October 2008

Courtney O’Connell has a special nickname for her job: “GR.” She lives in Eagle Hall as a graduate RA. She is also studying for her masters in international development at the Campolo College of Graduate and Professonal Studies. As a graduate RA, she is encouraging RAs and assisting RDs to better serve Eastern students. The […]

Pulling into the circular drive of Chanticleer Garden, a pleasant aroma and an isolated atmosphere distinguish this place from the busy town and streets only minutes away. After walking up to a desk located under a gazebo and paying a small fee, one can follow a foot path circling buildings, gardens and ponds along 35

The growth of Warner Memorial Library’s digital media collection opened up the perfect career opportunity for 2005 alumnae Andrea Reed. As an Eastern student, Reed was a history major and a member of the Student Activities Board. She also spent a semester abroad in Austria. Reed went on to get her master in library and

Some students are already thinking about Spring Break, even though fall semester has just begun. Many clubs and organizations at Eastern have planned trips for Spring Break, but there is one trip that was planned, not by a club, but by a class. One of the INST480 capstone courses is called Text in Context. This

It is a cold night, but the atmosphere is warm in McInnis as the invitation of an unforgettable performance sets the mood. About 30 people sit in elevated chairs on the stage, and quiet music filters through the auditorium. The stage is simply set with two blue blocks, three chairs, a side table holding a

Two weeks into the new semester, several students began to wonder what was up with intramurals this year. Last year’s student director, Ryan “Moe” Matteucci, graduated and the Web site had not been updated in months. Fortunately, for everyone who loves to spend their weekday evenings either participating in or just observing intramurals, faculty advisor

Athletes typically spend their Saturday mornings traveling to games or practicing for their next big match. On Sept. 20, about 40 Eastern student athletes used those early weekend hours towards another cause. Radnor Township put out a request just a few weeks prior, looking for volunteers to help in a community-wide effort to clean up

9/7 – Christin Haas: Field Hockey First-year midfielder Christin Haas earned MAC Freedom Conference honors early in her Eastern career for a huge performance in the Eagles 9-0 shutout of Gwynedd-Mercy College on Sept. 6. In the team’s six-goal first half, Haas scored three times and assisted on two other scores. She added another assist

Move over, Ultimate Frisbee – there is a new sport in town. Speedminton is sweeping college campuses all around the world. Speedminton is a combination of tennis, racquetball and badminton. The game is played with racquets and a shuttlecock called a speeder. The speeder is designed to go faster than a typical badminton shuttlecock, with

In books and speeches, I have often said that God is neither a Democrat nor a Republican. I have contended that to make either party “The God Party” is idolatrous. This does not mean that Christians should abandon political activism. It has been said that all that is necessary for evil to triumph is for