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The opening frame of The Fountain is directly taken out of the book that holds the most clarity and truth – the Bible. As the movie goes back and forth between the life of a doctor with a sick wife, a conquistador trying to find the fountain of youth and some strange spacey scenery filled […]

Over 1,335 days. More than 2,865 American soldiers killed. On average, more than two American lives are lost daily. Those are the facts concerning the war in Iraq. On Nov. 7, 2006, America voted for change, and that change comes in the form of the newly appointed Democratic House and Senate. Currently, Iraq is the

There is no reason for either of Eastern’s basketball teams not to be holding their heads up even after starting their seasons out with several frustrating losses. An 0-2 record is hard to explain on campus, which was the case for both teams after returning from their season-opening tournaments in Chicago and Swarthmore. The women’s

Cabrini vs. Eastern: The rivalry unpacked

Because of the theft of equipment and the continued use of athletic facilities by persons unrelated to Eastern University, Director of Security Jack Sheehan and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Matt Nadelhoffer were instructed by Bettie Ann Brigham, vice president of student development, to formulate a stricter policy regarding use of these areas. The following is

Homeschoolers aren’t weird. Unfortunately, I’ve had to explain this to a lot of people over the years. Although homeschooling affects far more than the social life of a student, many of the people I have told about my twelve-year stint as a homeschooler are most concerned that I did not spend most of my days

Junior Andrew Little, an RA in Hainer, proudly stands with Vice President of Student Development Bettie Anne Brigham after winning the title of Mr. Eastern. The Mr. Eastern contest, held Nov. 1, included contestants from first-years to seniors and drew a crowd that packed the Dining Commons. Contestants were asked to give unique information about

I can only imagine how cold and wet the East Coast must be this time of year. It hit 90 degrees in L.A. this week, and of course it’s been sunny. I’ve been spoiled, but I’d be lying if I said I don’t miss Pennsylvania weather, at least a little bit. I am writing this

“Action! Cut! Action!” With a pencil in her hand, and following script revision # 2, these are the words said by director Elizabeth Carlson ’06, during the rehearsals for Eastern’s fall production of Antigone. “We have been rehearsing since mid-September,” Carlson said. “Stage management comes early and stays late. Actors are called to attend according

As one of the greatest human rights crises in human history continues in the Darfur region of the Sudan, a group of Eastern University students are raising their voices for the victims of the atrocity by educating fellow students and the local community. “Our goal is to start more of a movement than a club,”