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There was a moment back in 1945 when Walter Longhurst believed that his life was about to end. He was a 19-year-old gunner’s mate on the LCS (L) 61 gunboat in the United States Navy, and a Japanese kamikaze plane had its sights set on his ship. “I thought I was dead that night,” Longhurst […]

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Inspired by the popular speech given by Barack Obama in March 2008, Betsy Morgan, dean of the college of arts and sciences, thought that it would be a wonderful idea to invite Dr. Cornel West for the dialogue. Dr. West is an outspoken leader and activist against racial injustice and politics that affect the new

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Eastern alumnus Shane Claiborne, author of The Irresistible Revolution and Jesus for President, spoke to students as part of a church service in McInnis auditorium on August 31. His message was directed towards students unsure of what they want to become. The “what are you going to do when you grow up” question can be

While the pesticide spraying on Aug 28th neutralized any threat of West Nile Virus-infected mosquitos invading Eastern’s campus, other nuisances were already leaving their mark, literally. Less than two weeks apart, infestations of bees and bedbugs in Gallup and Sparrowk halls, respectively, were discovered and treated by exterminators. Before most students returned to campus, housekeeping

Sixteen players from the women’s soccer team, along with Head Coach Dan Mouw, traveled to South Africa on May 18, 2008. They spent 16 days working with schools and orphanages, as well as playing against the Under 20 National team. Bringing talent and a relationship with Jesus together, they used their skill and passion to

I assume that you, the reader, are in fact in college. If not, you at least had enough interest in our college to pick up its newspaper. Regardless, I’m sure we all begin to wonder from time to time if a college education is worth it? Now I know how cynical a question like that

I’ve been told that I believe the things I do because of my parents. Quite frankly, that hurts. Maybe it hurts because there is some truth to it. As sure as I was born into a Christian family I could have just as conceivably been born into an Islamic, Hindu or even atheist family. Growing

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