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

EDITORIAL: Have a fun and safe Family Weekend

EDITORIAL: Have a fun and safe Family Weekend

Editorial Board September 16, 2021

Family Weekend is almost here. Where students get to show their family around campus, get their face painted, go bowling, play games and more. However, while being on-campus again might make everyone...

Glassman announces updated COVID-19 policy

Glassman announces updated COVID-19 policy

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor August 31, 2021

In an email sent to all Eastern students on Tuesday, Aug. 31, President Glassman said that Eastern’s COVID-19 guidelines will change slightly after Governor JB Pritzker issued an Executive Order with...

Should we all become half-maskers now?

Should we all become ‘half-maskers’ now?

Ethan Schobernd, Campus Reporter August 30, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has made life challenging for Americans. Fortunately, this year has seen a tremendous number of people receiving their vaccinations. Not only do they reduce the chances of catching...

You aren’t safe from COVID-19, act like it

You aren’t safe from COVID-19, act like it

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor August 30, 2021

Recently, I was scrolling through TikTok when I came across a video from user @nurse_sushi that started with, “Did you guys know that Covid has a sound?” She went on to say that once a patient is intubated...

SBLHC activates Internal Disaster Plan

SBLHC activates Internal Disaster Plan

Corryn Brock, Editor-in-Chief August 26, 2021

Sarah Bush Lincoln Center is activating its Internal Disaster Plan due to a surge of inpatients, according to an email sent to hospital staff by SBLHC President and CEO Jerry Esker. The Education Center...

Coles County COVID-19 cases on the rise

Coles County COVID-19 cases on the rise

Corryn Brock, Editor-in-Chief August 24, 2021

The Coles County Health Department has announced the COVID-19 death toll has reached 103 people and the county has seen a 1111.11% increase in cases from June to August. The most impacted age range is...

COVID-19 guidelines: whats what

COVID-19 guidelines: what’s what

Corryn Brock, Editor-in-Chief August 23, 2021

Eastern will be expecting but not requiring COVID-19 vaccines during the Fall 2021 semester. Regardless of vaccination status, however, all students and staff should report their status to the university...

Eastern expects students to get vaccinated

Luke Taylor, Editor-in-Chief July 2, 2021

University president David Glassman sent an email to all registered Eastern students Friday announcing that beginning in the Fall 2021 semester, "EIU expects every student who plans on taking any in-person...

Vaccinated Illinois residents to be entered in lottery

Staff Report June 22, 2021

Illinois residents who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 will automatically be entered in a lottery with cash prizes up to $1 million. The “All In for the Win” lottery will give out $7 million...

Campus COVID-19 guidelines to update soon

Staff Report June 10, 2021

Illinois will enter Phase 5 of the state’s reopening plan on Friday, but updates to Eastern’s policies may not happen right away. As of Thursday morning, university president David Glassman had...

City Council resolves to end state of emergency

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer June 1, 2021

The Charleston City Council voted Tuesday on a resolution to approve a local state of emergency with a termination provision.  As stated in the resolution, “Upon the issuance of a declaration by...

Photo illustration: Easterns COVID-19 guidelines have been updated.

Campus COVID-19 guidelines updated

Luke Taylor, Editor-in-Chief May 24, 2021
According to an email from university President David Glassman which was sent to Eastern students and faculty on May 21, vaccinated individuals will not have to wear masks in many settings on campus.
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