STAFF EDITORIAL: JLo, Shakira were great Sunday night
Staff Editorial
February 3, 2020
Quit complaining about the Super Bowl halftime show. History was made, thanks to Shakira and Jennifer Lopez, as they were the first Latina headliners for a Super Bowl halftime show. Not only did Shakira and JLo bring energy to the night, but they also brought immense pride to the Latinx commun...
Eastern students talk Super Bowl, Jimmy G
Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2020
The stage is set for the best teams in the National Football League to face off against each other on Sunday in Miami for Super Bowl 54. Playing in the game will be Eastern alumni Jimmy Garoppolo. The Miami Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium will play host to the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. Originally...
STAFF EDITORIAL: Jimmy G represents all Panthers
Staff Editorial
January 31, 2020
Former Eastern quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will be playing in the Super Bowl this Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. As if you already did not know that. Jimmy G, as we all so affectionately refer to him, might just be the greatest alumni Eastern has. Sorry to Tony Romo and Burl Ives, but ...
Seven ways to spice up the Super Bowl
Jackson Bayer, Columnist
February 4, 2019
Every year, on the first Sunday in February, all of America congregates in front of their televisions to watch dozens of ridiculous commercials with a concert and a football game sandwiched in between, which we call the Super Bowl. If we’re not careful, things can start to feel a little monotonous ev...
Students offer feedback on lowest-scoring Super Bowl
Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2019
Students in residence halls and customers at Charleston bars tuned in to watch the Super Bowl Sunday night. Some fans had strong feelings about the game and its results; others seemed indifferent. Before the game, Jarrett Williams, a freshman computer and information technology major, said he did no...
Students share plans to watch everything but the game during Super Bowl Sunday
Hannah Shillo, Entertainment Reporter
February 1, 2019
ll hosting a Super Bowl-themed dinner, the residence halls hosting parties or businesses across Charleston opening doors and turning on the TV, Eastern’s community will be dipping its toes in the Super Bowl hype as the nation gears up for Super Bowl LIII on Sunday. But, some students share what they are looki...
Residence Halls to host super bowl viewings
BreAnna Celestin, Contributing Writer
February 1, 2019
With Super Bowl Sunday approaching, several events will be available for students who live on campus, including a Super Bowl-themed meal at Thomas Hall Dining on Feb. 3 at 5 p.m. Mark Hudson, the director of housing and dining services, said this event gives on-campus residents a chance to meet new...
Reactions on Jan. 20 NFC game shared
Karlie Guy, Contributing Writer
January 25, 2019
During the NFC Championship game between the Saints and the Rams on Jan. 20, a play was made that resulted in a controversial social media debate. The debate has hit Eastern, with people arguing that a call should have been made when there were only two minutes left in the game, when Saints quart...
Since when do snacks have a gender?
Staff Editorial
February 6, 2018
Sometimes it seems like society is making attempts in one way or another to dig itself out of a hole filled with stereotypes and misunderstandings. Other days, society finds itself treading in the wake of these things — or even worse, sinking a few feet back into them. Doritos, an iconic snack with iconic S...
Super Bowl party to raise money for Charleston food pantry
Staff Report
January 29, 2018
A Super Bowl party with the intent of raising money for a local food pantry is set for 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Roc’s Blackfront Restaurant and Lounge. Because Roc’s kitchen is closed on Sundays, the fundraiser will be downstairs. All musicians' “tips” will be given to the Charleston...
Column: Super Bowl ads cause as much buzz, conflict as game
Megan Ivey, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2017
The Superbowl is three days away, and I’m going to be honest, I had to Google who was playing. Yes, I am one of those people who only watch for the ads (after the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet, of course). There are times when I wait until the day after to watch a compilation video of all of the commercials....
