On The Sideline: Softball
Archive To most people, softball and baseball are interchangeable. The only differences they see are the different dimensions of the ball used and the fact that men play baseball and women…
2009
Challenging and keeping one’s faith
At some point or another, all modern Christians come across the idea that deeply entrenched within the system of modern academia lies the notion that, as Nietzsche famously predicted over…
More students may be permitted to live off campus next fall
Students disgruntled with Eastern’s mandatory campus residence policy will be happy to learn they might have a chance to live off campus next fall. Students interested in living off campus…
Online Dating: The hunt for love
“Jonathan Ambrose is now in a relationship.” With one click, I sent this feed update over facebook, updating all of my 600 plus online friends on the status of my…
Global evolving: The impact of the Internet
In the 21st century, technology has advanced in such a way that people do not need to see each other to interact, walk out of the door to shop, own…
Second Life: Creating a new you
Second Life is one of the fastest-growing phenomenons on the Internet today. With hundreds of thousands, perhaps even millions of members, it is also one of the largest. Surprisingly, few…
Radio host offers advice for securing a career in the “green space”
The Greener Eastern Initiative, sponsored by SIFE, Earthkeepers and SGA, made it possible for the “Green Fox,” Paul Hughes, the writer, producer and host of the radio show The Great…
ACT 101 program boosts student potential
ACT 101, originated by the Higher Education Equal Opportunity Act of 1971, is a state grant program that provides assistance to Pennsylvania students with counseling, mentoring and resources to help…
Winter Intramural Playoffs
Perhaps no season can prove how unpredictable intramural playoffs can be as much as the recently completed winter session. Both sports, dodgeball and floor hockey, held their championship matches earlier…
Iraq carries out a succesful
Democratic elections in Iraq occurred with little protest this past winter. Jan. 31 marked Iraq’s second election since U.S. occupation began in 2003. According to BBC News, after the elections…