People of Eastern: Dr. Bittenbender: A conversation with Eastern’s longest-tenured English professor.
Dr. Christopher Bittenbender has been a part of Eastern’s staff since 1998, making him the longest-tenured English professor currently on the staff. Bittenbender grew up in Northeastern PA, close to the Wilkes-Barre area, and was raised on a farm. “I do miss it,” said Dr. Bittenbender when asked about the […]
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Afghan Refugees: A brief look at where Afghan refugees are fleeing to and what resettlement processes look like
On August 15th, the president of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani, fled the nation and a militant group, the Taliban, took control over the country. According to the UN Refugee Agency, an estimated 600,000 Afghans have been newly displaced in the country this year. Due to the recent power shift within Afghanistan, […]
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Remembering 9/11: An Eastern staff member recalls how students and staff alike reacted to the tragedy.
On September 11 2021, I attended the 20th anniversary ceremony at the Flight 93 Memorial. Family members of the passengers and the former Architect of the Capitol took turns reading the names of the heroes that day, and remarks were made by Captain David Kurtz of the USS Somerset, (named […]
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Eastern’s Covid Protocols: A honest look at the universities COVID policies.
As we begin another pandemic school year, Eastern University’s COVID-19 policies are much more flexible than last year. Last year, the COVID policies were clear cut. Masks were required everywhere, off-campus travel was prohibited, and freedom of choice was non-existent. This year, Eastern has a much different approach to navigating […]
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The Legacy of a Lifelong Friendship: The Chamberlain Interfaith Fellowship Dinner.
The Chamberlain Interfaith Fellowship (CIF) is rooted in a story of lifelong friendship between two young boys living in Newton, Mass. David Feldman and Dr. Ted J. Chamberlain were raised four houses away from each other and spent thousands of hours together in childhood. “Our friendship continued throughout adulthood; our […]
The “Art Of” Golf: A look at simple yet artistic phenomena in the game of golf.
Sports, believe it or not, are art forms, and athletes are artists. Golfers are some of the most artful athletes in the world, and the art of golf takes on many forms. Most clearly, golf course architects are artists. They have a vision for the layout of the course and use the […]
Hard Pill to Swallow: “Regarding” vs. “In Regards To”
I believe using the word “regarding” instead of the phrase “in regards to” is infinitely superior, and it annoys me to no end when the latter is used in writing or speech. Though this preference of mine may seem to be mere semantics, I posit there is in fact a […]
Athlete’s Corner: Field hockey player Emma Kircher shares her daily routines and plans for another successful season.
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with sophomore athlete Emma Kircher. Kircher plays defense for the women’s field hockey team and also ran track up until this past season. Unfortunately, a fractured back has put her track career on hold, at least for the time being. When asked […]