During the Exodus, the Hebrews were reminded of their time in bondage, specifically commanded by God to not allow themselves to forget what it was like to suffer. We suffer, so that we might understand one another, or rather, empathize with each other. Pain is what makes us able to know justice. […]
Importance of a Quality Holiday Read Post »
On October 27 I was a part of a march in Washington D.C. I was surrounded by Americans holding signs denouncing racism, bigotry and hate. I heard from speakers of different ethnicities, economic statuses and minority groups. I saw someone proudly waving a transgender pride flag and a “Trump 2020” flag. We
With the proposition of a no-deal and hard Brexit becoming a reality, I think it’s time for us as Americans to catch ourselves up to speed on what is happening concerning Brexit. Right now the issue is the deal that has recently been approved by Teresa May’s cabinet. On
Teresa May Takes a Step Forward on Brexit Read Post »
Do you know the top songs in America right now according to Billboard? Here are the top five songs for the week of November 24, 2018. Thank U, Next by Ariana Grande There is no doubt that Ariana Grande has been through a lot in the past couple years. However, in this powerful and uplifting
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Vinyl listening, a once thriving form of music appreciation has been eclipsed by the rising acceleration of technology and the introduction of digital music. Despite this, the benefits of vinyl over digital are not to be scoffed at. There is still a market for vinyl, and there is good reason for this.
Vinyl Listening Sessions: A look into the monthly held event hosted by the Music Guild. Read Post »
A lot of my intern work consists of me sitting on my laptop and staring at my screen. Which, to most people, probably seems boring and dreary. This is understandable, but there are so many beautiful things inside of my internship that make up for any reservations I might have had at the
On Friday November 16, I got the chance to see Eastern’s Arts Department put on a production of the play “Three Sisters” by Anton Chekhov, and it was amazing! The play was written in 1900 and was performed for the first time a year later at the Moscow Art Theatre, and it’s
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The holidays can be a time of happiness, love, family, and traditions. However, this is not always the case. Some people have lost important people in their lives, whether it be family or friends. There are different reasons for this loss, whether it be sickness, suicide, accident, or tragedy. People struggle with
In Professor Gidjunis’ Postcolonial Women’s Novels class, topics regarding colonialism and postcolonialism are discussed at length. One of the novels that is read in this course is called “White Teeth” by Zadie Smith. In this book, we see how white beauty standards are perpetuated in European society. We especially see this with
Black Hair Panel: Inside look at the panel that discusses topics regarding Black hair. Read Post »
As the semester is slowly being chaotic and there are those who need to take a break from the stress of finals, we have a list of local Christmas and holiday activities. We hope these activities and events give you a break from studying and put you into good spirits.
