Former Congressman Beto O’Rourke announced his intent to drop out of the 2020 presidential race on Friday, Nov. 1. He writes, “It is clear to me now that this campaign does not have the means to move forward successfully,” likely in reference to fundraising issues and being dominated by candidates […]
On Monday, Nov. 11, Eastern University held an open house for potential undergraduate students. So, what is the current state of Eastern University Admissions? What are the requirements to attend Eastern? And what trends do we see in recent years in enrolling students? I had the chance to sit down […]
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 across the world, conquering large swaths of Iraq and Syria and with affiliates primarily across Africa. It lost the last […]
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 firefighters build around fires and could come in the form of something natural such as a river or something man-made […]
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 to work at their own pace. This is often seen as a benefit of online school because instead of adhering […]
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 back home? They’ll need to find jobs, and many employers are wary of hiring people who have served time in […]
With the 2020 Presidential Election right around the corner, both the Republican and Democratic Parties are narrowing down their potential nominee fi eld. The Democrats especially have made sacrifi ces, with only 10 of the original 26 candidates qualifying for the next Democratic National Convention (DNC) debate, hosted by ABC […]
The White House has made the decision to pull troops out of Syria As of Oct. 18, the United States forces are moving out of Syria, leaving only a force of 125 soldiers in the south of the country. It is not clear where all of the 1,000 troops being […]
The Federal Reserve, or Fed, announced Oct. 15, 2019 that it had agreed to loan 67.6 billion dollars in monetary assistance to banks. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States that is often tasked with ensuring economic stability. The Federal Reserve is made up of un-elected […]
On Oct. 12, many Eastern alumnx, parents, and current students gathered on campus to attend Homecoming, a weekend filled with dancing, fundraising and celebrating. During the week of Oct. 6, Eastern graduates and current students gathered to celebrate the homecoming of the alumnx. To start off the festivities, the weekly […]