Slumdog Millionaire a gem
Archive Director Danny Boyle’s film, Slumdog Millionaire, has become a raging success. Nominated for ten different Oscars, including best motion picture and best music score, it is no wonder that Mr.…
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Senior organizes Eastern’s first Microfinance Conference
On March 29, Eastern University will be hosting its first Microfinance Conference. “It had been my dream for the past two years, ever since I attended University of Pennsylvania’s Microfinance…
Men’s Basketball Player Profile: Ben Kuiken
When watching a basketball game, no one tends to look at the team bench. But on Eastern’s bench, the face of junior Ben Kuiken can always be seen, cheering on…
Obama presidential inauguration shared in Jammin’ Java
The inauguration of the 44th President of the United States was grandly celebrated in Washington D.C. and around the country on Jan. 20. At Eastern there was an “All-Day Inauguration…
Digital TV transition may be postponed
Throughout all of 2008, America’s televisions blared with commercials about the government-mandated transition from the analog signal to one that is purely digital. Now that 2009 is upon us, so…
The complex math of grading presidents
George W. Bush was not a very popular president. His approval ratings, some of the lowest in history, may have been a reflection of his inability to connect with the…
Run4Kenya raises more than $5,600 in 2008 Philadelphia marathon
If you have seen a friend walking around campus with a long-sleeve black t-shirt that says “Kick Asphalt” on it, give them a hug – or at least a high…
Super Bowl XLIII promises to excite
The playoffs are over. Only two teams remain in the running, with one last game separating them from the championship title, the legendary Super Bowl. This year, it will be…
The man behind the curtain: Mark Hallen brings life to EU theatre
Before Mark Hallen, the theatre department of Eastern University was not one that brought about the performances Eastern has grown accustomed to – plays that have been heart-warming, thought-provoking and…
Men’s basketball team to honor ’88 squad
Back in the days when Eastern University was called Eastern College, no one really knew much about our small campus. In 1988, however, Eastern was finally put on the map…