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The Daily Eastern News

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

The Daily Eastern News

Junior Karla Tejada works the register at the EIU Union Bookstore.

Eastern students balance work and school

Koria Downs, Reporter April 2, 2025

For many college students, part- and full-time jobs are a part of the picture. The National Center for Education Statistics estimates that around 40% of full-time college students and 74% of part-time...

Eastern faculty speak on own mental health

Eastern faculty speak on own mental health

Drew Coffey, Campus Reporter September 13, 2022

Mental health for college students has become a highly prevalent topic of discussion when it comes to education.   Countless assignments, approaching deadlines and trying to find time for activities...

Eastern Treasurer Paul McCann walks down Lincoln Avenue on Aug. 19, crossing the paths of protesters seeking a contract for members of The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 981.

AFSCME continue protests for contract

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Associate News Editor August 23, 2021

The union representing Eastern clerical, dining and building service workers picketed over contract negotiations on Thursday, August 18. As students moved in for a new academic year, the workers stood...

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