For a music major, the senior recital is the culmination of four years of practice and study. It is a young musician’s thesis and research project and rite of passage into the professional world. It is an exciting and joyful time, yet also a nerve wracking and […]
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“Anastasia” on Broadway
The Broadway adaptation of “Anastasia” debuted in April of this year. The cast, which includes Christy Altomare as Anya (Anastasia), Derek Klena as Dmitry, and John Bolton as Vlad Popov, brings the beloved characters from the 1997 animated film, “Anastasia,” to life in this performance. […]
Eastern Welcomes Crowder: American Prodigal
On Friday, David Crowder payed Eastern University and the St. Davids area a visit for his American Prodigal tour. It was an evening of worship — one that brought the community together for one greater purpose: to give Christ our all. The evening was kicked off with […]
Jack O’ Lanterns and the Devil
Let me paint you a picture. It’s fall, the air is crisp but the sun is warm. You’re in a pumpkin patch. You’re searching, hoping, dreaming of finding the perfectly orange, smoothly rounded squash that some people think is a gourd but is, in fact, a squash. Then […]
Music Alumna of the Year: Award Goes to Colleen Bradstreet
For the past 17 years, Colleen Bradstreet was the first person to greet anyone who walked into Workman Hall. She offered a smile and a welcoming word to all visitors alike, whether they were current music majors, prospective students, or visiting parents. In addition to creating a […]
Dodson Concert: County Concerts Hosts Rising Guitar Star
On Oct. 22, Jordan Dodson, a solo guitarist, performed in McInnis auditorium as part of the Tri-County Concert Emerging Artist Series. The Tri-County Concert Association originally began in December 1941, making the 2017-2018 season its 77th year as a prominent chamber music venue. They state in their […]
Blade Runner 2019: A Review
Writers express their worldviews through genres, and science fiction is the most apt and malleable gateway for a writer’s expressions on policies, social issues and generalized norms. In 1982 Hampton Fancher employed this genre, combined with film noir, and wrote the screenplay for Ridley Scott’s critically acclaimed […]
Tri-county Concerts
When young, upcoming classical musicians perform, it’s easy to imagine them being welcomed to a crowded theatre with enthused audience members. This is apparently not a very common sight at Eastern University. At three o’clock on Sept. 24, the Tri Country Concert was held, featuring a lovely […]
The Art of Instagram
When we think of art, we think of museums. We think of da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, of Van Gogh’s Starry Night, of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. We think of artists who died ages ago, of artists who devoted their life to art, of artists who we […]
Eastern’s Fine Arts Festival
On Friday, Oct. 13, Eastern presented the Fine Arts Festival, an annual event which features performances from students, faculty and alumni in the arts departments. There were performances in dance, music and theater, showcasing a wide range of talent in the different disciplines. Since the compilation of […]