By the time you read this article, there will have been a changing of the guard at the helm of the free world. Indeed, Barack Obama will have passed the torch to the victor of the 2016 cycle, Donald J. Trump. While the transition may not have been as smooth as either party […]
How President Trump Is Already Making America Great Again Read Post »
On a cold and rainy evening midway through last semester, I texted a close friend: “I need a hug and maybe a cup of tea.” It had been a particularly rough day for me, compounding the pain of a rough week. The particulars of my pain that night can remain between my friend
Being A Compassionate Community Read Post »
Everyone has heard the familiar adage “life speeds by,” yet I never considered that reality would be so harsh. Time flies, and life goes on: the reality of that truth can be quite upsetting. You make excuses to do what really matters to you today: “no time,” you always say. Yes, you are
Choosing to Live in a New Year Read Post »
Before I begin my list: there were movies in 2016 that I have not seen, but I wish I had. Those include “Arrival,” “Hacksaw Ridge,” “Jackie” and “Paterson.” I will give an honorable mention to “Shin Godzilla,” directed, written and edited by Hideaki Anno (the creator of “Neon Genesis Evangelion”). My brother told
Top Five Underrated Films of 2016 Read Post »
In 2016, we lost a lot of people, both famous and non-famous. It almost seemed like a rehash of 2009, another year in which a bunch of celebrities died. They dropped out one by one this past year: Prince, David Bowie, Natalie Cole, Alan Rickman and Patty Duke, to name a few. Nobody
In Memoriam- Remembering Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds Read Post »
In the wake of the New Year, many young adults are looking forward to a new semester of college, but there are many people who are looking forward to becoming a whole new person. I swore to myself at the start of this new year that I would try to love all that
The Art of New Beginnings: A reflection on second chances Read Post »
A lright, folks, we have finally reached the dead of winter, yet we have not had enough snow to cause major problems for our campus. Do you recall last January, when Eastern received about two feet of snow and many of us brave souls ventured out and uncovered our cars from the piles of snow
Preparing for Snow at EU Read Post »
Many universities, including Eastern, have begun to replace courses previously offered in person with online classes. There is a certain appeal in being able to take a class accommodated to those with busier schedules, which tends to be most college students. Rather than showing up two to three days a week at a
Do Online Classes Jeopardize Our Education? Read Post »
As many are aware, the holiday season, filled with exuberance and cheer, can be socially overwhelming and, quite frankly, too much to handle for some. An Eastern University student reportedly opted for a more introvert-friendly approach and emailed out this letter to his extended family members instead of attending their annual New Year’s
The Eastern Radish: A Family Letter Read Post »
On Saturday, Jan. 14, Eastern University’s Philosophical Society took a trip to the Patrick Lodge at Juniata College to spend a couple of days enjoying the woods and discussing Edmund Burke’s “A Philosophical Inquiry Into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful.” I knew beforehand that I was going to
A Weekend in the Woods Reflecting on the Philosophy Reading Weekend Read Post »
