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

COLUMN: The boy in the iceberg

COLUMN: The boy in the iceberg

Kierstyn Budz, Columnist January 26, 2024

With the new trailer for the "Avatar: The Last Airbender" Netflix show coming out, fans have reemerged with new excitement. I am 100% one of those fans. If you are unfamiliar with the original show...

Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: ‘Dead Heart in a Dead World’ is the metal album for 2024

Dan Hahn, Columnist January 25, 2024

I graduated high school in 2000, which was just about the time I began embracing metal and extreme music as the foundation of my musical taste. Fresh out of high school, I was new to the metal scene...

Staff profile for Robert.

COLUMN: ‘The Maybe Man’ questions self identity, human principle

Rob Le Cates, Editor-In-Chief January 21, 2024

Once again, AJR doesn’t fail to shatter the minds of millions around the world. In an album released in the end of 2023, the American indie pop group, consisting of three brothers, offers 12 relatable...

Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: ‘The Iron Claw,’ an emotional gut punch

Drew Coffey, Columnist January 16, 2024

Before Christmas break, I made a top three films of 2023 list where I talked about what films were the most compelling, visually striking and emotionally relevant.   I really wish I had waited a little...

Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: CM Punk has made his return to the WWE

Brie Coder, Columnist November 29, 2023

Hell has officially frozen over. Phillip Brooks, predominantly known by his professional wrestling fans as CM Punk, has returned to the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) after a nine-year hiatus this...

Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Speed kills: high efficiency leads to destructive behavior

Dan Hahn, Columnist November 16, 2023

Learning how to maximize effort while in college is certainly important. Though, I have noticed that efficiency and life-hacking is often pursued without reflection. I am guilty of hurrying through my...

COLUMN: Lack of Thanksgiving acknowledgment

COLUMN: Lack of Thanksgiving acknowledgment

Kierstyn Budz, Columnist November 3, 2023

As you all must know, October is over. This means Mariah Carey is thawing out. Even on Halloween, I heard people start singing Christmas music. I personally am one of those people who loves Christmas...

Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

Column: The hidden cost of good grades

Dan Hahn, Columnist November 2, 2023

Do grades foster a healthy sense of personal satisfaction, or do they create a needlessly stressful environment where learning takes a backseat?   I sometimes joke that I am an A student, but the...

Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Musical mayhem

Brie Coder, Columnist November 1, 2023

All signs point to this: Halloween 2023 was a success. The candy tasted sweeter (if you could afford it), and the costumes were neater. Suffice to say, everyone was in full spirits for the spookiest day...

COLUMN: Video game dead-ication

COLUMN: Video game dead-ication

Kierstyn Budz, Columnist October 13, 2023

Since it is October, I decided I wanted to talk about one of my favorite topics, video games. Specifically in Halloween spirit, zombie video games. Now, I want to state, this is my opinion, and it is...

COLUMN: Marching band is a sport

COLUMN: Marching band is a sport

Ellen Dooley, Opinions Editor October 6, 2023

Earlier this week, in a column by my respected colleague, Dan Hahn, he stated that marching band is not a sport. To that- my professional answer is no. My unprofessional band kid of now 11 years and...

Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Marching Band is not a sport

Dan Hahn, Columnist October 5, 2023

Even though competitive marching band requires significant physical training, focus, and teamwork, I am not convinced that marching band can be called a sport. Marching bands typically perform at...

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