Eastern’s department of dance will be performing an end-of-semester production entitled “A Time to Reap” on Dec. 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. The dancers will take the McInnis stage in an entertaining and moving performance with the intent of reaching the […]
Author: Hannah Anderson
Philly Flyers Looking to Rebuild With Young Team Despite Slow Start
The Philadelphia Flyers started off their season with a victory against the LA Kings, winning the game with a score of 4-2. Sean Couturier scored twice in the game, with assists from Travis Konecny. In the second game of the season, the Flyers took a loss against the […]
The Story and Tradition of Homecoming
Students, faculty and family ambling around whilst proudly clad in maroon Eastern apparel is always a welcoming sight when homecoming occurs each fall. The sense of identity that people find in their college is reaffirmed upon returning to Eastern where they are greeted with an overwhelming sense of […]
Remembering José Fernández
The baseball community, from players to fans, suffered a great loss on Sept. 25, as Marlins’ pitcher José Fernández was taken too soon, passing away in a boating accident along with his two friends, Emilio Jesus Macias and Eduardo Rivero. The 24-year-old pitcher poured a tremendous amount of […]
New Happenings in Astronomy Department
There are quite a few new and exciting things happening within Eastern’s astronomy department this semester. Steven Sanders is currently in charge of running planetarium shows, assisting students in the observatory and helping with a few physics labs. In addition, Sanders heads up marketing and public relations. When […]
Faculty Spotlight: Joanna Craig
The Office for Talent and Career Development here at Eastern has recently added Joanna Craig to its staff. Dr. Craig works alongside Sarah Todd, meeting with students to discuss resumes, majors, career paths and internships. In addition, Craig consults with local employers to find job opportunities for students. […]
Club Spotlight: YACHT Club Serving the people of Philadelphia
Dedicating time and energy even on days when it is rainy and cold, the YACHT Club travels into Philadelphia every Thursday and Saturday to help show love in areas of injustice. YACHT, which stands for Youth Against Complacency and Homelessness Today, works to help people in the city […]
Spoken Word by David Seldow Wins EU’s Got Talent
When people hear the word “art” they often think of tangible mediums; they think of paintings, sculptures and drawings rather than other expressions of creativity, such as acting and writing. One lesser-known art form is the art of spoken word, which is the performance of written word, typically […]
Eastern Music Ensembles Welcome New Directors
Eastern’s music department is full of many skilled professors and students who put on numerous shows and events throughout the year to showcase and celebrate musical talent. This fall, Eastern welcomes three new directors to the music department: Derek Kostovick, Nimrod Speaks and Stephen Framil. All three have […]
What’s on Your Bookshelf? Eastern faculty favorites
When one reads, she opens the door to knowledge, enjoyment and comprehension. Reading allows people to learn things about the world, both tangible and abstract, that they may not be exposed to otherwise. Books allow us to learn, to feel understood and to feel as if we have […]