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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

On April 16, invited guests will be celebrating the official beginning of the People for People Institute at the Partnership Signing Ceremony to be held in Philadelphia. President Black has partnered with Reverend Dr. Herbert Lusk and People for People Institute to offer undergraduate level education to individuals in Philadelphia, specifically single mothers, through the

Vatican City, Italy – From April 15 to April 20, masses from across Washington D.C. and New York will gather to see the Pope as he journeys to the two American cities. The Pope will be meeting at the White House with President Bush, as well as visiting teachers at Catholic University of America in

Dear Senator Clinton, Since this election year seems to be the year of demographics, let me set out mine. I am a 51-year-old, unmarried, white woman. I am a Christian, a feminist and a Democrat who teaches political science at a small, church-affiliated university. My salary sets me squarely in the middle class. For over

Life beyond Eastern is a muddle of uncertainties for most of us. The paramount concern amidst everything else is finding a job that will pay for our college debt. A friend of mine, who graduated from Eastern in the spring of 2007, encountered an uphill battle attempting to find a job with only his bachelor’s

Eastern’s Log Cabin, between Doane Hall and the gymnasium, undoubtedly lends aesthetic value to the school’s campus. However, that is one of the few advantages the cabin has going for it. Unopened for years, the cabin has remained locked up due to its decrepit condition. The building is ridden with insects; the wood is rotting;

Most of us here at Eastern would not be surprised to learn that the university’s mission statement is summed up in the triad of faith, reason and justice. This motto is certainly something heard and reiterated time and time again at Eastern, and it is something that sets Eastern apart from many other Christian universities.