In the world of sports, there are a variety of jobs and responsibilities that go beyond playing the game. While coaches, athletes, and trainers can obviously have a career in sports, there are a number of career paths that one can have while still being a part of the sports arena. Eastern alumni Sabrina Thomas […]
Finding a Career in Sports: Sarah Todd and Sabrina Thomas offer insight. Read Post »
Do you ever remember getting a certain song stuck in your head? How about a commercial? Do you also remember seeing this commercial broadcast during a particular football game on the first Sunday of February? There’s a large chance that the earworm you’re experiencing is the cause of a Super Bowl commercial. Since the 1980s,
The Super Bowl: A look at America’s favorite advertisements. Read Post »
This spring Eastern is preparing for athletes to hopefully participate in a full athletic season. This past fall, Eastern and the MAC Conference had the opportunity to learn what will be required to give athletes the opportunity to have a season while also protecting the communities they are part of during the COVID-19 pandemic. This
As Chief Justice John Roberts shook the hand of President Joe Biden and said “congratulations Mister President”, I let out a huge sigh. For the first time in my adult life, I have a president who has empathy. While some may argue that former President Donald Trump was empathetic, I happen to disagree. As a
A Kind Heart in the White House: A student shares hopes for a new, empathetic president. Read Post »
In 2012, the country was taken by storm in the release of the new song “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, bringing attention to the already popular culture of thrifting, and encouraging more people to take part in the activity. Another significant contribution to the increase in thrifting efforts came with the rise of
In just one academic year, Eastern University looks a lot different than it ever has before. With so many changing policies and restrictions, there is much debate about whether or not these changes are effective. From the fall to spring semester, a number of the policies surrounding COVID-19 have changed. While the school claims that
Changes in EU COVID-19 Policies: Are they for better or worse? Read Post »
I have been studying philosophy, history, and political science for almost four years now. Throughout my time as a student here at Eastern, I have been introduced to many different political theorists, historians, and philosophers who have helped mold my understanding of the invaluable place justice and morality have in the political world. Although my
The novel Coronavirus has affected the world in ways previously inconceivable. Countries historically equipped to manage catastrophes have struggled to contain the virus, while poorer countries have succeeded beyond expectation. The previously impenetrable global order has been, in many ways, all but reversed. With a vaccine developed and some semblance of normalcy in reach, the
Finding shows on Netflix can be difficult on its own, adding extra time on our hands can make it almost impossible to find something binge-worthy. I don’t know if it’s just me, but I am pretty sure I have watched more shows in these past 10 months than I have in my entire life. On
The year 2020 — a year of adversity, fear, uncertainty, and major struggle. Mental health, small business prosperity and normal life took a decline into what seemed like a dark abyss. Smaller artists in the music industry took a large hit as well, with many artists struggling to stay afloat because of the inability to
2020 Music in the Midst of a Pandemic: A look at the best COVID-19 music. Read Post »
