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Looking for a break from studying and finals, about 120 people crowded into the Gough Great Room for a free, three-band concert on April 22. All of the seats were full, forcing many to either stand along the side or watch from the windows. Joy is the Secret, formerly known as Kurt David, played first. […]

For seniors Brandi Eddy, Haylee Garner, Octavia Price, Shannon Rivera, Gwen Scott and Katie Tricarico, their senior recitals represented the fruits of almost a lifetime of labor. The Senior Dance Showcase on April 23 was an opportunity for these girls to display what they had learned in choreography, style and life. Lighting up the stage

A meeting of the Faculty Forum was held on Monday, April 14, to make a straw vote on proposed changes in the core curriculum. According to Dr. Kathy Lee of the political science department, as of Fall 2009 a new section will be added to the curriculum called the Common Core, which will include classes

Eastern has recently become a host facility for English as a Second Language International. The program was started by the president of a Christian college to prepare students from non-English speaking countries to succeed in higher education. It is promoted throughout Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Stephanie MacTavish, vice president of Asian relations,

Rick Santorum, former Republican Pennsylvania Senator, visited Eastern University on April 17 as a part of the series “Conversations that Matter.” His topic of discussion was America’s future. Prefacing his discussion, Santorum said, “I am very optimistic about America’s future.” According to Santorum, America is the “greatest civilization in the history of the world.” However,

Illinois – On Friday, April 18, 2008, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred. The quake, which started around 4:37 a.m. local time, was centered roughly six miles from the town of West Salem, Ill. Shaking was felt in Des Moines, Iowa, Milwaukee, Wis. and Atlanta, Ga. Although earthquakes of this strength are very unusual for the

I recently learned of the group Students for Concealed Carry on Campus. The SCCC is a nation-wide organization whose members are working to lift the ban on concealed weaponry on college campuses. Their official Web site, concealedcampus.org, explains why the group formed: “In the wake of recent school shootings, such as the massacre at Virginia

In a rather unusual fashion, the university revealed its foreseeable plans for the future to students in the Eagle Hall Great Room on April 9. A panel made up of President Black and Board Members Delores Brisbon and Ron Evans was on hand for the SPEAK sponsored event, titled “The Future of Eastern University.” SPEAK

Eastern’s chapter of International Justice Mission sponsored EU Idol, an event held in the Dining Commons on the evening of April 9. The night’s contestants were senior Renee Moore, first-year Dominique Wilson, first-year Elisha Chernoff, first-year Dustin Kern, senior Christopher Plumberg, senior Robynn Delaware, sophomore Jason Collier, sophomore Donielle Rodwell, first-year Cristina Gore and junior

As Eastern continues to expand the St. Davids campus, the institution is also growing into other areas of education. The Eastern University Academy has been in the works for the past five years, although a home for the program has yet to be found. Former Eastern communications professor Dr. Susan Ward is now the curriculum