In the Philadelphia area, Eastern students, many from the city, know all too well some of the harsh realities this city faces. Kensington especially faces a harsh reality due to its complicated history. After pharmaceutical companies over-prescribed addictive painkillers in the 1990s, new users came to Kensington in order […]
Inside Prevention-Point Philadelphia and Harm Reduction Read Post »
Building awareness, creating a space for students to ask questions and guiding people to resources– this is what 2019’s LGBTQ Solidarity Week was all about. Around campus during the week of March 25 – 29, there were colorful, rainbow flyers adorning every cork board in sight. A table in Walton Hall was
For those of you who are about to read this article please be aware that it contains information about sexual assault and sexual offenders, and may be triggering to some people. Bob Kraft, owner of the NFL’s New England Patriots was charged by Florida’s with soliciting prostitution on February
Patriots owner in sex trafficking scandal Read Post »
Are Philly fans really known for their aggressiveness? On March 15, the Philadelphia Phillies played against the Toronto Blue Jays in Clearwater, Florida. Phillies fans are making sure their prized possession comes to no harm and are ready to defend him if he does. Bryce Harper, the prized possession,
What is surfing? Is it what Wikipedia defines as a “surface water sport in which the wave rider rides on the forward face of a moving wave”? Is it its own culture? Is it a profound way of life? However one chooses to think about surfing, we all have the same image
Two players on the Eastern Men’s Lacrosse team know exactly what it is like to feel the pressure that comes with starting on the field. Brett McDonald, number 12, is a senior business marketing major and the starting goalie this season. Antonio Yeoman, number 6, is a freshman exercise science major and
Guffin was built on campus in the early 50s and got its start as a men’s only dorm during its early history. It even shows the expansion of Kea having been added as Eastern started to grow as a college. That being said, the rooms and halls of Guffin have not seen
Guffin Residents Face Faulty Conditions Read Post »
Throughout history, there have been many incidents that involved sexual assault against children. Within the last several years, more people are starting to share their experiences and are trying to fight against these tragedies to prevent them from happening again. In the news, we are seeing sexual assault taking place within churches,
Pope Francis Addresses Sexual Assault Read Post »
We have to face the facts—America is fueled with more hatred than ever before (even though it never really left to begin with). In 2016, a president was elected by means of perpetuating hate and ignorance not only in light of actual policy, but of people. We currently have
Every generation believes theirs is the best. From music to fashion to social issues, almost every group feels that theirs is superior, and in some instances, they are not totally wrong. Some would say that the 90s were excellent politically, or that the 70s had the best music, or that the 80s
