Security officer overcomes hardships in Ethiopia
Archive After many years of struggling to leave his past in Ethiopia behind, Degefa Etana, 64, began working at Eastern as a security officer in 2000. Etana came to America from…
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Strong winds, fallen tree lead to campus power outage
So what’s the best way to create community within residence halls? How about a 12-hour power outage? On Oct. 7, Eastern literally shut down when strong winds knocked trees into…
Mayer property future slowed by zoning issues
About two years ago, Eastern obtained ownership of the Mayer property, the two-story house that sits along Eagle Road next to Kea Hall, as a means of future expansion. However,…
Students get a taste of protest at G-20 summit from blockades, tear gas and rubber bullets
Police in riot gear, people pushing and shoving and running, a helicopter hovering overhead, chaos, bedlam, and disorder. These words paint a harrowing picture and would not be the first…
First woman to serve as Chair of Board of Trustees
Dr. Stacey Sauchuk was chosen to serve as the first female chairperson of the Eastern Board of Trustees. Previously, Sauchuk served for several years on the Board of Trustees as…
Security Report
Sunday, Sept. 27. 2:15 a.m. Eagle. Received a call for a sick student. Intoxicated student transported to Bryn Mawr Hospital in an ambulance. Monday, Sept. 28. 9:20 a.m. Walton. Sodexo…
Uganda Riots
When riots broke out in Maska, Uganda on Sept. 11, senior Angela Geer could hear gun shots and yelling from her residence hall room. Currently, five Eastern students are studying…
Natural and unnatural elements lead to excess pond scum
Eastern’s three ponds – Upper or McGraw Lake, Lower Lake, and Willow Lake – are typically picturesque. Photographers and painters travel miles to capture their beauty. However, the ponds sometimes…