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One of Eastern’s newest faculty members, Brittany Stroop, will be the head coach for the softball team starting this fall. Stroop is taking the lead from Colleen Stuppy, last spring’s interim coach, after the unfortunate death of former head coach Mark Ambler. Stroop has been playing softball since fourth grade and was the starting varsity […]

While addressing an audience of about 300 in McInnis auditorium, legendary Philadelphia radio broadcaster Irv Homer suddenly collapsed. On June 24, Homer was scheduled to introduce author G. Edward Griffin for a program by The Big Talker 1210 AM when he suffered a massive heart attack. Standing at the podium, Homer appeared to be in

Sodexo’s big mistake

How do faculty spend their summers?

Elizabeth Hager Elizabeth Hager is very optimistic about her job as the new resident director of Gallup Hall. “I have a great RA staff – the best staff and the best-looking staff,” Hager said. “They made it easy on me as a newcomer.” Hager has lots of experience working with people, which will come in

Administration clears up recent confusion

Despite the heavy rain on April 20, students and faculty packed the Eagle Great Room to hear representatives from national organizations debate the current immigration policy and reform. While the high attendance may have been a result of requirements for classes, those who weathered the storm saw two very different styles and perspectives on the

Students elect next executive board

ENDURE, Eastern University’s peer mentoring group, ended the year on a tasty note. The group held its own Top Chef competition on Friday, April 17. The event featured a cook-off between junior Elaine Dube and senior Dante Johnson. Each contestant prepared a dinner and a dessert that were tasted and voted on by a panel

With a history of excellent athletes and coaches, Eastern athletics announced its first class for the newly established Hall of Honor at the annual sports awards dinner on April 26. “We chose honor instead of fame because it’s more biblical,” President David Black said at the beginning of the ceremony. “Honor connotes commitment to specific