The Ohio-based band Lovedrug came to Eastern’s campus to perform a free live concert. Lovedrug, formed in June 2002 by Michael Shepard and Adam Ladd, have certainly come a long way from humble beginnings to earning the respect of many. As soon as Lovedrug took the stage, the auditorium was […]
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Basketball welcomes new assistant coach ‘
Philadephia native Kyle Adams has joined the Eagles basketball program, bringing years of experience. As a student of the game, Adams provides a new perspective to the court, according to Chad Hunter, assistant coach to men’s basketball. “He knows the game well and can create appropriate and relevant developmental plans,” […]
Students, staff help those affected by hurricane Jeanne
Heavy rains from Hurricane Jeanne hit Haiti’s northern region and caused deadly mudslides and flooding, most notably in the town of Gonaives. The death toll was around 2,000 with 300,000 left homeless. The recent damage caused by the hurricanes added to Haiti’s current political turmoil. Various world-wide organizations and humanitarian […]
Professor, three students report credit cards stolen while on campus
Political science professor Dr. Kathy Lee discovered her credit card missing Thursday evening. Although she does not remember the last time she saw the card, she believes the theft occurred sometime Thursday in her office. Nothing else was stolen from her office. According to Jack Sheehan, director of campus security, […]
Former adjunct professor places third in an essay writing contest
Former adjunct professor Randy Frame recently won third place in the Templeton Foundation Power of Purpose essay contest, according to a press release from the American Baptist News Service. Frame’s article, “Fixing Haiti,” was based on his 1995 trip to Haiti. According to Frame, the delegation was part of a […]
International Justice Mission opens new chapter at Eastern
Eastern students who are frustrated with international injustices may want to join Eastern’s chapter of the International Justice Mission. According to their Web site, www.ijm.org, IJM is an organization, founded in 1997, that is made up of professionals and volunteers who strive to provide solutions to the problems of injustice. […]
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Photographer Elijah Jung snapshots Midnight Madness
Midnight Madness marked the day the Eagles women and men’s basketball teams could officially begin organized practicing. What better way to start the season than by celebrating with students, alumni and faculty? The packed gymnasium featured a faculty, staff and alumni basketball game, a three-point shooting contest, a $10,000 half-court […]
Basketball program adds JV team
The formation of a junior varsity team will open a new chapter in Eastern basketball history. Recent graduate and Eagles basketball fan-favorite Ryan Livingston and men’s assistant coach James Joseph will be co-coaching. “We are using it this year as a developmental year to develop guys in our program that […]
OPINION: ‘Go ahead – vote Bush or Kerry. Cheer for New York or Boston. Just have some knowledge to back up your choices.’
Though October 13 fell right in the middle of midterm week, plenty of students managed to break from studying and spend some time watching the two “big deals” of the night; the third presidential debate and the Yankees-Red Sox ALCS game. Torn between my loyalty to the New York Yankees […]
Hate is appeased by love alone,’ Tutu speaks
“Truth is a potent healer,” said Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu at Villanova University’s Pavilion on October 6. Tutu gave the speech after receiving the 2004 A. Dwyer/St. Thomas of Villanova Award. Tutu was also the recipient of the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize, and he is the author of several books […]