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The ongoing writers’ strike reveals more than just the stars’ inability to do all the work themselves; it also brings to light America’s sad dependence on entertainment. With very little new content on television, viewers find themselves complaining that they can’t believe they’re watching reruns. The sad part is that they are watching reruns. Serious […]

Almost every athlete can be viewed as a hero to someone. That said, what happens when those heros are caught illegally using steroids? Do they still deserve the same amount of respect as before? On Dec. 13, seven MVP’s and thirty one all-stars were named in the long-awaited Mitchell Report. Out of the 86 names

In the current campaign climate, we easily forget that voting makes little contribution to our public fabric, a fabric torn by distrust and antipathy that often characterize expansive and heterogeneous publics. Still, we mistakenly believe elections are the gold standard of democracy. Iraq, of course, has put the lie to that myth. Voting can too

Football is the most male-dominated professional team sport. The only girls likely to be seen on that turf are either pirouetting, cart-wheeling or providing some other sort of moral support. So for girls who haven’t had a boyfriend fulfill his manly duty of explaining the intricacies of the game, read carefully so you can impress

On Jan. 5th through the 13th a group of Eastern University students, partnering with the Beyond Borders organization, participated in a missions trip to Haiti. “We had a really amazing experience, and we all want to go back,” senior Brittany Smith said. “I think we would all recommend sending more students down.” The group consisted

After a fall season that saw the women’s soccer team break numerous records and claim their first PAC championship, it is only fitting that junior Ashley Hackman add one final piece to the historic year. On Dec. 17, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America announced that Hackman earned a spot on the Division III

For up to date news and information on Eastern’s athletic teams visit the following links: Men’s Basketball Conference Standings Schedule Statistics Women’s Basketball Conference Standings Schedule

1. Get in shape because you know everyone else is. 2. Read that book you’ve been talking about for the past year. I hear The Kite Runner is still on the New York Times best-seller list. 3. Learn something new. You’re in school right? Use that education for something. 4. Do some community service. INST

It all started four years ago with a promise from Matt Nadelhoffer, the men’s basketball head coach. The culmination was a seven-day trip to Honolulu, Hawaii, for 27 people. After years of fundraising, the team spent Dec. 16 – 22 on the islands, competing in a tournament and relaxing in the warm weather. “He said,

We’ve all experienced it. The push for social action at Eastern is unavoidable. STV, Justice, INST 150 and the general mood of our school pushes students to get out and do something. Many of us love this aspect and may have come to Eastern for this very reason. But there’s a glitch. This socially conscious