2007

When former Vermont Governor Howard Dean addressed Eastern on March 29, he talked about common ground. The former Presidential candidate and current chairman of the Democratic National Committee spoke about how Democrats may have more in common with the Christian community than meets the eye. His speech at Eastern came as a part of his […]

Summer is just a few finals away, and we all know what that means: sleeping in until noon every day and then lying poolside until dinner. It’s funny how a nine-to-five job can mess up those plans of chilling all day, every day. I’m talking about a job. I have worked during the summer since

Jesus and justice: I’m not sure which word I’ve heard more this year. I understand why justice is such a commonly used word. We have justice class, justice clubs and justice conversations at dinner. I feel blessed to be at a school like Eastern where we are learning about social justice issues, but as a

The title track “Love Reign O’er Me,” by Pearl Jam, speaks multitudes about the message this star-studded cast communicates. In the movie Reign Over Me, Charlie Fineman (Adam Sandler) has lost himself and is left broken after losing his family in 9/11. Alan Johnson (Don Cheadle) is losing himself in his life as a dentist,

Eastern faculty and students will perform at the 4th Annual Music Gala Benefit Concert. The benefit concert, which will be held at Church of the Savior, will commence at 7:30 p.m. on April 28. According to Colleen Bradstreet, the music department’s secretary and wife of Dr. David Bradstreet, one of the major highlights of past

High school is the end of the road for most multi-sport student athletes, but not for sophomore Amanda Daveler. In her first year at Eastern, Daveler played on the women’s soccer, basketball and softball teams. This year, she has condensed her play to soccer and softball. She said balancing her schoolwork with her athletic schedule

A recent SGA vote approved a new constitution, meaning big changes are coming for SGA. The new constitution, approved March 26, came about because SGA has had difficulty filling positions and keeping them filled all year. “Ever since my first year here, there have been questions about whether the constitution fits well with the changing

Are internships a must? It depends on your major. Are they recommended regardless of your department? Most definitely. Read on to make sure you’re updated and in the know about what requirements exist for internships. According to Jack Bower, chair of the business department, “[An internship] is not required, but [is] highly recommended and encouraged

“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