Author name: Archive

When watching a basketball game, no one tends to look at the team bench. But on Eastern’s bench, the face of junior Ben Kuiken can always be seen, cheering on his teammates. Kuiken graduated from Eastern Christian High School in North Haledon, N.J. He has spent all three years of his collegiate career at Eastern. […]

Historically known as one of the leading orchestras in the world, the Philadelphia Orchestra is offering a reduced subscription program for local college students. For just a one-time payment of $25, students can attend any, or all, of the subscription concerts between now and June. The program, called ezSeatU, is a spin-off of the Orchestra’s

George W. Bush was not a very popular president. His approval ratings, some of the lowest in history, may have been a reflection of his inability to connect with the American people. On the other hand, dare I say it, maybe it was the American peoples’ inability to understand Bush that made him such a

Recently, the city of Philadelphia has faced large budget cuts. Last November, Mayor Michael Nutter announced that he would be closing 11 libraries, laying off city workers, cutting pay and eliminating a number of unfilled positions in the city. In addition to that, the city would not fulfill plans of hiring additional police officers. “We

Alex Harne: Now that we finally see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel, what do we do once we get there? Some argue that we go to far in allowing suspected terrorists to be held on U.S. soil since it would give them claims to the same rights we Americans possess; those

If you have seen a friend walking around campus with a long-sleeve black t-shirt that says “Kick Asphalt” on it, give them a hug – or at least a high five. They deserve it. “Kick Asphalt,” this year’s theme at the 15th running of the annual Philadelphia Marathon, drew in more than 18,000 runners and

The inauguration of the 44th President of the United States was grandly celebrated in Washington D.C. and around the country on Jan. 20. At Eastern there was an “All-Day Inauguration Celebration” at Jammin’ Java, sponsored by the Office of Student Development, the Office of the Provost and the Office of the Dean of Arts and

On Dec. 16, Eastern 2008 graduate Michael Anthony Skinner, Jr. was killed in a car accident on the Girard Point Bridge in Philadelphia. The news devastated the Eastern community, much of which was close to Mike. A week after his death, hundreds showed up to Mike’s memorial service, which was held in West Philadelphia. Mike,

The moment you walk into Longwood Gardens, you know you are in for a unique treat. Within its walls are manicured lawns, expansive topiaries and botanical wonders that boggle the mind and dazzle the eye. From Nov. 27 to Jan. 11, these majestic gardens are transformed into a wintry wonderland, ushering in “A Longwood Christmas.”

Danielle Rhoads is one of the two seniors and captains on the cheerleading squad, which makes her last year extra special. During her time at Hempfield High School in Lancaster, Pa., she viewed cheerleading as something that was not worth her time. “I hated cheerleading,” she said, opting for track instead. In Rhoads’ first year