Letters to the Editor
Archive Dear Editor, I know I ‘m speaking to a large crowd and I don’t expect you will all like what I’m going to say. But seeing the words “EU Idol”…
2006
All jokes aside, women need to grow up
Imagine a teacher telling the following joke: “What do you call a man with half a brain?” Imagine the women in the classroom starting to smile. Some are whispering things…
The best of years… the worst of years: an Eastern alum speaks out
It is with great enthusiasm that I sit to pen this letter based on my experiences as a gay man at Eastern University. I graduated from Eastern with my BA…
Prof blogs safely about Eastern admin, students
While students have been updating and browsing Xanga and Facebook accounts and rating their professors on ratemyprofessors.com, a certain Eastern professor has been busy with a private blog about the…
Slininger a veteran and a student
When one hears the word “veteran,” the first image that often comes to mind is usually an eighty-something year old balding man who served in Vietnam or World War II.…
Ice-makers, human trafficking and how Ricky Martin isn’t helping: a look at mixed messages
Ricky Martin is carving out a new vocation as modern day “hero.” The hip-swaying, loca-living superstar is lending his fame to the anti-trafficking movement by appearing in ads designed to…
The Book of Daniel cut too soon
The Book of Daniel, a new NBC show about an Episcopalian priest, the conflicts within his family and flock and a randomly appearing Jesus figure, premiered January 6. From the…
Inquiring Minds: Spiritual Emphasis Week needs new emphasis
Spiritual Emphasis Week is misnamed. It’s not a week where spirituality is emphasized, it’s three days when students can easily forget God. Last week, this year’s incarnation of the event,…
Provost Fraser agrees to resign
After three years as Eastern University Provost, David Fraser has resigned following a personal request to do so from President David Black. Fraser was asked to leave following a time…
Valley Forge Military College last of its kind to become co-ed
After almost 78 years, Valley Forge Military College is opening its academic doors to women in fall 2006. VFMC is the last military college of its kind in the country…