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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

COLUMN: Do people read books anymore?

COLUMN: Do people read books anymore?

Kierstyn Budz, Columnist February 4, 2024

As someone who aspires to be an author, the question of whether literature will be around in the future hangs heavy. In my grad classes, we have talked about the future of books and how people have...

Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Why are books being constantly banned?

Kyla Moton, Columnist December 1, 2022

As an English student, writing is definitely one of my strong points. I rarely ever found myself disappointed or dreading a writing assignment. Writing is a very important part of history and culture...

Gianna Angiulo, a senior art major, looks through the book stacks for an interesting read in Booth Library on Monday afternoon. Angiulo said she enjoyed reading but stopped because she did not have enough time.

FEATURE PHOTO: Cooking the books

Elizabeth Wood, Photo Editor January 13, 2020

Gianna Angiulo, a senior art major, looks through the book stacks for an interesting read in Booth Library on Monday afternoon. Angiulo said she enjoyed reading but stopped because she did not have enough time.

Booth Library blends study, leisure for students

Bailey Scoggins, Contributing Writer October 16, 2019

Booth Library sports thousands of stories, both electronic and print, among other important student services. Beth Heldebrandt, public relations director of Booth Library, said the library has an...

Halie Michalski, senior elementary education major, checks out the books at the Scholastic Book Fair held in Buzzard Hall on Monday. Michalski is the Vice President of Eastern’s chapter of the Illinois Reading Council, which hosts the book fair.

FEATURE PHOTO: Book browsing

Andrew Paisley, Opinions Editor September 16, 2019

Halie Michalski, senior elementary education major, checks out the books at the Scholastic Book Fair held in Buzzard Hall on Monday. Michalski is the Vice President of Eastern’s chapter of the Illinois...

Booth Library spring book sale to be held Wednesday

Abby Lee, Contributing Writer April 9, 2019

Twice a year at Eastern, Booth Library hosts a book sale for faculty, staff, students and members of the community. The book sales happen once in the fall and once in the spring. According to Booth...

Edible Book Festival to kick off National Library Week

Staff Report April 3, 2019

The ninth annual Edible Book Festival, which is sponsored by Booth Library, is set for 9 a.m. Monday in the Marvin Foyer of the library and will kick off National Library Week. An “edible book” is...

How to read multiple books at once and keep up

Megan Keane, Columnist February 20, 2019

I was recently asked how I keep track of the plots of all the books I’m reading—and I was dumbfounded. Upon declaring that I was reading four books at once—three for class and one for fun—my father...

Illiteracy is still a problem in the US

Kate Rehwinkel, Columnist February 12, 2019

I am a Residence Hall Association (RHA) representative for Stevenson Hall. Each member has to be a part of a committee, and I'm a part of the community service committee. Recently, the committee went to...

Cheers to the start of a new semester

Megan Keane, Columnist January 9, 2019

Welcome back, Panthers! I hope everybody’s first week back wasn’t too stressful. I wouldn’t describe mine as profusely stressful, per se. I also wouldn’t describe it as exactly overwhelming, but...

Edible Book Festival to kick off National Library Week

Dolapo Adeyemo, Contributing Writer March 27, 2018

To kick off National Library Week, the Booth Library will host its annual Edible Book Festival on Monday, April 9. The Edible Book Festival will be open to the public for viewing and voting from 4 to...

Booth adds over 500 new items

Kennedy Nolen, Multicultural Reporter October 23, 2017

Booth Library added over 500 items to its collection last month, including books, videos, DVDs, e-books and movies, which are all available to stream. Karen Whisler, head of collection management services,...

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