When a Company Takes a Political Stance, What Should We Do?
Anthony Barr Who knew red cups could cause such reactions? Starbucks’ red holiday cups have recently been in the news because some have interpreted their lack of Christmas imagery as evidence that…
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Race in Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams”
Shelly Lister When I first watched Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams” music video, I was absolutely wonderstruck (in reference to Swift’s 2011 fragrance of the same name). Swift is a downright beaut for…
Returning to Faith Reason and Justice
Peter Twigg “A University is a society for the pursuit of learning.” – C.S. Lewis One of the things I liked about Eastern when I chose to come here was our motto:…
First Year Fantasy
Parker Desautell Optimism in the Face of Guaranteed Heartbreak On Wed., Sept. 2 at 8:30 a.m., 18-year-old first-year Jeremy Pomeroy expressed his thoughts to a crowd of reporters about his “certain future”…
Why We Shouldn’t “Eat More Chicken”
Nick Trombley Last month, Eastern’s campus was buzzing as students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents, and friends congregated on the Kea Guffin Hill for homecoming festivities. I couldn’t help but feel sick as…
What Grinds my Gears: Campus Edition
Jared Maier Making Time for Campus Events: “So, did you hear about that thing that’s coming up? It looks pretty interesting. I think I might want to go to that. Say, isn’t…
I am the One in Five
Waltonian Mandatory residence hall meeting. I know, you just rolled your eyes. The October hall meetings focused on alcohol safety and sexual assault. I recently sat through my building’s meeting, and…
Returning to Faith, Reason and Justice
“A University is a society for the pursuit of learning.” – C.S. Lewis One of the things I liked about Eastern when I chose to come here was our motto:…
Championing Lost Causes
Russell Risden Preserving Eastern’s history and Charles Walton’s Legacy We are the stewards of the past. The past cannot speak for itself: the walls of the ancient mansion cannot talk, nor can…
“Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin”?
Eliza Brown A few weeks ago, on a cold, rainy day, I had a conversation in the Dining Commons that I can’t get out of my mind, though on the surface it…