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On October 27 I was a part of a march in Washington D.C. I was surrounded by Americans holding signs denouncing racism, bigotry and hate. I heard from speakers of different ethnicities, economic statuses and minority groups. I saw someone proudly waving a transgender pride flag and a “Trump 2020” flag. We all gathered to walk away from liberalism. This is a glimpse of the WalkAway campaign’s first public march.

The WalkAway campaign’s founder is Brandon Straka, a gay man born into a lower class family. “Once upon a time, I was a liberal,” Straka says before cheering walkers gathered in Freedom Plaza. He wears a shirt stating “Not a racist. Not a bigot. Not a homophobe. Not a democrat.” In this plaza he sees the people culminating his “true grassroots movement…a Facebook video campaign movement, dedicated to sharing the stories of people who can no longer accept the current ideology of liberalism and what the democratic party has become.”

Straka proudly denounces liberalism, stating that people are falsely believing “that their failures in life are not lessons from which they can grow, but are the results from a rigged system.” Straka, like many of those in his movement, only took his first steps away from the democratic party after Trump’s election. “I saw clearly how the left has tried to intimidate and quiet those on the right with harmful labels…to silence us and force us into a conservative closet. Well I’ve done the ‘closet’ before, and I’m not going back in there. And I’m not going to allow any other person to be shoved into a ‘closet’ again either.”

Straka says, “WalkAway was never about hatred of democrats…it has always been about love.” During my march, I experienced this love. Though I was in a crowd of more than 5,000 people, we felt like a small group. Every person I met was welcoming and loving, even if we disagreed. When we would chant, and it always came organically, without prompting.

Though we are loving, we will stand for our beliefs. When Protestors jeered at us, we just chanted back, “USA! USA!” Pastor Mark Burns, a speaker at the march, says, “People think that just because I’m pastor, and we are the conservatives, and we are the supposed solid majority that you can just step on any of us, and we won’t do anything about it. The devil is a liar!” Burns went on to say, “I don’t care about the liberal media….We don’t belong to them, we belong to God almighty, and this is a Christian nation….This nation belongs to God!”

Accompanying Straka and Burns were other speakers, such as Will Witt of Prager University. Witt spoke about his disagreements with victimization stemming from identity politics. “There is a war on men….I thought feminism was about equality, not putting one gender over the other. And by the way; two genders. That’s how many we got.”

While I was listening to these speakers, I looked out and saw walkers taking pictures of each other, amazed to see so many people believing in something other than liberalism. Our group, as speaker Tonia Roberts describes, is built of people “standing together for unity, civility and for love…we love over evil, and there is no compromising that.” Roberts believes civility leads to unity. She also claims, “I am not a nasty woman! I’m a lady!”

Amongst our unified group was an immigrant with a sign stating “I voted Trump,” a former feminist who tore apart her pink pussy hat, a rape survivor who supports judge Kavanaugh, and many diverse people wearing “Make America Great Again” hats. We do not fit a mold, however we all have one commonality. Pastor Burns says our commonality does not come from our identity, because it doesn’t matter. Burns says, “If you’re declaring ‘I love America,’ then you are part of the WalkAway movement!”

Sources: WalkAwaycampaign.com

There’s a lot of bridges here. These were my first words on Eastern’s campus. It was a frozen day. Snow fell, as our guide described Eastern’s mission. “We grow in faith, learn reason and help bring justice here.” I see Eastern’s bridges as a representation of this mission. When Eastern sees a need in the world, they immediately build a bridge to meet that need. Looking at this snow covered campus, hearing their strong Godly mission, I knew I had to be here.

Upon my first year, in the autumn chill, I discovered Eastern questions their students’ solid faith. Classes propose God might not be good. Allah could also be God. (a conundrum I retrieved from Faith Unraveled) The Bible was presented as flawed, so students wondered what parts they could trust. Eastern’s students relied on their ideals to shape how they read the Bible. They put their faith in themselves.

During this time, I not only learned reason, but was taught that most conservatives were unreasonable. My journalism professor told me, “You are not allowed to use FOX as a news source. It has a right leaning political bias.” Students I admired portrayed conservatives as unreasonably stubborn.

Time progressed and I learned about social justice. During my sophomore year I wrote about this justice in our newspaper, The Waltonian. Before I came here; before the “Black Lives Matter” movement, I had not heard speakers tell me that I had to feel guilty for oppressing people with my “privilege.”

