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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 […]

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

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.

Last semester I had a 13-23 page research paper, a mid term, a three-page paper, a five-page paper and 214 pages of reading due during the fifth week. I wanted to be a good student and plan ahead, so I scheduled hour by hour all that I had to do in the next three weeks.

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

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,

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

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

They dress in all black, wear white gloves and paint their faces. They make exaggerated hand gestures, but their voices are silenced. They are Precious Movements. It began five years ago with a group of four alumni. They wanted to practice a new way of worship. Now, twelve students are the only mime ministry on

On Feb. 18, Eastern’s rivalry against the Cabrini Cavaliers heated up as the men’s basketball team traveled across Eagle Road to battle. Last time the teams faced off, it took overtime for the Eagles to win. This time the game ended in regulation but not in Eastern’s favor. Senior Brent Williams’ 15 points off the