The Spirit of the Game: Reflections from JC Garges of EU Cross Country
JC Garges Most athletes usually follow the motto that hard work is good, so working harder must be even better. We hear our teammates and coaches tell us to push ourselves, dig…
2016
The Humanity of The Criminal
Anthony Barr 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,…
Republican and Democratic stances on child care and parental leave
Donald Trump’s Child Care Plan by Andrew Barbin As a Trump supporter, one of the biggest things I love about Trump’s policies is that they are heavily oriented around incentives.…
What If We Were Not Afraid?
Victor Adepoju You’re like me, I’m like you. We are humans. It’s not our fault that we are afraid. Fear is one of the emotions that can only be experienced, not easily…
Zorá String Quartet to Perform at Eastern
Jimae Smith- Hobbs With a strong background of awards and recognition, the Zorá String Quartet is not a stranger to success. According to the Zorá String Quartet’s website, “the name ‘Zorá’ was chosen…
The End of an Era: Brangelina calls it quits
Billy Faulkner On Sept. 20, tragedy struck when it was announced to the media that bloated actor Brad Pitt and Oscar-winning-actress-humanitarian-U.N.-envoy Angelina Jolie, together nicknamed Brangelina, were divorcing after two years of…
“The Magnificent Seven” The new look of the old West
Way out west in Hollywood, California, there was one film genre takin’ the land by the reins. It was the only style of film that could be both a mighty…
Christianity and the Media
Kelsey Fiander-Carr Christianity and Social Media by Ethan Rose Without a doubt, social media has become an integral part of our culture. But, as with all cultural artifacts, there are good and…
The Art of Tattoos: Pain and permanence
Lindsey Laverty It has been three years this past August since I have felt the pain of needle to skin. And it will be four years this November that I will have…