While students stay on campus due to COVID-19 regulations, what are they supposed to eat when one of their only dining options fails to open during work hours? Eastern University only has three dining options available on campus; however, on the weekends, the options are limited to the Dining Commons and Breezeway. During a normal […]
In 2019, Eastern students thought they were saying goodbye to the last ever dance majors to graduate from the university; however, dancers were happily surprised at the reinstatement of the major last spring. Eastern University’s Dance Department is now offering the dance major, starting this semester, with a course load of 36-37 credits. The overall
The Aftermath: How an uncle’s suicide shapes a young girl by Gabrielle Pardocchi My uncle committed suicide when I was nine years old. At least, I think he did. He had been battling with a drug addiction for years, before overdosing in 2008. He had told my grandmother a few months before that he wished he could
Most students live at home with their parents before coming to college, therefore not everyone has the knowledge of how to properly fuel their bodies when making their own decisions about food. While nutrition for athletes looks a little different, the general principles remain the same. The average person eats around 2,000 calories each day
Fueling the Body: Insight on proper nutrition as a college student they leave behind. Read Post »
Emilee Carey was once a familiar face on campus but has returned to Eastern University in a new position. Carey graduated from Eastern in 2016 with a Dance major and Business minor and returned last spring to take over the position as Dance Department Administrator. Her first appearance on campus as a faculty member was
As students begin the fall semester, Eastern University’s campus doesn’t look like previous years. The Coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19, changed the world in 2020. Students were sent home to finish the 2019-2020 school year online. Over the summer, schools and universities had to decide whether conditions were safe for in-person classes to continue
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Planning looks different for everyone. It can be in the form of a planner, to do list, or Google Calendar. No matter how one organizes their day to day lives, planning is an essential aspect to succeeding in college. One of the first things we are told as freshman is to get a planner. Teachers,
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Dance is known for its connection between dancers, moving together as one; however, in this pandemic, performers are without an essential element to the art: touch. As the virus continues to spread, artists are attempting to resume their practices while keeping the integrity of their art. Masks and social distancing make performing difficult, but not
First times are uncomfortable because they are new and uncertain, but what would happen if people started to normalize these feelings? Brené Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston, studies vulnerability, shame, and empathy. In her new podcast, “Unlocking Us,” Brown explores her studies and their application in everyday life. The episode “Brené
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Art cannot be defined or restricted to a singular process. Every artist has their own process, inspiration and definition of what art means to them. My art helps me to express whatever words can’t. My art may not be the most creative or beautiful, but it is mine. As a dancer, performer and writer, I