“Should I feel guilty, for injustice I haven’t done?” In an article I wrote on racism I answered, “I don’t have to feel guilty for something I didn’t do, but if the day comes when I no longer feel empathy for my fellow neighbor, then I am ensnared in vice.”Although my editor wanted me to write “black neighbor,” I do not believe empathy is dependent on skin color. God’s love is for all people. God’s creation must find its identity in Christ. Only as God’s children can we live out God’s justice, furthering His Kingdom.

As I continued writing, I found most Waltonian articles reasoned from a “progressive” position. When Donald Trump was elected president, Eastern grieved. I wondered “How could Trump get elected if there was nothing good about him?” With curiosity I tuned in to Fox News, and saw many examples of how our president enacted executive orders favoring freedom of religion and the rights of the unborn. I found reasoning in Trump’s’ favor. I also discovered I needed a moral compass founded on the conservative standpoint. As a conservative I debate on the basis of ideals, over attitudes, emotions. My newly discovered standpoint is founded on Biblical Christian values, built upon an immovable rock. I try to reason in favor of God’s virtues, His truths.

In my Junior year I knew God’s truths, but my faith was diminishing. I was influenced by people retelling scripture in their image. Some of my chaplains taught me universalism, (no one’s going to hell, because Jesus loves everyone.) I met people who used the phrase “saved by grace,” as a “Get out of My Sin Free” card. What’s worse is I entertained this sin. I danced with the ungodly. I was dying. I needed living water, God’s inerrant word, so I abandoned heresy. I read the Bible again, and God melted my heart, and reignited me to trust His will alone. I know He is my rock, and I will try to faithfully do His works and preach His good news.

I came to Eastern in pursuit of its mission, “Grow in faith, learn reason and help bring justice,” but people have plagued this mission. I’ve seen “universalist faith, political reason and social justice” bring destruction, and “Christian faith, truthful reason and God’s justice” bring restoration. With the warmth of each sunrise I pray God will help me promote His Kingdom, discern His divine truths and trust His will. In my senior year here I desire to be on fire for Christ. I will “trust in the LORD with all [my] heart, and lean not on [my] own understanding. In all [my] ways [I will] acknowledge Him, and He will direct” me across many other bridges (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Sources:“Creating a Common Memory – A Reflection on Black History Month” The Waltonian “What is Universalism?” ThoughtCo.com

NFL players are tough. The iconic image of these hard helmeted Americans rushing at each other is pervasive in our culture. Few things on TV are as impactful as watching a genuine football tackle. What if this vanished? What if tackling changed? What if the rules were adjusted so these hard hits were toned down to slightly aggressive smacks? Current NFL rules have put limitations on the force of the NFL tackle and sports fans are reacting.

According to an article from the New York Post the NFL has past rules ensuring football players will not lead tackles with their helmets. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell states, “Our focus is how to take the head out of the game and make sure that we’re using the helmet as protection, and it’s not being used as a weapon, and that’s the core of what we’re focused on, and I think we made a tremendous amount of progress in that this week.” The New York Post states this new rule “will penalize a player for lowering his head and leading with the crown of his helmet to initiate any contact with an opponent. The offending player will be penalized 15 yards and could be ejected from the game.”

NFL players and fans have spoken out against this new rule. In a USA Today article Redskins cornerback Josh Norman says, “If your helmet comes in contact? How are you going to avoid that if you’re in the trenches and hit a running back, facemask to facemask and accidentally graze the helmet? It’s obviously going to happen. So, I don’t know even what that definition looks like.” In the same article 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman says, “It’s ridiculous,” 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman told USA Today. “Like telling a driver if you touch the lane lines, you’re getting a ticket. [It’s] gonna lead to more lower-extremity injuries.”

One NFL fan, Mike Freeman, wrote about his thoughts on the rule on the blog Bleacher Report. Freeman states, “No one can say what NFL football will look like next season. Not the players. Not the coaches. Not the league. Not the media…The NFL will say there is no confusion and this is all a media creation. It’s not. There are teams genuinely in the dark about how this rule will be officiated.”

Some fans have taken to calling this new ruling on tackling the beginning of turning classic American Football into gentler flag football. The NFL season has begun, and this ruling clearly has impact on games. In Philadelphia’s recent match against Tampa Bay, teams incurred a sum total of 10 penalties. When this is compared with Philadelphia’s super bowl against New England containing a sum total of seven penalties, this new ruling is making a difference.

