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Press Release from the Task Force on Human Sexuality Eastern Community – In the face of new understandings and historical dynamics, and because scripture tells us we are “fearfully and wonderfully made,” President Duffett has called a task force to plan for campus-wide conversation on human sexuality “in all its facets” from historical, Biblical, theological, […]

Bryan Stevenson, Eastern alum of the class of 1981, has recently been receiving national attention in regards to his work against the injustice within the legal system. Racial bias, false convictions, unreliable eyewitness testimonies, and botched executions are just a few of the issues that plague the American Justice system within the 21st century. Born

The Islamic State has been constantly growing in force and number since their first emergence. Social media has been a major factor in the recruiting of new members, and recently there have been hundreds of French youths, particularly females, joining ISIS. The new onslaught of young women leaving home for ISIS came as a shock

The beginning of autumn has ushered in cold weather, crisp leaves and sore throats. Because of the change in seasons and a general lack of sleep, students are more likely to get sick. But there is a new virus in the United States that supersedes the commonplace illnesses that usually accompany fall. It is difficult

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 twenty-five dollars if thirty grams of marijuana or less are found on them. This eliminates arrests and charging individuals with small amounts in their possession,

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 screen or developing nations. Indeed, thousands of people, mostly women and children, are trafficked in the United States every year as a form of modern

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, taught by former Eastern English professor and continuing social activist Ron Morgan, studies the role of the Christian Church in the small Central American country

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 students realize that they need a getaway from the stress and pressure of upcoming midterms, massive research papers, and all of the other responsibilities of