All semester, the Eastern community has anticipated the Equality Ride’s visit. With the amount of worry and hope that we had beforehand, it seems amazing how little has changed since. The debating that went on, the arguing and listening that was only part of the exchange among the Riders and the community, was mostly about […]
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The day started out with a thunderstorm, but the rain quickly subsided and the sun broke through the clouds. Could this have been an omen? The Soulforce Equality Riders visited Eastern’s campus on Monday, April 24. They anticipated that Eastern would be one of the more receptive schools on their two-month route. It was also
Smiles and conversations dominate Equality Ride visit Read Post »
This is the last semester for political science professor Paul Brink. He is leaving to teach political science and comparative politics at Gordon College, Massachusetts, in the fall. Brink has been teaching political science at Eastern University for five years. One of his main reasons for the Brinks’ move is the timing. “We thought if
Eastern says good-bye to half of its poli-sci faculty Read Post »
Proximity is a crucial issue for politicians, actors and knife throwers. In Washington, the closer one is to power, the better–in Hollywood it’s about the same. And in the illustrious world of throwing knives, being close to one’s target is essential (especially if the target is an apple resting on a friend’s shaky head). But
Can you love someone through a megaphone? Read Post »
What’s $23 compared to thousands? That’s the opinion of Adam Brittin, SGA president and graduating senior, on the question Eastern students must face when presented with their tuition bill: Check “yes” or check “no”? If each Eastern student decided to check yes, Eastern could be 100 percent wind powered. Recently SGA unanimously passed a proposal
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At Eastern University, we have a history professor who is Catholic, an English professor who is Baptist and a communication professor who is Quaker. We have flaming liberals and staunch conservatives, both faculty and students. We have students and professors from all kinds of cultures, of all kinds of color and with all kinds of
If Eastern is living in a bubble, who will best pop it? Read Post »
The Journeys segment of the Equality Ride offered students the opportunity to hear personal narratives of some of the hardships faced by some of the Riders. Five stories were shared about how hard it was to “come out” to the various aspects of society. Some were funny, others disturbing and some provided hope. Jarett Lucas
Riders share stories, hard times Read Post »
I was once involved in a shouting match with one of my friend’s grandfathers over whether the Phillies will ever win anything. He said it will never happen. I said they’ll win a World Series sometime before I die, because I won’t die before it happens. Of course, at the rate that the Phillies are
The sweet smell of summer, dollar dogs and hopes of a World Series Read Post »
“Turn your head and Gough.” Just kidding. Gough’s real motto is “Gough into all the world,” as in the Great Commission. Say it like this: “Vincent Van Gough into all the world.” Good job. Gough Hall is the five-star hotel, the shining jewel of Eastern’s motley collection of dorms. The ground floor boasts of a
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