Eastern’s campus is buzzing with the voices of students, faculty and staff, not to mention posts on social media from alumni, parents and various student groups. This stems from the semester’s hot topic: Dr. Duffett signed a letter on June 25th asking President Barack Obama to exempt religious institutions from a non-discriminatory policy (ENDA) specifically […]
Duffett and Brigham Weigh in on LGBT Conversation Read Post »
Last season was a season to be proud of for Eastern’s men’s soccer team. Last season the Eastern Eagles had a respectable record of 14-4-1, and finished with a conference record of 5-1-1. They ended up going to the Freedom Conference Semifinals. This year, Eastern will look to improve upon last season. This season looks
Men’s Soccer is the Team to Beat Read Post »
This summer Eastern soccer partnered with T3 soccer’s Future 500 ID Camp. Together they held the largest college soccer ID camp in the nation. The camp was held June 19th through June 22nd, with 500 high school students attending to work with college coaches from more than 50 colleges. Players from 38 states and 11
EU Hosts Nation’s Largest Soccer ID Camp Read Post »
There are a lot of things to be optimistic about for Eastern’s Women’s volleyball team. Eastern’s women’s volleyball team was selected as the team to beat in the Freedom Conference coaches’ preseason poll. If this prediction proves true, Eastern will be Freedom Conference champions for the 7th year in a row. That is certainly an
Volleyball Nabs 15th spot in preseason ranking Read Post »
[twocol_one]Disconcerting Lauren Bujaky It’s difficult to go anywhere on the Internet right now without seeing something about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. TV personalities, popular celebrities, and even notable politicians have taken the challenge and nominated some other unlucky persons to also drench themselves with ice water. As per the original challenge instructions, dumping a
The Issue: The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Read Post »
1. When you come back to school, it’s great to catch up with friends and hear about their summer adventures. Except when you’re not sure whether or not your greeting is worthy of a hug. You stand there awkwardly, looking at each other thinking, “Well, we did spend all of that time in lab together
What Gets my Goat… feat. Chad Seamon Read Post »
Alex Kraft (Editor-in-Chief) and Elizabeth Vollmer (Managing Editor) Personal Heroes: Roberto Clemente and bell hooks Advice for first years: “Join the Waltonian if you want to be cool.” Samantha Rosenfeld (News Editor) Personal Hero: Audrey Hepburn Advice for first years: “Take time to do things that aren’t always centered around academics. School is important, but
Press Release: Meet the New Staff Read Post »
For most of us, summer is a time of rest and relaxation. We have our summer jobs, but also some time for doing absolutely nothing. This may be enjoyable for a few days, but eventually it is time for new experiences. The next question is: what is there to do? A quick Google search shows
Finding Frugal Fun in Philadelphia Read Post »
This past year for the Eastern University Theater community has been filled with uncertainty and transition. Easing this unrest is the new director of theater, Jenny Tibbels, who is stepping into her role at Eastern with a fresh vision for the program. She is an Eastern alumnus, and she went on to do her graduate
New Staff Member for Theater Community Read Post »
A group of teens located in North Philadelphia is not afraid to use theater to address the difficult questions life brings. SHADOW Company, a branch of Yes! And…, will present “_______ Vs. _______” at the Fringe Festival this fall, where they will address several traumatic historical events, including tragic stories of three young boys: Emmett
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