While the pesticide spraying on Aug 28th neutralized any threat of West Nile Virus-infected mosquitos invading Eastern’s campus, other nuisances were already leaving their mark, literally. Less than two weeks apart, infestations of bees and bedbugs in Gallup and Sparrowk halls, respectively, were discovered and treated by exterminators. Before most students returned to campus, housekeeping […]

Stops on South Street

Reading Terminal Market

Old City Sights

Since Eastern is so close to Philadelphia, many concerts, plays and exhibits are just a quick train ride away. The Theatre of Living Arts located on South Street in Philadelphia has several upcoming concerts. You can easily get there by walking to the Saint Davids train station, taking the R5 train towards Center City, and

Fitness Center, Breezeway, CCAS and Mayer Property Updates

Controversy, comedy, creativity and chords will take center stage at Eastern this fall with a full semester of performances from the theatre, dance and music departments. The theatre department’s production of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea will be the first performance to grace the McInnis Auditorium stage. The play runs from Sept. 24-27 at

When a summer blockbuster receives as much hype as Batman: The Dark Knight, expectations can become so high that they are impossible to meet. Well, this DC Comic movie masterpiece managed to pull it off. What made this movie great was that its typical action-packed explosive fights were coupled with philosophical and psychological vistas not

If you are expecting your new resident directors to be boring, guess again. Paul Daigle and Nathaniel Stutzman, new RDs of Gough and Doane, respectively, bring enthusiasm and an ardor for student development to Eastern’s campus. If you see Paul Daigle around, you will be sure to see him wearing a big grin on his

This Friday marks Eastern’s annual Fall Convocation in the main gym from 10 to 11:30 a.m., causing the cancellation of all 11 a.m. classes. The main order of the day will be the installation of Dr. Chris Hall as Eastern’s first Chancellor. The former provost is taking on more responsibility with the new role, essentially