By: Simon Kwilinski Everyone who knows anything about pencils knows that the best #2 pencil you can buy is a Ticonderoga. There’s no beating its writing quality and remarkable eraser. Pens, on the other hand, do not have such a clearly established victor. That is, until I found one particular […]
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Tag You’re It: A response to the “Doctor Who” special, “The Power of the Doctor.”
By: Jennie Brouse On Sunday, Oct. 23, BBC aired what will soon be known as one of the most iconic and impactful scenes in “Doctor Who” history. The event came in the form of a special entitled “The Power of the Doctor.” They reintroduced a former actor to reprise his […]
Midnights: A media review piece on Taylor Swift’s newest album release
By: Lenora Kirkland On Oct. 21 Taylor Swift released “Midnights,” her first album release in almost a year. Like many other Swifties, I had high expectations. That being said, I must confess that Taylor did not deliver to the extent that I believe she is capable of. I am wary […]
Quoth The Raven: Edgar Allen Poe and the aesthetic of Halloween
By: Marin Dremock If one has ears to hear or eyes to see, let them hear or let them read, as I recite and write the spookiest opening stanza in American poetry. “Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, / Over many a quaint and curious […]
I Stalk My Sister: A highlight of EU’s Music department through the day in a life of a music education major
By: Katherine Thomas Ok, she’s awake. Let’s go. Deep in the heart of Eagle Residence Hall, a music education major opens weary eyes. The birds outside the window wail notes that register in her mind as named pitches. (Wait, what?)(She has perfect pitch relative to middle C.) (Oh word. Carry […]
The Devil of Hell’s Kitchen: A review of Marvel’s TV show, “Daredevil.:
By: Marin Dremock Don’t be mad. I’m reviewing two-thirds of a Marvel TV show. But this isn’t any basic Marvel TV show, and it most definitely isn’t a current multiverse installation. I’m reviewing and strongly recommending “Daredevil,” an unconventional Marvel show that ran from 2015–2018. The show follows Matt Murdock, […]
The Bible for Normal People: A quick highlight of “The Bible for Normal People” podcast
By: Brian Lines These days, most podcasts are started like bands did in the early 2000s, with a sense of boredom and an eagerness to talk people’s ears off. But for Dr. Pete Enns and author Jared Byas, only half of that is true. The duo started their podcast, The […]
“The Art Of” Shutting Up: How shutting up allows us to live in the beauty of human nature
By: Alexander Colby As more and more work seems to be piling up and the stress of assignments becomes almost unbearable at times, we take notice that our bodies are in communication with us. Despite that, we push through and make it to the next task, then the next … […]
Eastern Writing Opportunities: A look into where EU students can publish their work
By: Danielle Curry Looking to write for recreation but don’t know where to start? Eastern University has three primary writing opportunities on campus: “The Waltonian,” the “St. David’s Sentinel” and “Inklings.” Each of these publications has unique features that might make it a great space for your writing. In order […]
“The Art Of” Conversation: A look at the complexities of conversation
By: Daniel Finegan Conversation is hard. I admit that I am terrible at it. It is not something that comes naturally to me. Especially when I disagree with someone, it is difficult to actually listen to what they are saying, instead of just planning what I’m going to say next, […]