Thousands of people gathered on Sunday Oct. 1 to celebrate the Route 91 Harvest Festival on the Las Vegas strip. Total strangers gathered to embrace each other like family for a night of entertainment by some of their favorite singers such as Jason Aldean, Big & Rich, […]
Author: Nicole Markert
Around The World: French photographer displays art on US-Mexico border
In early September, near the Mexican city of Tecate, and an hour southeast of San Diego, a massive photo of a young toddler named Kitito was placed right behind the border fence with California. If viewed from the American side of the border, the child seems to […]
The Art of The Playlist
Whoever said that music puts words to the emotions we feel is spot on. Music is such an integral part of my life. I may not write or compose it, but I do love butchering my favorite bops in the shower. I realized this when I was […]
Eastern To Add Men’s Volleyball Team
For the past few months, Eastern has been a hub of growth and change. From building renovations, to advancements in technology, there is no question about it: Eastern is stepping up their game. However, they are not just stepping up their game in those departments, but on […]
“Wayne Open Late”: Later Business Hours, Refreshments, Sales, and More
Wayne is a quaint and lovely town that is known for its historic Quaker origins, beautiful architecture, sightseeing, shopping, and dining experiences. Eastern University students tend to flock there in their free time, enjoying the scenery and getting some good ice cream at the Wayne Coffee and Ice Cream Bar. […]
The Myth of the Summer Body
The relaxing bliss of summer is what all crave as the semester begins to come to a close. Overwhelmed with the overload of finishing up finals, projects and presentations, we become exhilarated at the thought of our bare feet touching the sand, feeling the warmth of the […]
Shane Claiborne ’97 Among Those Arrested at Anti-Death Penalty March
On a wet, dismal day in January, several days before the commencement of the Women’s March on Washington and the Presidential Inauguration, Eastern alumnus Shane Claiborne ’97 was one of the 18 people arrested for being a part of an anti-death penalty protest that took place on […]
Dr. Phillip Cary Speaks at Faith Forum
This year, Eastern’s annual Faith Forum, sponsored by the Office of the Provost, Templeton Honors College and the Office of Faith and Practice, featured one of its own: Dr. Phillip Cary. Cary is a professor of philosophy on campus and has published several books, including “Good News […]
A History of the Halftime Show- From local commodity to Lady Gaga
When the phrase “Super Bowl halftime show” comes into conversation, most people will think of the most recent performance by Lady Gaga. The pop icon literally dove into the performance from the rooftop, but not before releasing a swarm of Intel drones as she covered “God Bless America,” […]
The Art of Questioning
There comes a time in your life when you have to ask yourself the hard questions that only you can answer. As we grow up, we are provided the answer to almost every question we ask. If we asked our mother or father why a building in New […]