Vans cut from fleet for safety; groups must pay for gas
The wheels on the vans go round and round; however, the numbers of wheels have been cut significantly here as Eastern has recently discontinued use of several of the university’s…
After Hurricane Katrina, finding how to help
Eastern's fundraising response just the first planned step
New missions prof experienced in field
After traveling to many different places, including Palestine, as a missionary, Eastern’s new associate professor of missions decided to try something different. Andrew Bush began serving as a missionary in…
Labor Day trips mean fun on the beach, in Philly
The Student Activity Board’s Labor Day trips proved to be a worthwhile undertaking, according to its members. On Labor Day, the SAB sponsored free trips to Ocean City, New Jersey…
Yes! And. . . article
–FYI–Recently came across your pic of me w/kids from one of this summer’s camps, and wanted to point out that the camp being pictured was not held in Chestnut Hill,…
Inquiring Minds: You can spare a minute for courtesy in parking
There is a parking problem on this campus. And it is not that there are too few spaces, because little can be done about that. It’s that people can’t park…
Life within and without boundaries: one take on three taboos
Beer is good, and sex is too. Now that I said it, I’m sure it got your attention. But before you form a lynch mob, hear me out. The traditions…
The Mennonite confessions
If you’re from Philadelphia, New Jersey, or eastern Pennsylvania, you probably know who the Amish are. To some, they stand out like fish on dry land, or, more noticeably, like…
Race, class and a hurricane
In the United States, oppression, discrimination, misrepresentation and marginalization of African-Americans are an integral part of our history and experience. We live in a society where social stratification exists. That…
Who says expensive gas is bad?
I’d like to make it clear that I DO hug trees, but only for money. I’m an arborist, which means I climb all over maples, poplars and oaks, but do…