“Have you ever palmed your eyes?” Dr. Christina Jackson sat on the edge of her desk chair with her palms over her eyes. “If you palm your eyes after every 20 minutes of screen use you can counteract the symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome,” she said. CVS is a common affliction that affects anyone exposed […]
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From 2008-2009, Dr. Ann Francois traveled to the African country of Burkina Faso, intending to teach and research her book. However, what she took away from this trip extended far beyond the office or the classroom. In 2008, Francois traveled to the Birkinan city of Ouagadougou to teach American Literature and Poetry Criticism at the
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They grade our papers, lead lectures on endless topics and even occasionally eat Sodexo. But what do our professors do on Valentine’s Day? Whether it is dinner plans or stuffed animals, Valentine’s Day is (in)famous as a day for making plans to show a significant other appreciation and love. We have seen in movies elaborate
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“Ring by spring” is a common phase at Eastern, especially when it comes to senior couples on the verge of graduation. In addition to those who are engaged, there are plenty of dating couples around campus whose romantic stories deserve to be told. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we decided to interview some of
The 15-5 Lady Eagles are attempting something they have not been able to do since entering the Freedom Conference: make the playoffs. The Eagles have battled their way to a respectable 6-3 record in the Freedom Conference, currently good for third place. First-year Meghan Nowak leads the pack, averaging 21.5 points per game. Senior Bekah
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“A Winter Sort of Thing” has been a tradition at Eastern for the past five years. It is a collaboration between Eastern University theatre and Yes! And…, a theatre organization created by Eastern alumni. This year’s musical was entitled “All Hands on Deck” and was truly “decked out” with imagination and creativity. It is the
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Nerd. Jock. Geek. These stereotypical labels can be just as harmful as they are untrue. It is a common misconception that athletes do not usually make “good students.” This belief arises partly from the fact that college sports are demanding and time-consuming and can eat into homework and study time. This school year, Eastern University
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