All around us are messages calling out for attention either to influence or persuade for a larger cause. One of the most effective ways to advertise in this day and age is through TV commercials according to CNBC Catalyst’s Lead Creative Strategist, Katya Ionova, report in 2016. With 75 years of marketing, […]
Each year, freshmen and transfer students partake in service learning as a part of their first-year seminar “Faith, Reason and Justice” class. Megan Acedo, Coordinator of Student Ministries and Service Learning at Eastern of nearly six years explains the program as the lab or practicum section of a seminar, and says that
About one year ago, Mexico was hit with a cataclysmic earthquake. Despite a considerable amount of time passing, some areas in Mexico still remain in critical condition after the impact of the 8.2 magnitude earthquake. Many families who were affected by this natural disaster are still waiting on federal financial aid.
The E.N.D.U.R.E. mentorship program at Eastern University works to create relationships between students of color and Christian mentors such as alumni, faculty or staff at the college. Each week, students will meet with their mentors to discuss their goals for the semester, academic or otherwise. E.N.D.U.R.E believes that “Godly mentoring results in
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September 7th marked the first Friday of the Windows on the World series. Guest speaker Reverend Dominique DuBois Gilliard spoke on the prison system and the problem with mass incarceration. Having authored the book “Rethinking Incarceration: Advocating for Justice the Restores” as well as several other books, Reverend Gilliard was able to
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Bryan Stevenson, an Eastern alum and author of Just Mercy, spoke at Villanova University on September 14th and discussed the ways people can help improve the justice system in America. Stevenson shared that one way people can help the system was through proximity. He believed that people needed to find ways to
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Eastern University has made several changes in the past year, including a new president, new meal plan options, new turf fields, and a new director of the campus’ Athletic Department. Meet Eric McNeely, men’s basketball coach and Director of the Athletic Department. Mr. McNeeley completed both his undergraduate and
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With athletes incoming and returning to Eastern, many trust their faith during games and hard practice with an understanding of God having their backs at all times. Antonio Yeoman, a freshman from Somers Point, New Jersey, connects with God as he plays lacrosse at Eastern. After listening to his
In July, survivors of one of the worst sexual assault cases in sports history were honored at the prestigious athletic and sport award show, the ESPYS. Earlier this year, many young women came forward and accused their sports doctor, Larry Nassar, of sexual assault. After a rigorous trial and hundreds of testimonies,
Within the world of sports, there are those who can market it. The super bowl is defined in part by its commercials, sports teams are recognized by their clothing lines and spectators wonder if that player simply got the winning point just because he was wearing Under Armor and drank Gatorade. Sports
