One Step Away, a project of the Philadelphia-based non-profit Resources for Human Development, is a Philadelphia street newspaper that produces the news most people do not get to hear. The stories in the One Step Away newspaper are written by homeless or jobless men and women, and are distributed by these same individuals on the
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Because of the relatively small size of Eastern University, talented students, not only express themselves through the arts offered on campus, but also they find ways to grow artistically outside of Eastern’s community. Hailing from Chicago, IL, Junior Steve Epting, a Music major, with a concentration in Vocals, has found extraordinary opportunities to harness his
Steve Epting Showcases His Voice In Choir and In Competition Read Post »
Beginning more than a decade ago, Eastern University’s music department has hosted its annual music gala to showcase the talents of Eastern’s faculty and students. While the yearly event has typically been held at or near Eastern’s campus, this year’s gala came with an updated venue at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia due to its
Eastern University’s 11th Annual Music Gala Read Post »
If you ask people why they chose to come to Eastern University, their typical answer would be about the beauty of the campus grounds or Shane Claiborne/Tony Campolo/Duffy Robbins. Some might even say how good looking Gough and/or Sparrowk appears to be. But what everyone does not know, might surprise them. For example, did you
Totally Legitimate Eastern Residence Hall Facts Read Post »
What if I told you that there was a pandemic raging across our entire country at this very minute. Would you believe me? Common cold and Flu season may be behind us, but currently, the medical world is confronting a new onslaught of cases involving a precarious breed of illness. And no I’m not talking
Senioritis Study Proves Disease Unavoidable for College Students Read Post »
Alright, so you may have already noticed that Eastern is not exactly your average Christian school in east Pennsylvania. So naturally, you may have noticed that we do in fact have a LARP (live action role play) club as well as a “Humans Vs Zombies” organization here on campus, but most students do not know
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The Oscars passed a few weekends ago and as always, the Hollywood red carpet was filled with America’s favorite actors and actresses; one of these actors was John Travolta. He came out to introduce Idina Menzel but instead, shocked all of America when he said, “Adele Dazeem.” There was no typo on the cue card,
Introducing New Travoltaeeze Major Read Post »
Nestled amongst the familiar strip of Lancaster Avenue’s chain restaurants and high-priced boutiques, Carmel Café & Wine Bar is anything but ordinary with its unique atmosphere, taste, and service. Amid a row of similarly shaped buildings, Carmel looks ordinary enough from the outside; with an oddly square façade and modern signage, the café could be
Carmel Cafe Hits the Spot Read Post »
August 23rd 1997 Dear Diary, Everybody keeps crying and saying stuff about Mr. Jim. Mr. Jim is Erin’s daddy. He’s so tall that when I ring Erin’s doorbell I always pray it’s not him cause he towers over me like one of those buildings in Baltimore I see sometimes. But if it’s not Mr. Jim answering the
Dear Diary, (In Loving Memory) Read Post »
Once upon a time, there lived a special Bengal cat. People traveled far and wide to visit this cat, for it possessed not just the gift of speech, but the power to foresee the future. This was during a time where the world was ravaged by widespread disease, pervasive hunger, and gruesome wars, so people
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