Reflections on the presidential election
Archive On Nov. 4, 2008, we saw something historical happen. It was a great and proud moment when we saw the American people cross racial and political barriers to elect Democratic…
November 2008
Could Philadelphia become another city of champions?
Heartbreak has become a reoccurring theme for Eastern fans over the past few years, many of whom are also accustomed to watching helplessly as their favorite Philadelphia team falls just…
MAC Freedom Champions: Field Hockey (9-1)
For the field hockey team, the MAC Championship game on Nov. 8 served as an opportunity to straighten the score. Wilkes was the only team that field hockey lost to…
MAC Freedom Champions: Women’s Soccer (10-0)
From the corner of Olson field nearest to Gough Hall, senior Kara Neef swung her foot at the ball, sending it sailing in a perfect arch towards a swarm of…
Thanksgiving: Time for traditions
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and with it the yearly chaos of friends, family, traditions and turkey. However, not everyone will be celebrating in a traditional way this holiday.…
MAC Freedom Champions: Volleyball (10-0)
A youthful women’s volleyball squad dominated MAC play on their way to winning the MAC Freedom Conference Championship. Eastern students were spoiled all year, watching the women’s volleyball team steamroll…
Anthropology students screen The Enemy God film
“You brought my people from miserable fear,” the main character of Yai Wanonabälewä: The Enemy God said in a prayer to God. On Nov. 6, there was a private screening…
Barry School fourth graders learn and experiment with chemistry club
On Nov. 1, the American Chemical Society Chemistry Club at Eastern participated in the annual campus visit of fourth graders from the Barry School of Philadelphia. About 40 kids got…
Wayne celebrates First Friday
On the first Friday of every month, the town of Wayne offers art, entertainment, great sales and later store hours. The November First Friday celebration was held on Nov. 7,…
How the Fleet Foxes gave me back my childhood
It’s the first Thursday night in October. Hundreds of young adults ignore the imminent vice presidential debate and flock to the Starlight Ballroom in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia.…