A Night of Music: Coffeehouse: A student and fellow performer details Eastern University’s first Coffeehouse event of the year.
The Fall Coffeehouse was abuzz with chatter at the beginning. Performers and audience alike milled about with an excitable energy. But as the day turned into night, the frantic mic…
Remembering “Songs of Innocence”: A look back at the U2 album that appeared on iTunes accounts everywhere.
September 9 marked the seventh anniversary of the release of U2’s “Songs of Innocence,” an album that had a unique release plan. The Irish rock band teamed with Apple in…
Clubs Feature: Meet Model UN and Habitat for Humanity
When you first encounter the club list for Eastern University, you may be thrown off by how many clubs we have. If you’re looking for something fun, check out the…
The Art of… Reading: Exploring the importance of reading as a college student.
Reading is a hobby that most people pick up starting back in early elementary school. Some people love reading, some people resent every textbook they need to read to keep…
How to Find On-Campus Jobs: An Eastern student walks you through the opportunities available.
Are you looking for a job this semester? Would you like to work on campus with a job that has flexible hours? Are you unsure of where to look for…
Music’s Impact On College Students: A student explores why we listen to music as students.
“Music is life itself,” said Louis Armstrong. Music is an expression of the soul to carry messages of faith, tradition, values, and environment. With the invention of smaller, more compact…
People of Eastern: Dr. Bittenbender: A conversation with Eastern’s longest-tenured English professor.
Dr. Christopher Bittenbender has been a part of Eastern’s staff since 1998, making him the longest-tenured English professor currently on the staff. Bittenbender grew up in Northeastern PA, close to…
Afghan Refugees: A brief look at where Afghan refugees are fleeing to and what resettlement processes look like
On August 15th, the president of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani, fled the nation and a militant group, the Taliban, took control over the country. According to the UN Refugee Agency, an…
Churches in the Area: Check out these church spotlights to find a church in the area that you can call home.
Finding a church as a college student can be a challenge, especially if you’re far from home. Many of us don’t have access to reliable transportation, and some of us…
Remembering 9/11: An Eastern staff member recalls how students and staff alike reacted to the tragedy.
On September 11 2021, I attended the 20th anniversary ceremony at the Flight 93 Memorial. Family members of the passengers and the former Architect of the Capitol took turns reading…