Iran-Backed Houthi Airstrikes in Yemen Cause Nationwide Internet Blackout: A look into the historical background and ongoing conflict leading to Jan. 2022 airstrike in Yemen.
On Jan. 24, one of several airstrikes hit a telecommunication building in the strategic port city of Hodeida, causing a nationwide internet blackout. Yemen has become an Iranian Proxy War…
The Crisis Text Line Responds to Scrutiny Over Sharing Data with For-Profit: The nonprofit organization stops sharing data with artificial intelligence company after immense criticism.
Trigger warning: This article discusses themes of suicide and mental illness. The Crisis Text Line is a globally-recognized mental health support service that uses text messaging to help people through…
Happy Lunar New Year!: On Feb. 1, 2022, it officially became the Year of the Tiger.
Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, is a holiday that often marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It’s often…
Film-Making Club: Joseph Yeh explains the club he’s starting at Eastern.
So you want to be a filmmaker. Come and support Eastern University’s new Filmmaking Club. The aim of the club will be to produce films. At the end of each…
Happy Valentine’s Day!: Fun ways to celebrate, no matter who you’re with.
In the words of George MacDonald, “It is by loving, and not by being loved, that one can come nearest the soul of another.” Whether you are in a romantic…
Club Spotlight: Clubs are returning to in-person meetings.
Throughout the month of January, clubs were no longer allowed to meet in-person on Eastern’s campus. At first, the moratorium on in-person events was only meant to last the first…
Inklings is Open to Submissions: Eastern’s Literary Magazine is accepting submissions from now until March 25.
Many people dream of becoming a published author, but they don’t know where to start. Others might just be looking for a home for a piece of artwork, photography, or…
The Art of Making Pancakes: A student comically explains why making pancakes is an art form.
First things first: the batter. I suppose you could technically make your own, but that honestly sounds exhausting. Why would you put any more effort into this than you have…
Movie Spotlight: “Shane”: Exploring “Shane,” a 1953 Western starring Alan Ladd.
The other night I watched the 1953 movie, “Shane.” “Shane” is a western set in—well, the same time that all the 1950s westerns are set in. The main character is…
Album Review: An appreciation of Ólafur Arnald’s album, “Island Songs.”
In 2016, Icelandic musical artist, Ólafur Arnald, undertook a seven-week journey across his home country. Arnald stayed in seven different locations all around the island of Iceland, composing a personal…