February 2007

An Eastern poll conducted the week of Jan. 22 suggests iPods and Dell computers are “where it’s at” on campus, while the biggest technology announcement of 2007 is mostly rejected, if at all known, by the student body. While the camera phone was hot three years ago, it is now the MP3 phone, as suggested […]

There is one big difference on campus this semester. The Eastern cats, as many have come to call them, have disappeared. For the past several years, these cats have become part of the community for some students and staff. “These cats were my pets away from home,” junior Chelsea Zimmerman said. “I’ve spent hours just

Potentially historic presidential candidates, a new strategy in a very old Iraq and a burgeoning conflict in Iran are marking the 2007 political landscape. The Republican party has been fairly quiet about the 2008 election, putting forth only one major candidate, Senator Samuel D. Brownback of Kansas. However, the Democratic party’s candidates are making headlines

Can a planetarium be a spaceship? The Julia Fowler Planetarium will be opening to students soon. Students can reserve $5 tickets to see evening shows in March. The planetarium’s new Spitz SciDome digital projector has allowed for new, IMAX-style documentaries with stunning graphics and fascinating material that will carry audiences across galaxies. The coming presentation

I went to the mountains with my crew from Eastern. We got to goof around, play paintball and accidentally get in trouble for trespassing. We were up in the mountains at a fellow EU friend’s grandparent’s cabin. The first night we got there, we jumped in all of our Jeep Wranglers and 4-wheel-drive vehicles. They

Since I was about four years old, my Dad has worked part time in the Air National Guard. His full time job is at Paoli Hospital Emergency Department as a physician assistant. Last November, he was deployed to Balad-a large base in Iraq-to work in the ED there. He was only gone for about two

So what’s the true meaning of Valentine’s Day, anyway? Most people seem to think Feb. 14 is a day focused on nothing but romantic love and the flowers, chocolates and special dates that go along with it. This attitude sends the message that if you are not in a relationship, Valentine’s Day is not for

Located in Paoli off Lancaster Avenue, where the old Pizzeria Uno once reigned, lies the Paoli Diner, a friendly and unique dining experience just waiting to be noticed. This establishment offers more than just the usual diner menu at a different location. Although the food ranges from breakfast to dinner, seafood to steak and Italian

Finally, a diet that is bridging the gap between fad and good nutrition. The ABS diet is rapidly increasing in popularity. Created by David Zinczenko, the editor of Men’s Health magazine, the ABS diet is nearly identical to following that advice your doctor gave you: eat small amounts of healthy foods at regular intervals. The

The Eastern campus is in mourning after the tragic and untimely death of one of its own. Don Peterson, 28, had served the Eastern community as a reliable security guard for the past three years, but he was more than that. He was a friend, a father, a son, a lover and a carefree spirit