The loss of Justice Scalia was a devastating blow to the nation last year. He brought a conservative disposition, prudent intelligence and incisive wit to bear on complex cases argued before the United States Supreme Court. President Trump’s nominee, Neil Gorsuch, seems like a great fit to replace Justice Scalia. Gorsuch’s […]
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Having lived in both Kea and Guffin in back-to-back years, I can safely say that the two oldest dorms on campus were in desperate need of renovations. Now, more than a month into the still-ongoing renovations, I can safely say it still feels in need of renovation. Most people would be satisfied that
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On Jan. 23, Eastern University’s Philosophical Society partnered with the Perspectives series to bring in guest speaker Roy Clouser. Dr. Clouser currently holds the position of professor emeritus at the College of New Jersey, where he teaches courses in philosophy and religion. Prior to his teaching position, Clouser completed studies at the Reformed
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On Jan. 21, millions of women and men across the globe marched together in solidarity to protest, among other matters, the presidency of Donald Trump. Among the public marching were celebrities such as Ian McKellen, Nick Offerman and Cher. Several prominent female celebrities, specifically Scarlett Johansson, Madonna and Ashley Judd, delivered powerful speeches
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The spring semester is underway and full of many surprises soon to come forth. Worship is filling the atmosphere, calling all students to join wholeheartedly and fellowship in the presence of God in one accord. Are you someone who finds themselves stressing constantly over school work, family concerns, relationships or just plain brokenness?
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There comes a time in your life when you have to ask yourself the hard questions that only you can answer. As we grow up, we are provided the answer to almost every question we ask. If we asked our mother or father why a building in New York City was so tall,
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Phase I of the Campus Master Plan Walton Hall Regarding the changes made on the first floor of Walton Hall, Bettie Ann Brigham, Vice Provost for Student Development, says, “Lower Walton Lounge needed new furnishings and an update to become a more inviting, versatile and attractive space for students to gather.” Over
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This past weekend, Eastern’s dance department put on their annual Senior Showcase. Each year, the senior dancers choreograph pieces for the show. Each senior composes several distinct pieces, typically telling a story or sharing a theme. This year’s showcase, Hope Rising, was split into two programs (A and B), each of which were
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American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson said that “the creation of beauty is art.” Beauty may be found in any one of the arts featured at Eastern University, which include music, dance, theater and the fine arts. Over the years, Eastern has been blessed with talented professors in the arts, such as Elizabeth Simmons,
Building a Civilization- Majoring and minoring in the arts at Eastern Read Post »
I once had someone on campus tell me, “There is no need for stories.” What would someone’s life be if they never heard a story? I believe a life without stories is a life without empathy, imagination and unfathomable truth. The best way to understand someone is to walk in their shoes
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