In Ancient Greece, democracy was exercised at least one a month, possibly even weekly. The people would cast plebiscitary votes in which every individual had the opportunity to express their opinion on an issue or a leader. Through this process, the people truly had the power over their government, and they got to use it […]
As the impending November election draws nearer and the number of U.S. COVID-19 cases continues to rise, it has become even more necessary for an agreement to be made about the Coronavirus Relief Bill. The updated Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act originated in the House of Representatives in September. It is
On Oct. 10th, right-wing and left-wing rallies transpired at close proximity with each other in Denver’s Civic Center Park. At 1:30 p.m., the self-proclaimed “Denver Communists,” held a BLM-Antifa Soup Drive; meanwhile, the self-proclaimed “Patriot Muster” held a Patriot Rally at 2:00 p.m. in a nearby location. According to The New York Times, a tweet
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President Trump and former Vice President Biden held separate town hall meetings in place of the typical Presidential Town Hall Debate on Oct. 15, 2020. In their respective town hall broadcasts, questions were presented to the candidates by a diverse group of voters. Some present in each town hall had already decided to vote for
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Many athletes spend their lives dedicated to the sports that they love. Some sacrifice friendships, schoolwork, and even family for their professional sports dream. Once a professional athlete, few leave their job willingly. Most athletes retire after hitting their physical peak or suffering a career-ending injury. However, for WNBA player Maya Moore, she left her
Activism and Athletics: Maya Moore’s newest life purpose. Read Post »
Eastern University’s athletics programs have been experiencing an unprecedented year due to Covid-19. With the spring of 2020 seasons ending abruptly to fall seasons being delayed until spring, athletes at Eastern have had their seasons altered in one way or another. In an attempt to keep athletes involved in competitions of some form, Eastern’s Student-Athletes
With the COVID-19 gym regulations, it can be difficult to find time to get a workout in, but dorm room workouts can be just as effective and convenient. Since gyms closed, fitness centers and influencers have been posting their at-home routines for anyone to follow along. Gyms have opened up again, but some may not
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Football is widely considered to be a man’s sport. There are no professional women’s football leagues that are as recognized and esteemed as the NFL, but that doesn’t mean that women aren’t interested in the sport or capable of participating in it in some way. Sarah Thomas, for example, has become the first and only
Athletes who are hard of hearing playing at the collegiate level are few and far between when you look at universities outside of Gallaudet and RIT, schools whose programs are intrinsically inclusive because of their student population. Thankfully Eastern’s Softball program has adapted and proven that they are willing and able to provide an experience
