Fighting has been a part of hockey for as long as it has been around. However, it has recently come under fire as one of the main reasons hockey has remained a niche sport. Tim Bowdoin, a lifetime hockey fan, shoots back, arguing that fighting is more important to the game than people think.
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Under Review: Should hockey allow fighting?
Fighting has been a part of hockey for as long as it has been around. However, it has recently come under fire as one of the main reasons hockey has remained a niche sport. Kyle Nichols will be arguing for this side of the issue, believing hockey to have a problematic “culture of fighting.”
New Year for Rising Men’s Basketball Team
The Eastern men’s basketball team has high hopes for their fast-approaching season. Though they have a significantly smaller roster than last year, the Eagles are confident in their pure athletic ability and raw talent that they will have stepping onto the court. Many solid contributors are returning this season, including […]
Eagle Update
Tough break for men’s soccer as they dropped a 1-0 heartbreaker to FDU in the conference semifinals and now must hope for an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. Still, eight players made All-Conference, including three first-teamers: forward Eric Giovagnoli, midfielder Mitch Osterhouse, and center Jair Saenz. Freshman goalkeeper Joe […]
New-Look, Cheerleaders Bring the Hype
After having only six girls participate on the squad last year, the Eastern cheerleaders are proud to introduce a completely new team this winter. The squad boasts 14 members this year, with 3 returners and a lot of new and experienced faces who are eager and ready to rally students […]
Staying Fit EU Style
Ever wonder how Eastern’s athletes stay in top physical condition even when they are out-of-season? Looking for some inspiration to work off the Halloween candy? Studies show that the fall and winter are the times of the year when people gain the most weight, and how could they not be […]
The Quest for Stanley’s Chalice
Who has the inside track on hockey’s coveted prize?
Williams, Walter Excel for Men’s Tennis in MAC Tourney
Men’s tennis had a fall season shortened by weather, but still managed to get some solid play in. With only two matches scheduled, one of which was rained out, they had a limited amount of time to put in work as a team before the spring season began. It certainly […]
Eagle Update
Men’s soccer moved into first place with wins over King’s and Delaware Valley this past week. The Del Val game was particularly thrilling. The Eagles fell behind early as a red card left them with ten men on the field. Down a man, they managed to rally for the […]
Women’s Tennis Sweeps Through Fall
Women’s tennis managed to get in a full slate of games and took full advantage, scoring a pair of victories against Cedar Crest College and Neumann University as well as a solid performance in the MAC Individual Tournament. The Eagles sent three girls to the quarterfinals: junior number one Jenna […]