By: Marin Dremock If one has ears to hear or eyes to see, let them hear or let them read, as I recite and write the spookiest opening stanza in American poetry. “Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, / Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore… / […]
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By: Katherine Thomas Ok, she’s awake. Let’s go. Deep in the heart of Eagle Residence Hall, a music education major opens weary eyes. The birds outside the window wail notes that register in her mind as named pitches. (Wait, what?)(She has perfect pitch relative to middle C.) (Oh word. Carry on.) On this crisp Tuesday
By: Daniel Finegan Different people have very different stories about applying to college. For me, I knew almost from the beginning of my application process that I wanted to go to Eastern University. My time here so far has only reinforced my belief that I made the right decision. As I walked through my first
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By: Hannah Bonanducci On Tuesday, Nov. 8 and Wednesday, Nov. 9 the Warner Library will be hosting a book sale in the McInnis Hall main lobby. All of the prices have already been set, with paperbacks selling for only $1 and hardcovers selling for $2. The only requirement? Pay with cash! The sale is another
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By: Jayme Fisher According to my.eastern’s course description, Computer Graphics (FAPA-160) is “designed to provide the basic skills necessary for the successful use of an industry standard graphics program, Adobe Photoshop and is specifically intended for the inexperienced student.” Computer Graphics is one of my favorite classes at Eastern University. The sole purpose of the
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By: Hannah Bonanduci You may have noticed recently around campus a takeover of posters for the upcoming theater production “The Illusion.” It may seem like another generic poster showcasing a play you’re not planning on attending, but both the poster and the show are worthy of a second look. Eastern’s new theater director, Dr. Valerie
By: Brian Lines Halloween is quite different for college students than for children. Most college students aren’t dressing up in costumes and going trick or treating. Many students however will still dress up and go to Halloween parties… any excuse to spend time out with friends. That being said, college students don’t usually put as
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By: Brian Lines According to AP News, it was on March 7, 1979 that the Islamic state in Iran first announced that all women must wear hijabs in public. Today, 43 years later, this is still the law. All women who are citizens of Iran and who are visiting the country must wear a hijab
By: Keilah Cook June 30, 2022, marked a monumental milestone in the history of our country, the swearing in of the first African American female Supreme Court Justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson. With the new Supreme Court term, she is making her first debut and has already proven to be an influential presence. As a new
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By: Hannah Bonanducci In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and major shifts in administrations, many Americans have felt the strain of inflation reflected in the more expensive grocery trips and cost of gas. However, a concern that has been a problem since the start of the pandemic is the rising cost of living, specifically
