Most Americans believe that when they go to the voting booth on November 4th, they will be voting directly for the presidential candidate of their choice. That, however, is not the case. The reason is simple: the Electoral College. The Electoral College was created by the framers of the Constitution in order to be a […]
Is the Electoral College undemocratic? Read Post »
As a Christian, it is important for me to support politicians who best identify with things in which I believe. That’s not to say that I won’t vote for a non-Christian. In this country we have a separation between church and state. Thus, our freedom of religion is protected. I focus on issues of morality
In 1984, Congress passed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act which threatened penalty to any state setting a legal drinking age below 21. Today, many studies show that four out of five college students drink alcohol. Considering that only about a third of all college students are of age to be drinking, underage drinking is
The drinking age: Solving nothing for 24 years Read Post »
As a senior in high school, Mike Leitzel had no idea he would be a first-team all-conference player in college – especially as a defender. The junior back has been an offensive player since he began playing soccer in local recreational leagues at the age of 5. Without any club ball experience or offers from
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Brett Lorenzo Favre could arguably be called the best quarterback the NFL has seen in the past decade. I think Favre can be called the best quarterback any current Eastern student has ever seen play. Favre holds records in career touchdown passes, most career passing yards and most career pass completions. Favre played 15 seasons
Brett Favre: The real comeback kid Read Post »
9/28: Mandy Platt – Volleyball Senior co-captain Mandy Platt earned MAC Freedom player of the week honors as she led the Eagles to a solid 3-0 week and an eventual national ranking. The Eagles faced two nationally-ranked teams during the week ending on Sept. 28 but calmly handled the new pressures with 3-1 victories against
MAC Players of the Week Read Post »
Best FoodSome type of food can be found at almost every Homecoming stand: the real question is which do you want? This year one could feast on cheesesteaks, meatball sandwiches, chicken pot pie or chili. However, the sweet tooth won over most voters, particularly two options new to Homecoming: Compassion International’s cinnamon sugar pretzels and
The Wally’s: Homecoming’s Best Read Post »
It is October. Students have settled into their classes and gotten comfortable in their routines. Now they are ready for some fun. Halloween is coming up, and that means Halloween parties and harvest celebrations. The question is how can Eastern students have fun on a tight budget? Here are some suggestions, some of which may
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