A runner shares why she dislikes running in the heat. By: Jayme Fisher “Oh good grief it’s hot out here,” says the child playing soccer on a Saturday afternoon in July. This imaginary child is right, afternoons in the summer are unbearably hot. Over the summer, I began taking up running as a hobby. However, […]
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A writer shares their take on the depth of tattoos. By: Jayme Fisher Recently, I had the opportunity to go get my first tattoo. The experience was nerve racking because I had no idea what to expect. There are assumptions that tattoos are painful and unbearable, but there are also assumptions that tattoos don’t hurt.
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I know the Will Smith and Chris Rock moment has passed, but this pop culture moment that had all of social media talking reminded me of a very important concept; we should not idolize celebrities. As social media has grown and fan bases grow, celebrities are gaining an almost cult-like following with the way their
Starting April 4 through April 6, students will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite professor to get pied in the face. A group of students are hosting a fundraiser to raise money for the EU chapter of the International Justice Mission. The fundraiser is being run by Jayme Fisher, Keilah Cook, Melody Sweeney,
What is a leader and what are the expectations of a leader? Is it someone who provides structure and guidance? Do leaders listen to their subordinates’ concerns? Do they do the task at hand and lead by example? These are all important qualities of a leader, but is it possible to achieve all of these?
A Call for Servant Leadership: A good leader leads by their actions, not their voice. Read Post »
It has come to my attention that people are arguing that Hydro Flasks are the best water bottles. However, I am writing this to tell you that that is incorrect. First of all, Hydro Flasks became popular through the VSCO girl movement. The VSCO girl movement refers to oversized t-shirts and short shorts wearing scrunchie
Counterpoint: Hydro Flask’s water bottles are not as extravagant as some may believe. Read Post »
Starting Feb. 26, Eastern University will be desolate. Rather than going to class, studying for exams or hanging out in the Breezeway, students will either travel to their week getaway in some fun destination or will be relaxing and decompressing at home. Either way, Eastern’s campus will be mostly empty. Spring break is usually a
Hard Pill to Swallow: Spring break is too early. Read Post »
Within the past two weeks, students at Eastern have taken it upon themselves to stand up for what they believe in. Since the launch of the newest petition on Eastern’s campus, students, both for it and against, have not held back in sharing what they think is the right course of action for the petition.
American the Beautiful: The good and the bad of debating online. Read Post »
Imagine it is the middle of the semester. You are approaching midterms and you can barely keep your head above water. Now add course registration into the mix. Now you are trying to study for midterms and figure out your schedule for the following semester. This is extremely overwhelming. You start thinking of the future
New year, new me! I am sure you have heard this saying one time or another. Before the start of every year, people usually make a list of goals or “bucket-list” items that they hope to achieve. This urge that most people feel stems from the fact that humans love the idea of a fresh
New Year, New Me!: A student reflects on conquering her New Year’s resolutions. Read Post »
