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This year, Eastern hosted their first Mini-THON, an event dedicated to raising money to help defeat childhood cancer. Schools in as many as 8 states, ranging from elementary schools to colleges, participate in these fun events which in the 2016-17 school year raised $6.7 million nationally. The Mini-THON movement began as a spinoff of the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) and has only gained momentum. The student leadership of Eastern’s Mini-THON club were excited to host the first of Eastern’s Mini-THON’s, which they hope to continue as an event in years to come.

Eastern’s Mini-THON leadership consists of Danielle Large ‘20 as president and Lynnsey Rebner ‘19 as vice president and Head of Finance. Also, Krista Tison ‘21 serves as Head of Food, Hannah Stoner ‘19 as Head of Fundraising, and Jenny Monkmon ‘20 as Head of Entertainment. Many of the leadership team previously served as leadership for their former schools’ mini-THONs. The club started in the 2016-17 school year, meeting weekly and began to advertise their on-campus presence. This year, while not yet an SGA-funded club, Mini-THON offered interest meetings leading up to the event itself and fundraising with the express intent to put on the mini-THON itself. As a newly founded club, Mini-THON was responsible for raising the funds to put on the event, and received enough donations to pay for food, t-shirts and other supplies. All registration fees went straight to Four Diamonds.

On Saturday, April 14, at 8 p.m., the Mini-THON began. Each hour offered a new event and began with a customized line dance choreographed by the gifted Natalie Owens ‘20. Hour 1 was technically ‘Community Hour’; in particular, one student’s family came to support the event who had a child recently in remission from brain cancer. While the family was not directly connected to Four Diamonds, they believe in its mission and provided a presence for those families who have been personally affected by childhood cancer. During Hour 2, chaplains offered prayer and the Wednesday Night Worship team on campus conducted worship. Hour 3 offered an array of games and dancing. Following this, Hour 4 involved food donated from local restaurants like Chipotle, Mainline Pizza, and Buffalo Wild Wings, as well as yoga and a lip sync battle. Finally, Hour 5 featured performances from Transformed and a game led by the women’s lacrosse team, as well as a glow-in-the-dark dance party and the reveal of funds raised during the night.

During my discussion with President of the club, Danielle Large, she explained why she is passionate about establishing Mini-Thon on Eastern’s campus. She said, “As a future health care worker in particular I feel it’s important […] I personally feel called to bring healing to kids.” For Danielle, it’s important to do something in the face of the obvious injustice of the suffering of children. I also spoke to Lynnsey Rebner, Vice President and Head of Finances, who spoke of her own draw to the mission. Lynnsey said, “No matter if your family has been touched or you know someone who has been touched [by childhood cancer] Four Diamonds is a fantastic charity.” She feels, as an aspiring pediatrician, that families should not have to be burdened with worry about both their child’s well-being and finances for their family as they battle the disease. Four Diamonds helps families to meet their financial needs and goes even further by providing therapies for the child and family. Families have access to help which encompasses the whole person, which holistic approach is especially important to Lynnsey.

The event, although only the first year, was a significant success. Forty-eight students pre-registered and more came in at the door, with a total of about sixty students in attendance throughout the night. The Mini-THON raised an estimated $2,150. With such a successful first attempt, the leaders of Mini-THON are hopeful for what the future years will look like and are interested in making Mini-THON an annual event. Mini-THON provides a way for Eastern students to come together as a school to celebrate those who have overcome childhood cancer and raise money and encouragement for those families who are currently battling cancer as well.

Source: Fourdiamonds.org

Drew An Brubaker (‘16) graduated from Eastern University with her BS in Psychology, a minor in Biology and another minor in Political Science. Drew An was also a member of Templeton Honors College. As I interviewed Drew An in her current workplace, Frontline Education in Malvern, PA, where she works as senior Human Resources generalist, she told me about her time at Eastern and updates on her life now. Drew An, an exceptionally articulate and enthusiastic individual, described how she grew at Eastern and how post-graduate life has further shaped how she sees and interacts with the world.

Upon choosing a college to attend, Drew An at first did not want to go to Eastern. Her older brother graduated from Eastern and she worried she would be stuck in his shadow. Ultimately, through comparison with other schools, she was drawn to Eastern because it offered a unique mission statement, place in Christian academia and honors college.

