Hurricane Harvey ran through a large portion of Texas bringing in 47 inches of rain in some areas. Most of the residents experienced flooding and had to evacuate homes, leaving behind almost everything that they could not carry themselves. The flood waters were devastating. The storm led to the shutting down major […]
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Each faculty member, student, and surrounding residents of the Eastern area bared witness to the eventful year of activism that was 2016. Last year, indigenous Americans and their allies protested the construction of an oil pipeline through their land; women and friends all around the country marched in response to the then
Faith on the Field Sept. 6 served as a time of worship, football, and laughter. Located on the Olson field at Eastern, the Faith on the Field Show had players from the Philadelphia Eagles speak about their relationship with God on and off the field. Included in the event were quarterback Carson
Presented by Eastern, the Faith on the Field radio show allows lovers of sports and God to discuss the importance of including religion in an athletic setting. Starting in April of this year, the Faith on the Field show has broadcasted on ESPN in conjunction with 610 AM sports
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For the past few months, Eastern has been a hub of growth and change. From building renovations, to advancements in technology, there is no question about it: Eastern is stepping up their game. However, they are not just stepping up their game in those departments, but on the volleyball court as well.
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Men’s Soccer Eastern’s men’s soccer team is undergoing a large period of transition as they prepare for their 2017-2018 season. The team has said goodbye to their previous head coach, Mark Wagner, and is saying hello to new head coach and former interim coach, Jeremy Payne. Coach Payne will be supported by assistant coaches Benji
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A certain bias enters the mind instantly when religious learning institutions are brought up in conversation, and it is important to reflect on what evidential truths those opinions are rooted in. Eastern University has planted itself on three claims: faith, reason, and justice. Prospective students are told these core values before they even decide on
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If I were to ask you, “what makes for a good newspaper,” most of you would probably respond with words like “fair,” “balanced,” “truthful,” “and “unbiased” as part of your description of a paper that addresses relevant issues and provides timely information. I think such a description can be summed up in one word: trustworthy.
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As Christians today, we are often more inclined to focus on our own spiritual growth and our fellowship with friends and family than to concern ourselves with the larger happenings of the world. Even as just a college student it can become easy to ignore the great dilemmas of the modern age and write off
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Christopher Nolan’s new film, “Dunkirk,” appeared in theaters July 21. The movie was both entertaining and thought-provoking, which in my estimation, makes it a solid film. In general, “Dunkirk” received good reviews: Rotten Tomatoes critics gave it a score of 93% and regular film goers on the site scored it 82%: both impressive statistics. “Dunkirk”
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