When I came to Eastern as a freshman I needed a job. I didn’t have my car with me, so an off-campus job was out of the question. I was limited to what was offered on campus, even more so by the fact that I had no idea what was even available. […]
Visitation hours? Door open with women in the room? That’s ridiculous!” After explaining some of the rules we have here at Eastern I was met with shocked faces from many of my friends at home who went to large state schools. When one chooses to go to Eastern, they are of course
Small Step Towards Freedom or a Misstep? Read Post »
Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War” arrives in theatres this April, and Marvel fans and cinema fanatics alike cannot wait to see what happens in this next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This film’s release did not become a worldwide sensation overnight. For ten years the Marvel Cinematic Universe has released origin story
Too Many Sequels and Remakes? Read Post »
Every two years, American citizens have the opportunity to vote on politicians to represent their individual states through congressional elections. America’s Congress is made up of the Senate as well as the House of Representatives. Each of the 50 states have two senators, making the 100 members of the Senate. The House of
The summer is a good time to catch up on things we miss during the school year. During the summer I found myself catching up on my favorite TV shows or games. I even find myself starting new hobbies and projects to keep myself productive. There are some summers, though, that we
The Advantage of Summer Classes Read Post »
Faculty, staff, and students have all found a community here at Eastern, but there are underlying factors which inhibit some of the population’s ability to be authentically themselves. Just the other week, Refuge, along with the Political Activism Club (PAC), held their second Solidarity week to bring light to the complications LGBT+
What We Pray and Hope For: An article in reflection of LGBTQ+ Solidarity week Read Post »
I entered my senior year with no real idea about what I was going to do after graduation. My head was full of ideas ranging from joining the Peace Corps to falling off the grid entirely to avoid student debt. When I went home for Thanksgiving my family asked me what my plans
Advice For Potential Graduate Students Read Post »
You would think that with rising geopolitical tension and a supposed “trade war”on the horizon, the media attention would be covering those stories, but instead when we tune in, a large portion of our time is taken up with stories about a woman named Stormy Daniels. For those of us who don’t
Indiscretions in The Highest Office: How Trump Sadly Follows a Typical Trend Read Post »
In a world where schools have become seemingly more dangerous for students and teachers, it can be scary to think about sending your kids to school or becoming a teacher yourself. However, I have never found anything more rewarding than being a teacher. Each time a student walks through those doors I
The Perspective of an Educator: Reflecting on the Push to Arm Teachers Read Post »
Studying in the upper floors of Warner library the other day, I found myself being kicked out by a student worker at what I thought to be an outrageously early time. “Four in the afternoon!? On a Friday!?” I thought to myself. This is a university! How could such a thing be?
University Library Frustration Read Post »