Speaking of her time as a psychology student and a student in Templeton Honors College, Drew An said she learned two very different, robust ways to see the world. She described how each class in Templeton and the psychology department had its own common language, and going between classes involved a kind of “code switching.” Describing what she took away from the experience of being a member of both the psychology department and THC, Drew An said, “There’s so many perspectives in the world, and so many Christian perspectives, and yet the vast majority of them are well thought out, robust perspectives from really earnest, wonderful people who are seeking to follow Christ. And they disagree vehemently, often, kind of always, and very passionately. But just seeing that the intention was to love Christ and serve him and do right… just because someone disagrees with me doesn’t mean they don’t care about people or also care about truth; it’s a lot more complicated than that.”

Near the end of her undergraduate experience, Drew An began to look seriously at graduate school and job possibilities. She was not interested in a specific field of graduate work, so she turned her attention elsewhere. Discussing her options with professors, as well as attending a panel on psychology graduates and career fairs, Drew An began to apply to jobs. Straight out of school, Drew An worked in the mental health field at an entry level job, which she claimed was perfect for her on paper. Even though she believed the work was important, she was dissatisfied; she did not enjoy the work and her night schedule did not permit her to stay connected to her community, family, and friends. Drew An acknowledged the importance of the lesson she learned during her first post-college job: it’s not about getting a job with the ‘right’ title, but about finding a job that matches your skill sets and fits with how you want to live your life.

Taking a leap of faith, Drew An quit her job while still applying and interviewing at other places. Intrigued by a Facebook post by her friend of an entry level HR job opening, Drew An was hired by Frontline Education, a school administration software company, a week and a half after quitting her mental health care job. She made the decision to join the company based on her attraction to the company’s core values and the fact that her skill sets fit the job description.

Drew An discussed the application and interview process through her lens as an HR worker familiar with hiring policies. She claimed job interviews are similar to first dates. She says that when someone is younger, they are concerned about saying what would potentially make the other person like them, which many people do in job interviews as well. However, it’s really about compatibility. It’s much better, according to Drew An, to walk into an interview with the intention of finding out if one is compatible with the job and the company. She conceded, “Although, sometimes you just need a job, which is never the case about a boyfriend.”

When asked what piece of advice she would give to current students, Drew An said there are two seemingly contradictory, but ultimately important aspects one needs to balance. The first: “Take a deep breathe, you’re gonna be ok.” She advises students not to be too concerned about getting the perfect job, especially the perfect title, right out of college, which she said is usually not going to happen. Instead, take opportunities which are currently available. The second: Work really hard. Find the opportunities offered through Eastern’s professors and career resources.

Drew An’s experience entering the work world has continued to build upon the growth she underwent at Eastern. Her story is an encouragement to diligently pursue one’s interests while also recognizing that things will work out, which frees us to enjoy the process.

I recently had the pleasure of seeing Swan Lake at the Academy of Art in Philadelphia. As I explained to my friends after the performance, I had only been to small productions of The Nutcracker before, so I considered this to be my true first time at a ballet. Since the day we went to the performance also happened to be the last day of the Philadelphia Flower Show and the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, our train took about three times as long as usual. Running through the streets of Philadelphia in high heels reminded me of two things: 1) tv shows which feature female FBI agents in hot pursuit of criminals in high heels either hire very talented women or are a completely false picture of life, and 2) it is always smart to make sure your shoes fit perfectly, since shoes which are even slightly too big will leave scars. Even though we may have had to run through the streets of Philadelphia to get there on time, appearing a bit disheveled, the show was worth it. The performance was breathtaking. Several times I had to remind myself to close my mouth; my jaw gaped in amazement at the precision and strength of the dancers as they twirled and leapt across the stage in perfect time to the live orchestra.

The Pennsylvania Ballet put on a traditional rendition of the classic, Swan Lake, under the guidance of Angel Corella, the show’s Artistic Director. On their website, the PA Ballet highlights the intentional decision to perform the Swan Lake in a traditional fashion. Angel Corella stated, “We’ll present this iconic ballet in its truest, purest form. I hope you’ll be thrilled by the drama, the virtuosic dancing, and of course, mesmerized by Tchaikovsky’s exquisite score.” In my opinion, the goal set forth by Corella was accomplished; the dance routines paired with Tchaikovsky’s original score brought to life the dramatic story of love and magic that comprises Swan Lake.

Audiences watching Swan Lake today would be surprised to find that when this ballet premiered in 1877, the reception was less than overwhelming. Some believe that the reason behind Swan Lake’s initial failure was the difficulty of the dance routines. Others thought the story was uninspired. But regardless of the reason, the ballet was less than warmly received by the public eye and particularly the critics’ unfriendly pens.

