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

Jackie Spinner to discuss her documentary

Staff Report April 4, 2019

Jackie Spinner will be at Eastern Friday afternoon to discuss her documentary, “Don’t Forget Me,” that shares the experiences of three Moroccan families who have children with autism. The event...

Contreras discusses her journalist experience

Inami Tapley, Staff Reporter October 9, 2018

Guest speaker Daisy Contreras came to the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union to give an informative speech on her life and her work for NPR Illinois on Tuesday. With a room full of people, she mentioned...

The importance of guiding the next generation of journalists

Jordan Boyer, Editor-in-Chief June 27, 2018

Currently, there is a summer camp being held on campus, the Illinois Press Foundation/ Eastern Illinois University high school journalism camp. The Illinois Press Foundation is one of the largest state...

Student journalism is necessary to spread truth

Staff Editorial April 24, 2018

Journalism, regardless of it being student journalism or professional journalism, is a vital element in any institution. We, as journalists, have the responsibility to protect the truth and distribute...

Watch what you say in public

Liz Stephens, Columnist January 12, 2018

My favorite thing to tell my friends while jokingly arguing is, “Don’t say or do anything you don’t want me to write about and/or have published one day.” The saying has resonated with me...

Media literacy is important to practice

Staff Editorial January 8, 2018

With the end of every year comes the annual “end-of-year” lists, where we get to find out what people thought were the best and worst aspects of 2017. According to USA Today, a Marist Poll found that...

Role models inspire and challenge us

Abbey Whittington, columnist December 7, 2017

As I am getting my grave and tombstone ready for finals week, I have been looking for ways to stay sane and positive so I can be productive. I mostly find long "self-help" lists that tell me to put...

Walk a mile in the shoes of student journalists

Abbey Whittington, Columnist September 7, 2017

Everyone makes mistakes, especially students who are learning in their field of study. Sounds redundant, right? We all know people make mistakes, but for some reason people always need to be reminded...

The Agency moves from journalism to public relations department

Madison Endsley, Staff Reporter April 30, 2017

This year, the Agency, a registered student organization formerly housed within the journalism department, moved to public relations. This organization is now joining forces with the Public Relations...

Column: Silencing media comes with consequences

Mallory Kutnick, Staff Reporter February 9, 2017

Picture yourself waking up on a late summer’s morning. You drag yourself out of bed to get ready for the day that awaits you. Breakfast has come and gone, and you have had your pot of coffee. Just another...

Tribune columnist to visit Eastern

Staff Report November 1, 2016

Heidi Keibler Stevens, a columnist for the Chicago Tribune and an Eastern alumna, will give a lecture 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Roberson Auditorium of Lumpkin Hall. There will also be a meet-and-greet...

84 high schools to compete in journalism at Eastern

Stephanie White, Entertainment Editor April 30, 2015

For the 10th year in a row, the journalism department will host the Illinois High School Association state journalism competition in which 84 groups of high school students will participate Friday in Buzzard...

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