The Spirit of the Game: Reflections from JC Garges of EU Cross Country
JC Garges Most athletes usually follow the motto that hard work is good, so working harder must be even better. We hear our teammates and coaches tell us to push ourselves, dig…
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Eastern Sports Recap
Shelly Lister The EU Men’s Soccer team now stands with an overall record of 6-1-1, surrendering only to Swarthmore College on Sept. 14 with a score of 0-1. On Sept. 24, the…
Faith and Football: The testimony of Philly’s new quarterback
Ray Miketta On April 28, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the following words announcing Philadelphia’s first pick in the NFL draft: “With the second pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia…
Badecki Named EU Men’s Golf Coach
Jared Maier Jason Badecki is the new head coach for the Eastern Men’s Golf program. Badecki has been the head of the Women’s Golf program for the past three years, but now…
Philadelphia Eagles Regroup for 2016 Season
It is the start of a brand new season for the Philadelphia Eagles who are coming off of one of the most eventful offseasons in team history. From the firing…
The Spirit of the Game: Reflections from Ashley Badders of EU Field Hockey
Ashley Badders I can’t honestly say I have always intertwined my faith and my sport. Looking back, I have always had a passion for field hockey, but for reasons different than I…
Philly Olympians Go for the Gold
SaraGrace Stefan As the 2016 Summer Olympics came to a close in Rio de Janeiro, the 554 Olympic athletes representing the United States were finally able to take a brief respite and…
Eastern Basketball’s Emily Lavin Tours Brazil With USA Select Team
In her three seasons of basketball for Eastern University, Emily Lavin has dominated the MAC Freedom Conference, making a name for herself in all of NCAA DIII Women’s Basketball. In…
Heidi Birtwistle Serves as Interim Athletic Director
Waltonian On July 1, the EU Athletic Department announced the departure of Nate Stewart, who served as Athletic Director during the 2015-16 academic year. Stewart has accepted the position of Director…
The Spirit of the Game: Reflections from Emily Cole of EU Women’s Soccer
by Emily Cole “Lord, You have established peace for us; all that we have accomplished You have done for us” (Isaiah 26:12, NIV). When I read this verse, I am…