President Barack Obama issued his 2011 State of the Union Address differently than he and other presidents had in years past. With Vice President Joe Biden and the new Speaker of the House John Boehner seated behind him, the president gave a speech at the Capitol Building in front of Congress. The difference on Tuesday, […]
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Sophomore Bryce Bertothy “Ice hockey on the pond behind the gym.” Junior Kristian Cortizo “There’s nothing like being able to spend quality time with family and friends whom we love.” Sophomore Jacqui Walker Information and photos compiled by Samantha Fichter “Having no class on snow days and drinking hot chocolate.” Senior Jay Muindi “Making
Belmont University, a Christian university of approximately 5,900 students located in Nashville, Tenn., recently hired new soccer coach Heather Henson. Henson has 16 years of experience in coaching college soccer and is replacing former coach, Lisa Howe. Why is this important? Henson’s new employment only occurred after Howe was allegedly dismissed after coming out
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Over forty years have gone by without any problems with parking at the West Campus lot, more commonly referred to as the Valley Forge lot. At least until now. Before winter break, the Radnor Township solicitor ordered Eastern to cease all parking on the recently purchased land. However, on Feb. 4, an email was sent
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Wikileaks creator, Julian Assange, was detained at a London police station on Dec. 7, 2010 after willingly turning himself in. He was arrested on accusations of rape and alleged sexual misconduct. On the same day as his arrest, Assange went to court. Many notable journalists, film makers and artists offered to pay Assange’s bail. However,
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It affects the entire student body. It influences curriculum and university policy. It gives students access to federal grants and loans. It is Eastern’s Re-accreditation Review. In partnership with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Eastern undergoes a re-accreditation process every decade to assess student learning and university health. Dr. Christine Mahan, Associate Provost
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During his address to India’s parliament on Nov. 8, United States President Barack Obama formally endorsed India’s petition for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. The endorsement, which came at the end of President Obama’s three day visit to India, is the latest effort by the U.S. to strengthen its political ties
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Senior Crystal Yetter “Right now I’m hoping to get into an internship or just have some free time to think about and figure out what I want to do with the rest of my life.” Senior MJ Salvatore “I’m going to be taking the winter off from school. I have a couple of job opportunities
As the semester draws to a close and commencement looms for December graduates, many are asking who will address the soon-to-be Eastern alums and their families at the ceremony. This year, the honor goes to Rev. Luis Cortes Jr. Rev. Cortes is the President and CEO of Esperanza College, one of the largest Hispanic faith-based
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