Can you believe the entire world once had its eyes on a trio of whales? Based on both the book “Freeing the Whales” and the actual 1988 event, “Big Miracle” (directed by Ken Kwapis) tells the story of three whales trapped under an Alaskan sheet of ice. Discovered by reporter Adam Carlson (John Krasinski), the […]
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There is nothing more sacred to me than my personal space. I believe that played a factor (albeit a small one) in my decision to attend a smaller liberal arts college. When it comes to writing, or reading, or even going out for a walk to clear the mind, I cannot stress enough the importance
Last Thursday evening, February 17, Eastern University had the privilege of hosting author and intellectual Dr. Os Guinness. Students, faculty and members of the community gathered in the Warner Library Atrium to hear his lecture and engage in conversation. The event was co-hosted by the Agora Institute for Civic Virtue and the Common Good, the
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The motto of SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) is “A head for business, a heart for the “SIFE has given me an opportunity to practically do business in an effort to help others in our
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Even though February is coming to a close, it is never too late to celebrate black history. Philadelphia just happens to be one of the best places to do so. As a stop along the Underground Railroad and a destination for southern African-Americans seeking to escape from the segregated Jim Crow south, Philadelphia is home
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Online Courses: Missing Traditional Benefits
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An uprising against the administration of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was sparked last March and has since led to an estimated 7,000 deaths—civilians, government troops and “defectors.” The situation became increasingly heated in November 2011 in an area called Jabal al-Zawiya. There, Syrian security forces killed approximately 200 people, assumed to be army “defectors.” These
With the glamorous night on the red carpet just around the corner, Oscar buzz is dominating the airwaves. These are the nominations and predictions for the 84th Academy Awards. Tune in to ABC on Sunday, February 26, at 7 PM to catch the awards for the year’s most highly acclaimed films. Source: http://oscar.go.com/nominees and www.indiewire.com
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