Controversy of Inspiration?: The takeaway from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s noteworthy interview.
Morgan Pierce It was around 5 a.m. on a Friday in April and I was peacefully sleeping. Then suddenly I was awoken by my mother telling me to grab a blanket and…
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Practicing Gratitude: Eastern’s professors have shown their dedication and support in a most uplifting way.
Sofia Na For whatever reason, the novelty of living on campus during the pandemic has worn off. Many students were excited to return to residence living at the start of the fall…
Done With Doane: A student shares her experience in Eastern’s on-campus quarantine facility.
The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has transformed the 2020-2021 academic year into one like no other. Between new on-campus visitation policies, zoom and hybrid classes, and required face masks and social…
George Floyd Justice and Policing Act of 2020: Our democracy is not functioning as it should.
Kay O’Keeffe On May 25, 2020 George Floyd was murdered by a police officer charged with protecting and serving the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This killing was broadcasted by a bystander and…
St. Paddy’s Day as an Irish American: The struggle between Irish ancestral pride and Irish stereotypes.
Lillie Allen I grew up in a faithfully Irish-Catholic family. My house has always been littered with Celtic crosses and we always have a five-pound sack of potatoes in the pantry. For…
Who Should Take Offense?: Insight into the complexities of anti-Asian racism in America.
There has been a recent spike in the news regarding anti-Asian racism, primarily as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. While tensions have surely been heightened during the last…
TikTok Cringey or Cathartic?: A student’s reflection on using the controversial app Tik Tok.
Jennie Brouse I remember when I first downloaded TikTok. “It’s just a joke”, I thought to myself at the time, “I am not actually going to waste my time on this app.”…
Alone in Doane, Continued: How another student experienced quarantine at Eastern University.
Megan Mahoney Many students have experienced or are currently experiencing quarantine in Doane, just as Sophia Hunter did. While Hunter expressed gratitude that the school is trying to protect students during this…
Playing the National Anthem in Arenas: Insight on the controversy of playing the National Anthem in the televised sports industry.
Angelo Soto The National Anthem originally began as a poem written by Francis Scott Key in September of 1814, following the British bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. During…
Shining a Light in a World of Darkness: Insight on the good news of our world today.
Our world seems to be infiltrated by an abundance of darkness. The news is flooded with stories of death, hopelessness, poverty, and oppression. However, in a world full of darkness,…