The sounds of strings tuning fill the air in the Doudna Fine Art Center's practice room as the Eastern Symphony Orchestra prepares for Sunday's concert honoring composer Felix Mendelssohn's 200th anniversary. Orchestra members sit at attention while waiting for Richard Rossi, director of orchestral and choral activities at Eastern, to raise his arms and guide them through Mendelssohn's world. (0) comments
The Theatre Arts Department will begin showings of William Shakespeare's play "The Tempest," today at 7 p.m. in The Theatre in Doudna Fine Arts Center. The play will also be shown on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday at 7 p.m. Also, on Sunday the play will be shown at 2p. (0) comments
information: The Embarras Valley Film Festival centers its focus on remembering-remembering the past of this nation through celebrating the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln and the memory of the Civil War. The Embarras Valley Film Festival is an annual event. (0) comments
Today 10 a.m. Screenwriters Workshop with Craig Titley in the Tarble Atrium 1 p.m. Chris Mitchell- "Our American Cousin: Melodrama and the Civil War" in the Tarble Atrium 2:30 p.m. Kevin Anderson- Lincoln, the Civil War and Race 4 p.m. David Smith and Joseph Heumann- Film and History 5:30 p. (0) comments
Not being able to sleep at night can be extremely frustrating. What is it that keeps us awake at night? After asking many students what kept them awake at night, it was found that stress and having too much on the mind was a major factor in their sleeplessness. (0) comments
Most college students know all too well about the unwanted weight changes alcohol use can contribute to (not to mention all the regrettable inebriated decisions). But is there a way to keep your weight under control without having to cut back on thirsty Thursdays and weekend parties? It's easy to lose track of how many calories you are consuming when you are drinking them. (0) comments
We can thank the recent Mac TV ads for engraving the idea that a PC equals a man in a stuffy suit while the Mac is the cool, laid-back kid. So which is really better, Mac or PC? Doug Lawhead works at Eastern as a network LAN support specialist. He works with Macs on Eastern's campus and believes they are more reliable and stable than a PC. (5) comments