More than 15 Eastern faculty members have recently published books, with their sales ranging from our university bookstore all the way to the online jungles of Amazon. Drick Boyd, professor of urban studies, published “White Allies in the Struggle for Racial Justice,” which is a 280-page illumination on the “little-known stories […]
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Dan Mouw of the Eastern Athletic Department has left his post as the Head Women’s Soccer Coach to assume the position of Director of Athletic Communications. On Jan. 6 Bettie Ann Brigham and Interim Athletic Director Heidi Birtwistle announced that “Dan Mouw has agreed to serve the Athletic Department and University full-time as
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Before I begin my list: there were movies in 2016 that I have not seen, but I wish I had. Those include “Arrival,” “Hacksaw Ridge,” “Jackie” and “Paterson.” I will give an honorable mention to “Shin Godzilla,” directed, written and edited by Hideaki Anno (the creator of “Neon Genesis Evangelion”). My brother told
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Anyone on campus who has studied human nature knows how difficult it is to examine without first adapting a secular mindset. In the modern era, studying the interactions between different people and cultures is often viewed in a light that keeps God out in the dark. Eastern’s On Knowing Humanity project seeks to
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I am not a sports-loving kind of guy. My personal favorite is America’s beloved game of baseball, but recently the NFL has caught my attention. I know how football is played, and from the Super Bowls I have watched, I have a general feeling of what is a fair move and what deserves
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Listen closely, because I am going to tell you one of the best kept secrets of Eastern University: there’s a movie star on campus. I’m serious. She’s acted in three projects on the East Coast, met and spoken with Tilda Swinton (“Doctor Strange”) and Lily Collins (“Rules Don’t Apply”), rubbed elbows with Paul
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The world is his stage. He simply selects which parts of the world to highlight. The cast are made up of friends, neighbors and newcomers. He invites anyone’s presence to bring in life and meaning. The vision is in his mind. He molds his environment until it illustrates that image. His tools are
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Eastern University was recently named one of the best colleges for veterans, as well as ranked third on a list of the top Christian universities in the North. According to eastern.edu, “Eastern University has been listed as one of the Best Colleges for Veterans among North Regional Universities by U.S. News
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You may or may not be familiar with this situation, but I know it all too well. It is Thanksgiving. All of the food has been passed around the table, and everyone has had their fill. Just before dessert is served, one of the old people at the table (Grandmother, Grandpa, Uncle Joe
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In a recent news publication, Prince Albert of Monaco was announced to be the new owner of a home in the East Falls section of Philadelphia. This home has a special connection to Prince Albert’s family. In a press release, 6abc Action News stated: “The Philadelphia home where Oscar-winning actress Grace Kelly grew
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