Benedict XVI: “Putting the Smackdown on Heresy since 1981.” So goes the motto of the Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger fan club. Needless to say, the club made a number of emendations to their website in the past two weeks; for their part, ones happily effected. Of course, this new reality scarcely harbingers halcyon days for everyone. […]
New pope means new hope for church unity Read Post »
From Wednesday to Friday of last week, the outgoing members of the Student Government Association held elections for next fall’s government. Here are the announced winners for each part of the government. Executive Board President: Adam BrittinVice President: Alison MaierSecretary: Sara AndersonTreasurer: Peter Macari Commuter Delegation Senator: Jessica Di Ienno Another senator will be confirmed
SGA election results announced, Brittin and Maier win top spots Read Post »
In the dark woods of a conservative Christian school, two students may have experienced an encounter with the demonic. From what is known, the demonic images can be traced to only two possible sources: either they were hallucinations from a drug indulgence, or they were from hell itself. This is the storyline of senior Gavin
Student’s short film deals with drugs and demons Read Post »
In Bryn Mawr, tucked between the Starbuck’s and the Ferrari dealership is a small movie theater in the process of some major renovations. However, a nice theater with a new marquee and skylight is not all the Bryn Mawr Film Institute is bringing to the community. The Bryn Mawr Film Institute, located at 824 West
Local theater enhances cinema experience Read Post »
The addition to Warner Library is finally on its way to completion and will be ready for use when school reopens in August. However, contrary to earlier plans, the bookstore will not be moving into the library’s basement by that time, holding up other changes in space use in Walton Hall. Currently, construction workers are
Library work on schedule, opening partially delayed Read Post »
Three psychology majors presented their theses at the Delaware Valley Undergraduate Research Psychology Conference at Arcadia University on April 22. They are, in the front row and from the left, senior Tiffany Grant-Callender, alum Michael Walk and senior Marianne Behnke. Behind them are psych professors Doug Trimble (left) and David Tyson. Grant-Callender’s work was on
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Regarding the sentiments of Peter M. Cooper of the U.S. Army, I must agree with him in regards to the flag having a symbolic representation and that it is more than just a piece of cloth. But I must differ with his holier-than-thou attitude because he is in the armed services and went to Iraq.
License to pass judgment does not come with being in military Read Post »
A former Eastern student who was planning to return soon and who had recently been on campus died unexpectedly last week. Joshua Gerber, 23, was reportedly found by friends from home last Wednesday morning, April 27. The funeral was held on Saturday. Those who knew him well describe him as very friendly and generous, someone
Eastern mourns loss of recent student Josh Gerber Read Post »
Are biblical authority and male/female equality as incompatible as Mac software on a PC? Eastern University will play host to this and other gender-related questions at the ninth annual Christians for Biblical Equality conference entitled One Body, Many Gifts. From July 29-31, hundreds of biblical scholars, church workers and interested individuals will gather to explore
Conference for Biblical gender equality coming Read Post »
Campus life is dead. At least that is what Nietzsche would say if he were a resident student at Eastern. And he would be right. Walk around just about any dorm hall on a Friday or Saturday night, and you’ll find next to nothing. This might be heaven for a hermit, but for the average
Inquiring Minds: Leave vacant weekend halls to McInnis Read Post »
