Served Too Short: A recap of the recent U.S. Open, including Serena Williams, Bianca Andreescu, and Rafael Nadar.
A few weeks ago, the 2019 U.S. Open Finals were held at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, Sept. 7 and 8. The finals featured Serena Williams versus Canada’s Bianca…
You Were Great Gabe, But Time Marches On: The departure of the Phillies general manager and how the team moves forward.
Recently, the Philadelphia Phillies decided to move in another direction with then Phillies manager Gabe Kapler after two subpar non-playoff seasons going 161-163. The Phillies have decided on Joe Girardi…
Following the Money: A look into power and justice in higher education funding.
Recent news that convicted sex-offender Jefferey Epstein quietly donated $1.7 million dollars to M.I.T.’s Media Lab has some people questioning the morality of higher education funding. Joichi Ito, the director…
Youtube Influencers: A new generation of celebrities can now be found in vloggers.
Media has always played a massive role in the consumerist aspect of the 21st century society. Between TV, music and the internet, the audiences are overwhelmed with entertainment options. Youtube,…
Rural Gun Control: Why legislators need to consider more inclusive gun control
Ever since the tragedies of Parkland and El Paso, and the many gun violence related incidents before them, tension is mounting in America. Many people are calling for mass gun…
Inventive Uses for Your Halloween Candy
It’s spooky season once again, and that means candy. Whether you’re trick-or-treating or taking advantage of those day-after bargains, there may come a point when chowing down on one more…
The Blossoming of “flowergirl:” How an Eastern University senior turned her heartbreak into artwork.
Morgan Leavy is a senior year social work major at Eastern University. Leavy has been involved in theater and music for years, and this September, she released her first-ever EP…
Eastern’s Prison Education Program: Dr. Kimberlee Johnson launches a Prison Education Program where incarcerated persons will have the opportunity to earn college credit.
There are about 2.3 million people in prisons all across the country, 95% of which will be released in their lifetime. But what will happen to them when they go…
A Phone Call and A Whistleblower: Did the President commit an impeachable offense?
On Aug. 12, 2019, a whistleblower filed a complaint against President Donald Trump which was shared with the acting Director of National Intelligence and then Congress. This whistleblower is an…
Does Mental Health Influence Creativity?: Breaking down the link between the brain’s health and creative expression.
“Creativity is the use of imagination or original ideas,” as defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Generating ideas that are inclusive to one’s imagination and originality, however, may prove to be a…