“The (Controversial) Interview”
Tim Bowdoin The movie “The Interview” has created quite the stir throughout the national and international media. “The Interview” is about two journalists who are sent to assassinate Kim Jong Un during…
February 2015
Upcoming Eastern Arts Events : January and February
Waltonian “It’s About Time!” – January 29th to February 1st A raucous ride through space and time. An original Yes…And! musical comedy for the whole family. Amadeus Concert – February 20th,…
Entertainers Earn Excellence
Samantha Koester The awards season is upon us, and the recent Golden Globes awards were only a glimpse at the recognition of the best performers throughout the world. A cluster of award…
Photo-Sharing Apps: Tools for Self-Promotion?
Tanaisha Coleman Photo-sharing applications such as Facebook and Instagram are excellent tools that allow users to share personal experiences. It is no coincidence that Facebook asks the question, “What’s on your mind?”…
Satire as Vehicle for Social Change: Should Journalists Self-Regulate?
Elizabeth Vollmer Yes Elizabeth Vollmer Given the recent murders of the cartoonists and journalists at the satirical magazine “Charlie Hebdo,” issues of censorship and self-regulation regarding offensive satire have come to the…
New Year’s Resolutions: Four Weeks Later
Morgan Baum Each year, we are confronted with the societal pressure to resolve to change, to become better and more successful versions of ourselves. This pressure to change as the calendar resets…
Meat Consumption and Christian Ethics
Nicholas Trombley When discussing the ethics of meat consumption, many Christians cite two relevant New Testament texts that essentially overturn Jewish dietary rules and regulations. In the Gospel of Mark one reads…
Introducing…The Eastern BEET
Chad Seamon Tony Campolo Bust Spotted at S.A.B. Sky Zone Event OAKS, PA — A recent incident at the S.A.B. Sky Zone Event proves that even Eastern alumni need a break from…
Spring Sports Season Fast Approaches
Josh Velez Springtime is approaching, and that means it’s the start of a new season for Eastern athletics. Let’s get ready to show our support! Leading off, we have Eastern’s baseball club,…
Turk’s Dunk Catches ESPN’s Eye
The Eastern Eagles men’s basketball team’s record is currently 7-9. However, this team is currently on a hot streak winning their last three games and improving their conference record to…