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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

Volunteers clean up the debris of the show arena at the Coles County Fairgrounds on Friday after the tornado hit Charleston Wednesday night.
Charleston community faces damages left behind by EF2 tornado
Luke Brewer, Editor-in-Chief • June 19, 2026

Wednesday night in Charleston would be one to remember, but Denise Titus didn’t know that yet.  All she knew at the time was a windy storm was passing...

Booking mug of former Eastern Illinois University professor Craig Chesner. Chesner was initially charged on Feb. 18, 2026, with eight counts of indecent solicitation of a child. He now faces two new charges for possession of child pornography.
Former EIU professor charged with possession of child pornography
Luke Brewer, Editor-in-Chief • June 16, 2026

A former Eastern Illinois University professor charged with eight counts of child solicitation on Feb. 18 is now facing two new charges.  Craig...

The Board of Trustees discussed topics ranging from the preliminary fiscal year 2027 budget to enrollment during their meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center's Dvorak Concert Hall at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.
Board of Trustees discusses budget, enrollment, structural developments
Luke Brewer, Editor-in-Chief • June 13, 2026

The preliminary budget for fiscal year 2027 discussed at the Board of Trustees meeting Thursday is projected to have a $4.8 million deficit.  By coincidence,...

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Charleston high school junior Treylin Couch looks towards a crowd before the class 2A triple jump at the IHSA Boys Track & Field State Meet at O’Brien Field on the EIU campus in Charleston, Ill. on Friday May 29, 2026.
CHS juniors represent Charleston in IHSA State Track & Field Championships
Jacksen Adkins, Sports Reporter • June 3, 2026

Treylin Couch singlehandedly represented the Charleston High School boys’ track team at the Illinois High School Association Boys...

Eastern Illinois University’s baseball team stands along the dugout fence during Little Rock’s eight run seventh inning in the Ohio Valley Conference baseball tournament championship game Sunday at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois
EIU loses decisive OVC championship game to Little Rock
Gabe Newman, Sports Editor • May 24, 2026

Little Rock scored eight runs in the seventh inning to beat Eastern 9-6 in the championship game of the Ohio Valley Conference baseball...

Little Rock celebrates a run during their 4-3 victory against Eastern Illinois University in the first game of the Ohio Valley Conference championship game Saturday night.
EIU loses to Little Rock, plays winner-take-all OVC Championship game Sunday
Gabe Newman, Sports Editor • May 23, 2026

Ahead 3-1 in the eighth inning, and Eastern just a few outs away from a dogpile and an Ohio Valley Conference championship, Little Rock...

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Griffin May
COLUMN: The artificial intelligence minor needs a major rework
Griffin May, Podcaster • June 6, 2026

The school of technology will offer a brand-new artificial intelligence minor in the fall semester after it was approved by the Council...

Emerson Reynolds
COLUMN: This column will expire in 10 minutes
Emerson Reynolds , Opinions Editor • May 27, 2026

Four people are reading this column and there’s only one more copy available. Buy it now, or you’ll miss out on owning it forever. Artificial...

Griffin May
COLUMN: “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is not a great adaptation
Griffin May, Podcaster • May 11, 2026

Flying into theaters, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is a trip of fun and whimsy through the cosmos. In this sequel, Mario (Chris...

Griffin May
COLUMN: The obsession around “Obsession”
Griffin May, Podcaster • June 17, 2026

“Obsession” is lining up to be the best horror film of 2026, with amazing box office sales and well-deserved praise. “Obsession” follows...

Emerson Reynolds
COLUMN: ‘The Backrooms’ misunderstands liminal horror
Emerson Reynolds , Opinions Editor • June 10, 2026

When people get turned around and find somewhere that they’re not supposed to be, somewhere empty with no one around you, they find a liminal...

Emerson Reynolds
COLUMN: Until Then: emotional story, engaging gameplay
Emerson Reynolds , Opinions Editor • May 20, 2026

The world ended, but humanity survived and is left to pick up the pieces. That’s the premise of Until Then, an indie title from Polychroma...

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