A few weeks ago I watched David Lynch’s “The Elephant Man.” I am not sure what I think of David Lynch. Up until then, I hadn’t seen any of his movies, but the first word that comes to mind is lunatic. I think anyone who has read anything about his film “Eraserhead” is forced to […]
Movie Spotlight: “The Elephant Man”: A reflection on David Lynch’s classic film. Read Post »
As we go into finals seasons, it’s time to perfect those studying habits. It’s all about finding what works best for you and effectively planning out your methods of studying. Keep reading to discover some of the studying myths to avoid as well as some effective practices to implement. You may be thoroughly surprised to
Debunking Study Myths: Not every studying tip you’ve heard will actually pay off. Read Post »
You may walk into a church in December and see a wreath with five unlit candles: three purple, one pink, and one white in the center of the wreath. As the service begins with a full worship band, there will come a moment in the service where an individual or family from the congregation will
A Time of Preparation: Two students share their perspectives on Advent. Read Post »
In 1992, a waste incineration site was built in the city of Chester, PA, in Delaware County: the Delaware Valley Resource Recovery Facility. Since 2005, Covanta Holding Corporation has owned and operated it. According to Census.gov, 68.9% of Chester residents are Black or African-American, 11.6% of residents are of Hispanic or Latino descent, white residents
On Saturday, Dec. 4, International Justice Mission (IJM) hosted their annual pop-up thrift store to end slavery, Threads. For weeks, IJM has had signs posted in every dormitory as well as one in Walton with donation bins underneath for anyone to donate clothing, jewelry, shoes, and more. The members of the club sorted all of
‘Tis the season for giving, although giving can come in many forms. Two of the most common large group gift giving activities are white elephants and secret Santa. Buying gifts for everyone in a group can be difficult, time consuming and expensive. Practices such as white elephant and secret Santa can ease the stress of
Group Gifting: Secret Santa or White Elephant? Read Post »
“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor
“Its the most wonderful time of the year,” sings Andy Williams. Williams was in fact right. Christmas is one of the most magical times of the year. It is a time for people to gather with their families, give each other gifts to brighten one anothers day, and remember the reason for the season. Christmas
As many people know, Taylor Swift has made a huge splash in the music community since releasing updated versions of her songs. Many of her fans flocked to TikTok to record their reactions to the most anticipated song “All Too Well”, a song about one of her exes. I am not saying Taylor Swift is
Hard Pill to Swallow: Taylor Swift is not all that and a bag of chips. Read Post »
Now, as an Eastern University student, the food selection is limited. Throughout my four years here, I’ve witnessed this change as many around. From Jamin Java’s rebranding to Zime and Breezeway’s lunchtime hours changed; I’m sure you’ve noticed it too. While one constant food item has found its way off the menu from both places,
The Meltdown: An Eastern food item suddenly disappeared from the menu. Read Post »
