blue Lives Matter flag and why its perception is one of a dangerous movement. As with any such article,...

Co-founders of “Black Lunch Table” Jina Valentine and Heather Hart decide where to seat guests Thursday at the Tarble Arts Tables. “Our goal is to encourage a space of discussion across demographics,” Hart said.

Artist collaboration discusses Black Lives Matter

Zaria Greene, Contributing Writer September 14, 2016

  A collaboration of artists called "The Black Lunch Table" came to Eastern Tuesday to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement with students and others on campus. This discussion took place on...

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