TikTok Cringey or Cathartic?: A student’s reflection on using the controversial app Tik Tok.
Jennie Brouse I remember when I first downloaded TikTok. “It’s just a joke”, I thought to myself at the time, “I am not actually going to waste my time on this app.”…
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Alone in Doane, Continued: How another student experienced quarantine at Eastern University.
Megan Mahoney Many students have experienced or are currently experiencing quarantine in Doane, just as Sophia Hunter did. While Hunter expressed gratitude that the school is trying to protect students during this…
Playing the National Anthem in Arenas: Insight on the controversy of playing the National Anthem in the televised sports industry.
Angelo Soto The National Anthem originally began as a poem written by Francis Scott Key in September of 1814, following the British bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. During…
Arts Online and In Quarantine: A look at virtual art events for the spring season.
Gabrielle Pardocchi As we approach a year of COVID-19 and quarantine, it has become more and more difficult to find ways to keep ourselves entertained; however, many businesses and organizations have adapted…
The Art of Taking Walks: Insight on being surrounded my nature.
Erin Zak For as long as I can remember, I have always appreciated taking walks. Long walks, short walks, walks with others, walks by myself, it doesn’t matter. Perhaps it’s because, when…
“Nomadland”: A book spotlight on the new American dream.
Andrew Korpan In an age of social media and constantly being surrounded by technology, it’s almost impossible to imagine living a quiet and low-key life. It’s almost admirable that people actually live…
Tartuffe in Quarantine: A look into how the Theatre Department is still performing through Zoom.
There is no surprise that theaters all over the world have had to adapt there 2020 and 2021 seasons. Eastern’s Theatre Department is no different as they put on a…
Celebrating Female and Queer Artists: A feature on one of Eastern’s very own.
Senior Krista Antenucci discovered her passion for music at a very young age. She began taking piano lessons at the age of five and then traded in piano for trumpet…
The Godmother of Rock N’ Roll: A look into Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s accomplishments and careers.
When you think of Rock and Roll, where does your mind go? Sister Rosetta Tharpe is likely the last person you’ll think of. Her pop gospel jazz music was a…
Feminist Icon Audre Lorde: Remembering her life and legacy.
Kay O’Keeffe Audre Lorde (1934-1992) was a poet and academic who dedicated her life and work to confronting injustices of race, gender, and class. She was a self-described “Black lesbian feminist socialist…