As autumn is now upon us, we remember what is good and beautiful when we see the handiwork of our Creator in the leaves changing color and their decoration of our famously beautiful campus. As our university goes through a time of anxiety and change, the student body and the campus at large needs to […]
The Return of the Music Guild Read Post »
Oh “The Martian,” how overrated you are. Based on the 2011 science fiction novel of the same name by Andy Weir, you are essentially “Hatchet” in space. Your premise is pretty basic: an astronaut gets stranded on the planet Mars. Matt Damon (no, not Matt “Please watch ‘Fargo,’ only on FX” Damon) portrays NASA astronaut
Smelly Potatoes: The “Martian” Review Read Post »
In Africa, art is a manifestation of culture. Art has everything to do with culture. Culture, by definition, is “the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.” Art reflects many milestones in Africa’s history. The Pyramids of Giza in Egypt of North Africa tell much of Egypt’s
Discovering African Art Read Post »
Professor Steven Ford’s Journey to Eastern “Many [people] in academics want to go professional, but can’t because of life circumstances. I had the opportunity to do it the other way around.” Steven Ford smiles to himself, recalling the divine peculiarity of his vocation. A second-year music faculty member, Professor Ford is beloved by students
Bringing Fame to God’s Name Read Post »
Despite the dreary weather on Oct. 9, the stage was bright at the 2015 Fine Arts Festival as it flooded with artists. The Fine Arts Festival is the only occasion of the school year in which Eastern students can hear magnificent instrumental solos, see elegant dances, and witness stunning theatrical performances all in one program.
Experiencing EU’s Fine Arts Read Post »
You probably heard it on the radio, learned its dance moves, and tried to learn its words without comprehending them: Psy’s “Gangnam Style” swept the nation in 2012, leaving American teens in a frenzy. Most young adults bought into the trend of this song, but never truly learned about Korean pop music. Although we may
What you Never Knew about K-Pop Read Post »
It’s a brisk morning. Your emotions are still raw from slumber, and just enough heartbreak brims your consciousness to keep you human. The first sip of coffee passes your lips – its heat almost scalds you but instead warms you just to contentment; its potency is bitter but is also rich and aromatic, the bitterness
Jazz in the Morning Read Post »
Do you enjoy events centered around music and productions? If so, the Fine Arts Festival on Oct. 9 is something you should consider adding to your schedule! The event features some of the best performers in the Entertainment & Fine Arts departments, which includes music, dance, and theater. The departments each propose pieces that they
Fall Fine Arts Festival Preview Read Post »
The whole place reeks of hair, sweat, socks, and feet. Brains are splattered on chalkboards, individuals are colliding into each other, minds are melding together in a mess on the floor, and in the midst of this raw sewage dump of beauty, creativity, and personality; something truly awe-inspiring and jaw-dropping is born. Four people–two actors,
EU Presents New Play Workshop Read Post »
“I Am Malala,” the remarkable true story of Malala Yousafzai’s fight for the right to education, has been on the New York Times bestseller list for 29 weeks. Her memoir was called “fearless” by “The Guardian,” while “The Washington Post” wrote, “this is a book that should be read not only for its vivid drama but
Book Review: “I am Malala” Read Post »