Sources: Bleacher Report, ESPN, New York Post, NFL, Team Rankings

Within the world of sports, there are those who can market it. The super bowl is defined in part by its commercials, sports teams are recognized by their clothing lines and spectators wonder if that player simply got the winning point just because he was wearing Under Armor and drank Gatorade. Sports commercials appear all the time, and most audiences don’t seem to mind how Nike decides to display their slogan, “Just do it,” in continuously new and innovative ways. No one did anything relatively crazy because of Nike commercial, until Colin Kaepernick was one of their spokespersons.

When I heard the name Colin Kaepernick, I dumbfoundedly responded with, “Who?” I didn’t care much about it, but some American audiences cared deeply. This commercial celebrated the 30th anniversary of Nike’s iconic slogan, and the main theme of the commercial was, “Dream crazy.” The commercial strings together a series of inspiring stories about humankind’s unbridled physicality as well as the life stories of a few specific athletes and how they overcame incredible odds. There does not appear to be anything innately controversial about this commercial, but apparently there was something about this one that made some Nike product owners rip off the Nike labels from their clothes while others burned their Nike gear.

When I heard Kaepernick, say “dream crazy,” I do not believe he intended for people to then act crazy. Bill Reiter, a CBS sports reporter, says he is “stunned, as well as a lot of people around the country…this anthem’s protest is one of the most divisive in the history of sports.” Perhaps the main reason Reiter says this is because most sports fans are not presently pleased with Kaepernick, former 49ers football player.

In the year 2016 Kaepernick became infamous for kneeling, during the National Anthem at football games. He did this in order to protest police brutality against people of color stating, “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color…this is bigger than football.” After being told by U.S. veterans it was respectful to kneel for the flag as a sign of respect and reverence, Kaepernick kneeled, during the national anthem at all of his subsequent games. When Nike made Kaepernick their spokesperson, several Americans had a fiery reaction towards this.

Several people in response to Kaepernick’s commercial have burned their Nike gear, including shoes and shirts, and as a result #BurnYourNikeGear has become a popular hashtag. Despite the wide destruction of Nike branded sports apparel, Nike’s Vice President of brand North America claims, “[Nike believes] Colin is one of the most inspirational athletes of this generation, who has leveraged the power of sport to help move the world forward.”

Sources: NFL, Mike, YouTube

Steven Spielberg has directed some of the greatest and most well known pieces of cinema in American film history. Amongst his body of work is Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan and Minority Report. Every film Spielberg has ever directed holds his signature. The look, feel and experience of a Spielberg film is surrounding. The worlds he creates in his films are ones audiences long to journey back to again and again. The characters that give life to his worlds hold emotional resonance with audiences. The stories Spielberg’s characters tell are engrossing and maintain attention throughout his film’s runtime. In theatres now is a story, full of unique characters living in a world unlike any other ever seen on the silver screen, helmed by Spielberg’s directorial hand. Ready Player One is a fantastic film and a noble addition to Spielberg’s long body of work.

Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One takes place in two unique worlds. The Earth is in disarray, and every sky is a miserable gray. The slums are recognizable by their large towers of mobile homes stacked one on top of the other. This is known as “The Stacks.” The city is not that much better. Every corner is covered in graffiti, every house seems abandoned and every soul that wanders these streets appears empty. Looming over this city is the IOI headquarters, a sophisticated yet sordid building full of pristine technological advancements and a pristine, vapid interior that makes its inhabits seem more heartless than their machines. In a world like this the only place people can go for hope, or escape, is the OASIS. This virtual world, created by visionary James Halliday, is a place where anyone can be anything and do anything. If they have enough coin, that is. In this world full of dreams and infinite possibility, people have taken a liking to living as their favorite movie character, cruising around the OASIS in their favorite vehicle or playing inside their favorite video game. Popular culture has now become culture. Seeing how these two world interact with each other without one overshadowing any of the others makes Spielberg’s Ready Player One experience one worth visiting again and again.

