PERSPECTIVE: Lack of instant results does not mean failure
Archive “For us, there is only the trying. The rest is not our business,” T.S. Eliot says in his final masterpiece, Four Quartets. I often am reminded of this reality during…
2004
Theological society discusses liberation theology, freedom for the oppressed
Standing in the shoes of the poor and oppressed is the emphasis of liberation theology and the focus of the latest presentation sponsored by Eastern’s Theological Society. On November 10,…
Students and faculty discuss stress, cramming
Cramming tests, papers, presentations and the rest is not a scarce preparation item on the produce aisle of college work. How to survive the stress of finals is a question…
Hip-Hop raises funds for Habitat for Humanity cause
As part of Habitat for Humanity’s campaign, a benefit concert was planned to raise money for Habitat’s house in Norristown. The benefit concert brought the sounds of hip-hop and social…
Polar Express roars into top ten
The Caldecott Medal-winner The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg, has long been a favorite Christmas book, especially among children. It is for this reason that many movie-goers have been…
LAN PARTY: Halo 2 makes its debut
College campuses nationwide were swept by a man-made disaster that lowered class attendance. It was not a disease. It was not a drug, but it was still addictive. It was…
Women’s lacross gets early start
Women’s lacrosse is set to begin practice in February as they prepare for the upcoming season. During the Spring 2004 season, the team enjoyed a 13-4 record, losing only one…
Student Aid Fund raises money through phone-a-thon
The 30 students who participated in Eastern’s recent phone-a-thon were not just helping out the Alumni Relations Office and making a little money. They were also helping themselves and their…
Operation Christmas Child brings holiday cheer to kids
The spirit of Christmas is present at Eastern with Operation Christmas Child well under way. Christ’s Hands in Action is sponsoring the program for the fourth year in a row.…