When you go to the store, it can be a shock to see how far prices have gone up over the years. This is a result of inflation. Inflation, according to John Schmidt, an editor for Forbes Advisor, is the gradual increase in prices and the slow decline in purchasing […]
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Sodexo Food Services: A call for better food service at Eastern
It is no surprise that Sodexo food has been a problem for Eastern students, especially these past couple of years. Students have been complaining about food and how it is not good compared to other colleges around the area or in other states. Fruit with mold on it gets served […]
The Supply Crisis: A student weighs in on lack of supplies and lack of urgency
I don’t think anyone can deny there are supply shortages. Why they are happening, and how drastic they are, is certainly up for debate, but all across the spectrum, from CBS, to CNN, to Fox News, there are reports. Photos emerged over the last week showing massive amounts of ships […]
Southwest Cancellations: A lack of transparency keeps flyers in the dark.
Planning on flying? Hopefully your flight is not booked with Southwest Airlines, as the company has been running into issues with mass flight cancellations and delays. These cancelations and delays have impacted an estimated tens of thousands of customers and that does not even take into account the $75 million […]
A Presidency in Crisis: A critical look at the president’s ongoing border crisis.
Joseph Biden, who campaigned on the promise of immigration reform, finds himself incapable of managing the biggest immigration crisis of the last twenty years. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris – the person in charge of the White House immigration front – is missing in action. When President Biden ran for the Presidency, […]
The Fall of the COVID Policies: Analyzing the gaps in Eastern’s COVID policies.
As we roll into week eight of the semester, students are finally getting used to their routines and living as they choose. Most students are enjoying their semester, (or barely surviving depending on who you ask), but the majority of students will tell you one thing; they want consistency. Specifically, […]
Justice for Petito: A devastating end to a social media relationship.
Traveling is made to be relaxing and fun, especially with a significant other. Couples plan vacations for months and prepare for them in advance. It is an exciting time for both parties. Many people do not plan for trips to take a drastic turn but for this TikTok couple, it […]
The Fault in Our Feathers: A satirical take on the university’s goose shortage.
Flaws are a natural consequence of any relationship, and between Eastern and its students, there are many flaws. One of the most popular flaws of Eastern University is that of the geese that take pleasure in invading campus. This year is different however, as the geese have decided that more […]
Acknowledging Bias in News Outlets: Calling for open and honest discourse across the political aisle.
On August 29, the US ordered a drone strike on a suspected ISIS-K target, in Afghanistan. This is about a month after Biden pulled America out of Afghanistan in a chaotic and messy operation. In the aftermath of the strike, the target turned out not to be an ISIS-K target, […]
Is it really the Sweetest Place on Earth?: Hershey’s Chocolate’s poor response to child labor allegations.
Hershey Chocolate Factory is one of the most famous candy manufacturers in the world. Between the park and the factory, Hershey’s name is known throughout the globe. Although this huge company seems to be a family friendly place, there have been allegations of child labor in the Ivory Coast in […]