Astronomy Professor at Eastern Astronomy professor David Bradstreet was teaching at Eastern University when it was called Eastern Baptist College, in 1976. Bradstreet has dedicated 39 years to the astronomy department. In 1976, his classroom was the first to have an overhead projector, and Eastern only had two laserjet printers. “It was a nightmare,” Bradstreet […]
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A communications professor at a reputable university in Philadelphia once joked that the euphoria transfer students experience in transitioning to a new college is like an envious man admiring his neighbor’s olive green lawn without having a peep at the water bill. Regardless of the relentless efforts students and their parents dedicate to exploring the
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Harper Lee, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” plans on releasing her second novel “Go Set a Watchman” after 55 years of waiting. In the classic novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the main character Atticus Finch states, “Real courage is when you know you’re licked before you begin, but you
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With countless films and documentaries about the Civil Rights Movement in general, none had ever focused on one specific event that occurred in the movement. Many people in fact, can remember the Montgomery Bus Boycott as the biggest event that occurred, with Rosa Parks being the one to start it, but not many people know
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It is a sad time in the world of television. The beloved television program, “Parks and Recreation” is in its final days. While all good things have to come to an end, this show seems to be coming to a racing halt. The final season started on Jan. 13 and ended on Feb. 10. In
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Gospel Explosion February 15th at 6pm A night of music and worship featuring Angels of Harmony. Free admission Amadeus Concert February 20th at 7:30pm A night of musical performances by Eastern’s music faculty. New Play Workshop February 22nd at 3pm A 24-hour play-making workshop where a writer, a director and two actors are put in
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With Amateur Lover Alex Kraft Having spent a world record 21 straight Valentine’s Days all by my lonesome (Okay, I made that up. The world record part I mean. I know my life is sad), I feel I’m more than qualified to talk on this subject. Rather than sit around fielding smug stares and comments
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A Marxist/Nietzschean Critique of “Middle Class Economics” President Obama mentioned in his State of the Union address a plan to make community college “free and universal” for students. Many have praised Obama for this motion, as well as for his “middle-class economics” philosophy. While this might appear to be a step in the right direction,
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In recent years there has been a huge trend toward organic products. Hipsters everywhere are flocking to Whole Foods to fill their carts with organic produce and other goods. This movement raises several questions: what exactly does organic mean, and does it actually make any difference? First and foremost, one must understand what is meant
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ST. DAVIDS, PA — The mandatory annual change in theological trends within the Templeton Honors College is moving once more. As of Jan. 18, a surprising number of THC students and professors have been registering as first-time guests at local non-denominational, charismatic megachurches, a feat worthy of a friendly welcome e-mail from a pastor and
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