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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

Over spring break, 34 of us, students, professors, graduates and loved ones alike traveled to Ireland, residing in three different cities and taking in as much green as we could during our 10-day trip. Our plane arrived six hours after leaving Newark but eleven hours later, after taking into account the time change. I have

Senior communications major and a Mantua, N.J., native John Montague has been a major contributer to the Eastern Eagles baseball for the last four years. His hard work in the weight room and at practice has shown itself in his fast bat and solid defense behind the plate. Last year he batted in 21 RBI’s

Venez et goûtez la culture française à travers des films francais! “Come and have a taste of French culture through film,” Dr. Anne François said. As head of the French department at Eastern, François applied for and received a grant from the French American Cultural exchange to make the French Film Festival possible. “It’s going

Baseball. It’s known as America’s Pastime. While other sports like football, hockey and basketball make attempts at stealing the hierarchical throne of our sports society, every April through October, America is reminded of its true sports love. Most people know the general rules of baseball. It’s played with a two-seamed ball, a wooden (sometimes metal)

Wearing their best blouses and collared shirts, they entered the Metropolitan Opera House as the sky dimmed and the exterior lights brightened. Red velvet, a gold ceiling and marvelous chandeliers welcomed the group from Eastern’s community. The sky was clear, and the air was mild when the group arrived in New York City. The weather

The Philadelphia Phillies hope their scorching streak at the end of last year’s regular season will carry over to the 2008 season. After finishing out the year strong and capturing the division title, the Phillies have high hopes for the 2008 season. However, the thumping they received at the hands of the eventual 2007 National