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…beauty really was in the eye of the beholder

As a college, it is sometimes expected that Eastern will disrupt its neighbors. After all, the college student stereotype has us pegged as messy, noisy and prone to butting in where we are not welcome. That is not the case for Eastern students. “Any college or university has what’s called ‘town-gown challenges,’” explains Bettie Ann

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

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

Is the rise of electronic books a problem?No.

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

  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

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.