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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

Prioritize school at this time of the semester

Megan Keane, Columnist November 7, 2018

I’ve said it once, and I’ll continue to say it a thousand more times: this semester is insanely busy. I have—what seems like—a paper due every other day, several short stories to read nightly and...

Taking the time for self care is worth it

Megan Keane, Columnist October 24, 2018

It’s officially that point in the semester where I forget I’m a human being. Symptoms of this include: running on two hours of sleep, slurping down coffee like a fiend, realizing you started reading...

Don’t get too stressed over midterms

Staff Editorial October 4, 2018

Midterms start next week, and most college students are probably stressing out right now. It will be fine. Just take a breath and figure out what you are going to do. Do not drink too much this weekend;...

College classes can relieve stress, too

Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor September 9, 2018

Everyone thinks college is supposed to be stressful and that it sucks the life out of you. There are definitely times when you probably want to give up or just throw your work down in anger because you...

Make time to do what is important

Staff Editorial August 30, 2018

The school year is in full swing, and students are regularly doing homework and studying. Along with this new routine comes productivity, self-determination and, unfortunately, stress that gradually builds. Usually...

Focus on the small victories in the midst of frustration

Kristen Ed, Managing Editor August 22, 2018

I’m going to be honest: I really haven’t been looking forward to starting a new semester. While I am extraordinarily pleased to be taking on my new position at The Daily Eastern News as Managing Editor,...

Making time for hobbies relieves stress

Abbey Whittington January 30, 2018

Even though we are only a few weeks into the semester, our planners seem to be filling up quickly with tasks to finish between now and May. As our schedules become busier, we get buried underneath homework,...

Eating an elephant just one bite at a time

Abigail Carlin, Columnist November 13, 2017

Once a week every spring, my high school would host “Writer’s Week.” It was a week dedicated entirely to student, faculty and guest writers, and we would all read our work and what it means to be...

Don’t forget all the positives in life

Staff Report November 2, 2017

As college students, it is easy to think we are ‘broke.’ Many students, upon not being able to afford another cup of coffee at Starbucks or Java, or being able to afford the $100 sweater they had...

Do not let stress destroy your willpower

Chrissy Miller, News Editor October 23, 2017

The cold rain pours down along with the tears of students. Stress is stronger than willpower at this point in the semester and it can be hard to get out of the place where it feels like the endless...

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Alexandria Kauble, a junior sociology major reads a book in the library.

Some stressing, others calm for finals week

Mallory Kutnick, Campus Reporter April 24, 2017

  Even though the school year is drawing to a close, it is not yet time for celebration as the anxiety of finals week catches up to students. Some sit huddled in the Booth Library, surrounded...

Physical exercise can lead to less stress

Maria Devito, Contributing Writer October 27, 2016

  Though some students are tired, stressed out and more likely to give up on exercise because of the colder weather, many say it is exactly what they need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Several...

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