The original choreographer, Marius Petipa, and musical composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, both undoubtedly left their mark on their respective fields. According to the PA Ballet, “The value of Petipa’s accomplishments on ballet is immeasurable. He produced more than 60 full-evening ballets, countless shorter works, and he is considered to have laid the foundation for the entire school of Russian ballet.” Near the end of his career, Petipa was under scrutiny for the classical style of his choreography, with many criticising his work for being too ‘old-fashioned’. Along with the massive talent of Petipa, Swan Lake had the additional skill of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in its genesis. Tchaikovsky is notable for his work on numerous productions including The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker.

I was certainly surprised, and I believe many who watch the stunning production now would be as well, to hear that a masterpiece such as Swan Lake could be passed over as boring or old-fashioned by initial audiences. However, history is full of examples of iconic pieces of art being passed over. For example, the beloved film which ushered in color cinema, The Wizard of Oz, was a box office flop. Then there was It’s a Wonderful Life, which is a Christmas movie staple in my own household and many other families, which was a failure upon first release. As for TV shows, initially shows such as Friends and The Office were met with harsh criticism, but transformed into cultural landmarks. And as the recently released film, Loving Vincent, highlights, the artist Vincent Van Gogh was overlooked in his time, only becoming one of the world’s most famous painters posthumously. I believe Swan Lake is another example of a piece of art which goes unrecognized for a time as the iconic work that it is, only to be revered for generations to come. These examples serve as an encouragement to pursue one’s creative endeavors in the face of criticism, knowing that recognition may not come when we expect it, but what we create matters anyway.

Sources: thoughtco.com; paballet.org; digitalspy.com; onlineuniversities.com.

While Justin Timberlake put on an energetic Super Bowl Halftime Show, the public’s reaction was certainly mixed. Leading up to the show, rumors whirled that JT planned on using a hologram of Prince in a tribute to the epic singer. Prince’s fans spoke out against the use of a hologram of the singer, deceased in 2016, saying that it was against his wishes. While Timberlake listened to the outcry and did not use a hologram, he did incorporate a projection of the singer on a giant sheet, complete with a purple theme and vocal tracks from the singer. Timberlake claims his rendition of ‘I Would Die 4 You’ was done out of complete respect for the singer and with the approval of those who knew Prince and could speak for him. While Timberlake has the right to pay tribute to Prince, he ultimately sabotaged the gesture by disregarding Prince’s wishes, making his performance Timberlake-centered rather than a true gift to Prince and his fans.

Timberlake argues that his performance was done with utmost respect for Prince and his fans, and further that everything was approved by those who knew Prince. In an interview on Late Night, JT said, “I just felt like I wanted to do something for this city [Minneapolis] and something for [Prince] that would just be the ultimate homage to what I consider the GOAT [greatest of all time] of musicians.” Prince’s hometown, Minneapolis, holds the musician in incredibly high esteem, so in theory the tribute is a gesture to the city as well as the singer. Furthermore, he explains that he received approval from Questlove, who was close to Prince, and Sheila E., a musician who collaborated many times with the legend. JT makes a case that everything was technically above board and approved.

However, the tribute ultimately is a self-serving performance, which disregards Prince’s wishes. JT, on Late Night, said, “It’s a moment for me, if I’m being quite honest, because he has always been the pinnacle of musicianship for me.” Timberlake used the popularity of Prince to put on a performance that contributed to his own image. Further, a projection on a sheet and a hologram are not that different. While Timberlake claimed he was listening to the wishes of the Prince Foundation, his decision to use any footage of Prince is self-serving and goes against the spirit Prince espoused while living.

I am not claiming what JT did was wrong in any definitive sense, just ultimately self-serving. For one thing, in life Prince and JT were less than friends. In the public eye, the two singers called each other out for musical choices, and took personal shots as well. His fans are right to question JT’s motives after the rocky relationship the two singers shared. JT claims he has nothing but respect for Prince, but at this point, it’s too late for him to make up his feud with the deceased singer and taking on his tribute can come across as flippant.

