Theology and Biblical Studies Depts. Reorganized
SaraGrace Stefan 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…
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Remembering Eastern University Trustee John W. Boyer, Jr.
James Rogers “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…
Philly Flyers Looking to Rebuild With Young Team Despite Slow Start
Hannah Anderson 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…
Visiting the World Series Stadiums A Baltimore fan’s travels to Chicago and Cleveland
Shelly Lister 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…
EU Sports Updates
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,…
Do We Reward Effort or Results? Debating participation trophies
Anthony Barr 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…
The Spirit of the Game: Reflections from Khloe Aragon and Elizabeth Wright of EU Cross Country
Khloe Aragon 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…
The Humanity of the Criminal
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…
Prison, Slavery and Netflix’s “13th”
Jared Maier 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,”…
The Orchestra Goes on Strike
Athony Pelone 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…