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Dean of Students Daryl Hawkins drove to Altoona, Pa., to attend the Mrs., Miss and Miss Teen Pennsylvania International Pageant. Hawkins was not there to check out the flashy evening gowns, admire the sparkling crown or cheer on his favorite contestant during the March 23-25 event. Eastern’s very own dean of students instead took on […]

When former Vermont Governor Howard Dean addressed Eastern on March 29, he talked about common ground. The former Presidential candidate and current chairman of the Democratic National Committee spoke about how Democrats may have more in common with the Christian community than meets the eye. His speech at Eastern came as a part of his

Summer is just a few finals away, and we all know what that means: sleeping in until noon every day and then lying poolside until dinner. It’s funny how a nine-to-five job can mess up those plans of chilling all day, every day. I’m talking about a job. I have worked during the summer since

Jesus and justice: I’m not sure which word I’ve heard more this year. I understand why justice is such a commonly used word. We have justice class, justice clubs and justice conversations at dinner. I feel blessed to be at a school like Eastern where we are learning about social justice issues, but as a

The title track “Love Reign O’er Me,” by Pearl Jam, speaks multitudes about the message this star-studded cast communicates. In the movie Reign Over Me, Charlie Fineman (Adam Sandler) has lost himself and is left broken after losing his family in 9/11. Alan Johnson (Don Cheadle) is losing himself in his life as a dentist,

As I begin my job hunt, I can list “proficient at Xeroxing” on my resumé, thanks to an internship in Eastern’s Communications Office. But that’s not all: I’ve mastered the art of updating contact information too, and my Google technique ought to be patented. While the tasks required of an intern aren’t the most glamorous,

As the end of the school year approaches and summer is on its way, many college students are dreading bathing suit season. The effects of midnight pizza runs and the dining hall’s endless array of desserts are starting to become apparent. But with a gym that is less than desirable and limited finances to go

Pennswood housing has been canceled for the 2007-2008 school year. Vice President of Student Development Bettie Ann Brigham made the decision in consultation with Vice President of Finance Wes Bryan on April 26. The decision was made because, with the construction of Eagle Hall anticipated to be finished in the fall of 2007, there will

A recent SGA vote approved a new constitution, meaning big changes are coming for SGA. The new constitution, approved March 26, came about because SGA has had difficulty filling positions and keeping them filled all year. “Ever since my first year here, there have been questions about whether the constitution fits well with the changing

Inklings, Eastern’s literary magazine, is compiled and published each year to showcase the writing talents of students and staff alike. This year, senior English major Rachel Malikow, has taken charge of the magazine, along with a group of three other students. The magazine is composed of over 20 literary works, mainly short stories and poems