New year means new perspective, horizons
Andrew Paisley, Opinions Editor
August 15, 2018
Filed under Back to Campus, Columns, Opinions, Special Sections
It really feels good to be back at Eastern. I am excited to start out the year in a new position as Opinions Editor, and I am anxious to see how the year goes. Last year was my first year here as a junior transfer student, and to say I was petrified is an understatement. I really did not have any i...
Stay hopeful, confident this year
Dillan Schorfheide, Assistant Sports Editor
August 15, 2018
Filed under Back to Campus, Columns, Opinions, Special Sections
As you say goodbye to your parents, and maybe even siblings or significant others, and move in to a new life at Eastern, remember one thing: stay strong. I am sure a lot of you were ready to leave the nest and be on your own, but shortly you will realize that you will miss home and the comfort of the peo...
Some advice for incoming freshmen
Jordan Boyer, Editor-in-Chief
July 20, 2018
College is a new experience, and it is really hard to adjust to this sort of lifestyle at first. Balancing a social life, school and in some cases work, is hard at first, but you will get used to it. I know way to many people that came to Eastern and failed/ dropped out of school after their first...
See the miracles in the world
Jordan Boyer, Editor-in-Chief
July 12, 2018
I believe my generation has developed a nihilistic/cynical view on the world due to the many tragedies that plague our everyday lives. It is a tragedy that the war on terror, drugs and mass shootings are a part of our daily lives. Because of what has happened over the past few years, there is a...
Underrated films: ‘Rush’
Jordan Boyer, Editor-in-Chief
July 10, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Columns, Opinions
"Rush" was a film released in 2013. It was written by Peter Morgan and directed by Ron Howard. The film was based on the true story of Formula One drivers Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl) and James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth). The film follows both Hunt and Lauda from each of their perspectives. Hunt is presented...
The toxicity of the online community
Jordan Boyer, Editor-in-Chief
July 9, 2018
As a person living in the age of smart phones and dumb people, I have seen my fair share of toxic people on the internet. Because of the anonymity people can use in the World Wide Web, a select group of people attack others with massive vulgarity and reckless disregard for other people's well being. I...
Independence Day is more than an excuse to party
Jordan Boyer, Editor-in-Chief
July 5, 2018
Scrolling through social media Wednesday (and basically every Fourth of July), I see a lot of posts from people that show them with drinks in their hands, at house parties, on a lake, at a bonfire, etc. Now I enjoy partying, don't get me wrong, but Independence Day is more than a good time with friends...
The importance of guiding the next generation of journalists
Jordan Boyer, Editor-in-Chief
June 27, 2018
Currently, there is a summer camp being held on campus, the Illinois Press Foundation/ Eastern Illinois University high school journalism camp. The Illinois Press Foundation is one of the largest state press organizations in the country, and they sponsor the camp, so the students attending do not...
Underrated films: ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Jordan Boyer, Editor-in-Chief
June 26, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Columns, Opinions
I am starting a new series that brings light to criminally under appreciated films of the past that deserve recognition. "The Place Beyond the Pines" is a film released in 2012. It was directed and co-written by Derek Cianfrance, he is mostly known for directing the film "Blue Valentine". The story...
ACT or no ACT? Ask University of Chicago
Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Reporter
June 25, 2018
Chances are, if you have children in high school, or had children in high school, or work in a school system, you have heard the students stress over the ACT standardized test. In their minds, understandably, they think a bad, or not good enough, ACT score will derail their chances of getting accepted...
Fathers definitely deserve their own day of celebration
Jordan Boyer, Editor-in-Chief
June 18, 2018
This past weekend, I surprised my dad by showing up at my parents house (the home I grew up in) unannounced to celebrate Father's Day. I wanted to surprise my dad because he never gets surprised about anything, and the look on his face was filled with absolute joy when I showed up at the house. I...
Superhero movie genre is becoming over saturated
Jordan Boyer, Editor-in-Chief
June 8, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Columns, Opinions
Before I get ousted for what I am about to say, I am an avid fan of superhero movies and some of the comics. However, me being a fan, I can not ignore the fact that there are way too many superhero movies in our modern film era. This does make sense though, because at the end of the day these Hollywood...