Inside this real world and virtual world are plenty of memorable and iconic characters. Tye Sheridan stars as the film’s headstrong hero, Wade Watts whose OASIS avatar is named ParZival. He may be Halliday’s biggest fan, as he knows all his favorite video games, movies and books. Halliday, played by a dryly hilarious and eccentrically humane Mark Rylance, has recently passed away and left an Easter Egg in the OASIS. Whoever finds it will inherit the game’s rights and a fortune of half a billion dollars, and you can bet that Art3mis is on the hunt. Along his journey ParZival encounters the devilishly stunning and incredibly adventurous Art3mis, played exceptionally well by Olivia Cooke. Accompanying these two on their egg hunt is ParZival’s closest friend from the OASIS, Aech. Aech, played by a comedicly powerful Lena Waithe, is the best modder in the OASIS and one of the strongest fighters on any of the OASIS’s planets. This film’s cast also includes two charismatic and meaningful performances from two other egg hunters, Daito and Sho, played by Win Morisaki and Philip Zhao. Standing in the way of every single one of these heroes is the maniacal Sorento, played by a comedic and beguiling Ben Mendelsohn. It is fantastic seeing how each of these characters plays off each other and how they conflict and connect with one another.

What would these characters’ purpose be, if the film had no story? Ready Player One features a top notch screenplay. Ready Player One’s story is primarily focused around the OASIS’s members hunting down the Halliday’s Easter Egg. The challenges that characters encounter as the film progresses are unexpected and massive. The battles that ParZival, Art3mis and Aech go through, are engrossing and fantastic. Even the suspenseful moments in the real world hold the same gravitas that the OASIS’s scenes have. Every part of Spielberg’s Ready Player One has been carefully crafted, which makes this film a worthy addition to his directorial repertoire.

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Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War” arrives in theatres this April, and Marvel fans and cinema fanatics alike cannot wait to see what happens in this next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This film’s release did not become a worldwide sensation overnight. For ten years the Marvel Cinematic Universe has released origin story after origin story, sequel after sequel, reboot after reboot, bigger battles, better bad guys, greater good guys, victory after victory, defeat after defeat and for 19 movies in a row it feels like it has been the same story. With five more Marvel movies in the works it can make someone wonder, “Where did the original films go?”

All of the movies I have reviewed this school year have been either sequels, remakes or adaptations (“Battle of the Sexes,” “Blade Runner 2049,” “Murder on the Orient Express,” “A Wrinkle in Time” and “Ready Player One”), and most recent film releases are tied to pre-existing franchises (“Black Panther,” “Pacific Rim: Uprising,” “Tomb Raider” and “Rampage”). Sure there are some great films that show up every now and then, displayed apart from their preexisting material, such as “Black Panther” and “Ready Player One,” but there do not seem to be that many outstanding and standalone films.

The majority of production companies create these sequels, reboots and adaptations for one reason, money. Producers have made a killing off of these cash collecting franchises, and the numbers do not lie. Compare “Star Wars the Last Jedi’s” $220,009,584 opening weekend to “The Greatest Showman’s” $173,019,302 lifetime gross. Both of these films came out within five days of each other.. Despite the overwhelmingly positive audience appreciation for “The Greatest Showman” and the overwhelmingly negative reception of “Star Wars the Last Jedi,” the Star Wars sequel went to make more than quadruple the amount that “The Greatest Showman” did.

What makes these franchise builders and familiar remakes far more successful than more original film creations? There are two main reasons. The first is that most audiences who want to see movies in theatres are most comfortable if they see something based off of a successful previous work. In addition to this, less enthusiastic audience members will at least make an attempt to a see a sequel or remake in theatres, if they know their friends and colleagues will talk about it. In this age where what is popular can can vanish within two weeks, the fear of missing out is prevalent. Audiences want to see the latest Marvel movie, Star Wars story or Fantastic Beasts film, not because these movies might be good stories but because they are conversation topics and tokens of approval. Watching the latest film can get someone into the heart of a popular culture craze, and to fall behind is to be left behind.

With so much focus on remakes, sequels, adaptations and franchise builders, will audiences ever see an original film again? Yes. The amount of independent films and original stories in theatres now as compared to the past five years is staggering. Though films will always fit into set genres, films can create their own twist on a genre or mix and match characters from one genre with another. Taking a look at this year’s Oscar best picture winner, it features a mute janitor, a devout military operative and an oceanic creature, yet it is a romance. Nothing about these characters is intrinsically new, but how they are used in the film’s story is breathtakingly original. Along with Guillermo Del Toro’s “The Shape of Water,” plenty of other original films are coming to theatres (“Chappaquiddick,” “Isle of Dogs,” “Adventures in Public School,” “Sorry to Bother You,” “Hearts Beat Loud,” “A kid Like Jake,” “Eighth Grade,” “Can you ever Forgive Me?” and more).

In conclusion: Yes, we are currently inundated with sequels, remakes, adaptations and franchise builders, but that is because they sell and are popular. No, the original films are not all gone. Most of them are alive and well and living at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute.

