“And that sweet City with her dreaming spires, She needs not June for beauty’s heightening…” What sets the University of Oxford apart from colleges in the United States? Perhaps it is numerous cobblestone streets, inviting the student and visitor to follow their paths toward one scene of history upon another, chiseled into the […]
Calvinist & Psychic Conference to be held at Area University An area university is set to hold the first annual Calvinist & Psychic Conference. The unlikely pairing of the Society of Psychics (SocPsych) with traditional Calvinist denominations has become something of a hotbed of confusion in the wider community. The head Calvinist organizer
Call it work-life balance, work-life coexistence or simply life, but balancing responsibilities can be stressful in an active world. People have vastly different views on what it takes to maintain a healthy work-life balance, and many don’t even agree that the term “balance” itself is useful. As Hillary Clinton says, “Don’t confuse having
What do you do when you find yourself questioning your faith? How do you respond to doubts about your core beliefs? Mike McHargue, known by his moniker “Science Mike,” has wrestled intensely with these questions. Raised in the Southern Baptist tradition, Science Mike gradually lost his faith. Unexpectedly, however, after a mystical experience
This June served as a promising leadership change in the Philippines with the inauguration of Rodrigo Duterte, a man who passionately spoke of eradicating the drug trafficking ring that dwindled over the country. Taking office in late June, Duterte replaced the previous leader, Benigno Aquino III. In 2010 Aquino promised to bring about
Earlier this month, Eastern announced the establishment of the Campolo Institute for Applied Research in Social Justice—or, as it is referred to in short, the Campolo Justice Institute. Social justice is already an integral part of Eastern’s mission, and the goal of the institute is to advance this part of our mission even
As taller and more expensive buildings spring up in Philadelphia’s ever-growing grand skyline, many historians have called attention to the overlooked buildings that have withstood the growing pains of our flourishing city. The most notable of these in recent news is Peter A. B. Widener’s massive Gilded Age mansion, Lynnewood Hall.
In light of changes made by Eastern president Robert Duffett in response to the recommendations made by the Organizational Design Task Force (ODTF) last fall, many questions have arisen over how Eastern defines itself as an educational institution. In an effort to promote transparency between Eastern students, faculty and administration, Dr. Duffett agreed
In a speech during Eastern’s 2016 convocation service, Josephine Templeton announced that her family would be giving Eastern University $5 million towards the construction of a new Templeton building. Eastern will work to raise matching funds. The plan is for the new building to be built opposite Walton Hall, directly on the other
As the 2016 Summer Olympics came to a close in Rio de Janeiro, the 554 Olympic athletes representing the United States were finally able to take a brief respite and enjoy their time at home. Five of these incredible athletes are welcomed back to Eastern’s very own Philadelphia area, medals in hand.