While he conferred with some of Prince’s close friends, he still did not listen to Prince’s wishes, which were clear. His fans knew this and were not fooled. In an interview, Prince said of virtual reality in musical performances, “Everything is as it is, and it should be. If I was meant to jam with Duke Ellington, we would have lived in the same age. That whole virtual reality thing… it really is demonic. And I am not a demon. Also, what they did with that Beatles song (Free as a Bird), manipulating John Lennon’s voice to have him singing from across the grave… that’ll never happen to me. To prevent that kind of thing from happening is another reason why I want artistic control.” Regardless of further arguments, Prince is clear: he never wanted his music or image to be used posthumously to make him “sing across the grave.” His use of demonic language exhibits just how strongly he felt about his beliefs and as a fellow musician, JT should have paid heed to the singer’s request for artistic control.

Of course, JT did ‘play by all the rules’ and ultimately tried to make a respectful tribute, but the lack of friendship with Prince was evident. JT could have tailored his performance to Prince’s wishes by avoiding using recorded footage to call the singer to life. Also, seeing that he evidently lacked real relationship with Prince, he could have involved someone in the performance that had real connection with Prince. In the end, JT’s self-serving act is more of an affront to Prince than a tribute.

Sources: Vanityfair.com, independent.co.uk, usatoday.com.

Eastern University held its annual Winter Music Festival Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2. On Friday, performances were given by Eastern Winds, Jazz Band, and Angels of Harmony. The second set of performances on Saturday included pieces by St. Davids Orchestra Society, Turning Point, and the University Choir. The festival is the culmination of months of hard work and long practices. Students and faculty pour their time and energy into mastering pieces and delivering them to audiences in a way that is both admirable and memorable. Morgan Thomas (‘20), a student in the music department who performed with Turning Point, shared, “The performance is pretty much all or most of the ensembles within the music department putting forth their best work, so students and the community get to see the end result of all of the [music department’s] hard work.” The rehearsal process, while it requires dedication and sacrifice and it can be draining, is well worth the countless hours and immense energy needed.

Another student, Eliza Brown (‘18), shares her own thoughts on rehearsals. “Rehearsals are always productive, and always exhausting, and on the good weeks, they’re a time of beautiful music, and togetherness with other lovers of music. Music takes extreme focus and discipline, and while the final performance is always a joy-filled time, the months leading up to that are often extremely stressful, physically painful, and mentally exhausting. However, every step in the process that brings the groups closer to that final performance is so rewarding; I think that’s why we all do it. From the first time you personally read through a piece without getting lost, to the first time the group collectively ends together after a nearly perfect run-through, the seemingly small progressions are how music is born, and it is a truly beautiful, rewarding process.”

Rehearsals, while exhausting, are vital to the creation of memorable performances. The dedication put into rehearsals was apparent in the results of this year’s Winter Music Festival. Jasmine Morrison (‘18), a member of Angels of Harmony, the gospel choir, also spoke of the experience of rehearsals and said in “the rehearsal… [the] Angels of Harmony sing the songs and practice until we get it right. It’s a great experience because we’re singing for the Lord and the Spirit is moving around us.” She also highlighted how the Angels of Harmony approached the Winter Music Festival prepared to sing their hearts out.

The performances themselves were not just holiday songs, but also other choral music. Morgan Thomas (‘20), part of the Turning Point ensemble, said “we have everything from Beethoven to Star Trek so there’s a little something for everyone.” Another performer, Jesse Lall (‘17), when asked about the upcoming performances the week before the Winter Musical Festival, said, “The performances for this upcoming weekend is usually a collaboration of works to prepare for the most important season, which for those who practice Christianity is advent, the birth of Christ. There are not only just tunes for the holidays but other standard works as well by Eastern’s performance arts division. This performance is not only to draw in the audience members but also to showcase works each ensemble has been preparing for all semester long. Rehearsals are always time-consuming and hard work, but yet develop us as musicians. We spend hours a week not only in class but in rehearsals and practicing on our own. When we meet it is a time we gather together and develop the music as a group.”

The hard work put in by the music department yielded beautiful results in this year’s Winter Music Festival. The performances showcased the dedication and talent within the department while also entertaining the audience and reveling in the advent celebrations.

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On Saturday, Nov. 4, Eastern’s Student Activities Board (SAB) sponsored a trip to New York City (NYC). Many Eastern students leapt at the opportunity to take a day trip to the city. The bus left at 9 a.m., and since the drive is almost exactly two hours, students unloaded off the bus by 11 a.m. and spread out to their individual destinations from the drop off spot, which was directly in Times Square. The SAB event itself had a very open format. After the drop off at 11 a.m., students were free to roam about the city as they desired and had complete freedom to go where they wanted. Then at 8 p.m. the bus returned to the same location for pick up, and everyone boarded to get back to campus exactly at 10 p.m.

