By: Hannah Bonanduci You may have noticed recently around campus a takeover of posters for the upcoming theater production “The Illusion.” It may seem like another generic poster showcasing a play you’re not planning on attending, but both the poster and the show are worthy of a second look. Eastern’s […]
Author: Hannah Bonanducci
Renting Costs Continue to Rise: The rising cost of rent for city dwellers continues to increase, notable those local to Philadelphia
By: Hannah Bonanducci In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and major shifts in administrations, many Americans have felt the strain of inflation reflected in the more expensive grocery trips and cost of gas. However, a concern that has been a problem since the start of the pandemic is the […]
Swimming as a Contact Sport: Hear me out, I’m onto something
By: Hannah Bonanducci Picture this with me: it’s the Olympics (whatever year you want, I don’t care). You’re in your family living room, all of you sitting on the couch with your own plate of pizza bagel bites. You’re all jazzed for the next swim race after watching gold-winning legend […]
It’s a Delight to Have You: A look into the Delight Bible study group held at Eastern
By: Hannah Bonanducci Eastern University has many opportunities for spiritual growth, ranging from the weekly chapel services, Wednesday night worship sessions, to the Cru Bible study and so on. However, another lesser-known group that meets on campus is Delight, a small women’s Bible study group funded and run by some […]
The Iron Fist: A look into College Board’s control over the college admissions process
By: Hannah Bonanducci For most of the people reading this, you’re a student at Eastern University that has, in some form or another, interacted with College Board. AP classes and tests, the PSAT, SAT and so on are almost inevitable for any high school student looking to enter college. However, […]
Puerto Rico Faces Humanitarian Crisis: The aftermath of Hurricane Fiona leaves devastating damage
By: Hannah Bonaducci Almost five years after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017, Hurricane Fiona struck on Sept. 18 leaving even more damage. At the time of writing, Reuters reports that out of Puerto Rico’s 3.3 million residents, 40% are without water, and about 75% are without power. Currently, […]
Give Me Insulin or Give Me Death: A look into America’s ongoing insulin crisis
By: Hannah Bonanducci Unfortunately in the United States, the overpricing of necessary medications isn’t a new story. We’re used to the expensive inhalers and Epi-pens, and for the 8.2 million Americans using insulin, the astronomical price is nothing new. What is new, however, is the growing attention the prices are […]
What is Unity?:
Eastern students offer input and aspirations on this year’s theme. By: Hannah Bonanducci At freshman orientation this year, Eastern University presented a hopeful theme of “unity” for this school year. The theme took over the rock behind Walton (for those of you wondering what that unfinished “uni” was supposed to […]
Diving Past the Algorithm:
A music review of alternative options. By: Hannah Bonanducci I’m sure that I’m not alone in my desperate search for new music that isn’t one of Tik Tok’s latest hits or a Taylor Swift song that has resurfaced and reached the Top 10 on the charts (no offense to the […]
President Biden Visit Philadelphia:
The President’s speech was centered around unity and how the country desperately needs it. By: Hannah Bonanducci Source: The New York Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer On Sept. 1, President Biden delivered an impassioned speech at Independence Hall about the state of America’s democracy and his hopes for what it […]