February 2007

The Winter Music Festival, which ran Dec. 2-3, was designed to showcase the music department’s numerous programs and ensembles. The evening of Dec. 2 began with the Eastern Wind Ensemble. Directed by Bryan Edgett, they performed a wide variety of music from a Bach cantata to “America The Beautiful,” conducted by senior Jennifer Ehling. Their […]

The International Club was started on Eastern’s campus about six years ago. Associate Professor of Education Josphat Yego, as well as many international students felt that it was important for the international students of Eastern’s community to meet people who were also from other countries, as well as learn about American culture. It was also

Ahh…the flowers, the chocolates, the homemade cards and the expensive dinners, all are quickly approaching Eastern’s campus as Valentine’s Day looms over us. While some romantic activities are tried and true, there is also a plethora of new ideas that surrounds the Philadelphia region. 1. Indoor Picnic: Break out your hot chocolate and drive to

On Feb. 2, McInnis auditorium was filled with students and professors who had all come to Windows on the World to hear Dr. Steve Fuller speak on the topic of intelligent design. History professor Stephen Gatlin excitedly introduced Fuller, calling him “a polymath,” a person of great learning in several fields of study. Fuller has

A group of Eastern representatives recently attended an environmental summit for student leaders at Wheaton University in Illinois. Senior Drew Howe, first-years Jeremiah Barker and Brittany Mellinger, junior Anna Pelger and Vice President of Student Development Bettie Ann Brigham joined students from colleges all across America, including Wheaton, Gordon and Messiah, for the Jan. 6-8

With one semester completed and the second in full force, Eastern in the City, Eastern’s newest academic program, continues to give students a deeper understanding of and connection between their education and their future. EIC is a two-year program that lets students complete core courses and understand why their education is important. Located in Philadelphia,

The atmosphere of the Dr. Ron Sider celebratory luncheon was that of a long-awaited class reunion. Old friends milled around Gough Great Room, greeting each other with warm smiles and enthusiastic hugs. The guest list for the Jan. 26 event included such prominent figures as President David Black, Wallace Smith, President of Palmer Seminary, Elouise

Co-mingled. Paper only. Build green. Solar power. Wind energy. Is anyone else having flashbacks of the early 90s slogan, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle?” Environmentalism is the up and coming trend of 2007. What does it mean to be green? Green is a term describing something that is environmentally beneficial. In order to stay ahead, businesses are

It’s two minutes before 6 p.m., and I find myself running across the campus, hoping I’m not late again. But on a Saturday? What could be so important on a Saturday? One word: food! With every other food venue closed, the only option of eating on campus over the weekend is the Dining Commons, which

Recently, while spending time on campus, I have come to realize the plethora of activity that arises when there is nothing else to do. When classes are over for the day and half of our campus travels home for the weekend, things really start to happen. For instance, on the weekend of Jan. 20, Eastern