Response to Dr. Cary’s Lecture,“Chastity Does Not Discriminate” We need to discriminate. Yes, if we are to preserve diversity and difference, and to love each other well, we need to discriminate On September 18, Dr. Cary, a professor of philosophy at Eastern, gave a lecture at the invitation of the school’s philosophy club to an […]
In Defense of Diversity Read Post »
Reflecting on UN Actress’ Feminist Speech On September 21, actress Emma Watson, famous for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series, delivered a speech at the UN Headquarters in New York City to raise awareness for UN Women’s new campaign, He for She. Appointed a UN Women Goodwill ambassador in July, Watson
Watson Misses the Mark Read Post »
The cross country team has battled unseasonably hot race weather en route to several solid performances. And according to coach Michael Wilson, the best is yet to come from this group. “Throughout September and a good chunk of October, we carry a lot of fatigue with us into races,” he said. “Since mid-season races don’t
For Cross Country, Best is Yet to Come Read Post »
For years, baseball fans have been arguing over the use of designated hitters in baseball. [twocol_one]Be Responsible, Designate A Hitter Andrew Barbin Hitting in the DH spot is an opportunity for baseball players who are more one-dimensional to have more of an active spot on a roster besides pinch-hitting. All athletes’ careers eventually wind down
Should There Be a DH in Baseball? Read Post »
The Eastern men’s soccer team is off to a 7-2 start, a very good record going into conference play, which kicks off this weekend. The Eagles travel to FDU-Florham this weekend before returning home on homecoming weekend to take on Manhattanville. Once conference play starts it is important to play well and get wins since
Men’s Soccer Continues Great Start Read Post »
Last season was a very successful season for the Eastern Eagles men’s golf team. They won their conference and went to the NCAA tournament. This year, the men’s golf team looks to repeat as conference champions and maybe go even further in the NCAA tournament. The Eagles look as if they have the tools to
Men’s Golf Team Feeling Confident Read Post »
With last season’s competition at conference championships the Eastern women’s golf team was ready to start this season off right. This year is the Eagles’ fourth season as a team. They are expecting a great year for the Eastern women’s golf team. The members of the team along with head coach Jason Badecki have been
Women’s Golf Expects Great Year Read Post »
One of the winningest coaches in Division III women’s volleyball was almost a soccer coach.Before he became the coach of the women’s volleyball team at Eastern, Mark Birtwistle was a senior from Messiah completing an internship under then athletic director Wayne Rasmussen. Rasmussen also coached the men’s soccer squad, and Birtwistle often helped out with
Birtwistle Wins 600th Match Read Post »
Eastern’s women’s soccer team started the season 2-5. They lost their first two home games of the season to Dickenson College and Arcadia University. However the Eagles had two very impressive road wins so far this season. They scored an impressive six goals against Rosemont College, as they blew out Rosemont 6-1. They also had
Victory Over Cabrini Bright Spot In a Rough Start Read Post »
In recent months, the NFL has made a couple of decisions regarding player discipline that has caused some controversy and brought up the question: Has the NFL been doing a good job disciplining their players? [twocol_one]Yes Kyle Nichols Each day, I feel I wake up to a new National Football League fiasco. Over the past
NFL and Discipline Read Post »
