April 2007

“In 2006, 84 percent of college graduates said they had completed at least one internship, paid or unpaid; 53 percent said they had completed two or more internships; and only 1 percent said internships are not important,” according to survey statistics quoted in the Christian Science Monitor. Whether you need one for your major or […]

While baby-sitting, grass-cutting and working at McDonald’s show that you have work experience, they will not impress prospective employers. Contrary to popular belief, internships do not provide lessons on glorified coffee making and paper filing. Rather, they give students the chance to gain hands-on experience in a possible future profession. In today’s fast-paced world, the

Extra! Extra! Read all about it. Eastern is becoming the next Hollywood. Over the past few weeks, senior communications major Amanda Dawson has filmed her very own version of a reality show on the St. Davids campus. The reality show is entitled Eastern Bachelor, and her rendition of it is for her senior seminar class.

As I begin my job hunt, I can list “proficient at Xeroxing” on my resumé, thanks to an internship in Eastern’s Communications Office. But that’s not all: I’ve mastered the art of updating contact information too, and my Google technique ought to be patented. While the tasks required of an intern aren’t the most glamorous,

As the end of the school year approaches and summer is on its way, many college students are dreading bathing suit season. The effects of midnight pizza runs and the dining hall’s endless array of desserts are starting to become apparent. But with a gym that is less than desirable and limited finances to go

Pennswood housing has been canceled for the 2007-2008 school year. Vice President of Student Development Bettie Ann Brigham made the decision in consultation with Vice President of Finance Wes Bryan on April 26. The decision was made because, with the construction of Eagle Hall anticipated to be finished in the fall of 2007, there will

My friend in New Hampshire, who shall go unnamed, walked into a church and told the pastor after introductions, “I’m gay.” He was told to leave the premises immediately. This happened at many churches. He does not go to church anymore. My guy friend is a virgin. He wants to marry, but not to a

I turn into campus and start hoping that the “Lot is full” sign was mistaken. Maybe someone is just leaving McInnis, or even better, the library. I barrel around the curves of Thomas Drive at a speed distinctly unrelated to the 16 mph limit posted. As I round the last curve, my heart sinks, and

In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul talks about marriage, a topic that seems to be quite important to Eastern students. The most oft-quoted verse is often 7:9: “but if they are not practicing self-control, they should marry. For it is better to marry than to be aflame with passion” (NRSV). However, there are many other ideas

On March 31, the classrooms of McInnis were overflowing with students and professors from various colleges. These weekend visitors were not exceptionally early for Monday’s classes but were attending the 18th Annual Mid-Atlantic Writing Centers Association conference that was held at Eastern. The conference was entitled “Growing More Attentive to the Manner of Writing: Looking