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If you read the “At Eastern” emails (and as a well-informed student, I’m sure you do), you probably noticed the new changes posted about Warner Library. Public Services Librarian Joy Dlugosz spoke enthusiastically about what students can expect from their library this year. One of the greatest differences is the implementation of Blackboard for class […]

I learned a lot this summer. I learned a lot about myself, and more importantly, I learned a lot about other people. I spent time with friends and family amidst a fairly relaxed work schedule. In the conversations that I had over my summer break I heard from the hearts of close friends and was

On July 15, Mark Wagner officially took over as Eastern’s new athletic director, replacing Harry Gutelius, who moved to a full-time position at the School of Education. Wagner has served the University as the head coach of the men’s soccer program for nine years and as the director of athletic development for four. With this

Eagle Hall, Eastern’s newest dormitory, held its grand opening on Saturday Aug. 25 despite the construction still taking place on the exterior of the building. “We’re just very thankful that it’s finished in time for students to move in,” said Carl Altomare, executive director of campus services and Eastern’s chief representative in the building process.

EVENTS College Day on the Parkway 9/29 12-5 p.m.Ben Franklin Parkway, Phila. Philly Live Arts and Fringe Festival 8/31 through 9/15 Various locations in Phila. See livearts-fringe.org for specific listings. CD RELEASES Kanye West Graduation 9/11 Ben Harper Lifelines 8/28 CONCERTS American Idols Live! 9/7, 7 p.m. Wachovia Center, Phila. Elvis Costello 9/8, 8 p.m.

Our staff’s recommendations for entertainment in the coming weeks

from the desk of Jack Sheehan, Head of Security

Written by ’02 alumnus Christopher Tolomeo and produced on-campus last spring, the musical has roots in St. Davids, but its wings stretch over the Philadelphia Fringe Festival and beyond

Outside hitter Kara Hildebrand will not be playing this season for the women’s volleyball team. In July, the two-time All-American suffered a broken foot from a four-wheeling accident. The injury placed Hildebrand in a walking cast for five weeks and a medical boot for another seven. Missing up to three months of the season, she

Curious about the new RD of NCH, the Waltonian caught up with him one morning during his busy, pre-semester schedule to get to know him a little better. Calvin Skinner Calvin Skinner, who grew up in Tennessee, said that, “Eastern has been on the radar since college.” While earning his Master degree in Divinity at