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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

Ellen Dooley is a junior special education standard major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Different types of content coming your way in the Opinions Section

Ellen Dooley, Opinions Editor August 25, 2023

My name is Ellen Dooley and I am so excited to be back for my second year as Opinions Editor! I am a junior special education standard major and this is my last year on campus (woohoo!). In about a...

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 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 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...

Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Thought Bubble: With Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, what’s next for MLS and the United States?

Nick Bays, Columnist June 12, 2023

​In a shocking move last week, Lionel Messi decided to leave European professional soccer and instead come to the United States. His destination: Major League Soccer’s very own Inter Miami. ​I...

Nicholas Bays is a fifth year sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Thought Bubble: my sales pitch for the lovely sport of Kabaddi

Nick Bays, Columnist June 5, 2023

Picture this: you walk into the “Big Sports Galore” store and hear a ring of a doorbell behind you. You have been here countless times whenever you are looking for entertainment. It is easy for...

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

COLUMN: What a long, strange trip it has been

Will Padgett, Columnist April 28, 2023

Well, dear readers, here we are at the end of yet another semester. It has been a turbulent one, not unlike the last few years themselves. You may be shocked (or not, I am not a mind-reader you know) to...

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

COLUMN: To everyone, thank you

Katja Benz, Columnist April 27, 2023

As my two years here at Eastern come to a close, I am feeling both empty and excited. I am excited for the new chapter of my life, also known as graduate school, yet empty knowing I am leaving the place...

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

COLUMN: Journalism is a crucial tool in society

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor April 26, 2023

As a senior journalism major, I have spent a lot of my time recently reminiscing and reflecting on my year here at the News and my two years at The Warbler. I am so proud to be a part of these groups...

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

COLUMN: ‘Annie’ sings like there is no tomorrow: film review

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor April 25, 2023

Annie is a staple for classic Broadway brought to the big screen. When I was a child, around three or four years old, my grandmother told me I would watch either King Kong or Annie every day. I am assuming...

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