As many as 30 percent of Americans today carry the parasite Taxoplasma gondii, one of the leading causes of death for those with AIDS. New light is being cast on the widespread condition by an Eastern professor, thanks in part to a grant of $107,000 from the National Institute of […]
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Senior player joins 1000 point ranks
Amanda Magri scores for the Lady Eagles
SGA alumnus, politician makes it to Hollywood
These days, it’s more than just college students who are hooked on the big question mark that still hangs over the remaining contestants of American Idol. Eastern alumnus Rod Snyder (’02) is also a faithful viewer, but for other reasons; the current contestants used to be competition. Snyder, who formerly […]
International Justice Mission gives students a chance at stardom
While most American Idol fans gathered around their television sets to watch the show two weeks ago, a select two dozen were busy practicing for their own auditions. EU Idol, sponsored by the campus International Justice Mission chapter, attracted about a dozen contestants for both audition nights. Even with the […]
Varsity field transitions to turf
Eastern’s home soccer matches need never be rained out again. Homecoming games won’t be played in apparent inches of muddy slop. And if anyone feels the urge, they will be able to plow six inches of snow off the lacrosse field in order to get an early start on the […]
Highlights of the 47th Annual GRAMMY Awards
Album of the year: Genius Loves Company by Ray Charles and Various Artists Song of the Year: Daughters by John Mayer, from Heavier Things Best New Artist: Maroon5 Record of the Year: Here We Go Again by Ray Charles, Norah Jones, from Genius Loves Company Best Female Pop Vocal Performance: […]
Eastern’s swim team meets with Cabrini
The clock did not stop until the last swimmer finished the last lap. As one lone Eastern swimmer steadily swam her last few laps at Cabrini’s Dixon Center pool, Eastern students cheered loudly, “Come on Amber! You can do it!” The other swimmers had finished their laps, but this didn’t […]
Will Smith’s premier venture into romantic comedy is good, clean fun
Movie Review: Hitch
Student gets small roles in big shows, Hitch and Prime
Nate Stutzman, one of the most recognizable students on Eastern’s campus, may soon become known to many more than just the Eastern community. Stutzman was an extra for the movie Hitch starring Will Smith, and he has a slightly larger role in the upcoming film Prime, currently in post-production, which […]
Mime group ministers through precious movements
It began with four girls who felt a calling to minister by remaining silent. Out of this calling came the new mime and dance group, Precious Movements. The idea to form this group began in 2003 with sophomore Talitha Brown, sophomore Sharina Taylor and junior Angela Scott. Shortly after, sophomore […]