As the NFL has continued to evolve over the past few years, expanding the post season and including more teams has been a hot topic of discussion. When thinking about this question, there are a few things to consider on why the NFL should drop this notion. A prevalent issue throughout the NFL and sports […]
The Debate: Should the NFL Reconstruct and Lengthen Postseason Play? Read Post »
New MA to be offered Fall of 2014
Psych Department Broadens Graduate Program Read Post »
The fall has brought many surprises to the Philadelphia sports fan including the firing of Flyers coach Peter Laviolette and the recent record setting success of Eagles quarterback Nick Foles. Yet one thing most fans could count on was the Sixers having a dismal season. During the offseason, management made some intriguing moves by trading
Sixers Surge to Better-Than-Expected Start: Sebastian Carpenter Read Post »
A look at some local and not so local men’s college hoops.
Who will go Mad in March? Read Post »
What? The government is telling me what to eat again! Mayor Bloomberg, take off the mask, we know you’re in there! I will never be able to eat bacon, coffee cakes, or anything lathered in delicious trans fat ever again. Thanks [Michelle] Obama, now the cake really is a lie (Portal reference anyone?)! Seriously, what
Night of the Living Trans Fats! Read Post »
Christ said, “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it” (Matthew 10:39). Eastern University’s Christian background has been affiliated with American Baptist Churches USA, but per their faith statement have a non-affiliated, inter-denominational doctrine. This doctrinal statement encourages students to lose their lives in Christ,
I dream of a world where people can all agree on things, but sadly that world is not the one we live in. People disagree on everything from the best restaurant on a Friday night to government policies. Everyone has opinions, and many people decide to use the internet to express them. To be fair,
No Haters: How to be Politely Opinionated Online Read Post »
Turkey, mashed potatoes, and grandma’s marshmallowed yams. Thanksgiving is a celebration for your belly, but what about your heart? We celebrate Easter and Christmas as Christian holidays, but should we include Christianity in our November feasting? And if so, how can we bring together Christ and Thanksgiving, two seemingly unrelated entities of our lives? In
Thanksgiving & Christianity Read Post »
Chinatowns on the East Coast are disappearing, particularly in Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia. These areas that have traditionally accommodated restaurants, apartments and small businesses of Asian working class immigrants since the early 1800’s are becoming more urbanized and mainstream, seeing an influx of wealthy, Caucasian residents. The property value and living costs are
Disappearing Chinatowns Read Post »
Villanova has a marvelous historical painting that has been hanging in Falvey Library since 1956. The painting, known as the “Truimph of David” dates back to the 17th century, and was painted by an Italian artist named Pietro da Cortona. Pietro da Cortona was a very talented painter and architect that did remarkable work in
Villanova Restores Historical Masterpiece Read Post »
