The Issue: Should we have the right to die?
Lauren Murphy *Trigger warning for suicide, physician-assisted suicide, or death.* Yes Kit Apostolacus Death is a very sensitive thing—despite us all inevitably experiencing it. I want to be very careful and note…
Lauren Murphy
Ordinary to Extraordinary
Intrinsically, we are just ordinary people. Many of us are ordinary college students who, on a typical day, wake up, go to class, eat a couple of meals, watch a…
The Lives and Legacies of Two Comedy Greats: Robin Williams and Joan Rivers
Recently, the world lost two of its greatest comedians, Robin Williams and Joan Rivers. Both were unique and exceptional talents who brought new life and perspective to the industry and…
Waltonian Guide to Making it Big on Campus as a First-year student
The moment has finally arrived! You have made it to Eastern and are now wondering how to get recognized on our campus. Do not worry; I am here to help…
Early Eagles: Students who arrived to campus early
The early bird may get the worm, but the early Eastern Eagle gets so much more. Several groups of students, including resident assistants (RAs), student chaplains, fall athletes, fall teaching…
Eastern’s Response to Wake Up The World
Eastern, it is time to wake up the world. In June, Eastern University held a video competition centered around the theme Wake up the World. The contest was open to…
Continuing The Legacies: Eastern Graduates who returned as faculty
Dr. Darrell Pearson is an associate professor and the department chair of youth ministries. At Palmer, he earned a Doctor of Ministry in 2010. When asked about his experience as…
World Vision Controversy: Still Loving the Least of These?
On March 24, World Vision, a well-known Christian mission organization, made a controversial policy change. For the first time, they would consider hiring employees that are in same-sex marriages. But…
Illiterate College Athletes: Learning Specialist Speaks Out, Receives Backlash
Recently, CNN released a report on the reading level of college athletes. Their investigation was prompted by the research of Mary Willingham, a learning specialist at UNC Chapel Hill, who…
Lone Survivor: True Story of Heroic Navy SEAL Team 10 and Operation Red Wings
“I will never quit…My Nation expects me to be physically harder and mentally stronger than my enemies. If knocked down, I will get back up, every time. I will draw…