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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

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) collects pollen from flowers in one of the Urban Butterfly Initiative's gardens in Charleston. Charleston, Ill. Oct. 10, 2023.

The two sides to early warm temperatures

Alli Hausman, Copy Chief March 26, 2024

As of last Tuesday, spring has officially begun. But the warm temperatures have been around for quite some time.   Think back to February.  Birds were singing a shrill chorus. Squirrels were...

STAFF EDITORIAL: With spring comes lots of allergies

Staff Editorial April 14, 2019

Spring is here, which means all of our worries are in the past because spring marks the closing of the year. Well, there are projects and end-of-the-year deadlines that are on all of our plates. Not...

Spring comes with multiple problems

Kate Rehwinkel, Columnist April 2, 2019

Spring has sprung, and I for one am not happy. I would prefer fall or winter weather over spring and summer. I dread summer the most, but spring is a close second. I do like some days in spring that are...

Take a break, enjoy the spring

Andrew Paisley, Opinions Editor March 24, 2019

One thing I love about spring is the fact that it seems to put me in so much of a better mood than I am in during fall and winter. I guess it is because the temperature is seemingly warmer, you are able...

Use nicer weather to get yourself motivated

Staff Editorial March 20, 2019

This week’s weather has been drastically different than what we’ve been used to. While the flowers may not be in full bloom quite yet, it has been nice to be able to ditch the heavy jacket and walk...

Editorial: March is the time to job search

Staff Editorial March 3, 2019

March has begun, and spring is closing in fast. While that hopefully means better weather, it also means for all of us that it is time to take the next step in our lives: careers. This is the time of...

Ways people ‘predict’ the weather besides Groundhog Day

Corryn Brock, Associate News Editor February 3, 2019

Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on Saturday, which, according to legend, signifies an early spring. Groundhog Day, celebrated annually on Feb. 2, was first celebrated in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania,...

Spring forward, take advantage of weather

Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter March 26, 2018

As spring arrives, I am reminded of the beauty of the Earth and the smells of nature. Finally, we can say goodbye to seasonal depression and look forward to six months or so of being outside in nice weather. Although...

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