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

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

COLUMN: Taylor Swift is sort of metal

Dan Hahn, Columnist September 6, 2023

NPR reports that "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Concert Film is coming to AMC theaters across the U.S., Canada and Mexico starting Oct. 13.” It turns out that I will be accompanying my wife to the movie. I...

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: The CM Punk Comeback Era has abruptly ended

Brie Coder, Columnist September 6, 2023

Believe me when I say I had another story put together for this week, but this story is an urgent one. You might be thinking, “Come on, Brie.” Do you not have anything better to report on other than...

Staff profile for Camron.

COLUMN: ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ is good, but has faults

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor September 5, 2023

Based off of the 1963 children’s book by Maurice Sendak, "Where the Wild Things Are" takes the audience through the adventures of Max, Max Records, a misinterpreted kid. After an argument with his...

COLUMN: Besties in music, Ariana Grande and Victoria Monet release anticipated projects

Jade Maxwell, Columnist September 4, 2023

Today I would like to discuss two musical sisters from other misters: Ariana Grande and Victoria Monet. Last weekend, the two dropped some highly anticipated projects! Ariana is celebrating the 10th...

COLUMN: Journey of an imaginary lifetime

Kierstyn Budz, Columnist September 1, 2023

I grew up hearing that the worst type of nerd was a D&D nerd. Even now, anytime the word D&D or Dungeons and Dragons is thrown around, it tends to come with “ew, that’s for nerds.” See,...

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

COLUMN: Textbook rental shipping delays cause problems for remote students

Dan Hahn, Columnist August 31, 2023

Readers of The News may not realize that there are many fully online students that will never pick up a paper copy of Eastern's student run newspaper, or even set foot in Charleston. According to the...

Ellen Dooley is a junior special education standard major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Different types of content coming your way in the Opinions Section

Ellen Dooley, Opinions Editor August 25, 2023

My name is Ellen Dooley and I am so excited to be back for my second year as Opinions Editor! I am a junior special education standard major and this is my last year on campus (woohoo!). In about a...

Staff profile for Audra

COLUMN: Continuing my journalistic journey in a new environment

Audra Gullquist, Assistant News Editor August 24, 2023

After being a part of a community college newspaper and a local newspaper, it’s time for me to advance my skills at The News. I am very excited to meet and work with new people, while learning from my...

Staff profile for Ashanti Thomas.

COLUMN: Going beyond my comfort zone for my last year at Eastern

Ashanti Thomas, Photo Editor August 23, 2023

I’m Ashanti, a senior digital media technology major with minors in photojournalism and Spanish. This is my fourth year being a contributing member of society at The News. I started as a photographer...

Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.

COLUMN: What a long, strange trip it has been

Will Padgett, Columnist April 28, 2023

Well, dear readers, here we are at the end of yet another semester. It has been a turbulent one, not unlike the last few years themselves. You may be shocked (or not, I am not a mind-reader you know) to...

Katja Benz is a senior English major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kkbenz@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: To everyone, thank you

Katja Benz, Columnist April 27, 2023

As my two years here at Eastern come to a close, I am feeling both empty and excited. I am excited for the new chapter of my life, also known as graduate school, yet empty knowing I am leaving the place...

Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major and can be reached at 581-2912 or kestevens2@eiu.edu.

COLUMN: Journalism is a crucial tool in society

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor April 26, 2023

As a senior journalism major, I have spent a lot of my time recently reminiscing and reflecting on my year here at the News and my two years at The Warbler. I am so proud to be a part of these groups...

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