The term “consumerism” can refer to many things, but in this article I mean to specifically address the increasingly high levels of consumption of goods and services within our society. It often seems to me that we are so immersed in consumerist society that we are unable to understand it—having never known anything […]
The Significance of Our Stuff- Thoughts on consumerism Read Post »
When the phrase “Super Bowl halftime show” comes into conversation, most people will think of the most recent performance by Lady Gaga. The pop icon literally dove into the performance from the rooftop, but not before releasing a swarm of Intel drones as she covered “God Bless America,” originally by Kate Smith. The
A History of the Halftime Show- From local commodity to Lady Gaga Read Post »
It has become a common practice of mine to spend time wandering around our campus, just paying attention to the trees, the paths and the water. Last week, on our snow day, I was doing just this, enjoying the freshness of the snow and the crispness of the air. As I walked, I
Remembering Our Vision- Statement on Scholarship and Community Read Post »
On Jan. 31 Dr. Duffett released a statement on President Trump’s executive order regarding immigration, informally known as the “travel ban,” which prevents residents from seven Middle Eastern countries from entering the United States. In his statement, Dr. Duffett writes of the nation’s First Amendment separation of church and state and prohibition against
Eastern University and Immigration Policy Read Post »
On Monday Feb. 6, 2017 Eastern University President Dr. Robert Duffett announced that there would be both a staffing and spending freeze imposed on Eastern, effective immediately. This is due to Eastern being an approximate $1.5 million behind budget projections for the current fiscal year. Eastern’s budget for each fiscal year (July 1–June
Spending and Staffing Budget Freezes Read Post »
Retired historian Bennett Hill will be presenting a tour of Radnor’s Church of the Good Shepherd on March 19. As part of their annual series, the Radnor Historical Society is hosting this event on Sunday, March 19 at 4 p.m. It is entitled, “History and Architecture of the Church of the Good Shepherd
Bennett Hill to Lecture at Church of the Good Shepherd Read Post »
David Knickerbocker Boyd, architect of the Walton Estate, the present site of the main St. Davids campus of Eastern University, remarked that “good architecture tells its own story.” He did not have to defend his work, for he believed that it had universal appeal. This appeal remains to this day, as many Eastern
The Ongoing Debate on Changes to Walton Hall Read Post »
I once had someone on campus tell me, “There is no need for stories.” What would someone’s life be if they never heard a story? I believe a life without stories is a life without empathy, imagination and unfathomable truth. The best way to understand someone is to walk in their shoes
The Importance of Storytelling Read Post »
I love the Church Calendar—there’s always something to celebrate! You give me any day of the year, and I could dig up some obscure saint whose commemoration would justify a Taco Bell run or a pint of Ben and Jerry’s. Right now, we’re in Epiphanytide, the season of revelation, manifestation and light. On Feb.
Reflections on Candlemas and the Church Calendar Read Post »
From Jan. 27 to 29, Eastern University welcomed a group of prospective students to see what college life might be like for them if they choose to attend Eastern in the fall. Prospective weekend was planned by the admissions staff over the course of several months. They reached out to current residents of
A Weekend Could Last a Lifetime: Reflections on #ExploreEU17 Read Post »
