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

Attending graduation isn’t a requirement

Kennedy Nolen, Columnist March 6, 2018

Graduation day is approaching, and I cannot be more excited to finally finish college. It would have been nice to finish in December as planned, but I am dealing with it. I already have the times of...

Be joyful for friends moving on, no matter how hard

Carole Hodorowicz, Columnist December 10, 2017

Every time a break is just within reach, I realize more and more that the amount of returning trips to Eastern I have are limited. This realization deepens every time I think about how one of my roommates...

Don’t force memories, enjoy final moments on campus

Shelby Niehaus, Columnist December 10, 2017

Sometimes I think about when my last day visiting The Daily Eastern News newsroom will be. Will it be twenty years in the future, visiting during an alumni event? Or will I find my way back even later...

Column: Byron’s life, legacy touch entire campus community

Rashod Whitaker, Contributing Writer May 1, 2017

I was not Byron Edingburg’s best friend, nor was I his favored companion. I was more like his frequent associate my sophomore year. I had seen him around on campus passing by, heading towards Old...

Alumna coordinates graduation ceremonies

Lynnsey Veach, Contributing Writer April 23, 2017

On Saturday, May 6, students will share their accomplishments with loved ones as they make their way across the stage in Lantz Area to graduate. With only twelve days left in the semester and Graduation...

Graduating shop for seniors Tuesday

Kennedy Nolen, Multicultural Reporter March 6, 2017

The annual Senior Grad Bash, where students can get ready for graduation, is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday in the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Amber May, assistant...

Reflect on the journey as the end closes in

Nicole Kink, Staff Reporter December 11, 2016

In this next week, I will be returning to my hometown to begin student teaching. As I pack up my apartment and study for my last set of final exams, I cannot help but to reminisce on all of that Eastern...

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