Flashing back into history
Although it may not be possible to go back in time as Michael J. Fox did in the movie Back to the Future, there are some things that may allow…
Parking spaces “maxed out”
“I got 99 problems and 82 of them are the parking spaces that you cannot find on campus.” This popular online Facebook club portrays the frustrations that nearly 200 Eastern…
Students go to Sri Lanka to lend a helping hand
Two days after the Christmas of 2004, massive waves killed over 280,000 people almost instantly. Those who survived were left with the painful task of mending broken towns, broken homes…
Sufjan Stevens brings the Illinoise to the TLA theatre
Before Sufjan Stevens dies, he wants to record an album about every state in the Union. He started in 2003, and so far he’s covered two: Michigan and Illinois. It…
Out on the town: Restaurant Review: Ortlieb’s Jazzhaus
Ortlieb's Jazzhaus
Thousand Foot Krutch wants to teach the art of rocking
The youth of the Main line should be preparing to raise their fists, but not in defiance of their authorities. At least, not necessarily. Christian hard rockers Thousand Foot Krutch…
Out on the town: Restaurant Reviews: Mayuree Café
You’ve probably walked past it numerous times without even noticing it. But, for seven years, Mayuree Café has been a gem in Wayne waiting to be discovered. Located at 14…
A History of Violence boasts intrigue, realism and strong performances from Mortenson, Bello
Canadian director David Cronenberg’s latest film, A History of Violence, is a creepy, psychological and brutally honest tale of hurt, fear and innocence lost. Its dark and deeply woven plot…
Like my mother used to say…: Why the President isn’t so bad
President Bush has been granted a last wish, blindfolded and put in front of a firing squad. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Bush’s critics have taken aim at his…
Beyond exploding heads, reading means life or death
In a culture that increasingly pursues pleasure for pleasure’s sake, I find myself in a difficult position when faced with the question, “Why do you read?” This is because my…