Although renowned in the global market for its exports in uranium, Niger remains one of the world’s poorest, most underdeveloped and illiterate nations. An independent country since 1960, the country has a history of continuous political instability and strife. The Sahara Desert’s Climate impedes agriculture and slavery was legal until 2003. How to help World […]
Music filled the room at the Victory Christian Center in Southwest Philadelphia when the MisFit Tour came to town on November 5. A crowd gathered, selling out the event to see Da’ Truth, Mali Music, The Ambassador, Sean Simmonds, Oraia, Freddy Washington and Pastor Chris Durso. Local favorites Michelle Bonilla, Prayz1 and Deuce B were
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As I came through the door of MilkBoy Coffee, I was welcomed by the sweet smell of coffee, soothing piano music and a warm greeting from the barista. Located on the mainline in Bryn Mawr, this small coffee shop is full of personality. The walls are covered with paintings, photographs and other artwork from local
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Before boarding a plane to St. Louis for a four game tournament hosted by Washington University, the 4th ranked Eastern University Volleyball team knew they would have their hands full with talented competition. However, it is safe to say nobody bargained for the immense milestones that would be reached on this short trip. The Eagles
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Katie Breitigan, the new Resident Director of Gough Hall, loves working with her students. Breitigan earned her master’s degree in higher education from Taylor University of Indiana in 2011 and graduated from Houghton College of New York State in 2009. Breitigan, a native of Lancaster, was thankful that this position allowed her to move close
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How the Occupy Movement reflects our vocation to
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Conversation, debate and dialogue—these are phenomena that involve multiple people and positions. But when “Occupy Eastern” convened a panel of nine on Tuesday, November 8th, there was near consensus. There was little question of whether Occupy Wall Street was good and just, but rather a partial explanation from those involved and a call to action.
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Decades of violence, dictatorship and poverty have plagued Haiti, a small country that shares a Caribbean island with the Dominican Republic. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, a fact that was brought to the world’s attention after the massive earthquake in early 2010. It left Haiti’s capital, along with the majority
