College Day schedule announced
Archive Parkway event offers free fair, concert and museum passes
September 2005
Ray Hill wrestles with prison, love, hate, wardens
Within the blackened stone walls of the deserted Eastern State Penitentiary, a drama pulled from the pages of real life was performed this past week. Ray Hill: The Prison Years,…
Dreaming Under Mercury work hard for crowd support at Trocadero Theater
On August 27, popular local band Dreaming Under Mercury performed at the Trocadero Theater in Philadelphia. Dreaming Under Mercury was started by former Eastern student Luk Eccles in 2002; Eccles…
I’m no expert, but…16 Horsepower’s lyrics and music disgust reviewer
16 Horsepower’s 1996 release, Sackcloth ‘n’ Ashes, was certainly an interesting listen. The CD, comprised of thirteen songs, is a blend of folk, country, and goth. Not that they blend…
Acceptance of homosexuality a hurdle for Church: let’s jump it
In recent years, one of the most engrossing debates in Christianity has been whether to openly affirm homosexuality. Heated arguments, and even violence, have been the hallmark of what should…
African-American culture festival rained upon, but to be followed by reggae show
Merchants were not discouraged despite sporadic rainfall at the African American Festival on August 27 at Penns Landing in Philadelphia. African-American culture was the feature for those who visited the…
When you need something to do…
at night and by day
J.R. returns as Gallup RD with high expectations
John Romanski, affectionately known as “J.R.” by most students and faculty, has once again taken the position of Resident Director for the Gallup Residence Hall. “I think it’s pretty cool…
Prof finds Nessie, obscured writers while on sabbatical in Scotland
When English professor Chris Bittenbender went to Scotland during his sabbatical last year, he expected to research the censored work of Scottish writers. Instead, he found himself doing research on…
Vans cut from fleet for safety; groups must pay for gas
The wheels on the vans go round and round; however, the numbers of wheels have been cut significantly here as Eastern has recently discontinued use of several of the university’s…