Free speech allows us to discuss world problems
Alyssa Cravens, Staff Reporter
June 24, 2019
Freedom of speech is one of the most important principles our nation was founded on. People who are given this privilege are incredibly lucky, but with fortune also comes responsibility. The recent social media wave, #blueforsudan, calling for awareness and solidarity in light of a media ban during...
Annual walk raises awareness for survivors of sexual assault
Corryn Brock, Associate News Editor
April 28, 2019
The Sexual Assault Counseling and Information Service hosted “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” to support survivors of sexual assault. Erin Walters, SACIS’s executive director, said the turnout was smaller than it has been in past years but the amount of support for the event was as big as it is e...
Community to walk a mile for victims of sexual assault
Logan Raschke, News Editor
April 24, 2019
The Charleston community will show support for victims of sexual assault by coming together and walking around Morton Park for Walk a Mile in Their Shoes Sunday afternoon. Taylor Diskin, the social justice and empowerment coordinator for the Sexual Assault Counseling and Information Service, said people w...
SACIS promotes sexual assault awareness
Inanna Weller, Contributing Writer
April 21, 2019
The Sexual Assault Counseling and Information Service stood strong Friday morning against 25 mph winds, educating people passing by the Doudna Steps about sexual assault awareness during Take Back the Day and SACIS on the Steps. Take Back the Day included fun activities for students to participate in,...
STAFF EDITORIAL: Support, recognize all victims of sexual assault
Staff Editorial
April 18, 2019
During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we at The Daily Eastern News would like to emphasize the importance of supporting sexual assault victims who are not typically represented. According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, a traditional college student falls into the most likely to ...
SACIS to host tabling event
Katelyn Edgington, Contributing Writer
April 18, 2019
Anyone walking past the Doudna Steps Friday morning and afternoon can learn more about sexual assault awareness and the Sexual Assault Counseling and Information Service (SACIS) at the organization’s informational tabling. The event is called SACIS on the Steps and Stephanie Anderson, volunteer c...
Denim Day: Students to raise awareness about sexual assault
Logan Raschke, News Editor
April 16, 2019
Student government encourages everyone to sport their best denim attire Wednesday in honor of Denim Day. Nia Douglas, a senior majoring in family and consumer sciences and the chair of student government’s Student Affairs Committee, said student senators, and hopefully the rest of the school, will walk a...
April marks Sexual Assualt Awareness Month
Melissa Jabek, Contributing Writer
March 31, 2019
Monday begins Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Sexual Assault Counseling and Information Service (SACIS) is hosting events during the whole month to help raise awareness. Sexual Assault can be defined as “anytime anyone is discriminated against sexually, in the form of sexual violence, sexual hara...
Alumna to present on #MeToo movement to open Women’s History Month
Hannah Shillo, Entertainment Reporter
March 4, 2019
Eastern is kicking off Women’s History and Awareness Month (WHAM) with “The #MeToo Movement: Transition From Outrage to Action” with keynote speaker and Eastern alumna Julie Proscia on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Doudna Lecture Hall. English professor Marjorie Worthington said Proscia is part of an Illinois Senat...
UPD investigating reported sexual assault
Staff Report
February 26, 2019
The University Police Department is currently investigating a sexual assault that was reported to have happened on campus. The assault reportedly occurred in Lawson Hall on Feb. 17 to a female. The assault is currently under investigation. Standard protocol for UPD for sexual assault investigation include a me...
Chris Brown has already been deemed ‘canceled’
Abigail Carlin, Columnist
January 31, 2019
Around 11 a.m. on Thursday morning, Chris Brown shared a photo of himself holding his daughter, Royalty, alongside his mother, Joyce Hawkins. Brown titled the post, “MOST IMPORTANT WOMEN IN MY LIFE!” and as of 6 p.m. Thursday evening, the post has nearly 1.2 million likes. Obviously, I am not a...
Listen to those who go unheard
September 25, 2018
There is a problem that has been making headlines around the world that seems especially prevalent right now: sexual assault. Even with the talk generated by the ‘Me Too’ movement, it still feels like not enough actual action is taking place. Rapists are still not being prosecuted or held account...
