2008

Eastern softball is too often regarded simply as the field students walk by on the way back to their dorms. However, if students were to stop and watch these women, they’d see a team lighting up opponents on their way to a PAC Championship. Students would also see junior captain Alissa Brubaker serving as the […]

On March 19, the Christians for Biblical Equality and the Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee sponsored a forum entitled Gender, Race and the Presidential Election: Is America Really Ready For Change? A panel of students, professors and guests discussed the upcoming presidential election in front of a large audience. Dr. Kathy Lee, head of the political science

Eastern University President David Black returned to the St. Davids area and to his office at Eastern on March 24, after being away from the campus for a total of six months. According to Black, one month away was related to family needs, and the other five months were spent traveling to see people who

Philippines- The government of the Philippines is confronting issues pertaining to a rice shortage throughout the country. On Tuesday, March 25, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo officially ordered the country to deal with “rice hoarders.” “Rice hoarders” purchase rice but withhold it from the public until they can receive higher prices for it. The price of

After staying on campus for little more than a full semester, PhillyCarShare’s car is no longer at Eastern, leaving its spot in the McInnis parking lot empty. PhillyCarShare contacted Eastern in January over Christmas break, informing the school of the company’s decision to take the car back because the number of people using the car

Who ever heard of the Gospel of Matthew retold southern-style or first century Galilee transformed into 20th century Georgia? Jesus being played by a woman? What about seeing what would happen if Jesus came to modern-day Georgia and “let loose?” Intrigued? Well then the Cotton Patch Gospel musical is just waiting for you to delve

Wearing their best blouses and collared shirts, they entered the Metropolitan Opera House as the sky dimmed and the exterior lights brightened. Red velvet, a gold ceiling and marvelous chandeliers welcomed the group from Eastern’s community. The sky was clear, and the air was mild when the group arrived in New York City. The weather

Venez et goûtez la culture française à travers des films francais! “Come and have a taste of French culture through film,” Dr. Anne François said. As head of the French department at Eastern, François applied for and received a grant from the French American Cultural exchange to make the French Film Festival possible. “It’s going

Eight students from the music department displayed their beautiful talents in the Mclnnis auditorium at 3 p.m. on March 17. The concert was open to everyone, including non-music majors. The department holds recitals three times a month on Mondays. Ron Matthews, the head of the music department, organizes the concerts. Every student from the music

Eastern’s Log Cabin, between Doane Hall and the gymnasium, undoubtedly lends aesthetic value to the school’s campus. However, that is one of the few advantages the cabin has going for it. Unopened for years, the cabin has remained locked up due to its decrepit condition. The building is ridden with insects; the wood is rotting;