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Every year SAB offers this same format for the New York City trip, and the students who participate respond with positive feedback. This year, however, the trip took place in early November, instead of its usual time closer to Christmas break. SAB member Rebecca Milano said, “Our hope for this was that the weather wasn’t too cold for people to enjoy it, and it allowed us to plan some fun events for the remainder of the semester.”

The NYC trip is one of students’ favorite recurring SAB events. Many of the students who go say the two major reasons they love the trip is the cheap cost and the open format, which allows them to go where they want within the city.

“I like this SAB event because it allows students a cheap and accessible way to explore New York City. It lets students be adventurous and become familiar with sights around them without the hassle of figuring out transportation,” Laura Bleacher said.

Students return from the diverse places they choose to explore with their friends during the day trip, and no two groups have the same story. For some students, this trip was their first exposure to NYC.

“Out of the many great places I went to in New York, the three that I liked the most were Central Park, the MET, and the 9/11 Memorial. I was able to enjoy the beauty of nature, go back into the past through witnessing different historical artifacts, and commemorate all the lives lost in the tragic event at the Twin Towers in 2001. However, what made all this so memorable was experiencing all this with great friends,” Sarai Gonzalez said.

While it was the first time experiencing New York for some, others who had been there before used the trip to try new things and travel to different parts of the city. For junior Paige Adamczak, the trip provided freedom to explore a city she’s already visited several times in a way that allows her to avoid some of the crowd.

“The past two years have been great opportunities to get off the beaten path and explore without a strict schedule,” Adamczak said.

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For both the experienced and the first time visitor, the NYC trip gives students the freedom to explore wherever they want, which results in a variety of different experiences. Senior Carloyn Sigman

described the places she and her friends visited. They explored an old railroad with an elevated green space called High Line, Chelsea Market, and the Meatpacking District in Lower Manhattan.

“There’s always something new to discover. Each neighborhood in NYC has its own character, which I think is so cool. I had never been to this particular neighborhood before so it was exciting to explore it,” Sigman said.

Freshman Noah Bartel highlighted his experience at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

“I spent most of the time at the Met looking at European art from 1300s to 1700s. I got to see some of Rembrandt’s artwork, including a self-portrait which is one of my favorite pieces of art,” Bartel said.

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While students chose to spend their time in the city in different ways, all of the participants returned with new memories and sore feet from a rewarding day of walking.

Meeting with recent graduate of Eastern University, Jordan Kolb, I got a glimpse of what post-graduate life is like for at least one student, and I was encouraged to hear Jordan talk about the experiences at Eastern which prepped her for stepping out into the work world. Jordan provided a perspective on education that was at once simple and wholesome. Her view on education was simple because even when things are undecided and seemingly complex, there is a fundamental reason we work. It was wholesome because the simplicity of our work is in the end promoting wholeness in ourselves and the world. But I’m getting ahead of myself. First I’ll provide some background.

Jordan Kolb graduated from Eastern University this past spring with her bachelor’s degree in English Literature. She now teaches sixth through eighth grade language arts and sixth grade Old Testament in The City School, a private Christian K-12 in the Philadelphia area. Part of what drew Jordan to The City School was their commitment to being accessible to everyone. On their website, The City School says, “We believe an excellent education should be accessible for families in the city.” Another reason Jordan chose to work at this school is its location. Jordan discussed with me how grateful she is to be able to stay in the Philadelphia area so that she can live with her friends (all recent graduates of Eastern University as well), and be near her immediate family.

Jordan shared with me her own thoughts about education, which she knew throughout her time at Eastern was the career path she wanted to follow. Her philosophy of teaching encapsulates the idea that scholarship is an extension of the Christian life and an integral part of being a Christian. Throughout her education at Eastern, she learned to ask important questions: What is the best way we can serve students? What is the purpose of education? Are we meeting it? In the English Literature department specifically, Jordan learned that she processes the world best through the lens of literature.

A student in both Eastern as a whole and in the Templeton Honors College, Jordan shared how the university and the college helped shape her education. As she explained to me, Templeton approaches subjects by backtracking and looking at the roots of things, whereas Eastern as a whole focuses on the present, which includes acknowledging current injustices and seeing how we can help heal those affected. She said that both those approaches were a necessary part of her education. She also reflected on how the type of education she received influenced her desire to work at a school that is accessible and racially diverse.

