Elephant Appreciation Day: September 22nd: When elephant enthusiast Wayne Hepburn expanded his collection of elephant figurines and general elephant knowledge, he caught the eye of entertainment company WildHeart Productions, and the holiday was officially declared in 1996. This day is meant to acknowlede the noble qualities of the elephant and celebrate their mass appeal. Ask […]
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Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann seem to be the forerunners for GOP candidacy, as was made clear in CNN’s Tea Party debate on September 12. However, each of them possesses flaws that I don’t want in a conservative Republican candidate. For Michele Bachmann, the Gardasil/HPV drug debate has turned into a big mess after her
Tea party debate was not spectacular Read Post »
Plans for Eastern’s new student center are finally gaining speed! It has been eight years in the making, and big steps are being been taken to get construction underway. We asked Bettie Ann Brigham, Vice President of Student Development, what students should expect from Eastern’s newest addition. “These sort of things are planned six to
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Also known as “yarn graffiti” and “grandma graffiti.” Yarnbombing has recently gained popularity as a warm and fuzzy form of vandalism. Yarnbombing occurs when “vandals” surreptitiously wrap public places or objects in yarn. The practice is said to have originated in Houston, Texas and has gained popularity around the country since 2005, recently attracting media
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The smallest pumpkin in the pumpkin farmer’s field decided to break her stem and roll to the barn where the chickens playfully pecked her skin, but it would not break. And even if it did, her insides wouldn’t be all that tasty anyway since she was still so very green despite her fearlessness. After
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The bags are all unpacked and everything is hanging neatly in your closet yet you can’t shake the feeling that something is missing. It could be that dress for special occasions or the top that would compliment your jeans perfectly. But, as college kids know, shopping in Wayne does not exactly fit a student budget.
College Day is an annual event when any student with a college ID can enjoy free admission to many of Philadelphia’s museums , discounted items, giveaways and more. This year, College Day took place on Saturday, September 24, and was a great opportunty to explore the city.
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At the end of the spring semester, most of the Eastern University student community went home for the summer. However, the EU Women’s Soccer Team had other plans. They spent two weeks in Zambia, a desperately poor and undeveloped country in South Africa. Their goals for this trip were to share Christ’s love with the
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Get into the spirit of Fall: Decorate your door! Inexpensive decorations can be found in dollar stores, craft stores or your local pharmacy. You can even make them yourself! Here are a few ideas to make your living space festive. 1). Fall-themed garland—Make everyone who walks by take a second look. Fall-themed garlands embellished with
