When coming to the decision to major in Journalism, I concluded that my interests went beyond the confines of that major. I like reading, writing and leading the newspaper, but I also am an advocate for social justice, and I wanted at least a part of my education at Eastern to reflect […]
The Importance of the Minor Read Post »
Religious persecution– something that Christians hear too often; however, religions across the world today still experience varying levels of persecution and oppression for believing in their faith. Religious persecution relates to the systematic mistreatment and alienation of a group of people based on what they believe or what their beliefs lack.
For the past few years, I have served as the president of Model United Nations here at Eastern University. The club might be familiar to some of you who participated in high school, but in college, it is another experience entirely. Eastern University sends a team every year to the Harvard Model
Model United Nations and the Call to Politics Read Post »
I have always been fascinated by the concept of stringing words together to make meaning. It is something that not only touches others, but a place deep within oneself because you can look back and say “I crafted this with my own hands, mind, spirit, and soul”. As a poet, that is the
Seminar By The Sea: A reflection about the summer course and poetical growth. Read Post »
It is 10 p.m. in the dorm room and I am sitting on the bed staring at my book bag. I completed a full days work in the Jammin’ Java but somehow my bookbag is haunting me, telling me there is more work to be done. I sit and stare in silence
The Art of Self-love: How self-love can be the greatest feeling of all time. Read Post »
Let us get something clear– we all need a Peter Kavinsky in our lives. This notion has been quite apparent on numerous social media sites ever since Netflix aired their original film, “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” in Aug. The film was originally based off the Young
Sarah Todd and her friend, Keely Cutts, have embarked on the massive journey that is writing a novel, and together no less. Both of them work in institutions of higher education. Todd is our esteemed Director of the Center for Career Development here at Eastern University and Cutts works at Rosemont College.
Attending university can be one of the most daunting experiences for young people living in the United States. From either the societal pressure to make something of yourself or the great financial burden of education, a young adult venturing out on their own might find themselves overwhelmed by the experience. For
Eastern Ranked in Best Colleges for Students with ASD Read Post »
Khandace Mitchell is a first-year student here at Eastern and is a Criminal Justice major but is thinking of switching over to Music because she is a huge music lover. She was born and raised in West Philly and yes, on the playground is where she spent most of her days. She
People of Eastern: Khandace Mitchell Read Post »
Many living in America do not know the pain and heartbreak that comes with having to escape their country of origin because of political persecution. However, there are many refugees across the nation that went through this turmoil seeking safety. On our campus, junior Victor Guillen lives everyday with the knowledge that
Turmoil and Triumph: A tale of one foreign exchange student’s journey to Eastern. Read Post »
