New program seeks to understand students’ needs
Archive A new small group forum was developed at Eastern with the purpose of listening to the concerns of targeted campus groups in an attempt to be responsive to their needs.…
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Former bartender paints observations
“The four horsemen of the apocalypse walk into a bar…” What sounds like the beginning of a joke is actually the inspiration behind artist Marcy Abhau’s “Behind Bars.” The series…
Philosophy professor talks about methods of contraception, advocates natural family planning
Topics like sex and money have traditionally been private family issues, with that of birth control being especially sensitive. According to philosphopy professor Dr. Randall Colton, natural family planning, though…
Library gets new loan service
Just before school started this semester, Warner Library added a new system called PALCI E-Z Borrow that makes interlibrary book loans quick and easy. PALCI is an online catalog that…
Pennswood residents relate life at Eastern University’s off-campus residence hall
To on-campus students, there is a sense of mystery surrounding Pennswood, Eastern’s off-campus residence hall. “It’s a piece of heaven!” said Kevin Maness, Pennswood resident director. Pennswood is a three-floor…
Plain Jane website debunks myths about body image
Two years ago, 45-year-old actress Jamie Lee Curtis posed bluntly for More magazine, in a sports bra and spandex underwear-without makeup, special lighting or air brushing-in defiance of Hollywood’s standard…
Weight room receives new gym equipment, installs cable TVs
The weight room in the recreation gym has recently installed new equipment at the request of the students. The SGA and Dr. Black helped to fund the project. According to…
Students give meaning to ‘nerd,’ ‘geek,’ ‘dork’
The terms “nerd,” “geek” and “dork” are thrown around by many, but there is some ambiguity as to what the differences among these terms are, or if they are merely…
Students, faculty voice opinions on voter registration
Voters will voice their opinions this November on issues gripping the country and world. From the war on terror to same sex marriages, from abortion to cloning, Americans will play…
Opinion: Vote for Ralph Nader not a vote for Bush
If you genuinely support George W. Bush or are one of the twelve Americans tickled pink by John Kerry, I wish you and your candidate all the happiness in the…