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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

Don’t celebrate Thanksgiving

Megan Keane, Columnist November 14, 2018

The fourth Thursday of November annually marks Thanksgiving for most of us. It’s a commercialized holiday that we’re taught originates from the thanks pilgrims gave to the Native Americans. They had...

Remember what you are thankful for

Karena Ozier, Columnist November 12, 2018

It’s family and food season, the time when most families gather in one house, in one room to share a meal together for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Along with eating turkey and other traditional dishes,...

Scott Kroner, a senior business major, fills a plate with food during the Thanksgiving potluck last Thursday at the Charleston Elks Lodge 623. “The meaning of Thanksgiving is to eat until you cannot eat anymore, then take a nap. If you’re not doing that, you’re doing it wrong,” Kroner said.

Elks Lodge hosts Thanksgiving potluck for members’ family, friends

Qian Cheng, Contributing Writer November 26, 2017

A Thanksgiving potluck held by the Charleston Elks Lodge 623 this past Thursday raised money for charity while also giving members the chance to connect with old and new friends. More than 25 people...

Residence halls, other buildings to close over break

Vince Lovergine, Staff Reporter November 16, 2017

Thanksgiving break begins Friday, meaning students who live in residence halls have a checklist of procedures that need to be followed before they leave. Mark Hudson, director of Housing and Dining...

Don’t skip out on Thanksgiving

Ben Leman, Columnist November 14, 2017

With the Christmas season in full swing and Black Friday just next week, it is time to get into the holiday spirit. Yes, it is time to start prepping full force for Christmas and totally disregard one...

Always cherish loved ones during the holiday season

Liz Stephens, Columnist November 6, 2017

The holiday season has finally set in, and so have the bittersweet feelings that come along with them. Thanksgiving and Christmas this year will be bittersweet and emotional for me, and I am sure they...

Students anxiously wait, prepare for Thanksgiving Break

Chrissy Miller, Campus Reporter November 17, 2016

Gobble, gobble, gobble…from freshmen to graduate students, everyone is getting ready for Thanksgiving. Christian Daniels, a sophomore biological sciences major, said going home and having dinner with...

Dining halls to host Thanksgiving dinner

Nicole Zielke, Contributing Writer November 15, 2016

  The Holiday season is approaching and students can celebrate with a festive meal right on Eastern’s campus. Thomas dining, Taylor dining and The University Food Court are hosting Thanksgiving...

Student community service to fight against hunger

T'Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor November 10, 2015

Students can participate in weekly events geared toward battling hunger during the month of November. The student community service office will be hosting these events until Thanksgiving break,...

Crafting coming to Charleston Carnegie Library

Lynnsey Veach, Staff Reporter October 29, 2015

The Eastern and Charleston communities are invited to “Come, craft, and relax” at the Make and Take craft event at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library. The library will be hosting the event 6...

Musical storytime to be at Booth Library

Cassie Buchman, Administration Editor October 29, 2015

Children who want to play with instruments and read stories can hear live music and read books at the special musical storytime 10 a.m. Saturday at Booth Library in the reference reading room in the northwest...

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