Skip to Main Content
The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

  • Welcome back to the Daily Eastern News!
  • Check out our podcasts on Spotify!
  • Check out our newsletters on Overlooked!
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

EIU spirit rock vandalized with political statement

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter November 6, 2024

Six men were recorded vandalizing Eastern’s Spirit Rock with the words “MAGA 47” with yellow and blue spray paint. This comes in the aftermath of last night’s Presidential election as Donald Trump...

Coles County Board District 6 Republican candidate Tom Royal won 77.54% over Democrat candidate Doug Fagan who had 22.46% of the votes. Royal celebrates with at the Coles County Republican watch party at the Mattoon Country Club on Election Day Tuesday evening.

Republicans sweep Coles County elections

News Staff November 6, 2024

Republicans captured both contested Coles County board elections Tuesday.   In District 6, the board seat went to Republican Tom Royal.  Royal won with 77.54% of the vote over Democrat Doug Fagan,...

Charleston residents wait in line to vote at the Coles County Courthouse.

Where do I go to vote in Charleston?

Jacob Hamm, News Editor November 4, 2024

With election campaigns winding down, Election Day is just about to arrive.   During this time, there can be confusion and anxiety about where and how to vote. In Charleston, there are several...

Jason Farias, Sophomore, History education

COLUMN: We deserve Election Day off

Jason Farias, Columnist October 30, 2024

If you took a look at Eastern’s previous academic calendar holidays, you might notice something different about this November. Unlike for the 2020 presidential and 2022 general elections, Eastern...

EDITORIAL: Ranked choice voting is the way to go

EDITORIAL: Ranked choice voting is the way to go

Editorial Board October 9, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 presidential election season.   Your options this year include one Democrat and one Republican, neither of whom probably represent the full extent on how you feel about the world....

The Overton Window: Ep. 6: Under the Radar Races

The Overton Window: Ep. 6: Under the Radar Races

Jacob Hamm, News Editor October 3, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5noN884rofXuTh0ExJsuYc?si=vh-xqx2ERfKeCU64OuZ1Zw This week, we'll discuss races for Congress that are surprisingly competitive or could decide control of either chamber.

EDITORIAL: Local voting matters just as much as national

EDITORIAL: Local voting matters just as much as national

Editorial Board September 26, 2024

We are faced with what seems a very close presidential race as voting season nears the horizon. Despite what some say, your vote matters just as much in your local community.   Some say their vote...

Signs are displayed in the Bridge Lounge of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union where people can vote in the upcoming elections on Wednesday afternoon.

EIU promotes registration to vote

Cam'ron Hardy, Senior Reporter September 25, 2024

With the upcoming election approaching, college campuses around the nation participated in National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 17.  But if you missed voter registration day, don’t worry....

The Overton Window: Ep. 5: The 2024 Election Through the Eyes of an Independent

The Overton Window: Ep. 5: The 2024 Election Through the Eyes of an Independent

Jacob Hamm, News Editor September 24, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/66y2xFgYhi1hyisn96fItM?si=3BNU3Ye0QFOV8DRfXVJKeQ This week, we sit down with EIU junior Ashton Roge, who identifies as an independent politically. We discuss the party...

The Overton Window Ep. 2: Harris's First Sit-Down Interview and Trump Supports Cannabis Legalization in Florida

The Overton Window Ep. 2: Harris’s First Sit-Down Interview and Trump Supports Cannabis Legalization in Florida

Jacob Hamm, News Editor September 3, 2024

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz sit down with CNN for their first interview since accepting the nomination and Donald Trump comes out in support of legalizing recreational cannabis in Florida. 

The Overton Window: Ep. 1: Taxes on Tips, RFK Jr Drops Out and a Brief DNC Recap

The Overton Window: Ep. 1: Taxes on Tips, RFK Jr Drops Out and a Brief DNC Recap

Jacob Hamm, News Editor August 28, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qSUrQO9fzw9U57MI9QQio?si=hPZ3_uu4QceB6g-IYn_ygA Welcome to the debut episode of The Overton Window podcast! On this episode, we'll discuss the proposal to...

Jacob Hamm

Dear Democrats: Take Trump seriously

Jacob Hamm, News Editor May 24, 2024

With the presidential primaries effectively over, the general election has begun. Both major party candidates have started their campaigns, with Trump and Biden both holding rallies and amping up political...

Load More Stories