Obama presidential inauguration shared in Jammin’ Java
Archive 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…
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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…
Bailing out the auto industry
Thirty-four billion dollars. That’s how much money the heads of Ford Motor Company, Chrysler LLC and General Motors, also known as the Big Three, have asked the government for to…
iPod killed the radio star
When I am driving in my car and decide to turn on the radio, I am almost always disappointed. It seems like all the stations go to a commercial break…
Combating terrorism on all fronts
With the recent terrorist attack on Mumbai, India, the global community once again stands on the brink of chaos, and at no worse a time than a global recession. While…
Christmas traditions: From Santa to store displays
The Christmas season is upon us, though for some it is hard to see the holiday as we hide behind text books and lean close to computer screens in our…