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 Eagles select Carson Wentz, quarterback, North Dakota State.” The six-foot five-inch 237-pound quarterback had finally made it in professional football. At first, he […]
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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 he is going to lead both programs. Badecki played collegiate golf at Rutgers-Camden, and he was named the MAC Women’s Coach of the
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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 of Chip Kelly in late December to getting quarterback Carson Wentz in April, the Eagles look poised to have a successful season. Led
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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 do today. My determination came from things like the recognition, the awards received and the headline in the newspaper about how well the game
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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 enjoy their time at home. Five of these incredible athletes are welcomed back to Eastern’s very own Philadelphia area, medals in hand.
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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 Lavin’s first season for the Eagles (2013-14), she earned the title of MAC Freedom Conference Rookie of the Year. At the end of
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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 of Athletics at Valley City State in North Dakota. During his five years at Eastern, he has also served as Head Men’s Basketball
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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 constantly reminded of the faithfulness of God. He has given me gifts to play soccer and a passion for the sport for the
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As early as the first Olympic Games, sports have been associated with patriotism. This is especially true in the United States with football. Football players are not just athletes—they are people who make possible an integral part of the American identity. This is why 49ers player and former Super Bowl starting
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As recently as early August, the St. Davids campus of Eastern University was filled with little more than sunshine and stillness. It was summertime and the students were home, leaving hollow dorms and vacant parking spaces. The fitness center was gently used and new grass was able to grow where students had cut corners on
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