Joseph Modica: “I would like to offer a well-known quotation from Frederick Buechner on vocation: ‘The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.’ To the Class of 2011: Continue to seek your deep gladness.” Tara Stoppa: “My advice is inspired by St. Ignatius Loyola: […]
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What is your favorite memory from Eastern? “Dia Del Este Sophomore year — they had a moon bounce.” Michelle Gallaher What are you most looking forward to about graduating? “A decent sleep schedule…different food.” Paul Charles Do you have any advice for underclassmen? “Writing papers and studying for tests really stinks, but when
Business professor gives advice to graduating sudents
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In Bangladesh, one in four girls are not in school. Four out of ten are married before age 18, and half are mothers before then. 50% of girls do not graduate primary school. In developing countries, 40% of people live on less than $1 a day. In the entire world, around 70% of the poor
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It is not every day that Eastern gets to host a well-known band, let alone a tour, but that very thing happened on April 17 when The Shelter Tour came to campus. Headlining the tour was Jars of Clay, a Christian band based out of Nashville, Tenn. Artists Matt Maher, Audrey Assad and Derek Webb
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“Water for Elephants” is an epic depiction of life on a travelling circus. The movie itself is quite the spectacle, showcasing life during the Depression and telling the story of a forbidden love—complete with trapeze artists, clowns, a toothless lion and, yes, an elephant. I have to admit I was wary about seeing “Water for
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No amount of gray skies or torrential downpour can stop Eastern University students from having a good time. This was proved at the annual Dia Del Este festival two weeks ago, April 16-17. The weekend kicked off with a carnival at Hainer Hall, where students enjoyed cotton candy and carnival games such as balloon darts
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For those who missed the royal wedding but wanted to soak up some beauty and emotion Friday night, Eastern’s Spring Dance Concert was the event to attend. This tri-annual concert held in the McInnis Auditorium featured pieces created by students, guests and faculty choreographers alike. The manifestation of months of grueling preparation and students’ quests
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“I loved Eastern University,” Coach Matt Nadelhoffer said. “I’ll miss all of the people at Eastern, my colleagues, the area and my team.” Nadelhoffer said. He recently resigned as head coach for the Eastern University men’s basketball team. His family will be heading back to home grounds for him now that he has taken the
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