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Spring break was not a time of relaxation for one group of Eastern students. They spent their break working hard with Habitat for Humanity, traveling to Christiansburg, Va., to work on homes in a poverty-stricken area. The group’s workday started around 9 a.m. and lasted until about 4 p.m. They worked on two different houses […]

Who ever heard of the Gospel of Matthew retold southern-style or first century Galilee transformed into 20th century Georgia? Jesus being played by a woman? What about seeing what would happen if Jesus came to modern-day Georgia and “let loose?” Intrigued? Well then the Cotton Patch Gospel musical is just waiting for you to delve

After staying on campus for little more than a full semester, PhillyCarShare’s car is no longer at Eastern, leaving its spot in the McInnis parking lot empty. PhillyCarShare contacted Eastern in January over Christmas break, informing the school of the company’s decision to take the car back because the number of people using the car

After a slow start to their season, the men’s lacrosse team proved why they were selected to finish third in the PAC preseason coaches’ poll as they defeated Centenary 8-4 on March 26th in their home conference opener. The Eastern offense started quickly, with junior Michael Ryan scoring his first goal five minutes into the

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

Rockhall.com claims that Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon and George Harrison revolutionized the music industry. Time.com calls them the most astonishing rock ‘n roll band in the world. They might have landed in America in the 1960s, but thanks to a recent DVD release, the Beatles may gain a new audience forty years later.

Despite being one of Eastern’s smallest athletic teams, men’s golf might just have more fun than anyone else. “[Coach Birtwistle] makes sure it’s a care-free atmosphere,” junior Adam Rogers said. Spring break in Virginia, hanging out on golf courses and slacks aside, this year’s golf team has a serious goal to win the PAC Championship.