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I love to play video games, but I also reserve the right to criticize them. Gaming may improve one’s ability to think reflexively, but the negatives may far outweigh the benefits. Video games promote escapism. They separate us from reality instead of promoting responsible approaches to life. Some players say they become more like the […]

November 18 will mark the second time this year that Harry Potter fans will be going nuts. The first time was when the sixth book was released, and this second time is when the fourth movie, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” will be released. As a Harry Potter fan myself, I think this

I had two requirements for this year’s spring break: sun and sand. I wanted to escape the freezing winter and get tan somewhere exotic and fun. Last spring I went home and spent a week catching up on sleep. This year, I wanted to go to California and learn how to surf. But somewhere during

THE NBA IS RACIST! Have I gotten your attention? That aforementioned statement has been uttered repeatedly by hip-hop radio stations, BET, NBA players and has even been a topic of interest for minority students here at Eastern who frequent Jammin’ Java. The reason? In a memo addressed to all 30 NBA teams, NBA commissioner David

Eastern women’s volleyball overcame a season-ending injury to its star setter to become PAC champions for the ninth straight time November 5. Supported by the large crowd in the nearly-filled gym, and sporting strong passing, the Eagles beat the Gwynedd-Mercy Gryphons 3-0. According to Coach Mark Birtwistle, the team’s ability to pass helped junior Chelsea

Florence Nightingale is considered the founder of modern nursing. Truly holistic in her thinking, she pointed out that “proper portions and types of food presented pleasingly and at the right time” were an important part of the healing process. Hippocrates, credited as the founder of Western medicine, said: “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine

“I have a lot of questions that need to be answered.” This is what many people in the Eastern community are saying about the proposed four by four curriculum program. “Students would receive more exposure to ideas,” Bible professor Carl Mosser said. He added that he is unsure whether they would actually study more under

Like many first-years, I suspect, I haven’t found a good church to call my home yet. As part of my ongoing search, I visited King of Prussia Church of Christ on October 30. If you are still looking for a church, this small church is well worth your time to check out. The church has

Prior to the 2004 election, a buzz was started online over an animation featuring candidates John Kerry and George W. Bush singing and acting to the tune of “This Land is Your Land.” Gregg Spiridellis, the creator, recently spoke at Eastern about his own experiences within the entertainment world. On Friday, November 4, nestled in