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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

Students can reflect on election at UB panel, discuss past election and analyze Trump’s presidential timeline

Chrissy Miller, News Editor October 31, 2017

Students can have their questions about major political issues answered by a panel at “One Year After the Election: The Trump Timeline” at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the University Ballroom of the Martin...

We need leaders and we need answers

Staff Editorial October 23, 2017

It is not yet election season, but there has already been some talk about possible candidates in upcoming races. Shirley Bell, a retired communication studies professor, announced her intention to seek...

Student Senate to talk about elections

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter November 30, 2016

  The Student Senate will discuss the upcoming election of a new Speaker of the Senate at their meeting 7 p.m. today in the Arcola/Tuscola room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Luke...

Student Investment Society share thoughts on stock market

Samantha Barileau, Contributing Writer November 16, 2016

Even though changes in the stock market during the 2016 presidential election shocked the members of the Student Investment Society, they are still excited to see where it goes under the influence of President-elect...

High turnout for Charleston precincts

Cassie Buchman, News Editor November 9, 2016

  As the official Election Day came to Charleston and voters saw an end to an unconventional political season, many made their opinions noted by voting in areas around the community. Some precincts...

Students stand in line, waiting to register to vote in Coles County Monday in the hallway leading into the Bridge Lounge of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Early voting ends day before general election

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter November 7, 2016

With the general election merely hours away, the time period for early voting has come to an end. The line for the early voting, in the Bridge Lounge of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, was...

Ballots cast in the thousands for early voting

Abbey Whittington, Associate News Editor November 6, 2016

  With elections coming up on Tuesday, the Coles County Clerk’s Office has already had 5,000 ballots cast as of last Friday. Coles County Clerk Sue Rennels said in an email that the presidential...

Forum to face misconceptions about immigrants

Angelica Cataldo, Entertainment Reporter October 31, 2016

  In light of the presidential election, the Center for the Humanities, in conjunction with the Making Excellence Inclusive organization, will host an open forum to discuss immigrants living in...

Political groups look toward election

Jordan Boyer, Contributing Writer October 23, 2016

Leaders of political groups on campus are looking toward to the upcoming presidential election. Student Body President, Catie Witt, said that she sees students are getting involved in the election. “I...

Students have options when registering to vote

Abbey Whittington and Cassie Buchman, Associate News and News Editor September 8, 2016

  Students will have options when registering to vote in elections this year, whether they want to vote in their hometown or Coles County elections. Students can register to vote online by going...

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