Turning 21, staying dry
“When you turn 21, I am going to take you out, and we’re getting smashed,” a relative of mine once said. “No thanks, party without me,” I replied. It can…
Adventures with ROTC… and Shannen Shadel
Three days a week, Shannen Shadel rolls out of bed sometime around 4:30 a.m. in preparation for physical training at Valley Forge Military Academy. After a half-hour of strength training…
Around the world: Bono’s (RED) campaign fights AIDS and poverty
U2’s Bono continues his effort to end AIDS and poverty in Africa by going red. The (RED) campaign, that is. Britain premiered the product (RED) line in January, and it…
Flu shots available at Health Fair
Paying $15 for a winter without the flu?
Love and alcohol
“Love is watching someone die.” I had never truly appreciated the lyrical content of the Death Cab for Cutie song, “What Sarah Said” until this past summer. A man whom…
Casey vs. Santorum: a close race for the Senate
All politically savvy eyes are on the intense race to the Nov. 2 Pennsylvania senatorial elections. The candidates are very similar, both pro-life, family-oriented and active Catholics. Democrat Bob Casey…
New parking lots planned for north side of campus
In the fall of 2007, Eastern University will have its newest addition to the residential life on campus, Eagle Hall, and also an office/ classroom building yet to be named.…
Alcohol: What You Need To Know
Where to Get Help Have a roommate who constantly goes to off-campus parties and comes back drunk? Do you have a parent who is an alcoholic? Do you think you…
Loss and alcohol
Whether it was spending summer at her house, going shopping, or choosing my career, my aunt was the biggest influence in my life. I lost that influence to alcohol. She…