Faith Focus: The Race of Grace
Hector Davila After many days and long hours of training, today you finally make it to race day. This is the moment you have been waiting for, to put your skills to…
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Eastern Hosts ISI Conference
Elizabeth Byrd On Feb. 17, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) hosted guests from University of Pennsylvania, Haverford College, John Jay Institute, Alliance Defending Freedom and various other organizations. It was a time…
What Is the Future of Conservatism?
Gaelan Campbell What does the future of American politics look like? That’s a question a lot of people are asking these days. We’re almost two months into the new presidency, and already…
Why I Protest
Brooke Scott Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” In light of recent events that have taken place in our nation, I believe this concept…
Creating a Common Memory- A reflection on Black History Month
Jared Maier Why does America need a Black History Month? Why do both Caucasian and African Americans need to acknowledge this month? We need to acknowledge this month because we do not…
Language and Victimhood
Emmalee Moffitt This February, Dr. Jonathan Zimmerman, professor at the University of Pennsylvania, delivered a lecture at Eastern on the current state of social and political discourse on college campuses. Zimmerman’s thesis…
Saying No to Democracy
Wayne Brown I am well aware that the political dead horse has been beaten to a pulp. I cannot, however, resist taking one more stab at a dangerous trend I see rising…
The False Promise of Modern Feminism
Ciara Nelson Far too many people are falling for the lie that the best solution for a struggling woman who finds herself pregnant is to have an abortion. But abortion as a…
Salary Gaps and the Role of Faculty
Jordan Kolb Most college students can think of at least one professor who has significantly impacted their college experience, perhaps by asking challenging questions, introducing engaging new concepts or offering personal or…
Reflections on Writing for Eastern’s Odyssey
Jill Murphy When I joined Eastern’s Odyssey last semester, I wasn’t sure what to expect. For those who might not know, Odyssey is an online blogging platform with affiliate branches on universities…