Slininger a veteran and a student
When one hears the word “veteran,” the first image that often comes to mind is usually an eighty-something year old balding man who served in Vietnam or World War II.…
Ice-makers, human trafficking and how Ricky Martin isn’t helping: a look at mixed messages
Ricky Martin is carving out a new vocation as modern day “hero.” The hip-swaying, loca-living superstar is lending his fame to the anti-trafficking movement by appearing in ads designed to…
The Book of Daniel cut too soon
The Book of Daniel, a new NBC show about an Episcopalian priest, the conflicts within his family and flock and a randomly appearing Jesus figure, premiered January 6. From the…
Inquiring Minds: Spiritual Emphasis Week needs new emphasis
Spiritual Emphasis Week is misnamed. It’s not a week where spirituality is emphasized, it’s three days when students can easily forget God. Last week, this year’s incarnation of the event,…
Provost Fraser agrees to resign
After three years as Eastern University Provost, David Fraser has resigned following a personal request to do so from President David Black. Fraser was asked to leave following a time…
Valley Forge Military College last of its kind to become co-ed
After almost 78 years, Valley Forge Military College is opening its academic doors to women in fall 2006. VFMC is the last military college of its kind in the country…
Web Exclusive: Freedom From Fear
“Freedom from Fear asks two questions: is it possible for Christians to nonviolently respond to terror and tyranny around the globe and if so, how can Christians respond,” Josh Kaufman-Horner…
All I wanted for Christmas was a moral U.S. budget; instead, I got a jail cell
Some friends and I recently joined a Sojourners-sponsored prayer vigil on Capitol Hill. We prayed for the poor in our country who are threatened by a bill that would take…
Honors convocation overhauled, made more selective
Prompted by low student attendance, even among honorees, Eastern’s spring Honors Convocation ceremony will be drastically different this year. Rather than a public event for the whole Eastern community, only…
Dorm Profile: Doane Hall
Doane Hall, also referred to as “The Mansion on the Hill,” is the oldest residence hall on campus. Once a part of the Walton family estate, it now houses Eastern…