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

Kyla Moton is a junior English major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Dr. Yolanda, powerful and empowering leader

Kyla Moton, Columnist September 1, 2022

As a young, black woman on a predominantly white campus, it is important that black women have access to other women who look like them and can relate to some of the experiences that we go through. Coming...

COLUMN: Film “Beast” is intense, but repetitive

Drew Coffey, Columnist August 23, 2022

“Beast” is a fun and intense film despite a repetitive story. Imagine an alternate universe where the 1983 film “Cujo” exists but with a territorial lion replacing the infected blood thirsty dog...

COLUMN: An interview with the president, tips for a successful year

Katja Benz, Columnist August 21, 2022

I had the pleasure of interviewing the university president, Dr. David Glassman, Friday night at the Silent Headphone Party. It is his last year as president of the university. In the interview, Glassman...

COLUMN: My grade shouldnt rely on others work in group projects

COLUMN: My grade shouldn’t rely on others work in group projects

Maya Kurth, Columnist December 9, 2021

Don’t get me wrong, I know that I will work with people for the rest of my life – my major quite literally relies on it, but I don’t think it should be forced in college with group projects.  I...

COLUMN: Spotify Wrapped is a marketing tactic

COLUMN: Spotify Wrapped is a marketing tactic

Ryan Meyer, Columnist December 9, 2021

I know I’m a little late to the party when it comes to making fun of Spotify Wrapped. After all, I’ve had a busy 2021, being the main character of my own movie. The algorithm honestly knows me pretty...

COLUMN: The Outer Worlds is a flawed video game

COLUMN: ‘The Outer Worlds’ is a flawed video game

Elise Keane, Columnist December 8, 2021

As we gear up towards finals season, I was looking for a game that would take my mind off all the various stressors in my life. I mostly play games on my switch, so I was looking through the Nintendo store....

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COLUMN: The Beach Boys wrote psychedelia music

Ellen Dooley, Columnist December 8, 2021

You may know The Beach Boys for creating upbeat music throughout the 50’s and 60’s. Their music usually involved surfing, fun times as a teen or even teenage love. Pretty harmless, right? Well, I recently...

COLUMN: Transgender people have always existed

COLUMN: Transgender people have always existed

Ian Stobaugh, Columnist December 6, 2021

Coming out is always difficult. There’s no question about it. I’ve come out a lot, especially when I was figuring out my identity and unsure of myself. When I realized I was transgender, I had to come...

COLUMN: Is policy more important than students getting to eat?

COLUMN: Is policy more important than students getting to eat?

Killeen Reidy, Columnist December 6, 2021

Last month, EIU’s Civic Engagement and Volunteerism Office and Health & Counseling Services focused on the issues of food insecurity and waste. While it is great that these offices made sure to bring...

COLUMN: Exciting MLB offseason changes

COLUMN: Exciting MLB offseason changes

Ryan Meyer, Columnist December 2, 2021

Maybe it’s because I’ve been following it more than years past, but the Major League Baseball offseason is exciting. Seeing the big-name free agents changing teams left and right is a lot of fun, and...

COLUMN: Its time to check your Spotify Wrapped

COLUMN: It’s time to check your Spotify Wrapped

Maya Kurth, Columnist December 2, 2021

I’m not a big fan of holidays, but I am a big fan of music. One of my favorite days of the year is Dec. 1 because Spotify Wrapped is released. I love seeing the statistics for what I listen to and comparing...

EDITORIAL: Respect other winter holidays

EDITORIAL: Respect other winter holidays

Editorial Board December 1, 2021

As we get ready to be in the full swing of the holiday season, it is important to practice awareness. There are at least 14 religious holidays celebrated in December, but each year we hear complaints...

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