LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The war in Iraq
With news of the invasion in the Iraqi city of Falluja, I am again burdened by the gravity of the choice the American people have supported in declaring war against…
INQUIRING MINDS: Meal plans leave residents wanting
Each year, a significant number of juniors and seniors disappear from residence halls. For some, off-campus housing may be a step toward independence or just more affordable. But one factor…
SIFE sells dates, cheesesteaks to teach children entrepreneurship
Personal financial success skills, marketing economics, entrepreneurship and business ethics: these are the four principles on which the Eastern University Students in Free Enterprise club is built upon. Commonly known…
PERSPECTIVE: Lack of instant results does not mean failure
“For us, there is only the trying. The rest is not our business,” T.S. Eliot says in his final masterpiece, Four Quartets. I often am reminded of this reality during…
Theological society discusses liberation theology, freedom for the oppressed
Standing in the shoes of the poor and oppressed is the emphasis of liberation theology and the focus of the latest presentation sponsored by Eastern’s Theological Society. On November 10,…
Students and faculty discuss stress, cramming
Cramming tests, papers, presentations and the rest is not a scarce preparation item on the produce aisle of college work. How to survive the stress of finals is a question…
Hip-Hop raises funds for Habitat for Humanity cause
As part of Habitat for Humanity’s campaign, a benefit concert was planned to raise money for Habitat’s house in Norristown. The benefit concert brought the sounds of hip-hop and social…
Polar Express roars into top ten
The Caldecott Medal-winner The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg, has long been a favorite Christmas book, especially among children. It is for this reason that many movie-goers have been…
LAN PARTY: Halo 2 makes its debut
College campuses nationwide were swept by a man-made disaster that lowered class attendance. It was not a disease. It was not a drug, but it was still addictive. It was…
Women’s lacross gets early start
Women’s lacrosse is set to begin practice in February as they prepare for the upcoming season. During the Spring 2004 season, the team enjoyed a 13-4 record, losing only one…