2006

In the Northern Liberty section of Philadelphia, mere blocks from the projects, Eastern University students are attending core classes this fall. Eastern in the City is a two-year liberal arts program sponsored by the Campolo School for Social Change. According to Janeen Barlowe, program director, the mission of EIC is to “transform lives with rigorous, […]

Sarah McLachlan may think that love is better than ice cream, but if she ever visits Zwahlen’s Ice Cream and Chocolate Company, she may change her tune. Zwahlen’s is in Audubon, Pa., so the drive from campus is about 20 minutes. For someone in the mood for ice cream or chocolate, the drive is definitely

They’re all offered at Eastern! What’s your style of worship? Four main opportunities for students to worship in their own ways are Act 2, Worship on the hill, Sunday night worship and chapel. Act 2, lead by junior theology and Biblical studies major Joe Smith and his team of four other student chaplains, uses the

Six female Eastern University students recently moved into a suite in Home Properties of Devon apartment complex. The apartment came equipped with all of the necessities for living, including flatware, towels, sheets, furniture and even cable. “All we had to do was move our clothes and food in,” Kayon Watson, an Eastern senior and the

The financial aid department has recently undergone several staff changes. The new director of financial aid, Lauren Pizzo, replaces Anna Reese and was promoted on March 23. Andrea Stalter has become the new counselor of financial aid and student employment. She said her goal is to break down the reputation the financial aid office holds

When one thinks of Eastern University, what usually comes to mind first is the St. Davids campus. However, there are many branches on the Eastern tree that students do not often think about…

Sore knees, sore ankles, sore hips and sore leg joints no more! This past summer, a new dance floor was installed for the dance department, and dance majors have been raving every since. Previously, the dance floor, which is located between the main gym and the recreational gym, was inch-thick plastic padding overtop concrete flooring,

Many new faces will greet students when they return this fall, and Leah Mulhearn is proud to be one of them. She will be the new coordinator of housing and also the resident director of Gallup. As a former Eastern student, Mulhearn is excited to return to the place where she learned so much. After

No one goes from a regular job straight to the National Football League, especially at the age of 30. However, in 1976, Philadelphia native Vince Papale, a part-time bartender and substitute schoolteacher, became the first man in history to do just that. During a low time in their team history, the Philadelphia Eagles decided to