The economy has skyrocketed with a new product demand for hoverboards. This past Christmas break, these motorized “scooters” have shown up in ads, social media feeds, and news broadcasts, and they have become a popular consumer product for all ages. Prices vary with manufacturer, but the hoverboards usually range from $400 to $1,500. Recently, hoverboards […]
Heelys Then, Hoverboards Now Read Post »
According to a recent email from the Human Sexuality Task Force, the question of whether Eastern will hire facult in same-sex marriages will be the major point of concern as EU moves into the third and final phase of its “Conversation on Human Sexuality.” This phase is titled “The Discernment Phase,” and it will span
Same-Sex Marriage and EU Hiring Read Post »
Between Oct. 2014 and Sept. 2015, all eighteen 2015 graduates of Eastern University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program passed their National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first attempt. Passing this exam is the only way for a nursing student to become a Registered Nurse (RN) and begin practicing. It is designed to
EU Nurses Receive 100% Pass Rate on Licensure Exam Read Post »
On Thurs. and Fri., Nov. 12-13, terrorist groups attacked three different cities: Baghdad, Beirut, and Paris. The group claiming responsibility for the attacks in all three cities calls itself “The Islamic State” (aka IS, ISIS, ISIL), but in the Arabic world, and increasingly in the West, they are known as “Daesh,” which resembles the Arabic
ISIS Attacks Three Cities Read Post »
Slated to open for spring semester 2016, the new recreation center is well underway. Large windows allow natural light to flood the balcony and provide great views of the athletic fields. Two wide stairwells lead from the ground floor to the balcony, and the open nature of the fitness center make for a spacious workout
A Photo Update of the Fitness Center Read Post »
On Friday Nov. 6, Philadelphia was recognized as a World Heritage City by the Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWCH), making it the first U.S. city to receive this title. This title is an acknowledgement of the city’s historical significance, and it puts Philly on equal ground with cities like Berlin, Cairo, Jerusalem, and Paris,
Philly Gets Global Recognition Read Post »
Lately, many of my friends are into HBO’s Game of Thrones and the History-channel-hit-turned-Comic-Con-favorite, Vikings. Perhaps—hot on the heels of Peter Jackson’s Oscar-winning adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy—these shows resonate with America’s growing fascination with the degeneration of urban, capitalist culture, and the prospect of a retreat to primitive societies filled
“While the World Lasted”: On Tolkien and the Vikings Read Post »
On the evening of Nov. 10, droves of interested intellectuals trudged through the persistent rain to the Warner Library atrium, where Dr. RJ Snell presented a lecture titled “Rebuilding the City Upon a Hill,” commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Agora Institute for Civic Virtue and the Common Good. The Agora Institute was formed in
Agora Celebrates Fifth Anniversary Read Post »
I love giving people presents, especially Christmas presents. Of course, I equally adore receiving presents. But there’s something utterly delightful in presenting someone with something you know will brighten their day and bring a smile to their face. It’s that burst of affectionate glee when you see something in a store, or online (or maybe you
Becoming Givers: Christmas Presents and Christ’s Presence Read Post »
Oct. 7, 1952: The first edition of “The Spotlight” of Eastern Baptist College is one page long and includes two sections, Sportlite and Light Chatter. The second edition is similar, featuring information about Eastern’s sports teams, jokes about dishwashers and potential slander cases, not to mention more talk of couples. I find myself smiling at
A Wrinkle in EU Time: The Waltonian Then and Now Read Post »
