In my opinion, there’s no form of expression that allows someone to be as transparent and honest as journaling does. Journaling allows the writer to unapologetically express their true thoughts, feelings and experiences more genuinely than they ever could when talking to another person. For me, a journal is a place to deposit […]
The Art of Journaling: A reflection on finding solace through writing. Read Post »
It’s no secret that Eastern University has a wide variety of clubs and activities for students, making it nearly impossible to stay up to date with all of them, and Inklings is a club that may have slipped under the radar for the majority of Eastern students. Inklings meetings
Across Eastern, students attend classes, study long hours for tests, and repeat the whole process throughout the entire week. With what little time is left, students have to do chores, work, and clubs. With the increasing societal shift into concentrating on narrowly specific goals to succeed with little interdisciplinary overlap, the Society
Dr.Eloise Meneses is a professor of Anthropology here at Eastern University. She has come a long way (literally) to be part of this community. Dr. Meneses was actually born to missionaries who were working in India, and spent much of her childhood there homeschooled by her parents. It wasn’t until Dr. Meneses
People of Eastern: Dr. Eloise Meneses Read Post »
For the past five years, first year students have been required to take the StrengthsQuest assessment from Gallup in order to learn about what their top five strengths are. In the assessment, students are asked a series of thought-provoking questions in order to get them to think about how
On October 5, 2018, about thirty people gathered on the porch of the Library for a bench dedication in memory of Jonathan Beasley. There was an astounding peace to the atmosphere, as the congregation of those who were touched by the life of Jonathan gathered together. With a peace that the loved
Jonathan Beasley Bench Dedication Read Post »
On Monday, September 24, I attended a presentation by Dr. Carveth, a communication specialist who discussed the new Nike ad. The Nike ad involves the tagline, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything,” which premiered on the 30th anniversary of the brand’s iconic line of “Just Do It.”
David Garlock is an alum from Eastern University who graduated in May, 2016. After only nine months of being out of prison, Garlock started attending Eastern in January, 2014. Before attending, he had applied to two different colleges. He told people at a prayer group that he needed them to pray for
According to the Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson in Jamaica, the Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) have been positively making an impact in the lives of young people who are seeking employment. It provides multiple resources to young people who are searching for employment by matching them with potential
Around the World: Jamaican Minister seeks to educate youth about the workplace. Read Post »
On Oct. 3rd, students, faculty, and guests of Eastern gathered in the gym to celebrate weekly chapel together. The university Chaplain, Dr. Joseph Modica introduced the question he wanted us to ponder that morning. “Does God’s word still matter today?” Dr. Modica kept in tune with
Chapel and the Book of Malachi: Inside the chapel service hosted by Dr. Peter Enns. Read Post »
