Alex v. Alex: On the problem of Guantanamo
Archive Alex Harne: Now that we finally see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel, what do we do once we get there? Some argue that we go to…
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Philadelphia Orchestra offers reduced tickets for college students
Historically known as one of the leading orchestras in the world, the Philadelphia Orchestra is offering a reduced subscription program for local college students. For just a one-time payment of…
Stimulating the economy
I’ve heard some say that this is the worst recession since the Great Depression. That’s a frightening thought, but it may be true. President Obama says that the economy will…
Remembering Mike Ski
On Dec. 16, Eastern 2008 graduate Michael Anthony Skinner, Jr. was killed in a car accident on the Girard Point Bridge in Philadelphia. The news devastated the Eastern community, much…
In Loving Memory of Mike “Ski”
To many he was Mr. Eastern or the King of the Class of ’08, and others also knew him as “Flow-Ski,” but to all he was a great friend. There…
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…
Templeton Prize Laureate speaks on science and religion
Michael Heller, recipient of the 2008 Templeton Prize for outstanding contributions in the field of cosmology, spoke in the Harold Howard Center on Wednesday evening, Nov. 19. Heller is a…
Captain Planet crowned Mr. Eastern
On the night of Nov. 20, at about 7:50 p.m., an eager crowd gathered outside the Walton Dining Commons. Why? In ten minutes, the Mr. Eastern 2008 competition would begin,…
Deep in December displays emotions of holiday season
As the first significant snowfall of the winter season decorated the ground, Saturday evening’s performance of the 2008 fall dance show found itself Deep in December in more ways than…