Literature: it adds to reality. It is not merely a question of whether to read or not to read, but rather a question of what to read. It can be a challenge when there are so many different genres to choose from. The two larger categories within those genres of literature are older literature and
Appreciating Literature Both Old and New Read Post »
Last spring, rigorous conversations about human sexuality continued from the previous summer and fall in the form of intentional public conversations and lectures. These events were the fruit of a task force that was first convened by Dr. Duffett in the summer of 2014. This task force was formed in response to the backlash Duffett
Conversation on Human Sexuality: Phase II Read Post »
[twocol_one] By Anthony Barr Benefits Every internship is a paid internship. That is to say, every internship provides, at least on paper, compensation to the intern. Whether the currency of compensation is tangible, as in the case of money or college credit, or whether it is intangible, as in the case of learning and experience,
The Issue: Benefits and Drawbacks of Unpaid Internships Read Post »
Throughout the course of the major league baseball season, people flock into stadiums like Citizens Bank Park to watch our nation’s pastime play out. Some come for the thrill of the home run, while others cheer for the pitcher lighting up the radar gun for strikeouts. Yet there are some teams in baseball who are
Who’s Hot: Dodgers and Blue Jays ready to make a statement Read Post »
[twocol_one] Women’s Soccer Looks to Take Down Pride By Shelly Lister On Wednesday, Sept. 30 the Eagles Women’s Soccer team will take on Widener University Pride of Chester, PA. The game will take place at Widener’s Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium for the second year in a row. In last season’s match the Eagles won
Men’s and Women’s Soccer Prepare for Key Games Read Post »
After Nate Davis left, the role of athletic director was vacant, and this summer, Nate Stewart was chosen as Eastern’s new athletic director. Stewart mentioned that he could never have foreseen his position at Eastern when he graduated from Roanoke College; however, a good friend encouraged him to apply for the coaching position. Stewart was
New Athletic Director Nate Stewart Read Post »
“This is about human life,” said Pa. Senator Robert Casey at the Panel on Climate Change held at Eastern last Friday afternoon. “It’s about the world, and it’s about how we will live, and therefore, of course, it’s also about how we must react.” The panel, moderated by Casey, met to discuss the call for
Senator Casey Joins EU Climate Change Panel Read Post »
In an age of superheroes, action stars, and Kim Kardashian, it was only a matter of time before Steven Spielberg decided it was time for a new Jurassic Park film. (And hey, at least it is a better option than a sequel to E.T. right?) This $200 million dollar franchise scored yet another decisive victory for Universal, becoming the third highest
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When Charles S. Walton, Sr. passed away on December 26, 1916, the headline of the local newspaper read, “Radnor Township Sustains an Incalculable Loss.” Over 500 mourners gathered at the Walton estate, Walmarthon, to remember a man who had been an intricate part of their community. During his lifetime he taught Sunday school, founded one
Charles S. Walton: A Biography Read Post »
Walking across Eastern University’s campus, it’s easy to feel like you’re in a Spanish villa up on a hillside with a vineyard down below. No, it’s not a Spanish Villa, and no, there’s no vineyard, but the lush, hilly landscape and beautiful Mediterranean-style buildings with their terra-cotta roofs and vaulted, medieval-like interiors are enough to
A Brief History of the Walton Estate Read Post »
