A dusty stage, manmade hills and waves of burlap set the stage for this original production of “The Dangerous House of Pretty Mbane.” This show is a beautiful story that surrounds the heart wrenching issue of corrective rape in South Africa. “South Africa is seen as a fairly progressive country […]
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Shane Claiborne Discusses the Death Penalty
Eastern alum Shane Claiborne, class of ’97, is currently writing a book on the death penalty. In a January Facebook post, he reveals he is “finishing up the book,” which “is tentatively titled ‘Executing Grace,’” and it is expected to be released in “at least 8-10 months.” Claiborne is against […]
Upcoming Eastern Arts Events: March and April
The Picnic March 26-29 Directed by Jenny Tibbels Eastern Theatre Department’s Spring Production Spring Dance Concert April 17-19 New works by Eastern’s faculty amd students. Spring Music Festival April 24 & 25 Performances from varied sections of Eastern’s Music Department For more information on these events visit www.facebook.com/EU.FAPA.
Tina Fey’s Netflix Reign
Many tears were shed and binge-fests finished when “30 Rock” ended in 2013. But fear not! Tina Fey is back at it again. She’s made us laugh, she’s made us cry (…from laughing), and now she’s taking over Netflix. Tina Fey, the star of countless hits (“30 Rock,” “SNL,” and […]
The Return of Harper Lee
Harper Lee, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” plans on releasing her second novel “Go Set a Watchman” after 55 years of waiting. In the classic novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the main character Atticus Finch states, “Real courage is when you know you’re licked […]
Selma Misses the Women
With countless films and documentaries about the Civil Rights Movement in general, none had ever focused on one specific event that occurred in the movement. Many people in fact, can remember the Montgomery Bus Boycott as the biggest event that occurred, with Rosa Parks being the one to start it, […]
“Parks and Recreation’s” Final Season
It is a sad time in the world of television. The beloved television program, “Parks and Recreation” is in its final days. While all good things have to come to an end, this show seems to be coming to a racing halt. The final season started on Jan. 13 and […]
Upcoming Eastern Arts Events: February and March
Gospel Explosion February 15th at 6pm A night of music and worship featuring Angels of Harmony. Free admission Amadeus Concert February 20th at 7:30pm A night of musical performances by Eastern’s music faculty. New Play Workshop February 22nd at 3pm A 24-hour play-making workshop where a writer, a director and […]
It’s About Time!
A Raucous Ride Through Space and Time You may have seen a large group of children singing and laughing somewhere in McInnis lately and thought to yourself, “what is going on?” These children, from the theater group Yes! And…? Collaborative Arts that was started by Eastern alum, have been practicing […]
“The (Controversial) Interview”
The movie “The Interview” has created quite the stir throughout the national and international media. “The Interview” is about two journalists who are sent to assassinate Kim Jong Un during their interview with him, hence the title “The Interview.” The movie stars James Franco and Seth Rogen. The controversy began […]