On Feb. 22, Eastern University’s College of Education partnered with a grant program called the Eligible Partnership Grant Program. Awarded by Governor Tom Wolf and Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera, more than $3 million was given to three universities: Eastern, Cabrini and LaSalle. […]
Author: Ray Miketta
EU Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams End Successful Seasons
The Eastern University Eagles Men’s Basketball team accomplished this year what other teams were not able to achieve in school history: win 11 conference games. Thus, the Eagles were granted the chance to have a playoff game at home for the first time in seven years. The […]
Your MLB Trade News
MLB Transaction Log (as of 3/9): Arizona Diamondbacks–2/10: Acquired RHP Frank Duncan from the Pittsburgh Pirates via trade for 2B Phil Gosselin. Atlanta Braves–2/12: Acquired 2B Brandon Phillips from the Cincinnati Reds via trade for LHP Andrew McKirahan and RHP Carlos Portuondo. Baltimore Orioles–2/10: Acquired RHP Gabiel Ynoa from the […]
Philadelphia 76ers Finally on Track: Does Philly’s b-ball team have a shot at playoffs?
The Philadelphia 76ers certainly had a January to remember. Coming off of three years in the basement of the NBA, the Sixers are showing signs that they are headed in the right direction. This past January marked their first winning month since November 2012. Since that time, the […]
Momentous Plans for 30th Street Station
As commuters travel to and from Philadelphia daily, they may have noticed the outside of one of the main transit buildings going through a makeover. The building that is being renovated is the 30th Street Station. Built in 1933, the station serves as the center of all train […]
The Wild Ride of the NFL Playoffs
During the weekend of Jan. 14-15, the National Football League (NFL) hosted the second round of the playoffs, known as the Divisional Round. Eight teams from across the country battled it out as another chapter was written to determine which two teams would represent their conferences in the […]
Preparing for Snow at EU
A lright, folks, we have finally reached the dead of winter, yet we have not had enough snow to cause major problems for our campus. Do you recall last January, when Eastern received about two feet of snow and many of us brave souls ventured out and uncovered our cars […]
What Happened to the Phillies? A breakdown of Philadelphia’s baseball drought
If you have grown up in the Philadelphia area and enjoy baseball like I do, you may have looked forward to when the Philadelphia Phillies played to try to go for the W. Enjoying the Phillies may not be worthwhile right now due to the team’s recent struggles. […]
Faith and Football: The testimony of Philly’s new quarterback
On April 28, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the following words announcing Philadelphia’s first pick in the NFL draft: “With the second pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select Carson Wentz, quarterback, North Dakota State.” The six-foot five-inch 237-pound quarterback had finally made it in […]
Philadelphia Eagles Regroup for 2016 Season
It is the start of a brand new season for the Philadelphia Eagles who are coming off of one of the most eventful offseasons in team history. From the firing of Chip Kelly in late December to getting quarterback Carson Wentz in April, the Eagles look poised to […]