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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

Jacob Hamm

Dear Democrats: Take Trump seriously

Jacob Hamm, News Editor May 24, 2024

With the presidential primaries effectively over, the general election has begun. Both major party candidates have started their campaigns, with Trump and Biden both holding rallies and amping up political...

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

Thought Bubble: I rooted against my team because dynasties are exhausting

Nick Bays, Columnist May 29, 2023

Nick is talking about German soccer? Must be a day that ends in “y”. But let me cook, please, because I swear I have a point.Bayern Munich are a massive soccer team in Germany that play in the top...

Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: American Music Awards showcases returning and up and coming talent

Brie Coder, Columnist November 30, 2022

Just as we kicked off our Thanksgiving break, the music industry gave us a sneak peek at what's to come early next year at the Grammys by showcasing the American Music Awards. Instituted by Dick Clark...

Camron Hardy is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: “Under the Skin”: either you love it, or you hate it

Cam'ron Hardy, Columnist October 25, 2022

"Under the Skin" is a science fiction film, starring Laura, played by Scarlett Johansson, who plays a robot who disguises herself as a human female and drives around Scotland to trap men in her vehicle....

Satya Donavalli is computer technology major. He can be reached at sdonavalli@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Why it is important to be creative in life

Satya Donavalli, Guest Columnist October 22, 2022

We are all creatures of creativity. We come up with new inventions and ideas every day, but how often do we actually implement those ideas? Have you ever been sitting in a meeting or in class and had...

Autumn Schulz is a junior sports media relations major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Food in collegiate press boxes needs to be more accessible

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor September 21, 2022

Food should be served in all media press boxes during the collegiate football season and if food is not provided, those traveling to the respective stadium should be made aware well in advance so that...

Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Ranking the foods in NFL stadiums I want to try someday

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor September 21, 2022

Food and football are two of the biggest things that bring people in America together. Sports stadiums in general are known for their crazy food products that they sell at games, but I want to focus on...

Anticipating one last ride at Eastern

Andrew Paisley, Opinions Editor August 18, 2019

It feels great to be back at Eastern! For those of you who do not know me, I am the Opinions Editor at The Daily Eastern News. I previously served in this position last year, and I will serve in it gain...

Explore your talents working for the newspaper

Staff Editorial August 29, 2018

As a student publication, we want to get students involved and enjoy working for us. The purpose of The Daily Eastern News is to share the news of what occurs at Eastern, but we also strive to have journalism...

More to greek life than meets the eye

Carole Hodorowicz, Copy Editor September 18, 2017

A new semester means more than new notebooks, pencils and class schedules. It also means new Greek Life members are walking around campus sporting their letters. Every time I see a new member of the...

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