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The ongoing debate about health care reform made headlines once again on Aug. 17 when President Barack Obama announced he was considering dropping his “public option” insurance plan for a compromising nonprofit health cooperative proposal. The government-run public option has been a heated topic between conservatives and liberals over the past months. In CNN’s coverage

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

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

On April 17 many Eastern students hung signs across their torsos, equipped themselves with information cards and kept their lips tightly shut. Such actions were all part of participation in the National Day of Silence, a day of activism intended to protest against harassment of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual or transgender (LGBT) students. The Day of