Seeing Grace: Reflecting on Hurt with Hop
Lauren Murphy I tried to take a deep breath. “Her position’s been cut,” I sniffled. “I just found out this morning. Her position’s been cut.” My mother tried to console me over…
2016
A Day in the Dining Commons
Jared Maier Today is the day. The day you spend rolling your neck, cracking your knuckles, and straightening your back. This is the morning. The morning you drag yourself out of bed…
New Gun Control Measures not “Drastic”
Maddy Lee On Jan. 5, the President of the United States announced his plan designed to address four major factors in gun violence, captivating his audience with tears and “drastic” action. In…
Smelly Potatoes: “The Force Awakens”
Billy Faulkner Along time ago (39 years ago to be exact) in a galaxy far, far, away…George Lucas decided to create his own space fantasy epic that the world would come to…
Student Artist: Jon McNally
Morgan Hess Known as the friendly sports enthusiast who has mastered the art of air drumming, Jon McNally, a music major studying percussion with a math minor, is a man of many…
Higher Ed: A Year In Review Race, Campus Culture and a Confident Pluralism
Anthony Barr Colleges and universities have long been considered hotbeds of social activism, to the exultation of some and the frustration of others. Social movements often find support amidst college students —…
Doug Pederson, New Eagles Head Coach
Ray Miketta On Dec. 29, the Philadelphia Eagles announced the firing of their head coach and general manager, Chip Kelly. His 26-21 record in 3 seasons with the birds started out strong…
Your Study Soundtrack
Parker Desautell Let’s face it: everyone has their headphones in while they study these days. Yet, if we’re honest, most of us don’t give much thought to what kinds of sounds make…
Christian Colleges Grapple with Faithful Politics
Ryan Klein Colleges and universities have long been considered hotbeds of social activism, to the exultation of some and the frustration of others. Social movements often find support amidst college students —…
Faith, Reason and Economic Understanding
James Rogers Congratulations to your staff for being willing, able, and diligent enough to report on the challenging economic circumstances that Eastern is facing. Your article “Faith, Reason and Economic Justice” appearing…