In times of stress, what do you turn to? Do you read your favorite book or visit an art exhibit? Do you listen to music alone in your room? No matter what you turn to, many stress relieving arts activities have been postponed, canceled, or modified due to the pandemic. So how exactly can you […]
Patronage (From a Distance): How to be involved in the arts during COVID Read Post »
Karissa Maccentelli is a senior at Eastern majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Forensic Chemistry. She is a part of a 4-in-1 program with Temple University to obtain her PSM in Forensic Chemistry. She is known around campus for her involvement in various clubs and organizations. Originally from Bel Air, Maryland, Maccentelli chose Eastern
People of Eastern: Meet student chaplain and Refuge leader, Karissa Maccentelli Read Post »
Thrust into a world of Zoom and face masks, it is reasonable to assume that many students are overwhelmed by the new transition of a heavily online-based semester. Online classes, hybrid classes, in-person classes, and extracurricular activities require students to acquire new class and time management formats in a manner that may feel daunting and
From waking up to the sounds of roof work and fire alarms to having broken air conditioners and ants crawling along the windowsills, life in Gallup B couldn’t be better. The Gallup residence hall is split into four buildings, each with four floors. The first floor is apartments and the second two are suite style
Life in Gallup B: How a once solitary residence hall is building community together Read Post »
Beginning a new school year in a new place can be scary for anyone, especially for college freshmen just leaving home for the first time ever. Now imagine adding a global pandemic into the mix. Despite tension surrounding Covid-19, orientation leaders, alongside assistant dean of Resident and Student Life, Ben Howard, put in the effort
At the beginning of each new fall semester, students and faculty gather together to participate in Convocation: the kick-off for the academic year. This year, Convocation looked a little different. Instead of being together in the gymnasium, all attendees were able to participate from the comfort of their own dorm room, home, or office through
CoffeeHouse • 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 11 | Walton Upper Lobby | 100 Days till Commencement Celebration Windows on the World: Imani Barbarin • 10:00 AM Friday, September 11 | “Challenging Ableism” Philosophy Society • 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 17 Windows on the World & Evening Performance: Audrey Assad • 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 23
Happenings: A list of important dates to mark in your agendas! Read Post »
California Senator Kamala Harris has faced extensive backlash since being named Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s vice president running mate, mostly from the far-right on social media. QAnon, a popular conspiracy group from the far-right, has been the most notable source of the vitriol, particularly in questioning Harris’s eligibility for the vice presidency. Similar to
Recent release of the Department of Education’s regulations governing sex discrimination at federally funded institutions, Title IX, has sparked much controversy and conversation. The first federal alteration since1997, these changes have been received with mixed criticism and support. The bulk of the changes made to Title IX address issues of sexual assault at public institutions,
TITLE IX REGULATIONS LOWER VICTIM PROTECTIONS ACROSS THE NATION Read Post »
The Jorts intramural soccer team began in the Spring of 2014 as a bunch of ragtag misfits who wanted to make intramurals fun again. We were not very good, but we had a lot of fun and as the years have gone by, we have improved. Our fans have been called “Jort Support,” and they
The Impact of Intramural Sports: A senior reflects on her experience on the Jorts. Read Post »
