Eastern’s Twin Siblings
Chen Huang For many students, the proximity of one’s family is a large factor in the decision of where one should attend college. Many students want a college experience that is separate…
2014
Welcome to Sochi!
Hannah Day Every two years since 1924, around the same time, the winter Olympic Games are held in a large inter- national city. Everyone around the world has Olympic fever. We anticipate…
Remembering Dr. Martha Shalitta
Jameka Williams On January 15, 2014, Dr. Martha Shalitta passed away at the age of 90. Affectionately called “Martie,” or “Doc,” by her students, Shalitta was an undergraduate professor of psychology at…
Pope’s Policy Questioned: Many Wish to See More Action From Pope Francis
Elizabeth Vollmer Pope Francis will have been the head of the Catholic Church for one year this March. In the past months, he has successfully stirred the pot with his emphasis on…
Olympic Controversies Continue
Athony Pelone As the 2014 Olympic Winter Games approaches the city of Sochi, Russia, anticipation looms not only over the potential results within the veritable selection of sports, but over the safety…
Cohen Lectures on “Science, Tech, and the Common Good”
Ryan Klein Eric Cohen, Executive Director of the Tikvah Fund and editor-at-large of the New Atlantis, recently drew quite a crowd to Eastern University with his lecture “Science, Technology and the Common…
Waltonian Guide to a Cheap (or not) Valentine’s Day Date
Andrew Barbin Well, young people, it appears it is that time of year again. Excited? Nervous? Detrimentally apathetic? Excellent, welcome to the magical bridge between adolescence and adulthood. These are all emotions…
Lone Survivor: True Story of Heroic Navy SEAL Team 10 and Operation Red Wings
Lauren Murphy “I will never quit…My Nation expects me to be physically harder and mentally stronger than my enemies. If knocked down, I will get back up, every time. I will draw…
The Issue: Marijuana Legalization…We Can or We Cannot?
Waltonian We Cannabis Jameka Williams Recreational marijuana is here to stay, and may possibly spread across the nation. While science and health professions have seen the good and bad of pot-smoking,…
The Debate: Should the NFL Reconstruct and Lengthen Postseason Play?
Dave Czarnik Expanding the NFL postseason may not be a bad idea. Before the eyes start rolling, think about it: If this expansion were to occur, the league and its fan base…