As you all probably know, I gave a little insight in my preview of the 2014 Olympics a few issues ago. And personally, I had high hopes for our men and women in red, white, and blue. However, for yet another Winter Olympics, America played second fiddle to the host country. In fact, it wasn’t […]
2014 Sochi Winter Olympics: Opinion and Reflection on Pre-Olympics Predictions Read Post »
Faith, reason, justice. At Eastern University, we’ve heard the importance of all three, especially justice. Unlike last February, students at Eastern University did not have the opportunity to experience justice locally. The renowned Justice Conference, an annual national primary conference that educates, inspires, and connects men and women to biblical and social justice, was featured
Justice Conference held in CA Read Post »
Recently, CNN released a report on the reading level of college athletes. Their investigation was prompted by the research of Mary Willingham, a learning specialist at UNC Chapel Hill, who had discovered that many of the school’s athletes could barely read, making it difficult, if not nearly impossible for them to succeed in their classes.
Illiterate College Athletes: Learning Specialist Speaks Out, Receives Backlash Read Post »
The infamously difficult mobile game Flappy Bird–which centers around a beady-eyed bird clumsily fluttering its way through an endless path of pipes–has been removed from the iTunes store following an intense spike in popularity. But why pull it when it was raking in $50,000 per day? Amid conspiracy theories of fabricated purchases and downloads, and
Flappy Bird App Pull Creates Speculation Read Post »
Since Winter Break, it’s been a tale of two teams for the men’s and women’s basketball teams. The women’s team has posted an impressive 5-2 record since the start of the semester. The team has been led by the stellar play of Meghan Nowak, who is fourth in the conference in scoring, average 16.2 points
Growing up in a Christian home with his Dad as their pastor, Ben Melendez has called himself a Christian since the age of three. He says he remembers his parents sitting next to him, one on each side, as he gave his life to Christ. However, after what he considers a more “personal” recommitment
Faith on the Field: Ben Melendez Read Post »
1. Asking us to go home, then expecting us to be back hours later. It’s not a surprise to anyone that this entire snow/ice storm has caused intense amounts of stress. And it’s no secret that carefree snow days are long over. When the dorms were beginning to feel the chill sans electricity, students were
What Burns My Toast… Read Post »
Depression is a complex topic among Christians which should be handled with sensitivity and thoughtfulness. Everyone has a story that influences their faith, and this story is unique and requires patience and love. Christians may have multiple aspects of their life that seem so perplexing, and they have no idea how to lighten the load.
Dealing with Depression: A Christian Outlook Read Post »
Carpenter Czarnik Gold USA Canada Silver Canada Russia Bronze Russia USA Czarnik Olympic Hockey is a time where hockey players from different backgrounds unite and compete for the pride of their nation. This year, the Winter Olympics are being held in Sochi, Russia, and one of the many anticipated events every year is Men’s Ice
Up For Debate: Men’s Hockey Medal Predictions at Sochi Read Post »
With the Winter Olympics upon us, here’s an overview of the United States’ competing athletes with a superior chance at bringing glory to their country this winter. Shani Davis and J.R. Celski: With Apolo Ohno out of the speed skating spotlight, the typically reserved and obscure Davis is now the center of attention. Now 31,
Team USA: Who’s Bringing Home Gold? Read Post »
