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

Ellen Dooley

COLUMN: Hidden and open pride within schools 

Ellen Dooley, Columnist April 5, 2022

There are all forms of life that enter the public school system. There are so many diverse people from diverse lifestyles. But one that has been becoming less taboo in schools is students who identify...

Katja Benz

COLUMN: Dear LGBTQ Community, I’m glad I’m part of you

Katja Benz, Columnist April 4, 2022

On Feb. 7, I came out in a column as part of the LGBTQ community. I’ve known, as I say in that column, that I’ve been part of that community since the age of 14. I’ve never really talked about...

Lee Harper, a senior pshychology major,stares into a mirror with derogatory phrases sorrounding the LGBT community. “As an asexual person I get the you just haven’t met the right person yet. People just don’t understand,” says Harper.

Students traverse tunnel to learn about oppression

Mallory Kutnick, Campus Reporter March 28, 2017

An unused floor of Taylor Hall featured facts about different forms of oppression and oppressed groups Tuesday. Marissa Damore, vice president of committee engagement, worked with volunteers to post...

Pride to bring transgender awareness with screening

Emily Brodt, Staff Reporter October 21, 2015

Eastern students are looking to learn more about the history of transgender people at EIU Pride’s film screening of the documentary “Pay it no Mind.” The screening is meant to bring more awareness...

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