By: Hannah Bonanducci “Poetry is not about making sense but sense-making.” That’s the quote that stuck with me from my two years at Messiah University’s Young Writer’s Workshop. I didn’t understand what it meant at first, and if I’m being honest, I still don’t think I do, but I wrote […]
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Time and Festivity: How to actually remember Women’s History Month
By: Trinity Schabel Do you remember your great-grandmother’s name? Mine is named Jean, but we call her Gram. She’s 104 years old, blind as a bat and sharp as a nail. She has a taxidermied cat that sleeps on her couch, a secret staircase in her house she doesn’t know […]
Hard Pill to Swallow: Everyone should watch “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish”
By: Jayme Fisher On Dec. 21, 2022, “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” hit theaters. The film follows the legendary cat that wears boots from the Shrek universe. As a film itself, it serves as the sequel to the first “Puss in Boots” movie that was released in 2011. In […]
A New Sandwich: Caden Coutz reveals “The Cade”, a new Dining Commons sandwich
By: Caden Coutz Here at Eastern University, we have one main dining hall which we all refer to as the “DC.” Inside the DC, we have the ability to choose from 6 or 7 different kinds of food at lunch and supper time. A big option for food at the […]
The Problem with Philadelphians: An outsider’s perspective on Eagles fans
By: Joshua Cruz Philadelphia Eagles fans are arrogant, reckless and immature. From climbing street signs and clashing with cops to making fans of rival teams feel uneasy while approaching Lincoln Financial Field. Yes, every fan base has a group of individuals who represent them in a negative light, but Philadelphia […]
V-Day Madness: The arbitrariness of Valentine’s Day is not for me
By: Marin Dremock I have always disliked Valentine’s Day. I know it sounds awful, but I never had a strong liking for all the sappy cards and quite frankly fake sentiments handed out by the hundreds in elementary/middle school. Don’t get me wrong: I had a lovely Valentine’s Day last […]
Bring Back the Bands!: A humble request to have marching bands in the NFL halftime shows
By: Hannah Bonanducci At the time of writing this article, all of my friends are talking about the upcoming Super Bowl. Even my Sociology and Communication professors are using it as examples in class. The obvious sports fans are giving predictions and opinions about how the game will go. My […]
Blessings: A reflection on our response to what we have
I find it very ironic that the day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday. A day dedicated to gratitude is followed by a day that is all about buying more stuff; a day about thanks followed by a day about greed. I would like to talk about gratitude. We are very […]
We Shape Our Buildings: The dire condition of our dorms, and why we must not ignore it
By: Grace Koncsics We shape our buildings, and afterward our buildings shape us,” said Winston Churchill. This quote is something I have found true and shocking not only during my time at Eastern University but during my life. The rooms we inhabit, the kitchens we cook in, the roofs we […]
Voting: It is a right and not a privilege
By: Lenora Kirkland As citizens, the act of voting is what solidifies our representative democracy, giving the government the electoral mandate it needs to be a legitimate power. Whether or not you have the money or resources to join a political campaign, or fund a politician you believe in, voting […]