Sex is often seen as a bad word and an even worse sin. Purity culture has taught us for decades that submitting to sins of the flesh in the form of sexuality before marriage is a sin which God warns Christians against throughout the Bible. However, verses condemning sex […]
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Movies have, of course, always been things that I have loved and looked forward to ever since I was a kid. From Monsters Inc. to Spider-Man, I grew up with dozens of movies that I found myself constantly re-watching. One movie in particular stood out apart from the rest. Inception, directed by
Advocation for a Movie: Why Inception should be considered a masterpiece in film. Read Post »
I rediscover the art of packing with every break that passes by. It’s an art I learned so long ago I can barely remember, an art that never dies and will never quite leave me. I packed with every house and every state I left behind as a child, with every adventure to
The Art of Packing: A reflection on how packing is a extension of yourself. Read Post »
Witness some of Philadelphia’s true creativity from local artists, poets and performers. Experience the artistic diversity of Philadelphia from the past to present with different types of media. These events are perfect for the college student seeking a new original experience. 1. Whitman 200: Art and Discovery This year,
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Over spring break, the Faculty of Eastern are still on campus. Eric McCloy, our wonderful Chief Information Officer (CIO), was here, working hard, as we were relaxing. “I did a lot of math,” McCloy said. He spent most of Spring Break getting everything ready for the
A Spring Break to Remember: A Math-Filled Spring Break Read Post »
You get comfortable after four years. The same food. The same classrooms. The same dorms. Over the course of my time at Eastern, while I have changed quite a lot (hopefully for the better), the backdrop to my college career has been static. One of the biggest changes I’ve
A Spring Break to Remember: Rhode Island and Friends Read Post »
Spring break has always been a time of discovery and renewal. For some, it is a time of rest, for others a time of adventure. Spring break means something different for everyone; no one option can be considered right or wrong. For sophomore Cody Fox, spring break was a
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I interviewed Professor Lucas Stromberg on what he did during Spring Break. He went up to Schenectady, New York, where his twin brother Matt is the rector of St. George’s Episcopal Church. He arrived in New York with his wife, Laura and his mother to visit Matt and his family, which includes his
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The famous transgender and African-American soul-singer of the 1960s, Jackie Shane, passed away on Feb 22 of this year, 2019. Her passing not only robs the world of an extraordinary musician, but an icon to the transgender community as well. Jackie Shane was born on May 15, 1940
On Friday, Feb 15, The Student Activities Board (SAB) hosted another one of their famous Coffee Houses for Eastern students to enjoy after the first week back after Spring Break. Events like the Coffee House provide a carefree and relaxing environment for students who are trying to unwind after a hectic week
