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While baby-sitting, grass-cutting and working at McDonald’s show that you have work experience, they will not impress prospective employers. Contrary to popular belief, internships do not provide lessons on glorified coffee making and paper filing. Rather, they give students the chance to gain hands-on experience in a possible future profession. In today’s fast-paced world, the […]

Picture this: you are sitting in your dorm room on a Saturday afternoon, and you are bored to death. Not a very hard thing to imagine, is it? How about something active, where you can hear great music, meet people and learn something new? If that sounds like fun to you, then the Saturday Night

“In 2006, 84 percent of college graduates said they had completed at least one internship, paid or unpaid; 53 percent said they had completed two or more internships; and only 1 percent said internships are not important,” according to survey statistics quoted in the Christian Science Monitor. Whether you need one for your major or

As the end of the school year approaches and summer is on its way, many college students are dreading bathing suit season. The effects of midnight pizza runs and the dining hall’s endless array of desserts are starting to become apparent. But with a gym that is less than desirable and limited finances to go

Eastern’s women’s lacrosse team is off to a great start. This year, in keeping with tradition, they have a winning record and are considered a threat to every team in their conference. They also have unity, forged by a spring break trip to Florida and an emphasis on passing in games. The team has made

Are internships a must? It depends on your major. Are they recommended regardless of your department? Most definitely. Read on to make sure you’re updated and in the know about what requirements exist for internships. According to Jack Bower, chair of the business department, “[An internship] is not required, but [is] highly recommended and encouraged

Eastern dance students demonstrated a wide range of dance styles and abilities. From ballet to hip hop, modern to African dance, all were represented at the show. The top picture features the dance “Broken Bread,” which was choreographed by Saleana Pettaway. The picture in the middle features the dance “Release.” From left, the dancers were

As I begin my job hunt, I can list “proficient at Xeroxing” on my resumé, thanks to an internship in Eastern’s Communications Office. But that’s not all: I’ve mastered the art of updating contact information too, and my Google technique ought to be patented. While the tasks required of an intern aren’t the most glamorous,

The production of Charlie Brown was nothing short of a success and left audiences smiling. The top picture features, clockwise from top left, senior Rob Miller as Charlie Brown, first-year Kevin Monaghan as Schroeder, junior Elliott Simko as Snoopy, senior Adelle Swartz as Sally, senior Josh Landis as Linus and junior Natalie Cisternas as Lucy.

A recent SGA vote approved a new constitution, meaning big changes are coming for SGA. The new constitution, approved March 26, came about because SGA has had difficulty filling positions and keeping them filled all year. “Ever since my first year here, there have been questions about whether the constitution fits well with the changing