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I have a strange imagination that, at times, projects me into tragedies. Maybe it’s my feeble attempt at empathy. Sometimes I read the newspaper, read about some horrible event, and try to imagine what exactly was going through the minds of the people involved. So it was no surprise when I woke up the other […]

Along with five other college students from across the U.S., senior Christopher Franklin traveled in a school bus this summer to speak to thousands of people at youth programs in churches and schools. Leaving from Washington, D.C., and ending up in Seattle, Wash., the Living Hope Bus trip covered 16 states and was sponsored by

On a beautiful Homecoming weekend, the mood can either be swayed positively by the outcome of Eastern’s athletic contests or leave the whole crowd with a sour taste for the day.Come mid-afternoon on Oct. 14, everyone attending Homecoming had a seen a much better day, thanks to victories from all but one of Eastern’s athletic

“With great power comes great responsibilty,” someone once said. There is no better description for student leaders. These leaders are everywhere. According to estimates by Vice President of Student Development Bettie Ann Brigham, there are over 250 students leading SGA, student clubs and organizations and athletic teams, and acting as RAs and student chaplains. This

Summer is gone, and the cool breeze of fall has blown its way into the St. David’s area, leaving birds flying south, beautiful foliage and morning frost. With the warm weather gone and the beaches closed, many think that all forms of entertainment have vanished. Think again. The southeastern part of Pennsylvania is chock full

Martin Scorsese is one of the greatest American film directors of all time. It’s really that simple. There have been others who have made great films and are in the same league as Scorsese but few are better. He continues to impress audiences with his new film The Departed. Set in the streets, bars and

Eastern’s Finest: Homecoming 2006

Eastern’s finest: Homecoming 2006

“Eastern University Football undefeated since 1952,” jokingly proclaimed t-shirts made last year, emphasizing the lack of football on campus. Unlike larger state schools where football games and tailgating are normal, Eastern places its athletic focus on the other ten sports that it offers its students. Eastern is affiliated with the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference, which is

Warner Library invites students to curl up with a bestseller. The library’s new bestseller display is located on the main floor, between the computers and the study area. Provided by McNaughton Book Services through the Brodart company, for a yearly fee the library will lease about 200 bestseller books at a time, replacing 10 to