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No matter what the intramural sport, Eastern students always seem to be passionate supporters whether it be through participating or cheering. And it’s a good thing, because there’s a new club on campus. Roller hockey, the newest intramural addition, is now taking place at the Marple Sports Arena 15 minutes from Eastern’s campus. The team […]

FIELD?HOCKEY Starting Homecoming weekend off with a bang on Friday, Oct. 12, the field hockey team dominated Rosemont in a 7-0 victory. The Eagles impressed with five goals in the first 18 minutes of the game. Sophomore Olivia Derr began the scoring, followed by a goal from senior Steph Moyer off of a pass from

Bret KincaidPolitical Science Professor a. I’ve donned former President Bill Clinton’s pilot jacket.b. I’ve sat atop a Mayan temple in the buff.c. I’ve eaten with President George W. Bush. Rosemary CowanPolitical Science Professor a. She has seen Nickel Creek play in more than 10 different cities, from London to Fargo to Seattle.b. She went to

Walking into Dr. Médine Moussounga Keener’s class, you are welcomed by a grateful smile and an upbeat “Bonjour!” But unlike most other smiles here at Eastern University, hers is rooted in a long and perilous journey and is proof of God’s relentless grace. Caught in the midst of war, abandoned and fearing for her life,

Stephanie Eft Senior youth ministries major Stephanie Eft came a long way to become a part of the community of Eastern University. Coming from Fishers, Ind., Stephanie has nothing but good things to say about Eastern and her fellow Homecoming court nominees this year. Stephanie’s favorite memories from her time here at Eastern include the

Time changes just about everything. College marks an important bridge between adolescence and adulthood, where independence blossoms and relationships with parents change from what they were in simpler years. For many students, Homecoming represents the opportunity to see parents for the first time since the summer. Where childhood would garner nervous phone calls during the

On Sept. 28, the world lost a journalism great-a news hound who worked hard, burned the midnight oil and loved every minute of it. This enthusiastic journalist, affectionately known as Waltoniben or Gentle Ben, left big footprints in the lives of his Waltonian colleagues. Here are a few parting memories from those who were privileged

Is it really possible to become stress-free? Some people encourage breathing techniques or daily planners that help structure your time. Others say that you can be stress-free if you have balance. These are all good suggestions, but we all know a college student’s life is anything but balanced. A normal day for students could include

Dear Editor, SPEAK would like to clarify some details about its sweatshop-free campaign. The purpose of this campaign is to critically evaluate our own participation in this system of oppression and how it is both fed by and continues to perpetuate Western materialism; however, this does not mean that we want to shut down the

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