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Volleyball is quickly becoming one of the most popular sports in the world. However, many people misunderstand the game, primarily because it appears to be complicated to play. In reality, the game is deceptively simple and relatively easy once one becomes familiar with the rules. Volleyball was invented at the YMCA in Holyoke, Mass., in […]

Burn After Reading, the latest offering from the Coen Brothers, is a dark, satirical comedy which lays out the intertwined stories of several seemingly ordinary people in and around Washington, D.C. The film seems to specifically focus on how everyone has an inflated sense of self-importance. The story begins with CIA analyst, Oswald Cox (John

For many people, voting is a lot like the lottery: mark off random boxes on a form and cross your fingers in hope of getting lucky. “Hopefully this person will represent what I stand for,” one might think before pulling the lever or pushing ‘submit.’ After all, it is much easier to play the lottery

Regal Noye, son of Kea-Guffin RD Theresa Noye, has been diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder, a form of Autism. Regal’s Walk, a fundraiser for autism, will be taking place at the St. David’s campus on Oct. 4. The Noye family is excited to raise awareness for autism and the programs that have helped Regal. “Autism

Being the anchor of a defense isn’t easy, but sophomore Laura Ressler is trying her best making it look like it. The goalie is an athletic training and pre-physical therapy major who transferred from Elizabethtown University the fall of last year. She has gelled with her new team pretty well since day one. “I really

ll year long you have been following the campaigns, and now the big day is fast approaching. With your arm tingling to pull the metaphorical lever, you hear the woman at the registration desk apologize because you are unable to cast your vote in this year’s monumental election. If you are unable to get to

Sodexo has made an effort to be environmentally friendly as the supersector worldwide leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. According to Mike Kenis, Sodexo’s general manager at Eastern, and Steve Jacke, Sodexo supervisor at Eastern, many of the changes in the dining locations on campus are part of Sodexo’s sustainability effort. Sodexo, as a

Two weeks into the new semester, several students began to wonder what was up with intramurals this year. Last year’s student director, Ryan “Moe” Matteucci, graduated and the Web site had not been updated in months. Fortunately, for everyone who loves to spend their weekday evenings either participating in or just observing intramurals, faculty advisor

In 1920, empowered by the 19th Amendment, women first exercised their right to vote. Forty-five years later, the National Voting Rights Act of 1965 expanded that right to accessible voting for all Americans, regardless of race. And here, in 2008, an African-American man, nominated for president, competes against a female vice presidential candidate. “No matter

It is a cold night, but the atmosphere is warm in McInnis as the invitation of an unforgettable performance sets the mood. About 30 people sit in elevated chairs on the stage, and quiet music filters through the auditorium. The stage is simply set with two blue blocks, three chairs, a side table holding a