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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Students share Valentine’s Day plans

Caitlyn Craig, Contributing Writer February 13, 2019

Feb. 14 is a day that is commonly filled with candy, flowers and gifts. According to the Britannica Encyclopedia, the holiday roots back to the 14th century, but the history behind it is not precisely...

Singles speak out about Valentine’s Day

Austen Brown, Staff Reporter February 13, 2019

While couples embrace each other on Valentine’s Day, roommates Danielle Allen, a freshman education major, and Hannah Sieg, a freshman public relations major, said they plan on embracing the single life...

Flower power: Local flower shops prepare for Valentine’s Day

Katelyn Eddington, Contributing Writer February 12, 2019

Roses are red, violets are blue and Valentine’s Day is all around, especially at Charleston flower shops. Franda Newkirk and her husband Rick own and run Noble Flower Shop and said a few Eastern students...

Love yourself, others this Valentine’s Day

Staff Editorial February 13, 2018

Today is the holiday everyone loves — or more commonly, loves to hate. Candy hearts in hues of pinks and reds, notes dripping in sappy clichés and commercials encouraging viewers to go see the newest...

How to get through Valentine’s Day single

Abiola Alafe, Guest Columnist February 13, 2018

Spending Valentine’s Day alone does not have to be miserable. Whether you are in a relationship or not, it is intended to remind us about love. Rather than wallowing in self-pity, get dressed up and...

Students share Valentine’s Day plans

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter February 13, 2018

Whether they are in long-distance relationships or they see their significant other on a daily basis, students are choosing to spend Valentine’s Day in different ways this year. Molly Ham, a junior...

Upright Citizens Brigade to perform improv comedy at Eastern

Analicia Haynes, Managing Editor February 12, 2018

Audience members can celebrate Valentine’s Day with some improv comedy as The Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company performs at 7:30 p.m. in the Dvorak Concert Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center. The...

V-Day, it’s not just for couples

Andrew Paisley, Campus reporter February 11, 2018

A lot of times, people really get down in the dumps when it comes to Valentine’s Day. The majority of these people are single, and they think because they do not have a significant other that this holiday...

Stuff-A-Bear to be held Thursday

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter January 31, 2018

­Students can make a Valentine's Day gift for themselves or for others and experience cultural diversity at the 2018 “Stuff-a-Bear” hosted by the University Board. “Stuff-a-Bear” is set for...

Show your love without breaking bank

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2017

Here are three gifts that anyone can recreate without spending more than $10 for Valentine’s Day. All the person needs is creativity, time and energy. Cheers to love This do-it-yourself project...

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