The four smiling young men sitting opposite me never intended to become a Christian rock band. Dressed in black, hair carefully arranged, waiting to sound check their instruments, they openly shared about their passion for God and music. At 7:30 on St. Patrick’s Day, 2012, these men took the stage and received a warm (and […]
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Sometimes it astonishes me how strong an effect popular culture has on everyday American life. It seeps into the daily mundane activities, reminding us of moments on the silver screen that made us laugh, cry, scream in terror or gush with admiration. We remember these feelings, and these words, and we apply them to our
There are a lot of people who work behind the scenes to run a successful athletic event. At Eastern, Brandon Hodnett is a vital part of that process. Currently seeking a master’s in communications with an emphasis in journalism and public relations at Villanova, Hodnett is a jack of all trades. For starters, Hodnett works
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“The next 27 minutes are an experiment,” said the voice of Jason Russell, cofounder of international aid organization Invisible Children. “But in order for it to work, you need to pay “Kony 2012″ to which over 80 million people have already “paid
“We’re a family, we’re a sisterhood,” said first-year student Alexis Washington with a smile on her face. After talking to and being around members of Precious Movements, three things are clear: sisterhood, worship and godliness. This group of young women is in its eighth year as a group on campus. Through mime and praise dance,
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It’s spring again. The weather is warm, there is an excuse to wear shorts and more than just the sun is sparkling. Engagement rings have been making an appearance in the unusually warm weather and, now, both pollen and love are in the air. There is a term for this phenomenon: “Ring by exciting.” Senior
One would think that giving more in quantity would actually be giving more of an offering. As always, Jesus had to go against the “obvious” view. The story of the widow in Luke is an example of that. Normally, Luke 21:1-4 is discussed in reference to tithing and giving to the church. There is definite
When president Obama took office in 2009, the average price of gas in the United States was $1.79 a gallon. Now, the average price per gallon is $3.58 and is expected to keep rising. By the summer months, the price is predicted to be approaching $5 per gallon. Many blame President Obama for this price
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“Putin won’t be president in one year,” said an angry Vicheslav Egorov, the organizer of one of many anti-Putin Facebook pages. Along with tens of thousands of other Russian citizens, Egorov is a self-described revolutionary advocating for Putin’s removal. “It will be pressure without violence or weapons. We have only our bodies and our brains,”
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