Reflections on Candlemas and the Church Calendar
Mason Waldhauser I love the Church Calendar—there’s always something to celebrate! You give me any day of the year, and I could dig up some obscure saint whose commemoration would justify a…
2017
A Weekend Could Last a Lifetime: Reflections on #ExploreEU17
Kelsey Fiander-Carr From Jan. 27 to 29, Eastern University welcomed a group of prospective students to see what college life might be like for them if they choose to attend Eastern in…
Three Tips for Third Wheeling
Jared Maier I don’t have a girlfriend, and at the moment, I don’t need one. I go third wheeling. I am a professional in my field, and I have decided to become…
Faces of Palmer Theological Seminary
Jordan Kolb Although Palmer Seminary has now been located at the St. David’s campus for several months now, many undergraduates still do not know a great deal about it. For those who…
Momentous Plans for 30th Street Station
Ray Miketta As commuters travel to and from Philadelphia daily, they may have noticed the outside of one of the main transit buildings going through a makeover. The building that is being…
Recent Publications by Eastern Faculty
More than 15 Eastern faculty members have recently published books, with their sales ranging from our university bookstore all the way to the online jungles of Amazon. Drick Boyd, professor…
US News Names Eastern Online Programs Among Best in Country
Shelly Lister In a recent report published by U.S. News, four of Eastern University’s online bachelor’s degree programs were ranked among the Best Online Programs for 2017. The four programs receiving the…
The Legacy of EU’s First Graduate
Anastasia Carroll In his 2015 commencement address to the Palmer Theological Seminary graduates at its West Virginia site, Ben Vincent said, “For my grandfather, I found evidence of his faithfulness.” Vincent was…
Eastern’s NCAA Track and Field Program Takes Off
To some Eastern students, it is news to find out that we have a Track and Field team. Yet to the athletes, practices at Valley Forge, workouts in the gym…
The Wild Ride of the NFL Playoffs
During the weekend of Jan. 14-15, the National Football League (NFL) hosted the second round of the playoffs, known as the Divisional Round. Eight teams from across the country battled…