With todays technology and social media, we are constantly being exposed to a multitude of varying opinions and viewpoints on a day to day basis. These can include topics such as racism, political viewpoints, gender inequality, etc. Issues like these can receive a lot of mixed reactions from people. Some […]
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The Myth of the Modern Sabbath: Explaining why students today struggle to observe the Sabbath.
“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female […]
How the Trump’s Stole Christmas: Melania Trump decorated the White House better than Jill Biden.
“Its the most wonderful time of the year,” sings Andy Williams. Williams was in fact right. Christmas is one of the most magical times of the year. It is a time for people to gather with their families, give each other gifts to brighten one anothers day, and remember the […]
Hard Pill to Swallow: Taylor Swift is not all that and a bag of chips.
As many people know, Taylor Swift has made a huge splash in the music community since releasing updated versions of her songs. Many of her fans flocked to TikTok to record their reactions to the most anticipated song “All Too Well”, a song about one of her exes. I am […]
The Meltdown: An Eastern food item suddenly disappeared from the menu.
Now, as an Eastern University student, the food selection is limited. Throughout my four years here, I’ve witnessed this change as many around. From Jamin Java’s rebranding to Zime and Breezeway’s lunchtime hours changed; I’m sure you’ve noticed it too. While one constant food item has found its way off […]
It is Too Early to Celebrate Christmas: And here’s why?
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and everyone is excited to get to it. When you walk into stores they have their Christmas decorations up and their holiday themed clothes out for people to buy. The lights, the songs, the decorations and the food is what makes […]
The Trojan Horse of Social Media: An in-depth look at Facebook’s newest social cover-up.
Social media platforms have been the crux of modern day communication. Whether it be Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, WhatsApp, or the like, our connection with people is dependent on these platforms. However, especially in recent years, how social media platforms have handled their newfound influence has been questionable to say […]
Most romantic Season: Deciding once and for all the most romantic time of the year.
What is the most romantic season? Fall, winter, spring or summer? I think it is safe to rule out spring and summer, but the race between fall and winter is tight. With fall activities being increasingly romantic, between apple picking, couples halloween costumes, and drive in movies, fall romances are […]
Hard Pill to Swallow: The ranch chicken flatbread is better than the chicken caesar flatbread
Back in Jan. of 2021, Eastern opened their Starbucks affiliated coffee shop, Zime. Before the renovation, Zime was called, “Jammin Java.” With the renovation, Zime put a significant emphasis on their drinks menu because it has Starbucks main menu and some of the specialty drinks. However, I am not going […]
Pineapple on Pizza: A lighthearted perspective on the opinions and origins of Hawaiian pizza.
Pineapple Pizza–my ears hurt at its mention. How does that even work? Have you heard of people putting raspberry jam on asparagus? Or caramel on sausages? It is so simple. Fruit does not belong on pizza. Just like vegetables do not belong on ice cream. For example, brussels sprout ice […]