Ukraine in Turmoil
Waltonian Amidst many political standoffs and riots, Ukraine has been the center of media attention all around the world. Tension has been intensifying between two groups: those who want a government…
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The Fortune-Telling Cat: A Creative Writing Piece
Kimberly Zayac Once upon a time, there lived a special Bengal cat. People traveled far and wide to visit this cat, for it possessed not just the gift of speech, but the…
Latinos Unidos Club to Host Bi-Weekly Worship Service
Eastern club Latinos Unidos (Latinos United), created a number of years ago, was revived last semester by Sophomores Ashley Molina and Yazlane Villegas. The club stands as a place for…
Eastern’s Fourth Annual Wellness Fair
For the past four years, Eastern has offered students multiple on-campus outlets for staying well, including massage therapy, chiropractic sessions, and an annual Wellness Fair. March 20 marks Eastern’s 4th…
Justice Conference held in CA
Lauren Bujaky Faith, reason, justice. At Eastern University, we’ve heard the importance of all three, especially justice. Unlike last February, students at Eastern University did not have the opportunity to experience justice…
Illiterate College Athletes: Learning Specialist Speaks Out, Receives Backlash
Lauren Murphy Recently, CNN released a report on the reading level of college athletes. Their investigation was prompted by the research of Mary Willingham, a learning specialist at UNC Chapel Hill, who…
Flappy Bird App Pull Creates Speculation
Athony Pelone The infamously difficult mobile game Flappy Bird–which centers around a beady-eyed bird clumsily fluttering its way through an endless path of pipes–has been removed from the iTunes store following an…
Eastern’s Twin Siblings
Chen Huang For many students, the proximity of one’s family is a large factor in the decision of where one should attend college. Many students want a college experience that is separate…
St. Valentine: A history of the holiday
Russell Risden A few months ago I was looking through old family photos and letters that I had found in my cousin’s barn. These torn and yellowed pieces of history were last…
Amos 8:1-2
In Hebrew, “qês” means fruit. It also means end. As Amos spoke with the thunder of God’s anger He stood before God and defended the people of Israel. The people…