In a world where schools have become seemingly more dangerous for students and teachers, it can be scary to think about sending your kids to school or becoming a teacher yourself. However, I have never found anything more rewarding than being a teacher. Each time a student walks through those doors I […]
The Perspective of an Educator: Reflecting on the Push to Arm Teachers Read Post »
Studying in the upper floors of Warner library the other day, I found myself being kicked out by a student worker at what I thought to be an outrageously early time. “Four in the afternoon!? On a Friday!?” I thought to myself. This is a university! How could such a thing be?
University Library Frustration Read Post »
Each year, residence directors, student life associates and members of student leadership try to develop plans to further benefit and progress resident life at Eastern. Recently word has spread that Eagle Hall is become an exclusively upperclassmen dorm. This would mean that incoming freshman would live in the five other dorms on
No Freshmen in Eagle Hall Read Post »
Maybe it costs a life by exposing someone to bullies. Maybe someone dies in a terrorist attack coordinated on our tools. And still we connect people.” On June 18, 2016, Andrew Bosworth, a Vice President at Facebook, wrote an internal memo circulated to Facebook employees. Bosworth (or Boz as he is better
Facebook Is Not Your Friend (and neither is Hillary Clinton) Read Post »
Every human being is an artist, because we are all creations and sub creators. One of the ways we, as humans, sub create is the way we shape our identity. How we define ourselves is an art. Every person has their own unique way of displaying themselves. What items you display, what
The Art of Identity Read Post »
Those who know the work of Wes Anderson know that no films are identical to his. His humour, dialogue and storylines are so refreshing in contrast to other typical Hollywood movies; the word unique seems too insufficient to describe his artistry. For those unfamiliar with Anderson, he is a director, producer and
Isle of Dogs: A Review of Wes Anderson’s Newest Film Read Post »
John Seel, in his newly published book, The New Copernicans: Millennials and the Survival of the Church, sets out to give a voice to young Christians who are trying to make sense of the world around them. As stated in the title of this book, these young Christians can be called New
A Book Review: New Copernicans, Millennials, and the Church Read Post »
As we come to the end of another semester, another end to another academic year, we find ourselves reflecting on the time we spent in and out of the classroom over the past few months. For some, this is the last time they will spend a semester here at Eastern University. Many
A Reflection on Ending the Semester Read Post »
Since the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, it has been a long and hard month coming, but in the recent days there has been some big developments in the gun-violence conversation. In the wake of the shooting in Parkland, Florida, the March For Our Lives was launched to say “enough
March For Our Lives: Students Take a Stand Read Post »
Everyone has a way to channel their energy, whether it be music, art, dance, theatre, or even sports. Everyone has something that is an outlet for their passion and drive. For some people, it’s writing creatively. More specifically, sometimes it’s the wonderful art of poetry. Poetry is a medium that has moved
Reflection on National Poetry Month Read Post »
