Pope Francis to Visit Philadelphia in September
Lauren Murphy In September, Pope Francis will be coming to visit Philadelphia during his first trip to the United States. He will be in attendance for the World Meeting of Families 2015,…
February 2015
Eastern Off-Campus Housing Update For Upcoming School Year
Bridget Fox For years, students have enjoyed living in Eastern’s off-campus apartments, the Village. However, the Village apartments are now being reserved for Eastern’s graduate students. Dr. Bettie Ann Brigham says that…
Viruses Cause Panic Worldwide
Leah Wilson Towards the end of 2014, every time Americans turned on the news, it seemed as if every broadcast was about increasing outbreaks of Ebola. Then, as 2015 rolled around, the…
Checking In With Dr. Duffett
Kit Apostolacus After nearly an entire year since his inauguration, President Robert Duffett reflected on how it is adjusting to life here at Eastern. With a soft smile, he remarked that he…
Faculty Spotlight: David Bradstreet
Tanaisha Coleman Astronomy Professor at Eastern Astronomy professor David Bradstreet was teaching at Eastern University when it was called Eastern Baptist College, in 1976. Bradstreet has dedicated 39 years to the astronomy…
Welcoming Transfer Students to Eastern
John Kpakama A communications professor at a reputable university in Philadelphia once joked that the euphoria transfer students experience in transitioning to a new college is like an envious man admiring his…
The Return of Harper Lee
Waltonian Harper Lee, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” plans on releasing her second novel “Go Set a Watchman” after 55 years of waiting. In the…
Selma Misses the Women
With countless films and documentaries about the Civil Rights Movement in general, none had ever focused on one specific event that occurred in the movement. Many people in fact, can…
“Parks and Recreation’s” Final Season
Heather McBride It is a sad time in the world of television. The beloved television program, “Parks and Recreation” is in its final days. While all good things have to come to…
Upcoming Eastern Arts Events: February and March
Gospel Explosion February 15th at 6pm A night of music and worship featuring Angels of Harmony. Free admission Amadeus Concert February 20th at 7:30pm A night of musical performances by…