As the 2016 Summer Olympics came to a close in Rio de Janeiro, the 554 Olympic athletes representing the United States were finally able to take a brief respite and enjoy their time at home. Five of these incredible athletes are welcomed back to Eastern’s very own Philadelphia area, medals in hand. […]
Philly Olympians Go for the Gold Read Post »
In her three seasons of basketball for Eastern University, Emily Lavin has dominated the MAC Freedom Conference, making a name for herself in all of NCAA DIII Women’s Basketball. In Lavin’s first season for the Eagles (2013-14), she earned the title of MAC Freedom Conference Rookie of the Year. At the end of
Eastern Basketball’s Emily Lavin Tours Brazil With USA Select Team Read Post »
On July 1, the EU Athletic Department announced the departure of Nate Stewart, who served as Athletic Director during the 2015-16 academic year. Stewart has accepted the position of Director of Athletics at Valley City State in North Dakota. During his five years at Eastern, he has also served as Head Men’s Basketball
Heidi Birtwistle Serves as Interim Athletic Director Read Post »
by Emily Cole “Lord, You have established peace for us; all that we have accomplished You have done for us” (Isaiah 26:12, NIV). When I read this verse, I am constantly reminded of the faithfulness of God. He has given me gifts to play soccer and a passion for the sport for the
The Spirit of the Game: Reflections from Emily Cole of EU Women’s Soccer Read Post »
As early as the first Olympic Games, sports have been associated with patriotism. This is especially true in the United States with football. Football players are not just athletes—they are people who make possible an integral part of the American identity. This is why 49ers player and former Super Bowl starting
Eastern Student Punts Kaepernick Controversy Read Post »
I was born and raised in the largest denomination of the Christian religion, Catholicism. I didn’t choose this religious identity, it was given to me. My only exposure to Christianity as a young child was through the lens of the my Catholicism. Then, once I was a little older, I went to a
The Struggles Of Being Born Catholic Read Post »
There’s a well-known poem (“The Dash”) that highlights the importance of a person’s dash; that is, the little, often unnoticed, line in-between the year of someone’s birth and death. It’s one’s dash that really matters. The last stanza of the poem is telling: “So, when your eulogy is being read With your
Doc’s Dash In memoriam: Leonard “Doc” Carr (1964-2016) Read Post »
[twocol_one] Not Really by Gaelan Campbell The largest country in South America, Brazil is home to 205 million people. It has the seventh largest economy in the world, is a major exporter of oil, and if you have ever had a cup of coffee, you very likely got it from Brazil. Combined with
Do the Olympics Help the World? Read Post »
Eastern Class of 2020: Welcome to Eastern University! As we enter a new school year and you, our newest Eagles, showed up on campus for the first time, there are a lot of ideas likely going through your minds. Where is everything on campus? How can I be successful during my time here
Tips for a Fabulous First Year Read Post »
The semester has just begun, and already I am in “rush mode.” Texts must be read; papers must be written; people must be e-mailed; meetings must be attended. So why should something as seemingly impractical and irrelevant as fine arts be important in the face of my ever-growing to-do list? I
Beauty, Busyness and Philly Art Read Post »
