Though October 13 fell right in the middle of midterm week, plenty of students managed to break from studying and spend some time watching the two “big deals” of the night; the third presidential debate and the Yankees-Red Sox ALCS game. Torn between my loyalty to the New York Yankees […]
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Basketball program adds JV team
The formation of a junior varsity team will open a new chapter in Eastern basketball history. Recent graduate and Eagles basketball fan-favorite Ryan Livingston and men’s assistant coach James Joseph will be co-coaching. “We are using it this year as a developmental year to develop guys in our program that […]
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Photographer Elijah Jung snapshots Midnight Madness
Midnight Madness marked the day the Eagles women and men’s basketball teams could officially begin organized practicing. What better way to start the season than by celebrating with students, alumni and faculty? The packed gymnasium featured a faculty, staff and alumni basketball game, a three-point shooting contest, a $10,000 half-court […]
Former adjunct professor places third in an essay writing contest
Former adjunct professor Randy Frame recently won third place in the Templeton Foundation Power of Purpose essay contest, according to a press release from the American Baptist News Service. Frame’s article, “Fixing Haiti,” was based on his 1995 trip to Haiti. According to Frame, the delegation was part of a […]
Professor, three students report credit cards stolen while on campus
Political science professor Dr. Kathy Lee discovered her credit card missing Thursday evening. Although she does not remember the last time she saw the card, she believes the theft occurred sometime Thursday in her office. Nothing else was stolen from her office. According to Jack Sheehan, director of campus security, […]
Hate is appeased by love alone,’ Tutu speaks
“Truth is a potent healer,” said Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu at Villanova University’s Pavilion on October 6. Tutu gave the speech after receiving the 2004 A. Dwyer/St. Thomas of Villanova Award. Tutu was also the recipient of the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize, and he is the author of several books […]
Nature path redone by Eastern athletes
Men’s basketball and cheerleaders make an ‘assist’ off court
Eastern senior plans to go into Holocaust studies
While some people probably cannot even remember the topics of their middle school papers, Renee Meshach’s sixth grade paper on the Holocaust proved to be a turning point in her life. “Ever since then I’ve been really interested in the subject,” said Meshach, now a senior at Eastern. “I just […]
OPINION: Voting should not be a fad
With the Presidential election drawing nearer, there have been a plethora of issues concerning me. The issue that most concerns me is the notion that people of color, particularly African Americans, will determine this year’s election. As a young African American in today’s society, I find it very interesting to […]
Presidential candidates debate Iraq, Homeland Security
The first of three presidential debates for the 2004 election took place on September 29 at 9 p.m. at the University of Miami Convention Center in Coral Gables, Florida. The debate was led by PBS anchor Jim Lehrer. Before the debate began, Lehrer laid out rules to the audience regarding […]