President Barack Obama issued his 2011 State of the Union Address differently than he and other presidents had in years past. With Vice President Joe Biden and the new Speaker of the House John Boehner seated behind him, the president gave a speech at the Capitol Building in front of Congress. The difference on Tuesday, […]
A unified state of the union: Obama’s 2011 Address Read Post »
The University of Oxford is recognized as one of the most prestigious and well-known universities in the world. Having produced world famous authors, politicians and more, Oxford has also been hosting Eastern students for several years. Jessa Ribar, a junior studying philosophy and literature, had the opportunity to experience the rich culture of England this
The weekend of Jan. 28 marked the kickoff for KaGe, the student lounge located near the Breezeway, in the Kea-Guffin resident hall. Friday and Saturday night, students were able to stop in and enjoy games, food and fun. During the kick off, perspective students attending Encounter Weekend were encouraged to stop in to see what
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The tragedy in Tucson, Arizona on Jan. 8, 2011 has shocked America to its core. When the carnage wrought by Jared Lee Loughner finally ended, six people were dead, including a Federal Judge, and thirteen more were wounded. Most prominent among the survivors is United States Representative Gabrielle Giffords, who is believed to have been
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Greetings, my friends, and welcome back to school. After a long, wintery break, the spring semester welcomes us all with a sun shining a radiant, blossoming light upon the campus, providing us with warmth and love. At least, this is what I spent my night dreaming of in January, and it was that same morning
You see them everywhere lining the walls of McInnis, on the bulletin boards around campus, and even on the inside of bathroom stalls. And if you’re anything like me, when you see these posters and flyers for school plays you make a determined decision to finally go to one of those shows. But the demands
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Belmont University, a Christian university of approximately 5,900 students located in Nashville, Tenn., recently hired new soccer coach Heather Henson. Henson has 16 years of experience in coaching college soccer and is replacing former coach, Lisa Howe. Why is this important? Henson’s new employment only occurred after Howe was allegedly dismissed after coming out
Faculty discrimination silenced at Belmont Read Post »
Portman and Kutcher answer this question
Best friends = sex friends? Read Post »
