Eastern students, grab your planners and update your calendars! Student Activities Board (SAB) has a great semester planned full of events. Get ready to build college memories through dances, a concert, and coffee houses. SAB is still in the process of finalizing locations and details for some events, so information is subject to change. Jan. […]
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On Jan. 20, a representative of the Department of Education told reporters that a searchable database of universities that have been granted waivers to Title IX will be accessible to the public “in coming months.” The development of the database was started after eight lawmakers, including Sens. Ron Wyden and Bernie Sanders, signed a letter
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Near the end of the fall 2015 semester, Eastern University took one of the final steps in the reorganization of its layout. This included the elimination of the dance major, the French minor, and teaching positions in various departments. Already in this new semester there have been at least six significant further changes, including several
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Today is the day. The day you spend rolling your neck, cracking your knuckles, and straightening your back. This is the morning. The morning you drag yourself out of bed before anyone else even hits snooze. This is the evening. The evening you are constantly rushing in order to keep everyone satisfied. Today is the
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The economy has skyrocketed with a new product demand for hoverboards. This past Christmas break, these motorized “scooters” have shown up in ads, social media feeds, and news broadcasts, and they have become a popular consumer product for all ages. Prices vary with manufacturer, but the hoverboards usually range from $400 to $1,500. Recently, hoverboards
Heelys Then, Hoverboards Now Read Post »
According to a recent email from the Human Sexuality Task Force, the question of whether Eastern will hire facult in same-sex marriages will be the major point of concern as EU moves into the third and final phase of its “Conversation on Human Sexuality.” This phase is titled “The Discernment Phase,” and it will span
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Between Oct. 2014 and Sept. 2015, all eighteen 2015 graduates of Eastern University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program passed their National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first attempt. Passing this exam is the only way for a nursing student to become a Registered Nurse (RN) and begin practicing. It is designed to
EU Nurses Receive 100% Pass Rate on Licensure Exam Read Post »
On Thurs. and Fri., Nov. 12-13, terrorist groups attacked three different cities: Baghdad, Beirut, and Paris. The group claiming responsibility for the attacks in all three cities calls itself “The Islamic State” (aka IS, ISIS, ISIL), but in the Arabic world, and increasingly in the West, they are known as “Daesh,” which resembles the Arabic
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Slated to open for spring semester 2016, the new recreation center is well underway. Large windows allow natural light to flood the balcony and provide great views of the athletic fields. Two wide stairwells lead from the ground floor to the balcony, and the open nature of the fitness center make for a spacious workout
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On Friday Nov. 6, Philadelphia was recognized as a World Heritage City by the Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWCH), making it the first U.S. city to receive this title. This title is an acknowledgement of the city’s historical significance, and it puts Philly on equal ground with cities like Berlin, Cairo, Jerusalem, and Paris,
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