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New Art Unveiled in Dining Commons

Shortly after returning from spring break, students were greeted by a new addition to Eastern’s dining commons: a three-canvas painting portraying Eastern’s logo and moniker, “faith, reason, justice.” Senior Eastern student, Jens Tuin, is the creative force behind the new painting. “I heard administration wanted to paint something for the […]

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Welcoming President Duffett

Although he has been with Eastern University since July 2013, Eastern celebrated the official inauguration of Robert Duffett as Eastern’s ninth president on Friday, April 4. The multi-day event celebrated the formal integration of President Duffett as part of the university family. The inauguration was celebrated across Eastern’s various campuses and […]

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Refuge and MAAC Host Trans* Panel

On April 7th, Refuge and  MAAC  hosted a panel of trans and non-binary individuals from the Bryson Institute for Social Justice week.  The Bryson Institute is a branch of The Attic Youth Center that “supports individuals, communities, and organizations in effecting personal and organizational changes to build inclusive environments that […]

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EU Achieves 10 Years of Clean Energy

On February 28, 2014 Eastern University St. Davids campus was once again awarded membership to the Green Power Leadership Club by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “This membership has recognition that Eastern University has commitment to helping the Earth, and confirms that Eastern is being true to the statement of […]

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Koestner Speaks Out Against Sexual Assault

On March 11, Eastern hosted nationally acclaimed speaker Katie Koestner to speak to CCAS students about the realities of sexual assault on college campuses. All CCAS students not previously waived from attending the meeting gathered in the gymnasium for a 45-minute lecture where Koestner recounted her own experience with sexual […]

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Transgender Models in Brazil  

     Throughout Brazil, one of the most world renowned fashion industries in the world, transgender models are making their way into the spotlight. Women such as 26-year-old Carol Marra, are becoming some of the most sought after models in the growing transgender population. Marra herself has become quite a […]

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Eastern Supports Youth Justice Forum

On February 21st,  Eastern University’s Center for Urban Youth Development hosted the Youth Justice Forum. The forum was titled, “Ways to Advocate for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System”. Dr. Kimberlee Johnson, director of the Center for Urban Youth Development coordinated the event. The planning team of the forum involved […]

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Eastern Offers Workshop Opportunities

Throughout the beginning of the semester, Eastern’s Urban Studies department encouraged students to become a source of change in the urban environment through offering several workshop opportunities at Eastern University’s Falls Center in Philadelphia. The first of three workshops was offered on February 22 and addressed the subject of emotional […]

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Ukraine in Turmoil

Amidst many political standoffs and riots, Ukraine has been the center of media attention all around the world.  Tension has been intensifying between two groups: those who want a government separate from that of Russia’s, and those who want the current government to sustain power.  This conflict has also divided […]