February 2023

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Into the Classroom: A warm review of one of Eastern’s English classes.

By: Ella Curcuruto One of the first rules of creative writing is to have a good hook to intrigue your audience. I bet this hook got you interested, didn’t it? Introduction to Creative Writing, taught by Professor Katrina Hayes, is a gem in Eastern’s English department. I took the course this last fall semester, and

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Let the People be Heard: Eastern students share their opinions on Valentine’s Day.

By: Chloe Rupe Valentine’s Day. A day to express love and affection. Also, a holiday that most of us either love or hate each year. This can depend on your relationship or friendship status, or you might not like celebrating it at all. The large amounts of chocolates, roses, and even chocolate-shaped roses that stores

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People of Eastern: A conversation with Tiger Winston, who shares his conversation adventures

By: Christian Lengkeek At five o’clock on a Sunday, I met with Tiger Winston in Baird Library where we talked for over an hour. I highly doubt my ability to capture that whole hour accurately in a few hundred words, so this will be only a shadow of the color and personality of his actual

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Come Talk with Us: A sneak peek of the upcoming Windows of the World talk about Christian and Muslim faith.

By: Jennie Brouse On February 9 and 10, Eastern University will be hosting Pastor Kevin Brown and Imam Idris Abdul-Zahir for a discussions on how to “Promote Multifaith Relationships on a Christian College Campus.” Pastor Kevin Brown and Imam Idris Abdul-Zahir will have a conversation about Christian-Muslim friendship in a polarized society on Thursday, Feb

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Ukrainian War Continues: A brief look at the war in Ukraine

By: Lenora Kirkland As the war in Ukraine persists, international support continues to rise as citizens of the world join the Ukrainian people in mourning the devastating effects of this year-long conflict. Despite daunting circumstances Ukrainians continue to fight against Russian advancements, exhibiting resilience that has been globally recognized and commended.  Recently, there has been

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Laos and the Cold War Legacy: The country of Laos continues to combat the aftermath of cold war conflict

By: Lenora Kirkland Laos is a small country in Southeast Asia, home to a population of just 7.4 million people. It’s also the most bombed country, per capita, in world history.  The Cold War brought about numerous conflicts abroad, as the United States and its allies rallied around fierce anti-communist policies. One of these conflicts,

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First Grader Shoots Teacher: A glimpse into the unusual case of a six-year-old bringing and wielding a gun on school grounds.

By: Lenora Kirkland On Jan. 6, 2023, another school shooting made national headlines, only this time, the perpetrator was a six-year-old boy. The incident occurred in a first-grade classroom at Richneck Elementary School located in Newport News, Virginia.  The student in question found the weapon in his home, brought it with him to class and

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