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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

Issac Navarro, a junior music performance major, practices the flute.

Students share first day thoughts, feelings

Kiara Craig, Campus Reporter August 24, 2021

The first day of school has always been a big thing for students of all ages. Some get excited by it, other are nervous, there are even those who get agitated by it. Despite all this, school is a necessary...

Students talk first day back to school

Allison Little, Staff Reporter January 13, 2020

Despite the anxiety that some students have starting a new semester, some Eastern students said their first day exceeded their expectations, or at least met them. Natalie Seals, a junior television and...

Ice breakers, post-it notes, new faces; students return to classes at Eastern

Allison Little, Staff Reporter August 19, 2019

Prowl is done, First Night is over and now it is time to really get into the swing of things at Eastern; that is right, the first day of classes. Walking into classes can be nerve racking, and depending...

Column: Do not sweat the small stuff

Liz Stephens, Columnist August 20, 2017

Each summer, I make it a priority to discover ways to grow as an individual and to have a better semester than the last. I love buying and reading all of the personal development books I can get my hands...

Have fun but stay focused on your goals

Staff Report August 20, 2017

As the sun rises Monday morning, sleepy students will wipe the crust out of their tired and heavy eyes and roll out of bed, dress and make their way to the first class of the day. For some, the first...

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