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Philippines- The government of the Philippines is confronting issues pertaining to a rice shortage throughout the country. On Tuesday, March 25, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo officially ordered the country to deal with “rice hoarders.” “Rice hoarders” purchase rice but withhold it from the public until they can receive higher prices for it. The price of […]

In January, Athletic Director Mark Wagner and Vice President of Student Development Bettie Ann Brigham joined around 4,000 other college representatives at an annual conference for the NCAA, where new legislation is discussed and voted on. However, instead of the usual rule changes that occur each year, the majority of the conference focused on the

Eastern University President David Black returned to the St. Davids area and to his office at Eastern on March 24, after being away from the campus for a total of six months. According to Black, one month away was related to family needs, and the other five months were spent traveling to see people who

On March 19, the Christians for Biblical Equality and the Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee sponsored a forum entitled Gender, Race and the Presidential Election: Is America Really Ready For Change? A panel of students, professors and guests discussed the upcoming presidential election in front of a large audience. Dr. Kathy Lee, head of the political science

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.

During this election cycle for the presidency it is impossible to ignore the remarkable way in which experiences with peoples of other cultures have formed the lives of the leading candidates. John McCain was born in Panama on a military base, but his personal journey is most notable for the brutal years he spent in

On Thursday evenings, the Jammin’ Java hosts more than coffee-lovers and socializing friends. The hum of voices includes serious discussion of creating ecological awareness and appreciation on campus. Although coming from a variety of fields of study, all of the club members are concerned for the environment and desire to be good stewards. The Earthkeepers

While many college students choose to spend their spring break relaxing with friends and family or wracking up the hours at their job, 17 female Eastern students and Dr. David Unander left for the Dominican Republic on March 1 for a week of service in the community of Sabaña Cruz. Eastern has been sending student

Eight students from the music department displayed their beautiful talents in the Mclnnis auditorium at 3 p.m. on March 17. The concert was open to everyone, including non-music majors. The department holds recitals three times a month on Mondays. Ron Matthews, the head of the music department, organizes the concerts. Every student from the music