Source: boxofficemojo.com

Every human being is an artist, because we are all creations and sub creators. One of the ways we, as humans, sub create is the way we shape our identity. How we define ourselves is an art. Every person has their own unique way of displaying themselves. What items you display, what way you present your body and what beliefs you have all shape the art of your identity.

What you purchase shows what you want to define you. The products we own not only satisfy our needs and wants, but also connect us with an existing group. Anyone can buy and wear a shirt, but only a few people will buy and wear an Eastern University t-shirt. By wearing this campus outfit, someone chose to identify with this campus. This is the same with the video games a person owns, or even if they own a gaming system at all. What genre of game do they own and display. What is said about someone who owns a collection of first person shooters as compared to someone who owns a collection of 3D platformers? This even extends to the food we choose to eat. When you go to the dining commons, do you get the same sandwich you always get from the deli, try something new at the grill or maybe eat something far more health conscious? Everything we possess or use tells something about who we are, and even choosing how we display and use everyday objects is an art.

Our identity can also be illustrated through how we carry and present ourselves. Are the clothes we wear new and clean or are they old and worn through? While this may or may not indicate who is wealthier, it can show who holds themselves to a higher standard of social appeal. Identity can be shown not only through what clothes we wear but how we wear them. Are the sleeves kept at an even length or is one pulled down more to expose a shoulder? How do you hold your body? Does your chest collapse in at the front, do you stand up straight with a stiff back or perhaps do you lean to either the left or the right side? A collapsed chest can reveal inner inhibitions, a stiff back may show strict upbringing or a lean to either side can show a sense of deep imbalance. Every aspect of our physical body is a piece in our artistic design.

Another way we can illustrate our identity is through our beliefs. This is not simply to say that because someone wears a shirt with Twenty One Pilots on it that they like the band, or that someone owns an icon therefore they are an Orthodox Christian. Beliefs are far harder to see from the outside, but they are clear to us inside. A person always knows what they believe and what they do not believe;these are the very reasons that get us to wake up in the morning and sleep at night. Do we believe in success and want good grades, do we believe that the world is our pleasure palace and seek only what we believe is good for us, or do we live for some cause or spiritual foundation that is greater than ourselves? If we believe we are loved, then we will act in accordance with this. What we believe will influence our actions, and it will shape our identity.

Our identity is an art, and like fine art there are many distinct creations. Do we make ourselves out to be a Van Gough, full of fantastical colors and deep sentimentality, a Norman Rockwell, standing for our country and proudly signifying the real world, or are we a Jackson Pollock painting, dashed out onto a canvas with the only intention being that the work will be finished in the most interesting way? No matter what painting we are, we are art and art is beautiful. Do we think of ourselves as beautiful? If we do not, what part of our identity do we not like, and should it be removed or embraced? No matter how you display your identity make no mistake. No matter what your identity, you are art. You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). God’s grace flows through you, and his likeness shines through your creation.

In 1962 author Madeleine L’Engle published a children’s novel unlike any other. L’Engle’s “A Wrinkle in Time” combines well written characters with innovative storytelling on the importance of love against darkness and bundles it all up in the genre of science fantasy. When Disney announced that they were making another movie adaptation of L’Engle’s book, fans were hesitant. This new movie is directed by Ava DuVernay, the director of the acclaimed Netflix documentary “13th” and best picture nominee “Selma.” Though Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time” attempts to be a well intentioned fantasy story, DuVernay’s movie suffers from three major flaws.

There is a level of fantasy and splendor embedded in each page of L’Engle’s work that is never present in DuVernay’s movie. The movie does have magical creatures, metaphorical characters and bizarre planets, but none of it seems to enchant or mystify. This is in part due to the movie’s lackluster CGI and poor special effects. When some new creature or bizzare thing appears on the screen, it is immediately doubted by the viewer. Nothing imaginary or wondrous in this movie appears meaningful or interesting. L’Engle’s fans cannot even look forward to seeing an interpretation of their favorite creature, as DuVernay’s movie does not feature any of L’Engle’s beasts.

If this movie had well crafted special effects, then the movie would at least be an alluring experience. There are many reasons why this movie is an uninteresting, vapid spectacle, but the primary reason why DuVernay’s movie fails to delight or entertain is that its story and characters are not interesting. If DuVernay’s characters portrayed the motivations and values exemplified in L’Engle’s novel, the movie’s story would be engaging.

