“Video games are bad for you? That’s what they said about rock and roll.” -Shigeru Miyamoto, inventor of Mario and Zelda. Far from being bad, video games are good for you! First off, video games do not cause or increase violent or sexual activity. There has been no proof to support this claim, despite many […]
Video games are good for you, say studies and Reagan Read Post »
A moderately-sized crowd gathered in McInnis auditorium for the September 30 session of Windows on the World. The speaker was Dr. Bruce Lockerbie, chairman of PAIDEIA, Incorporated. He has taught Bible and English at the Stoney Brook School in New York, and he is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Windows on the World tackles Christians and art Read Post »
David Greenhalgh, dean of Arts and Sciences, has proposed an idea that could revolutionize the entire structure of Eastern University’s academic program. The idea is a “Four by Four” curriculum. This would mean rather than taking five three-credit courses a semester, students would take four four-credit courses. It would also mean that professors would teach
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Before Sufjan Stevens dies, he wants to record an album about every state in the Union. He started in 2003, and so far he’s covered two: Michigan and Illinois. It will be a long job. As much work as he has left, Sufjan is having fun along the way. In support of “Come on! Feel
Sufjan Stevens brings the Illinoise to the TLA theatre Read Post »
Transformed, Eastern’s drama ministry, held auditions for this year’s group a couple of weeks ago, and now it is off and running. Comprised of nine people, the student-led group combines elements of theatre, song and worship through dramatic skits that have powerful meaning. The three returning members are Kevin Walter, Chris Wehrle and Kathryn Miller.
Transformed ready to transform lives Read Post »
$400,000 over three years goes to Observatory work
Bradstreet receives NSF grant for binary star project Read Post »
Two days after the Christmas of 2004, massive waves killed over 280,000 people almost instantly. Those who survived were left with the painful task of mending broken towns, broken homes and broken hearts. But a different wave followed on the heels of the tsunami in the form of an international army of volunteers. Two of
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When Brisa De Angulo was seven years old, she decided to start a school. Growing up in Cochabamba, Bolivia, she realized how badly children were treated in the public schools and told her parents that she wanted to start a different school. When she was fourteen, she started to make that dream come true. “My
Student starts school, care center for abused children Read Post »
Student Health Services will have significantly fewer flu shots available for students this fall than it had anticipated. According to the director of Student Health Services, Judith Cocking, the Center for Disease Control has allocated the majority of Eastern’s flu shot order and will use it for high-risk patients such as the elderly. She said
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