Weed Decriminalized in Philadelphia
Samantha Rosenfeld On October 1, 2014, Mayor Nutter signed a new piece of legislation to decriminalize marijuana within the Philadelphia area. From October 20 on, this new law will fine people around…
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Eastern Students Fight Human Trafficking
Nicholas Trombley When thinking about human trafficking, people often imagine young girls in third world countries or perhaps a scene from the movie “Taken.” However, trafficking is not confined to the movie…
Spring ‘15 Class includes El Salvador trip
Elizabeth Vollmer The Heritage of the Church in El Salvador (course code INST216A) is a study/travel course offered in the spring semester at Eastern University on Wednesdays from 4:30-7 p.m. The course,…
Sacred Spots: Students Reflect on Their Havens
Elle Perrin It’s that time of year when the cool fall breeze rustles the quickly changing leaves, and laughter and chatter rises from all around campus. It is also the time when…
Sing, Create, Drink
Kit Apostolacus A Creative Writing Piece forgive daughter a song of joy the moment it did weep loud ghost save the savior cry “Messiah! she comes! heavy in need of hope
Staff Spotlight: Linda Hytha
Tanaisha Coleman Administrative Assistant at Eastern The Administrative Assistant for the Youth Ministries, Sociology, and Missions and Anthropology departments, Linda Hytha, has been working at Eastern since 2007. Her previous work experience…
Eastern Library Renovations Continue
As some faculty, staff and students have noticed, construction is currently underway in the library for the purpose of supplying the two new hires with a work space. In addition,…
Eastern Students March to End Rape Culture
On Saturday, September 27, Philadelphia hosted the March To End Rape Culture. Formerly known as the “Slut Walk”, the March to End Rape Culture was hosted by the Pussy Division,…
New tool for Whistleblower Policy Enacted
Lauren Bujaky Eastern’s Administration and Human Resources recently released a new employee-reporting tool that allows faculty and staff to ‘whistleblow’ in good faith. What exactly is ‘whistleblowing,’ and how is it important…
Ode to Fall
A creative writing piece Fall is a pumpkin spice latte Happiness in a cup Fall is curling up by a bonfire Enclosed in a thick, warm hoodie Fall is the…