Creating a Common Memory- A reflection on Black History Month
Jared Maier Why does America need a Black History Month? Why do both Caucasian and African Americans need to acknowledge this month? We need to acknowledge this month because we do not…
March 2017
Language and Victimhood
Emmalee Moffitt 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…
Saying No to Democracy
Wayne Brown 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…
The False Promise of Modern Feminism
Ciara Nelson 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…
Salary Gaps and the Role of Faculty
Jordan Kolb 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…
“Elle” Review- A study of emotion, sexuality and revenge
Billy Faulkner “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…
Oscar Predictions for Best Picture
“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…
Creative voices of EU
Ruby Baker 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…
The Art of Fiction
Eliza Brown 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…
Music and Astronomy Collaborate- Reflecting on Amadeus Under the Stars
Lauren Murphy 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…