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McInnis Auditorium’s lights are dimmed, providing a hazy ambience for the performance ahead. The hushed voices of the audience members fill the empty void as they settle down into their seats. A black grand piano sits center-stage, top open to reveal golden plating that reflects the numerous strings and hammers inside. The performer, a young […]

Every year in October The Community Clothes Charity holds a sale to raise money for a different charitable organization. This year, the proceeds go to The Overbrook School for the Blind. The money will go to their new aquatic center, which will provide instruction, education, recreation and therapeutic activities. The sale includes high-end items from

The most enticing color of the season seems to be green. It is a word that means eco-friendly and, consequently, is in vogue. American businesses are finally recognizing the environmentally conscientious consumer mentality and are taking full advantage of the trend.

Imagine yourself on a desert island. It’s just you, a few miles of bright, sandy beach and the vast blue ocean all around. And treasure. Somewhere on this island is a buried treasure of unimaginable worth. And it’s your job to find it. Armed with nothing but a map, a compass and a shovel, you

Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs are home to several concert venues. The Keswick Theatre is one of these many venues. Located in Glenside, Pa., it is about a half hour drive from Eastern. On Oct. 29, pop-rock band Hanson stopped at the Keswick Theatre on their Walk Around The World Tour. Glenside is a town

Solar Plants and Super Man use it so why can’t we? Solar power cells generate energy by photovoltaic means, creating a renewable source of energy that has the capacity to power any building that can afford their panels. The only drawback is that it is not always sunny in Philadelphia. Wind Wind energy is plentiful,

The World Series is one of the most prestigious championships in all of sports. This year the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays both found a way to withstand the competition and make it to the playoffs. Fortunately for Phillies fans, they have the taste of victory for the first time since 1980 and only

Eastern University hosted the Environmental Summit over fall break. Students and key-note speakers from all over the U.S. and Canada met to discuss environmental issues. Speakers such as Chris Haw from the Simple Way and Peter Illyn from Restoring Eden spoke to an audience of about 50-60 people, 10-15 of them Eastern students. EU’s Earthkeepers

Not all study abroad semesters are glamorous vacation getaways. Junior Josh Lore and senior Jenny Dunker are spending this semester studying the effects of war and political and economic change in the country of Nepal. From 1996 until 2006, Nepal was in the midst of a civil war between the government and Maoist militia. The

Those brave enough to enter “Terror Behind The Walls” at the Eastern State Penitentiary are in for a truly haunting experience. There are insane prisoners, intimidating wardens, darkness, gore, and other creepy effects lurking around every corner. Before entering the penitentiary, one must sign a waiver that warns, among other things, that one “hereby assumes