In a recent episode of Game Of Thrones, viewers watch Samwell Tarly scrub toilets, read books, scrub more toilets, read more books in a scene that lasts far longer than is comfortable. Of course we know that Samwell is going to discover something crucial that will have significance for the broader plot. […]
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When you think about someone representing everything you embody—what do you think about? Does this representative resemble your same likeness? It is often discussed whether or not the color of the person who is supposed to be representing a whole set of people matters. I believe that it is important to find
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When young, upcoming classical musicians perform, it’s easy to imagine them being welcomed to a crowded theatre with enthused audience members. This is apparently not a very common sight at Eastern University. At three o’clock on Sept. 24, the Tri Country Concert was held, featuring a lovely string quartet that deserved massive
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When we think of art, we think of museums. We think of da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, of Van Gogh’s Starry Night, of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. We think of artists who died ages ago, of artists who devoted their life to art, of artists who we could never compare to. We
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On Friday, Oct. 13, Eastern presented the Fine Arts Festival, an annual event which features performances from students, faculty and alumni in the arts departments. There were performances in dance, music and theater, showcasing a wide range of talent in the different disciplines. Since the compilation of performances was so varied, the
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It’s Monday morning: you hit snooze on your alarm one too many times and sprint to the Dining Commons before your dreaded 8 a.m. class. In the midst of a hectic beginning to the week, it’s always uplifting to know that there will be a friendly face to greet you as you
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Audiences across the world hoped “Battle of the Sexes” would offer a positive perspective on gender equality, but this movie is a sorry bait and switch. Johnathan Dayton and Valerie Faris’ “Battle of the Sexes” is a hypocritical look at modern day USA through the perspective of a warped and considerably forgettable
“Battle of the Sexes”: A review of hypocritical writing Read Post »
Philadelphia is working to renew the respect art deserves, and to glean the benefits that art provides. From offering discounted, pay-what-you-can, and even free admission to art museums and exhibitions, to offering grants, fellowships, and internships at colleges and high schools, Philadelphia is changing the mindset of its people
A Closer Look at Philadelphia Murals: A community rooted in a city’s shared experince Read Post »
Dr. Andrew Bush, chair of the Mission and Anthropology department, and Carolyn Wason, Eastern University graduate class of 2015, recently completed a book that will be published in October 2017, titled “Millennials and the Mission of God: A Prophetic Dialogue.” They began this project in October 2014, when Dr. Bush invited Wason
“Millennials and The Mission of God”: An Eastern Effort Read Post »
Catholics are definitely in the minority here at Eastern. Being Catholic at Eastern can be intimidating. Because Eastern is a protestant school, there is not a strong Catholic community. This has several repercussions, the first being that it is easy to feel alone and isolated because there is not a Catholic community.
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