To on-campus students, there is a sense of mystery surrounding Pennswood, Eastern’s off-campus residence hall. “It’s a piece of heaven!” said Kevin Maness, Pennswood resident director. Pennswood is a three-floor residence hall located at Harcum College in Bryn Mawr. Eastern University rents the top floor. The building is shared with […]
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Healthy balance: diet, exercise and yoga classes
Many Americans have recently been getting more involved in exercise and dietary support plans to loose weight and get in shape. Organizations like Weight Watchers and Curves have built business empires based on people’s need for support in the process of self-improvement. Many adults have developed exercising habits to improve […]
Plain Jane website debunks myths about body image
Two years ago, 45-year-old actress Jamie Lee Curtis posed bluntly for More magazine, in a sports bra and spandex underwear-without makeup, special lighting or air brushing-in defiance of Hollywood’s standard for physical appearance. Little did Curtis know the full impact her decision would make. Jessica Devaney, a first-year at Lake […]
New program seeks to understand students’ needs
A new small group forum was developed at Eastern with the purpose of listening to the concerns of targeted campus groups in an attempt to be responsive to their needs. The C.A.R.E. groups, which stand for Concerned Active Relationships at Eastern, were developed by Bettie Ann Brigham, vice president for […]
Philosophy professor talks about methods of contraception, advocates natural family planning
Topics like sex and money have traditionally been private family issues, with that of birth control being especially sensitive. According to philosphopy professor Dr. Randall Colton, natural family planning, though traditionally embraced by the Catholic Church, has a place in the discussion of family planning among Protestant circles. Colton discussed […]
OPINION: You too can help protect the President
Since the first day of my Advanced Placement U.S. Government class in tenth grade, I have had an interest in politics. I remember listening to my teacher discuss the political spectrum and having no idea what he was referring to, let alone what my views were. However, I did know […]
Weight room receives new gym equipment, installs cable TVs
The weight room in the recreation gym has recently installed new equipment at the request of the students. The SGA and Dr. Black helped to fund the project. According to coach and weight room supervisor Matt Nadelhoffer, SGA gave $6,000 and Dr. Black matched that amount. He credits Bettie Ann […]
HOMECOMING: Eagles beat PAC number two seed Misericordia, 4-1
Friends, family, alumni and pets spread out along Kea hill to cheer Eastern’s men’s soccer team to victory against the number two seed in the PAC, College Misericordia. The final score of 4-1 turned out to be an important victory for the men’s team. “It was huge for us,” said […]
Students give meaning to ‘nerd,’ ‘geek,’ ‘dork’
The terms “nerd,” “geek” and “dork” are thrown around by many, but there is some ambiguity as to what the differences among these terms are, or if they are merely synonyms. Dr. Seuss is credited with the first distinction of “nerd” in If I Ran the Zoo: “And then, just […]
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Scenes from homecoming weekend
SlideShow: The crowning, games, fine arts show and more