Colin Tomczak 
Hannah Bonanducci 
Josh Steen 
Kylie Pierce 
Hannah Gerber 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…
Andrew Korpan 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…
Brian Lines 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…
Megan Mahoney 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…
Eastern’s Covid Protocols: A honest look at the universities COVID policies.
As we begin another pandemic school year, Eastern University’s COVID-19 policies are much more flexible than last year. Last year, the COVID policies were clear cut. Masks were required everywhere,…
Jayme Fisher SGA Advocates for Fair Wages At Eastern: SGA proposal aims to raise the wages of Eastern University’s essential personnel
National concern surrounding what constitutes a fair wage is an alarming issue across the United States. As the Student Government Association (SGA) consists of leaders advocating for change, they have…
Mary Johnson The Cost Of Child Protection: Is Apple fighting child pornography for the right reasons?
On August 5, 2021, Apple announced they will be releasing an update which will focus on combating child abuse. This new update aims to mitigate the spread of digital content…
To Lift or Not To Lift: That is the question. How to find motivation to work out.
Most students already know the benefits of going to the gym but still do not go. Why? For many, trying to find motivation or not having enough time are the…
Michael Gray A Move of Énormité: A brief look at Lionel Messi’s career and departure from FC Barcelona
On Dec. 14, 2000, Barcelona FC, one of the most well-known football clubs in the world, scrambled to sign a child prodigy. It was the father of the 13 year-old…
The Aftermath of Hurricane Ida: New Orleans experiences power outage after Hurricane Ida strikes.
On the sixteenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Ida struck the United States roughly 45 miles west of where Hurricane Katrina initially hit land. Hurricane Ida struck the shores of…