The problem of dehumanizing criminals in our minds and in our prison systems is a perennial one. Because we as a society feel betrayed when crimes are perpetuated, it is easy to lose sight of the humanity of those who betrayed us. I recently talked to Dr. Sharon Gramby-Sobukwe whose background is in […]
The Humanity of The Criminal Read Post »
Most people know about the great original shows and films Netflix has to offer, but most do not know about Netflix’s original documentaries. Ava DuVernay, producer and director of Selma, recently released her new documentary on Netflix titled 13th. This documentary explores a new perspective of U.S. history, the perspective of African-Americans. From
Prison, Slavery, and Netflix’s “13th” Read Post »
[twocol_one] Donald Trump’s Child Care Plan by Andrew Barbin As a Trump supporter, one of the biggest things I love about Trump’s policies is that they are heavily oriented around incentives. From his tax policies to his health care policy to his newly announced child care policy, everything is heavily based on tax
Republican and Democratic stances on child care and parental leave Read Post »
You’re like me, I’m like you. We are humans. It’s not our fault that we are afraid. Fear is one of the emotions that can only be experienced, not easily explained or demonstrated. You already know what fear feels like. You’ve experienced this before. Yet you are told not to fear anything, to
What If We Were Not Afraid? Read Post »
With a strong background of awards and recognition, the Zorá String Quartet is not a stranger to success. According to the Zorá String Quartet’s website, “the name ‘Zorá’ was chosen by… Kevork Mardirossian; it means ‘sunrise’ in Bulgarian.” Winning multiple awards and touring all over the world, this group of four has made
Zorá String Quartet to Perform at Eastern Read Post »
On Sept. 20, tragedy struck when it was announced to the media that bloated actor Brad Pitt and Oscar-winning-actress-humanitarian-U.N.-envoy Angelina Jolie, together nicknamed Brangelina, were divorcing after two years of marriage and almost 13 years together as a couple. Yes, the marriage that spawned “Team Aniston” and “Team Jolie” T-shirts and riots in
The End of an Era: Brangelina calls it quits Read Post »
Way out west in Hollywood, California, there was one film genre takin’ the land by the reins. It was the only style of film that could be both a mighty fine shindig and blood-spittin’ brawl, the only type of film where heroes and villains never seemed too far from each other. Right around
“The Magnificent Seven” The new look of the old West Read Post »
Christianity and Social Media by Ethan Rose Without a doubt, social media has become an integral part of our culture. But, as with all cultural artifacts, there are good and bad consequences involved with the use of social media. It falls to those of us who desire to faithfully follow Christ to discern
Christianity and the Media Read Post »
It has been three years this past August since I have felt the pain of needle to skin. And it will be four years this November that I will have felt the seething pain of grief and loss, the ripple effect of watching my sister die in front of me. I
The Art of Tattoos: Pain and permanence Read Post »
Oct. 7 marked Eastern’s annual Fine Arts Festival, and it was an evening of celebration for students and alumni alike. Dance major Hannah Brumbach wasted no time kicking the evening off with her own choreographed dance. Claps, stomps, audible breaths and flawless tumbles and twirls were the music that began her dance, and
EU Holds Annual Fine Arts Festival- An enchanting evening Read Post »
