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Welcome to the final News Desk for the Spring 2022 semester- and maybe the final newsletter I write for the Daily Eastern News. Today we'll be discussing...

Summer Watchlist (And Listen...list?)

Welcome to the News Desk! As the semester winds down, we're starting to look forward to the summer and catching up on all the media we've been adding to our...

Mental Health & Self Care as Finals Approach

Welcome to the News Desk! This week, we'll be reflecting the Daily Eastern News print edition focused on mental health by discussing some self care practices...

LGBTQ+ History at Eastern

Welcome to the News Desk! This week, we're talking LGBTQ+ history at Eastern. Our campus currently has a lot of support for the community, but how did we get...

Crime in Coles County: Who's involved and what are they doing?

Welcome to the News Desk! This week, we'll echo the Daily Eastern News' print edition by discussing crime in Coles County as I try to break down and find...

The News Desk March 25

Welcome to the News Desk and welcome back from spring break! Staff from the Daily Eastern News used our Friday and Saturday of break to attend the Illinois...

The News Desk March 11

Welcome to the News Desk! This week, we're focusing on a topic that is always relevant, no matter what the current headlines say: communication law. I talked...

The News Desk March 4

Good morning and welcome back to the News Desk! Unofficial, the annual party known for spreading drunk college students across Charleston, is tomorrow. Since...

The News Desk Feb. 25

February 25, 2022

Welcome to the News Desk! In recognition of Presidents' Day and of university president David Glassman's upcoming retirement, I'm taking a look back at what...

The News Desk Feb. 18

February 18, 2022

Welcome to the News Desk! This week, we're back to talking about the weather as I searched for safety tips for dealing with ice. I'll also include a quick...

The News Desk Feb. 10

February 11, 2022

Welcome, once again, to the News Desk! This week, in reflection of the Daily Eastern News' print edition and in honor of Valentine's Day, we're talking sex,...

The News Desk Feb. 4

February 4, 2022

Welcome to the News Desk! This week, we're talking snow days, upcoming projects at the Daily Eastern News and cute animals. Also, make sure to check out the...

The News Desk Jan. 27

January 28, 2022

Welcome back to the News Desk! This week I talked to some students here at Eastern about their experiences during the pandemic. Make sure to check out the...

The News Desk Jan. 21

January 21, 2022

Welcome to the News Desk. This week, I’ll be giving you all an inside look at the beginnings of what might turn into a fun story this semester. Check out the...

The News Desk Jan. 15

January 14, 2022

Welcome to the News Desk. My name is Luke Taylor and I’ll be offering this weekly breakdown of the most important news on campus and what to expect in the...