You probably heard it on the radio, learned its dance moves, and tried to learn its words without comprehending them: Psy’s “Gangnam Style” swept the nation in 2012, leaving American teens in a frenzy. Most young adults bought into the trend of this song, but never truly learned about Korean pop music. Although we may […]
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“Few men shape institutions during their lifetimes, but Dr. George Claghorn and Dr. Fredrick Boehlke are two such men. Dr. Claghorn (’44) and Dr. Boehlke (’52) both served Eastern University over the years in various ways. They taught several generations of students, and were both involved in creating EU’s educational foundations. Though they came from
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Participants and supporters of the Ice Bucket Challenge, which became a viral trend on social media in the summer of 2014, have raised approximately $220 million for ALS research as of December 2014. This summer, the organization reported that the surge in donations has helped them reach a major breakthrough. When Chris Kennedy accepted his
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On a rainy Friday evening in Wayne, my sweet friend Caroline and I decided to get off campus for a short while and indulge in some French cuisine. Located at 11 Louella Ct., we found the Crêperie Béchamel tucked away on a quiet street that branches off from the busyness of Lancaster Ave. Since it
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Major League Baseball reached the end of the regular season and is ready for the World Series to begin. However, before the conclusion of the 2015 season, a player from the American and National league will be chosen to be the Most Valuable Player (MVP). The award is given to the player who statistically had
The EU Field Hockey team started the season with a record of 8-1, which also marked an 8-game winning streak. With overall record of 10-4 and a conference record of 4-1, the Eagles are tied for first place in the MAC Freedom Conference with FDU-Florham, their only conference loss. The Eagles will complete their scheduled
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The Philadelphia Eagles do not seem to be soaring high this season. Chip Kelly was the head coach that the Eagles apparently needed, but appears to have traded for worthless players. For example, who is this guy Sam Bradford? Is he supposed to replace Nick Foles or help fill the Eagles injury roster? Bradford is
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A Glimpse into the Lives of EU’s Newest RDs As I enter Sharina Hudson’s office in Walton 217, she welcomes me with passionate hand gestures and a bright smile. Hudson is the new Resident Director of Eagle Hall and serves as the new ACT 101 counselor, a program that helps students who are Pennsylvania residents
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On Sept. 10, the Agora Institute hosted a lecture by Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik. Entitled “Religious Freedom and the Flourishing City,” this lecture, which was part history lesson, part political treatise, provided a compelling vision for religion in 21st-century America. Rabbi Soloveichik is a prominent Jewish theologian. In addition to being Rabbi of the Congregation
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In their usual fashion, the Eagles Volleyball team is off to a phenomenal start with an overall record of 16-3. Of the Eagles’ three losses, the most recent came from Juniata College, ranked #1 in the Division III National Poll. Despite the loss, the Eagles were able to win the third set with a score
