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

Your vote does matter

November 6, 2018

Nothing in life comes easy. Yes, yes that is the biggest cliche ever, we get that, but there is some validity to that, especially in regard to voting. The day after Election Day is more annoying and...

Be informed about candidates, your future

Staff Editorial November 5, 2018

We know you’ve heard it a million times from a million different sources, but no matter how annoyed you are with the bombard of ‘vote’ messages on your social media, the thought remains true. VOTE....

Here are 5 reasons why your vote matters

Jackson Bayer, Columnist November 5, 2018

1. Voting means you care about your community and your state and your country—and it’s important that you vote in elections at all of those levels, because all of the people you vote for will hold...

EIU-UPI, EIU Progressives to provide transportation to, from polling sites

Staff Report November 5, 2018

University Professionals of Illinois Local 4100 and EIU Progressives will be collaborating to provide transportation to and from polling sites Nov. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. People who wish to vote,...

Student senate fails to meet quorum, voting for executive positions to start Monday

Analicia Haynes, Managing Editor March 28, 2018

The Student Senate did not meet quorum Wednesday night and only gave their committee reports and executive reports during the meeting. However, voting for the executive board positions will be next...

Those who were registered to vote Tuesday night received an I Voted sticker after turning in their ballot.

Election judges, constituents discuss primary elections

Olivia Swenson-Hultz , News Editor March 20, 2018

As people gathered to cast their votes in the primary elections, election judges and community members shared their opinions on the candidates, why it is important to participate in the elections and how...

Know before you vote: Last minute Election Day tips

Staff Report March 19, 2018

The General Primary Election for 2018 will be on Tuesday. Each voter must vote at his/her precinct polling place. Voting starts at 6 a.m. Tuesday and ends at 7 p.m. that evening. To register to...

Voice your opinion by casting your vote in primary elections

Staff Report March 19, 2018

With the primary elections just around the corner, we can’t help but stress how important it is for students to get out and vote. Voting is an important element in any democracy, but we know voter apathy...

Spring concert to be announced March 22

Analicia Haynes, Managing Editor March 7, 2018

The performers for the Spring Concert will be announced at noon, March 22 in the Food Court of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. The concert reveal date was announced during an informal Student...

Students can vote for student government positions

Staff Report November 13, 2017

Online voting for Fall 2017 student government positions is now open. Surveys are sent through students’ Panthermail accounts. All current Eastern students can cast their votes for a candidate...

High turnout for Charleston precincts

Cassie Buchman, News Editor November 9, 2016

  As the official Election Day came to Charleston and voters saw an end to an unconventional political season, many made their opinions noted by voting in areas around the community. Some precincts...

Students stand in line, waiting to register to vote in Coles County Monday in the hallway leading into the Bridge Lounge of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Early voting ends day before general election

Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter November 7, 2016

With the general election merely hours away, the time period for early voting has come to an end. The line for the early voting, in the Bridge Lounge of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, was...

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