L’Engle’s work has open and constant references to Christianity and the spiritual struggle of fighting darkness with light. For example, there is a moment in L’Engle’s novel where the three Mrs. W’s present Meg with gifts. Each of these gifts is a direct reference to Paul’s writings about how the greatest thing a person can do is love another and love themselves (1 Corinthians 13). Mrs. Who gives Meg the gift of the word of God reciting, “But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before Him” (1 Corinthians 1:27-29 NIV). In DuVernay’s movie Mrs. Who gives Meg magical glasses, which Meg received earlier in L’Engle’s original story. Mrs. Who does not recite any scripture or literary works for Meg. In addition to this, Mrs. Whatsit gives Meg the gift of her faults. L’Engle may interpret this as Mrs. Whatsit stating that Meg should accept her sinful nature and be proud of it.

Even though love is not strongly mentioned in this movie, Meg still defeats darkness with the power of love. The lines in this movie’s climax that Meg recites are taken from L’Engle’s novel. These words are about the value of loving one another, but the message Meg gives using these words focuses on self righteous love. Meg’s character may be founded on L’Engle’s words and values, but her movie persona does not relay L’Engle’s original message.

The movie never focuses on the Christian love illustrated in L’Engle’s novel. As the movie’s message, accept your darkness and believe in yourself, does not coincide with the movie’s depiction of values, fight darkness with love and rely on others, it makes DuVernay’s “A Wrinkle in Time” feel like a forced story. The story being told does not match the plot points chosen for it, as those plot points are from another work with a different intent.

The screenwriters tried to make the movie tell their message, but the story resists this adaptation. Since this movie’s creatures, characters and story are being forced to be something they are not, Ava DuVernay’s “A Wrinkle in Time” is a jumbled mess that does not captivate or inspire its audience members.

Eastern University is comprised of a variety of unique students and staff from all across North America and the corners of the world, and on Feb. 19 it was awarded $20,000 for its resounding diversity and multicultural atmosphere. This Diversity and Multicultural grant was awarded to Eastern University by the National Christian Multicultural Student Leaders Conference (NCMSLC). According to Eastern.edu, the “NCMSLC develops and promotes multicultural student leaders providing them with training on how to lead effectively in diverse settings. Support and funds are shared with organizations that share the mission and vision of NCMSLC.” Eastern University has been recognised as one of these schools.

The NCMSLC is lead by Dr. Venessa Brown, the Associate Chancellor for the Office of Institutional Diversity at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and according to Eastern.edu she is “a professor in the social work department. She is nationally and internationally recognized for her commitment to public child welfare and her expertise in cases of child sexual abuse.”

The NCMSLC’s president, Dr. Brown, announced this grant stating, “It is my hope that these servant dollars will assist in furthering your efforts and commitment to a diverse campus climate and allows the diversity and inclusion conversation to continue at Eastern University.” When Dr. Brown awarded Eastern University’s Vice Provost for Student Development Dr. Jacqueline Irving with this grant for $20,000, Dr. Brown stated, “Under your leadership, Eastern has been a leader in Christian higher education of what it means to be inclusive of all God’s people.” According to Eastern.edu “Dr. Brown and Jacqueline Irving have worked together in multicultural student leadership development for over 20 years.”

Sources: Eastern.edu

This year’s winter Olympics were held in PyeongChang South Korea, but during this geographic boundary was taken down during the events. Both athletes from north and south Korea united under one flag and competed as one team, one nation.

The U.S. did just missed winning bronze in the overall medal count between nations. It came in overall fourth place with nine gold medals, eight silver medals and six bronze medals, making its final tally 23 medals total. Above the U.S. in the top three spots were Canada with 11 gold medals and 29 medals total, Germany with 14 gold medals and 31 total and Norway with 14 gold medals and 39 total.

As always it was another record breaking Olympics this year. U.S. Women’s ice hockey defeated Canada claiming their first gold medal win in 20 years. For the first time in Olympics history the U.S. took home a gold medal in Curling. The U.S. earned their 300th medal in winter sports history, when they took home two medals in men’s freeski halfpipe.

One of the most lively events this year was figure skating. U.S. figure skater Nathan Chen made winter olympic history, when he landed six midair spins and four revolutions. He, however, did not win a medal for his run, as his first run was poor and he had a low score. Mirai Nagasubecame the first U.S. women to land a triple axel and third women in Olympic history to do so. The triple axel is referred to as the most difficult move in women’s figure skating history. The first woman to ever land a triple axel was Tonya Harding.

Sources: NBC Olympics, ABC News