February 2005

Few people would connect piles of snow to a spring break in a tropical climate. But a group of eight determined Eastern students found a way to do just that. The snowy weekend of January 21 brought with it opportunity for first-years Gail Longernecker, Hannah Young and Peder Wiegner to raise money toward their trip […]

Located in the Eden-like Cascade Mountains of southern Oregon, an Eastern study-away program called the Oregon Extension provides students with a place to retreat and personally investigate deep questions of gender, faith and reconciliation. The May term of the program runs from May 17 to June 10. The course focuses on women’s studies. Everyone in

Sometimes an issue touches the heart; sometimes a crisis can change a life. Such is the case of junior Ebony White, who took up the challenge of representing Eastern at the Student AIDS Summit: A Christian Call to Action at Wheaton College as a result of her compassion for all kinds of AIDS victims. Last

As many as 30 percent of Americans today carry the parasite Taxoplasma gondii, one of the leading causes of death for those with AIDS. New light is being cast on the widespread condition by an Eastern professor, thanks in part to a grant of $107,000 from the National Institute of Health. After receiving an extension

Amanda Magri scores for the Lady Eagles

These days, it’s more than just college students who are hooked on the big question mark that still hangs over the remaining contestants of American Idol. Eastern alumnus Rod Snyder (’02) is also a faithful viewer, but for other reasons; the current contestants used to be competition. Snyder, who formerly sang with Angels of Harmony,

While most American Idol fans gathered around their television sets to watch the show two weeks ago, a select two dozen were busy practicing for their own auditions. EU Idol, sponsored by the campus International Justice Mission chapter, attracted about a dozen contestants for both audition nights. Even with the good turn-out, IJM leaders decided

Eastern’s home soccer matches need never be rained out again. Homecoming games won’t be played in apparent inches of muddy slop. And if anyone feels the urge, they will be able to plow six inches of snow off the lacrosse field in order to get an early start on the season. After years of problems

Album of the year: Genius Loves Company by Ray Charles and Various Artists Song of the Year: Daughters by John Mayer, from Heavier Things Best New Artist: Maroon5 Record of the Year: Here We Go Again by Ray Charles, Norah Jones, from Genius Loves Company Best Female Pop Vocal Performance: Sunrise by Norah Jones, from

The clock did not stop until the last swimmer finished the last lap. As one lone Eastern swimmer steadily swam her last few laps at Cabrini’s Dixon Center pool, Eastern students cheered loudly, “Come on Amber! You can do it!” The other swimmers had finished their laps, but this didn’t stop Amber Smith, and it