David Knickerbocker Boyd, architect of the Walton Estate, the present site of the main St. Davids campus of Eastern University, remarked that “good architecture tells its own story.” He did not have to defend his work, for he believed that it had universal appeal. This appeal remains to this day, as many Eastern […]
The Ongoing Debate on Changes to Walton Hall Read Post »
The Dominican community is grieving the loss of two well-known and respected Major League Baseball players: Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura and former Arizona Diamondbacks player Andy Marte. Early in the morning on Sunday, Jan. 22, both Ventura and Marte died in separate car accidents while in the Dominican Republic.
A Heartbreaking Goodbye: Remembering Yordano Ventura and Andy Marte Read Post »
On Sunday, Feb. 5, the New England Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons to take home the title of Super Bowl LI with a final score of 34-28. This victory marked the Patriots’ fifth Super Bowl win as a franchise, winning titles in 2002, 2004, 2005, 2015 and now 2017. Tom Brady is the
New England Patriots Defeat Atlanta Falcons for Super Bowl Title Read Post »
When I began my search for colleges back in 2012, I developed certain criteria for what I wanted in my future school. I knew I wanted to attend a smaller school; I would feel lost and overlooked at a big state school. I wanted a school in a suburban setting where I could
Root, Root, Root for the Home Team Read Post »
The Philadelphia 76ers certainly had a January to remember. Coming off of three years in the basement of the NBA, the Sixers are showing signs that they are headed in the right direction. This past January marked their first winning month since November 2012. Since that time, the program had fallen to the
Philadelphia 76ers Finally on Track: Does Philly’s b-ball team have a shot at playoffs? Read Post »
My decision to play golf was based solely on my family’s shared enjoyment of the sport. As I have become more serious about my faith, the struggle that has emerged is how to integrate my faith into my golf game. While Colossians 3:23 commands us to do everything with all of our heart,
The Spirit of the Game- Reflections From Sarah Hart of EU Women’s Golf Read Post »
When I joined Eastern’s Odyssey last semester, I wasn’t sure what to expect. For those who might not know, Odyssey is an online blogging platform with affiliate branches on universities across the nation that allows students to write about whatever they want. I’d heard about it before I officially committed but thought it’d
Reflections on Writing for Eastern’s Odyssey Read Post »
The destruction of marriage is not the student “who has subconsciously decided that marriage is the ticket required to have sex unapologetically.” The destruction of marriage is the result of the licentious license given to young men and women to have sex “unapologetically” outside of marriage. Taking Ms. Plimpton’s prescription (viz., have sex
Letter to the Editor: Marriage protects the dignity of men and women Read Post »
The loss of Justice Scalia was a devastating blow to the nation last year. He brought a conservative disposition, prudent intelligence and incisive wit to bear on complex cases argued before the United States Supreme Court. President Trump’s nominee, Neil Gorsuch, seems like a great fit to replace Justice Scalia. Gorsuch’s
Neil Gorsuch for Supreme Court Read Post »
Having lived in both Kea and Guffin in back-to-back years, I can safely say that the two oldest dorms on campus were in desperate need of renovations. Now, more than a month into the still-ongoing renovations, I can safely say it still feels in need of renovation. Most people would be satisfied that
Renovations: A New Kind of Old? Read Post »
