For many years, Eastern has attracted people from a wide variety of ethnicities, cultures, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations and, in particular, religious belief systems. This is still true to this day. The students and faculty of Eastern attend at least 80 churches from 17 different denominations. There are also students […]
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Halfcollegebooks.com flies
On Jan. 16, sophomores Ryan Ward and Justin Tomevi launched their website, halfcollegebooks.com, through their own corporation: Ward and Tomevi. With the month of February about half over, they have already made a couple thousand dollars. When they began, their mission was to provide cheaper colleges books to students in […]
Former student makes the transition to professor
Of all the things that make Eastern proud, welcoming back one of its own is really something that makes the school hold its head high. That is why there is a buzz everywhere about Eastern graduate, Dr. Christine Bayles Kortsch, who is now a new faculty member in the English […]
Because I Said So reigns at box office, but not with viewers
For the past several decades, Diane Keaton has entertained us on the big screen and occupied our television sets, delivering memorable and remarkable performances in dozens of Hollywood hits. Anticipating the release of the new major motion film Because I Said So, Keaton’s fans and movie-goers were eager to see […]
Dr. Steve Fuller speaks to Eastern students and faculty about intelligent design and science
On Feb. 2, McInnis auditorium was filled with students and professors who had all come to Windows on the World to hear Dr. Steve Fuller speak on the topic of intelligent design. History professor Stephen Gatlin excitedly introduced Fuller, calling him “a polymath,” a person of great learning in several […]
The Prestige: Magic, mystery and more
“Are you watching closely?” The film The Prestige asks that question over and over throughout the movie, but the question also applies to the viewer. Directed by Christopher Nolan from a script that he co-wrote with his brother Jonathan, The Prestige is a convoluted story designed, like a good magic […]
Children of Men depicts both struggle and hope
In the year 2027, the world has become a dwelling for violence, death and hopelessness. Children Of Men chronicles the journey of the human race to extinction. For years, women have been infertile, and mankind has completely lost the ability to procreate. With the realization that the human line will […]
Kea-Guffin becomes champion of first annual Powderpuff Super Bowl
The first official Super Bowl for the Powder Puff Football League took place Oct.29. Sophomore Brittany O’Neal pointed out that it was nice to have people cheering them on; it makes the game more fun and keeps the players motivated. Kea-Guffin, the winner of the Super Bowl, was awarded a […]
Alcohol Awareness Week
CCAS educates students about drinking dangers
Additions planned for Workman
“Everything you do is a work of art,” said Ron Matthews, head of the music department. The music department began in 1992 with zero students majoring and was located in McInnis. It has since grown to 80 majors and has moved to Workman Hall, according to Matthews. With the music […]