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On Feb. 23, James Magee will assume the position of Director of Security, replacing Jack Sheehan, who is retiring after serving since April 1995. “There will be no changes immediately,” Magee said. “We’ll try to keep things running the way they are, and if changes are warranted we’ll implement strategies to effect those changes.” The […]

Street luge, like many other extreme sports, was born in Southern California. The sport began in the 1970s with riders using modified skateboards to race down steep roadways. In the early days, there were no organized rules, so riders were permitted to use anything from regular skateboards to custom-built vehicles. The sport died down in

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Golf Finishing fifth in the PAC last season, Eastern’s golf team plans to step up their game as they enter the MAC Conference. “Our guys should compete very well in the MAC,” head coach Mark Birtwistle said. Even though the MAC presents a different challenge, all of the players intend to leave their mark. With

Pack your lunch: that is what head coach Matt Midkiff wants his opponents to do this season before they step on the diamond against the Eagles this season. Midkiff is clearly bringing a new attitude to baseball at Eastern. “No matter what the scoreboard says you will know you were in a battle from the

Environmental month invades Eastern’s campus this February and Students in Free Enterprise, SGA and Earthkeepers will be hosting various events throughout the month. It all began with SGA deciding that there was a need to dedicate a month to environmentally-conscious activities, and according to SIFE member Jessica High, “SIFE just took it and ran with

Softball Things have changed for the Eastern softball team with the sudden death of Head Coach Mark Ambler, but the goal is still the same: making the MAC playoffs. “It will be a challenge for us,” senior Karen Hertzog said. “I think we have to rise to it.” The Eagles graduated two seniors last season

With an American public that is daily being forced to reckon with an increasing awareness of the dire and declining state of the economy, President Obama has initiated his campaign promise of change. On Jan. 29, the House of Representatives passed Obama’s $817 billion economic stimulus bill. All that remains for the bill to be

I always feel a bit self-conscious when I walk around Eastern dressed in a shirt and tie. Business generally receives a negative rap at Eastern, a place where radical figures like Shane Claibourne have large followings. For a people called to service and anti-materialism, aspects of business can seem quite detestable. Recent media attention has

There is a house located not far from Eastern that looks like many others, but this house has a secret. It is one of the most eco-friendly houses you will find and one of many new houses being put on the market for sale by a company that is, “Saving you money … and the