Author: Josh Velez

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Race for MLB MVP

Major League Baseball reached the end of the regular season and is ready for the World Series to begin. However, before the conclusion of the 2015 season, a player from the American and National league will be chosen to be the Most Valuable Player (MVP). The award is given to […]

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In Memorium: Yogi Berra

There are many baseball players who are well-distinguished and have made a name for themselves.  However, there are few who make an impact to the game.  Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra was one of those players.  Yogi was selected in 1972 as a first round Hall of Famer.  He won 13 […]

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Volleyball and Field Hockey Updates

[twocol_one] Volleyball Eastern Eagles’ legendary Volleyball head coach, Mark Birtwistle, looks to have another fantastic season.  The Eagles opened up the 2015 season with a five game winning streak. The Eagles’ winning streak started off against Muhlenberg College.  Losing the first set, 25-19, the Eagles came back out on the […]

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New Athletic Director Nate Stewart

After Nate Davis left, the role of athletic director was vacant, and this summer, Nate Stewart was chosen as Eastern’s new athletic director. Stewart mentioned that he could never have foreseen his position at Eastern when he graduated from Roanoke College; however, a good friend encouraged him to apply for […]

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Eastern Eagles Prep for Fall Season

The fall semester is always exciting as it represents the start of a new school year. New faces roam the campus, while returning students get back into their usual routines. However, Eastern’s fall sports, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Soccer, and Cross Country are the reason for excitement on campus. Men’s Soccer […]

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Do You Even Lift?

Students on Eastern’s campus are without a gym and have to find an alternate source to fill that void. Many students are frustrated, as their only source of working out is being renovated. Senior Lacrosse player, Nabig Sakr, was forced to get a gym membership elsewhere; disappoint she inquired,  “Why […]

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Athletic Department Amped for Track Team

Welcome Eastern Eagles’ Track and Field team!  For those asking, “What is Track and Field?” Track and Field is compiled with different athletic events. They are commonly seen while watching the Olympics.  For example, shotput, hurdles, pole vault, sprints, and many more. The Track and Field team is in fact […]

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Men’s LAX Eyes Strong Finish

The Eagles’ lacrosse team looks to stay hot as the season comes to an end. The Eagles will face DeSales University and FDU-Florham in their last two games of the season. DeSales will host the Eagles on Saturday, April 18. The Bulldogs are currently on a two-game losing streak with […]

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MLB 2015: Fearless Predictions

Spring is finally here, the weather is getting warmer, but most importantly Major League Baseball begins. Thirty teams come into the season with one goal in mind: winning the World Series. But who will be the 2015 champs? Can the Giants pull it off again? Or will the Royals return […]

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Men’s Lax Soaring Towards Greatness

Eastern’s lacrosse team is off to a phenomenal start. Despite the unbalanced weather, the Eagles are staying hot, rolling over the competition this season. In the season opener against Swarthmore College, the Eagles dominated winning 18-8. Eric Waibel, Grant Ferguson and David Darling accounted for 10 of the 18 goals. […]