This February, Dr. Jonathan Zimmerman, professor at the University of Pennsylvania, delivered a lecture at Eastern on the current state of social and political discourse on college campuses. Zimmerman’s thesis was that the psychological language (of trauma, injury and safety, for example) that characterizes much of the dialogue on college campuses is actually […]
Language and Victimhood Read Post »
I am well aware that the political dead horse has been beaten to a pulp. I cannot, however, resist taking one more stab at a dangerous trend I see rising on both the left and the right. This trend is largely comprised of pointing out loudly and obnoxiously that the United States isn’t a
Saying No to Democracy Read Post »
Far too many people are falling for the lie that the best solution for a struggling woman who finds herself pregnant is to have an abortion. But abortion as a solution for women in poverty is a horrifying one, not only because it involves ripping an innocent child from the womb of her
The False Promise of Modern Feminism Read Post »
Most college students can think of at least one professor who has significantly impacted their college experience, perhaps by asking challenging questions, introducing engaging new concepts or offering personal or academic support. The professors I’ve encountered at Eastern are one of the defining points of my college experience–perhaps the most defining, with the
Salary Gaps and the Role of Faculty Read Post »
“Shame isn’t a strong enough emotion to stop us from doing anything at all. Believe me.” One of the most overlooked of all of the award-winning films that were released this year, Paul Verhoeven’s psychological thriller “Elle” is certainly one of the darker-themed ones. The film is a remarkable study of emotion, sexuality
“Elle” Review- A study of emotion, sexuality and revenge Read Post »
“Arrival”: Director Denis Villeneuve shocked audiences around the globe with his engrossing and intelligent science fiction thriller, “Arrival,” starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner. Regrettably Amy Adams has no chance at winning Best Actress, because she was snubbed in the nominations. Don’t count this alien film out, though. As it is both a gripping science
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[nine things a blanket can be] Ruby Baker one. a blanket can be a starting line to a long race folded and laid out on the floor the first item my parents ever bought together it was a testament to seven years of love between them two. a blanket can be a cape knotted in
Creative voices of EU Read Post »
Fiction doesn’t necessarily mean that the story is not true. It is made up, sure, but these fictional things still happen; the characters aren’t real, but their stories represent hundreds of untold stories silenced by hundreds of silenced voices. Fiction is honest—oftentimes more honest than we’re willing to be in our real lives.
The Art of Fiction Read Post »
On Friday, Feb. 17, lovers of music and stars gathered for Amadeus Under the Stars, an event coordinated by Eastern University’s music and astronomy departments. The evening was divided into three segments, consisting of a show in the Julia Fowler Planetarium and musical performances. Ticket holders were divided into three groups, and the
Music and Astronomy Collaborate- Reflecting on Amadeus Under the Stars Read Post »
With the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness and incredibly low research funds, eating disorders are severely misunderstood by many, even though 30 million people–10 percent of the population–struggle with some type of eating disorder. Speaking at Windows on the World to inform college students about these illnesses were three panelists: Joan
Healing Is Possible: EU hosts panel on eating disorders Read Post »
