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

3 traits to determine a friend’s toxicity

Kate Rehwinkel, Columnist April 21, 2019

Friends are people who are supposed to care about you and your wellbeing, or so I thought. I recently had a friendship end a couple of weeks ago. The friendship lasted a year and a half and I thought we...

STAFF EDITORIAL: Celebrate holidays by reflecting

Staff Editorial April 21, 2019

There is no better way to celebrate a holiday than to be happy while doing so because a sad holiday celebration is not much of a celebration. So, in the spirit of keeping our spirits high at this stressful...

Eastern’s nontraditional students share stories, experiences

Trevin Milner, Contributing Writer March 22, 2019

According to USA Today, 74 percent of undergraduate students are comprised of students who are above the age of 25 or have children; they are referred to as nontraditional students. Timothy Hunter,...

First day of spring: Students’ thoughts and what to know

Tony Elias-Cadena, Contributing Writer March 20, 2019

What is the Spring Equinox all about? According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the spring equinox is an astronomical event that took place Wednesday. “The spring equinox is also known as March equinox...

Students unload, reflect after spring break week

Katelyn Eddington, Contributing Writer March 17, 2019

Eastern students coming back from spring break found time to relax, be adventurous and prepare for the final stretch of the semester. Dymine Dorsey, an Andrews resident and desk assistant and senior English...

Students share intentions for the upcoming spring break

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter March 7, 2019

Spring break is finally here, and Eastern’s students share their intentions for the upcoming week-long break from classes. Some students plan on going back home to visit with family while others have...

College 101: Students talk top study spots

Abby Lee, Contributing Writer February 4, 2019

From the dining booths at the University Food Court to the comfy chairs at Booth Library, there are places all around Eastern’s campus for students to study and relax. Sophomore accounting major Victoria...

Students share stressful experiences with losing work

Tom O'Connor, Staff Reporter January 27, 2019

Psychology major Claude Abdoulaye Pedila downloaded an antivirus program in order to meet Eastern’s internet standards, but the application fired back, triggering a fatal assault on her computer. She...

Remember your limits, try to find balance

Abigail Carlin, Columnist March 8, 2018

When coming to college, we were warned that the job market is competitive. The world is our oyster, but we have to use our college years to absorb as much wisdom, gain enough experience and build a big...

Sean Says: Be careful around crockpots

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor January 13, 2017

A crockpot can make some great food, but if you do not act properly around it, it can do some damage and my friend Kyle learned that the hard and hot way Wednesday night and my friends apartment. Kyle,...

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