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

Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.

COLUMN: An Ode to The Snack-Bringer

Will Padgett, Columnist March 31, 2023

So I have been working in the library for a full academic year at this point and I have just got to say: the individual who drops off the free snacks is an angel.   My car could explode and I could...

COLUMN: Video games are an important piece of my life

COLUMN: Video games are an important piece of my life

Karyne Allen, Columnist March 30, 2023

When it comes to video games, I have a hate love relationship with it. Video games are something that has always been in my life because I have brothers that happen to love video games. Even until this...

Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: The playing field is not level

Katja Benz March 30, 2023

Something I have always known is that the playing field is not always level for everybody.   I know that is a pretty generic statement, but in a way, I think that it applies to a lot of situations,...

Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Online programs, social media engagement appeal to international students 

Dan Hahn, Columnist March 29, 2023

I am an online graduate student studying for my MA from a distance of about 50 miles away from Charleston, IL.  When I saw that The News theme of the week was international students, I thought that...

Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 581-2912 or cahardy@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: An ending to a movie, not a trilogy

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor March 28, 2023

“Spider-Man 3” is a respectable ending to the trilogy and an even better ending to the movie alone, unfortunately it did not feel as though the trilogy was entirely complete. Peter Parker, Tobey...

Trent Jonas is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: I want a refund

Trent Jonas, Columnist March 27, 2023

University professors—especially in liberal arts fields—are notoriously underpaid. Especially at state schools. And especially at non-D1 state schools. And at Eastern, the salaries are even more pitiable...

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

COLUMN: We need support for our professors, advisors

Kyla Moton, Columnist March 27, 2023

The end of the month and the stretch before the end of the semester is coming around. The one thing being discussed in all of my classes currently is whether or not my professors will be participating...

Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: I want to go to more EIU sporting events before I graduate

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor March 24, 2023

This year has gone by so fast. I can’t believe we are in the final stretch of the semester with just about seven weeks to go. After spring break, it just goes by in the blink of an eye. It feels like...

Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.

COLUMN: I have a plan, I just need some money

Will Padgett, Columnist March 24, 2023

If you have paid attention at all to the goings-on around campus, then you may be aware that EIU-UPI members voted 97% in favor of authorizing a strike because of a dispute with salaries.  Anyway,...

Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or acschulz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Other football alumni should take after Jimmy G’s example

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor March 23, 2023

I never thought I would see the day that Jimmy Garoppolo would return to Eastern but much to my surprise, it is happening. Of course, I have made jokes about Jimmy G coming back to visit and how that...

Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Reflecting back on my time

Katja Benz, Columnist March 23, 2023

All my in-person classes are back-to-back on Tuesday and Thursday. On the one hand, it is the greatest decision ever because I can work and do homework all day Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.   However,...

COLUMN: “Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong,” good the first time, replay not recommended

COLUMN: “Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong,” good the first time, replay not recommended

Karyne Allen, Columnist March 23, 2023

I have loved Vampires since I was a child, but the thing that I loved the most was when I was told about “Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong.” I was extremely excited to play this game. This is a...

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