Students from Eastern’s graduate program visited Vara Blanca, Costa Rica in order to help those who continue to suffer from the effects of the January 2009 earthquake. “The option to go to Costa Rica was open to anyone in either the MA in International Development program (both Global and Urban concentrations) or MBA in Economic […]
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Palmer presents a sex trafficking documentary
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On Friday April 8, Eastern’s main gym was alive with the sound of music. More specifically, it was the sound of rapping, bagpipes, acoustic guitars, laughter and whatever sound juggling makes. This cacophony was not the result of some strange circus, but of Eastern’s Talent Show. Students shared their passions and skills with the audience
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Eastern students give over spring break
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There are not many suspenseful movies that leave you laughing. However, “Source Code” kept me intrigued with every twist, turn and mind boggling sequence of events. “Source Code” is a breath-taking, perspective-changing movie that is worth every penny. Captain Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal), also is known as Sean in the “Source Code” (alternate form of reality),
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In one of my classes a few weeks ago, we discussed Lent and how it should be viewed. My professor emphasized a very important concept: Lent is about acknowledging our sin and humanity and seeking a more fulfilling relationship with God. So, while it may sound humble and happy to give up an easy thing
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Have you heard that Rob Bell is a Universalist now? It’s true. He wrote a new book that says you don’t need to be a Christian to go to heaven. Surely this can’t be so. Christianity’s video-making celebrity gone heretic? He’s too hipster for that to happen! His most recent work, entitled “Love Wins: A
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The United States of America has attacked a sovereign Middle Eastern nation without a formal declaration of War by Congress. This country poses no military threat to the United States and coincidentally holds large reserves of oil. Sound familiar? And no, I’m not talking about Iraq. The United States has no business conducting combat
Playoff time is here in the NBA. Each team plays 82 regular season games with the ultimate goal of winning a NBA Championship. Out of the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers are the defending champions. This season, the king of the Western Conference has been the San Antonio Spurs. Before an injury to star
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