In my early days of YACHT, some dreary Saturday morning, I went down into the subway tunnels with lunches and a few friends. After being underground a few minutes, we heard the song “Amazing Grace” being played by two recorders in the distance. I remember distinctly the way it echoed in the tunnel; there was […]
YACHT – More than a lunch Read Post »
When you are looking for a way to change the world at Eastern you’ll be hard pressed to find any political clubs or organizations on campus. It begs the question, do students at Eastern actually pay a grain of attention to politics? “I think that at Eastern it’s easy to tune out politics,” said senior
In politics, Eastern does not trust Read Post »
Mike Wilson’s high school track coach at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy raised $250,000 for a new track by running 100 miles in 24 hours. Businesses and corporations sponsored his run. When Wilson, an Eastern University sophomore and top runner for the men’s cross country team, wondered how he could integrate his faith into running, he
Run 4 Kenya takes off Read Post »
It is outlined in our school’s mission statement and integrated into the classes we take and the community of which we are a part. Eastern’s creed: faith, reason and justice is a doctrinal statement that is emphasized from the time students are first-years until they graduate and has become a realistic, physical presence around this
Activism on other college campuses Read Post »
When most people think of the Winter Olympics, the first things that usually come to mind are probably bobsledding, ice-skating, hockey and maybe even curling. However, there is another, much less-known sport that has a long and proud history in the Olympics: biathlon. Biathlon is a combination of cross-country skiing and target shooting. Competitors ski
On the Sideline: Biathlon Read Post »
Cuba- Fidel Castro’s reign as president of Cuba ended on Tuesday, Feb. 19, as he sent in his letter of resignation. Fidel wrote that he would not be able to continue as president due to his physical condition. In summer of 2006, Fidel had emergency colon surgery and has not fully recovered since. The reign
On Monday, February 18, a note appeared on the flat-screen television that sits at the landing of the steps in Walton. The message asked that the unfunctioning television be used for a better purpose or sold, with the proceeds going to a better cause. It specifically suggested using the money to provide Africans with clean
Changing the world in small but important ways Read Post »
Let’s see … calculating how much money I’ve borrowed … and how much tuition costs … with scholarships, I’m paying approximately 310 dollars a credit. That means I’m paying around 1,000 dollars for a normal three-credit class. Since I’m the one who is going to be paying back loans for the rest of my life,
The unnecessary core curriculum Read Post »
From Fiddler on the Roof to The Sound of Music, the familiar tunes and lyrics of several Broadway musicals filled the McInnis Auditorium on Feb. 23. The Saturday afternoon presentation marked the final performance of the collegiate career of GODCHA senior co-founders Bailey Pretak and Natalie Cisternas. GODCHA, which stands for Global Outreach Drama Company
GODCHA takes center stage with Broadway hits Read Post »
You will not find many people who would argue that Chester needs a facelift. Well, Chester’s plastic surgery is coming in the form of a Philadelphia Major League Soccer team. The 414 million dollar Rivertown redevelopment project will hopefully do just that, and it all starts with the new 18,500 seat soccer stadium to be
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