A well-known yet seemingly inexplicable fact of Eastern University is the existence of certain fruit-throwers: an elusive group that seeks to vastly improve Eastern University campus life by throwing a variety of fruits in seemingly random places scattered around campus. It has come to my attention that there has been a general outcry against this practice. […]
Eastern University’s mission is to develop its students into better academics and more spiritually mature individuals. While this is something we share in common with many other universities, our commitment to justice is vital to our identity as a Christian college, and this semester, that commitment has taken the form of the Campolo Institute Justice
Monday, Feb. 19, has come and gone, and with it, the 138th official celebration of Presidents’ Day. We might all remember Presidents’ Day in elementary school— learning about George Washington, with his wooden teeth and cherry tree-felling abilities, but the truth is that the actual meaning and history of the historical holiday
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On Jan. 4, the Israeli government made the decision to send 37,000 African immigrants out of Israel. Most of these immigrants are from Eritrea and Sudan. According to the government, these migrants came into the country illegally. The government is calling them “infiltrators.” The government believes that many of the migrants came into the country
Around the World: Israeli government starts to deport African migrants Read Post »
Eastern has been ranked among the 25 best colleges for students with Autism. Placing at 21, the ranking comes from College Choice, which is a provider of college and university rankings and resources. College Choice noted Eastern’s effort to effectively bring education to all of their students. “The cornerstone of Eastern’s disability services, the College
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Eastern University President Bob Duffett submitted his resignation letter to the Board of Trustees on Jan. 25, effective Feb. 28. This news was shared with the Eastern University community on Feb. 6, via an email from Chairman of the Board, Steven Clemens; he simultaneously announced the new president-elect, music department chair, Dr. Ron Matthews. Matthews
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Throughout much of history, specifically within a Western context, the symbol of a woman has been used to represent beauty. By encompassing and portraying the ideals found within the society they are representing, the marble statues, paintings, and etchings of women considered to epitomize beauty are everywhere, and influence how we as
Every four years the greatest athletes from across the world taking the world stage at the Olympics. NHL players for years have always taken great pride in the opportunity to take a break from the NHL game and get a chance to go represent their nation. Many like the idea of the
The second semester is up and underway and so is the winter track and field teams’ seasons. Both the men and women have had multiple meets and have a full schedule in front of them. The first meet of 2018 for the Eastern Track and Field was at the Coach
Winter Track & Field Update: As The Weather Cools Down, Track Heats Up Read Post »
Philadelphia, the trophy has come. Your Eagles are the 2018 Super Bowl Champions. An amazing ride through thick and thin. From losing players throughout the season to injury like Carson Wentz, Jason Peters, and Darren Sproles; to all the naysayers trying to drag the team down when Nick Foles
Fly Eagles Fly! The Eagles Take The Superbowl! Read Post »
