An Open Letter to the Eastern Turtles
Phillip Piper Dearest Turtles, I’m terribly sorry that I don’t know your names; but then you might not have names. Alas, how am I to know? I don’t even know the proper…
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Festive Fasting: Inside an Orthodox Advent on a meal plan.
Megan Mahoney Advent season is coming up, and while many Christians and non-Christians alike associate this time of the year with calendars filled with chocolate, holiday music, and celebration with friends and…
A New Chapter: A senior graduating in December reflects on Eastern experience and looks ahead to the future.
Erin Zak For some students, their undergraduate education experience won’t be ending in May like the majority of seniors’ will. Instead, they will be graduating and moving on in December. One of…
The End of al-Baghdadi: U.S. Special Forces raid kills the leader of ISIS.
Harry Clune On Saturday Oct. 26, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died during a raid on his compound in northwestern Syria. For half a decade, al-Baghdadi has led ISIS and its war of terror…
California Wildfire: 15 Wildfires rage across the forests of California.
Matti Veldhuis Since Oct. 10, about 15 fires have raged through California. The majority are still burning, ranging from 0% to 97% contained. Containment refers to the perimeter or physical barrier that…
Eastern Ranked at the Top: Guide to Online School’s list of “Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania” ranks Eastern University’s online programs among the top!
Abigail Brooke Eastern University was recently ranked number 22 on Guide to Online School’s list of “Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania.” The web-based program was recognized for its asynchronicity, which allows students…
Inventive Uses for Your Halloween Candy
It’s spooky season once again, and that means candy. Whether you’re trick-or-treating or taking advantage of those day-after bargains, there may come a point when chowing down on one more…
Eastern’s Prison Education Program: Dr. Kimberlee Johnson launches a Prison Education Program where incarcerated persons will have the opportunity to earn college credit.
There are about 2.3 million people in prisons all across the country, 95% of which will be released in their lifetime. But what will happen to them when they go…
An Open Letter to a Beloved Group of Co-Workers
Lillie Allen Dear Work-Study family, Hey fam! How are we doing? All summer I waited patiently to be back in the offi ce, and I couldn’t be happier to be sitting in…
The Art of Science: A reflection on how even human bodies can be works of art.
It’s early in the morning, and the children are just getting settled in at summer camp, sitting in rows in the middle of a room that’s empty except for a…