As a 2001 alumna of Eastern University, Sonya Smith now works for the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia. She started working for them six years ago. She is an art instructor for the program ArtWorks. ArtWorks is a free educational program for middle and high school students in the city. The program works with the […]

Philadelphia is known for the Avenue of the Arts, museums, eclectic culture and great food, and here is one more thing you can add to your list. The Mural Arts Program is more than just a group of pretty paintings around the city. With more murals than any city in the world-over 2,700 from North

Every time that free download button is clicked, somewhere there is a band that is not getting properly paid. Without even the aid of a record label (they split from EMI in 2005), this English rock band has devised a potential compromise. The idea is this: if someone politely asks to make a trade, and

The lobby of McInnis was filled with dressed-up students, faculty, parents and other guests to create an air of formality for the Fine Arts Festival on Oct. 12. Music department chair Ron Matthews began the program with prayer and a short introductory speech, and then kicked off the festival with a double piano Mozart duet.

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CD RELEASES R.E.M. Live (pop rock) R.E.M. Oct. 16 Reason EP (pop rock)The Fray Oct. 16 Chase This Light (pop rock)Jimmy Eat World Oct. 16 Carnival Ride (country)Carrie Underwood Oct. 23 EVENTS Over the Rhine with Rosie ThomasWorld Café Live Nov. 1 Into the WoodsTemple University Oct. 25-Nov. 4 BOOKS I am America (And So

Eastern honors accomplishments of its longest-serving president

Eastern University’s gymnasium was transformed into a decorative place filled with the music of a stringed quartet and the mingling of approximately 300 people in honor of the 10-year anniversary of President David R. Black. Tables were covered with pleasing desserts and fragrant coffee, and colorful fall blooms were visible on the stage. It was

Starry skies and firelight lit up Walton Patio on Sept. 21. Eastern University’s young talent glorified God by presenting their artistry of song, poetry and humor to schoolmates and friends.

MOVIES The Darjeeling Limitedthree brothers, a trip across India, and Owen Wilson Sept. 28 Lust, Cautionintrigue, romance, history and warSept. 28 EVENTS Beyond Therapyinsanity, love and comedy on the stageOct. 2-14Villanova TheatreCall the box office at 610-519-7474 for tickets. Fine Arts FestivalOct. 12St. Davids campusCall the box office at 610-225-5545 for more information. CONCERTS Blue