Opinion

1. Turning the toaster on level 9 when it should be on level 4. I mean, who hasn’t done this? You get back to your room after a long day of sitting through class and wasting time in the Jammin’ Java and decide that you are hungry. Why not make some toast? You put your […]

During Passover, God required the Israelites to set themselves apart. When the plague came and took all the first born sons, it did not distinguish between Egyptians and Israelites. Unless the blood of the sacrificial lamb was upon the doorframe, the plague was not stopping. Why did God do this? Why didn’t he automatically spare

Martin Luther, in his biting text The Bondage of the Will, states, “The highest degree of faith is to believe that [God] is merciful, though He saves so few and damns so many . . . If I could by any means                       understand how

I want to thank Eastern for bringing Katie Koestner to campus on Tuesday, March 11, to tell us about her experience with sexual assault. Eastern is taking steps in combating sexual assault on campus, and as a student, woman, and feminist, I am excited to witness this time of awareness-building on campus. As with any

By Nabi DeAngulo I sat in the crowded auditorium in restless anticipation of something I’ve long awaited: someone to speak up on Eastern’s campus about sexual violence. The path towards breaking the silence can be so difficult and lonesome that hearing a survivor like Koestner can be very encouraging. Katie Koestner’s story exposed and challenged

Imagine waking up in the morning, looking in the mirror and absolutely loving what you see. For girls that could mean, no zits, no “problem areas”, perfect weight, perfect height, neat hair, the whole package. For guys this could mean you wake up with a six pack, a non-blotchy beard, and have the face of

How often does a young person hear the phrase ‘Life is too short, so travel the world!’ Now is the time for students to adventure into unknown territory and experience exhilarating moments. Most students do not have major time-restricting commitments such as full-time job and providing for a family. They are free in a sense

Depression is a complex topic among Christians which should be handled with sensitivity and thoughtfulness. Everyone has a story that influences their faith, and this story is unique and requires patience and love. Christians may have multiple aspects of their life that seem so perplexing, and they have no idea how to lighten the load.

Picture this: A group of college kids congregate in Gough Great Room near midnight, when sleep would probably be the best option for any other night. Yet students still show up at the late hour of 11 pm on Wednesdays to worship the creator that put the stars in the sky and air into our