When I asked Jordan what piece of advice she would give students as a recent graduate herself, she told me two things. The first was that she learned that it’s less about finding exactly the right field of work, or the perfect job, but about realizing the reason for which we work. The reason we work is to “build up goodness in the world” and, she added, “we do that, or theoretically we are supposed to do that, in whatever sphere we are in.” Rather than focus too much on particulars, it is just as important to understand that we are acting out an extension of the calling to build goodness through our work. The second piece of advice she gave is “do as many shenanigans as you can while you can.” At first she made it seem like the shenanigans go away when you graduate, but she amended. The shenanigans are simply less frequent and tend to occur before 9 p.m. on a school night, or 11 p.m. on a weekend.

Sources: cityschool.org

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On Friday, Oct. 13, Eastern presented the Fine Arts Festival, an annual event which features performances from students, faculty and alumni in the arts departments. There were performances in dance, music and theater, showcasing a wide range of talent in the different disciplines. Since the compilation of performances was so varied, the audience members stayed engaged throughout the evening, enjoying every piece as unique as the one before it. The Fine Arts Festival showcased the talent Eastern is cultivating right here on campus within the art community in a series of memorable performances.

One part of the evening especially worth noting was the Music Alumna of the Year Presentation. Dr. Ron Matthews, Executive Director of Music and Fine Arts and Chair of the Music Department at Eastern University, presented the award to Colleen Bradstreet ‘76, who recently retired from the Music Department at Eastern University. In her remarks after receiving the award, Professor Bradstreet warmly accepted the honor and expressed her love for the art community at Eastern. She even turned to the music students behind her on the stage and told them to let her know when their senior recitals would be so that she could come to support them. Even from an outsider’s perspective, it is clear how much love and effort Bradstreet dedicated to Eastern’s community and the Music Department in particular. Her reception of the award was a fitting addition to an evening dedicated to the celebration of art.

The performances of the evening were very memorable. One performance in particular that stood out because of its individuality and beauty was the dance piece choreographed by Hannah Brumbach (’17), and performed by Brumbach, Emilee Carey (’16), and Abbie Worley (’15). Another performance that captivated the audience was Batti, batti o bel Masetto, a piece by Mozart performed by CheyAnne Bigley (’18), soprano, and Elena Lee (’21) on piano. Both Bigley and Lee executed the song beautifully, and the piece specifically showcased the very impressive vocal talent of Bigley. Later in the evening, Bigley also conducted the Eastern University choir in their performance of Hallelujah from Handel’s Messiah.

All of the performances were unique and engaging in their own ways, creating a very enjoyable evening for those who had the privilege of witnessing the creativity and talent of Eastern’s art students, faculty, and alumni. At the end of the Fine Arts Festival, the choir, accompanied by Ron Matthews, Kyle Herman (’07), and Alyssa Heric (’18), and conducted by CheyAnne Bigley, sang Hallelujah from Handel’s Messiah. Audience members were invited to join the choir on stage for the final performance, and the rest of the crowd stood throughout the lively rendition, which is a yearly tradition for the Music Department. The Fine Arts Festival was a great showcase of the variety of talent found on Eastern’s campus and a wonderful evening of celebrating art for all who attended.

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Eastern University’s Women’s Volleyball team set off on a journey to their tournament at Washington and Lee on Friday, Sept. 8. Little did they know what lay ahead on the long road. The first omen that the day would be filled with trials was a sound. Or rather, the lack of a sound. The alarm clocks of some players did not go off, inducing a rush of panic at the lateness of their waking. Then, it was discovered that Bus Number One lacked working brakes. This led to over an hour of delay, in which the team lay in the McInnis parking lot waiting for transportation. But alas, Bus Number Two also was incapacitated. Bus Number One was repaired and up and running, but only after Bus Number Three came and went after being deemed malfunctional. They left in the working bus, or at least that is what they all thought.

Before heading out on the highway, however, Bus Number One broke down yet again. This unfortunate incident led to another switch in buses. At this point, there was concern that they would miss their first game. Before arriving, yet another bus malfunctioned. Bus Number Four was full of gaseous fumes and smells. The next morning as the team drove from the hotel to the tournament, this same bus broke down again, causing them to run late. Regardless of the recurring obstacles, the Eastern Women’s Volleyball Team made it on time to play. Eastern won one match of three matches against Washington and Lee.

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Sources: rottentomatoes.com, wsj.com

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