It is no secret that Eastern has undergone a great deal of change recently. One of these changes is the dissolving of the College of Theology and Ministry (CTM), which included theology, biblical studies, youth ministries, missiology and theological and cultural anthropology, and Palmer Seminary. These programs have been redistributed into the College […]
Theology and Biblical Studies Depts. Reorganized Read Post »
“Meeting Franklin Roosevelt was like opening your first bottle of champagne; knowing him was like drinking it.” So said Sir Winston Churchill about his close friend and World War II ally after the president’s death, in April 1945. John Boyer and I weren’t moving armies and navies around the Western world,
Remembering Eastern University Trustee John W. Boyer, Jr. Read Post »
The Philadelphia Flyers started off their season with a victory against the LA Kings, winning the game with a score of 4-2. Sean Couturier scored twice in the game, with assists from Travis Konecny. In the second game of the season, the Flyers took a loss against the Arizona Coyotes, losing 4-3 in
Philly Flyers Looking to Rebuild With Young Team Despite Slow Start Read Post »
To clear the air, I will start as plainly as possible: I am an avid Baltimore Orioles fan. I pledge my allegiances to the Orioles franchise, and I will faithfully root for my home team until the day I die. But my love for baseball runs deeper than my devotion to the Orioles.
Visiting the World Series Stadiums A Baltimore fan’s travels to Chicago and Cleveland Read Post »
On Oct. 25, sophomore Jacob Meyers of EU Men’s Soccer was named the Division III Player of the Week by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. On Oct. 19, the Eagles defeated Wilkes University by a score of 7-0, which was followed by yet another shut out against King’s College on Oct.
I started playing soccer at age four, began playing competitively at age eight and continued to play competitively until I graduated from high school. I make this distinction between play and competitive play not because my four-year old-self did not understand the concept of winning or losing, but rather because there is a certain
Do We Reward Effort or Results? Debating participation trophies Read Post »
Running is physically and mentally draining. In order to become faster, you do speed workouts. In order to gain endurance, you run up hills and work on core. In order to become mentally strong, you focus on your achievements and staying positive—especially during meets and grueling workouts where you just can’t do another
The problem of dehumanizing criminals in our minds and in our prison systems is a perennial one. Because we as a society feel betrayed when crimes are perpetuated, it is easy to lose sight of the humanity of those who betrayed us. I recently talked to Sharon Gramby-Sobukwe whose background is in public
The Humanity of the Criminal Read Post »
Most people know about the great original shows and films Netflix has to offer, but most do not know about Netflix’s original documentaries. Ava DuVernay, producer and director of “Selma,” recently released her new documentary on Netflix, titled “13th.” This documentary explores U.S. history from the perspective of African Americans. From the Civil
Prison, Slavery and Netflix’s “13th” Read Post »
There’s something about book burnings that will always wrench the heart, will always make a statement, will always draw attention: something about the artistry being defaced, being under-appreciated in that brutal way, that even those most out of touch with art are able to recognize. The pages wilt to soot, and he who
The Orchestra Goes on Strike Read Post »
