The Campus Lantern

Help for Haiti: ECSU Gives Support

In the single greatest tragedy to affect the Caribbean country of Haiti, the response from the United States has been nothing less than overwhelming. The 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated the country on January 12th claimed the lives of nearly 150,000 Haitians, immediately generating an outpouring of support from millions of Americans who, amidst economic [...]

Love Your Career

Calling all undergrads! Are you prepared to take the next step towards your professional goals? It is never too early to start focusing on your future!

On Thursday, February 11th from 2-4 p.m., join the Office of Career Services, located on the 2nd floor of Wood Support Services, as they host their third annual, Love your [...]

Obama Asks Congress, “Don’t walk away from reform. Not now.”

Barack Obama took office while America was stuck in two wars, and was on the verge of an economic collapse. The Obama administration could have tackled the major issues facing the US without dealing with the underlying problems, but, luckily for us, that is not the kind of man we elected. In his State of [...]

Haiti Will Live On

Even weeks after the tragic night of ‘Reflection, Inspiration, and Action’ was just getting started in the Betty Tipton Room at ECSU. About a month in the making, the event finally came together for all those who helped make it a reality. Yet, even before the event began, reflection was already taking place. Student volunteers, Eastern alumni, and other volunteers met in a circle where thoughts and quiet hopes were shared in support of Haiti.

Danny Glover and Felix Justice Perform at Eastern

Sponsored by Eastern’s Arts & Lecture series, Glover was accompanied by fellow actor Felix Justice, who gave a stirring rendition of Martin Luther King’s I’ve been to the Mountaintop. Justice’s ability to recreate King’s moment in Memphis, Tennessee in 1968 brought a standing ovation from a crowd of students, faculty and community members inside E.C.S.U.’s Geissler Gymnasium.

Tea Parties Sweep the Nation

The Tea Party Patriots are a loosely connected, grassroots movement that has popped up throughout the country. While Palin has only recently become active in supporting the Tea Party the movement began in early 2009 as Americans around the nation became disgruntled with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that was passed by Congress in February of that year.

Sun Happy Students Take Cover

While many students covet that “healthy” bronzed look of a suntan, there is too much we know about the dangers of sun exposure. Here in New England we’re given a five month sabbatical from many of the outdoor activities that destroy our skin’s epidermis, creating premature aging, but many students get their ultraviolet fix from tan booths.

On-Campus Recruiting

As many Eastern students already know, the Office of Career Services offers loads of professional guidance and support to anyone who needs it. They also coordinate on-campus recruiting programs with employers, and spring 2010 interview dates are already being scheduled.

Habitat Shack-a-Thon

At 8 AM on November 3, ECSU’s Habitat for Humanity set up cardboard boxes between the campus library and Webb Hall for Shack-a-Th on. Th e students slept in these cardboard makeshift houses overnight. Th e morning of November 4 was 31?F, so students were literally sleeping in the freezing cold. Students still attended their classes and went to work during the 24-hour event. “Th is isn’t [...]

Relay for Life Rallies Students and Community

Saturday October 17th, more than three hundred Eastern students joined members of the Windham community on Eastern’s baseball field for their annual Relay for Life event. Eastern’s Director of the Center for Community Engagement, Kim Silcox, noted that such a high number of student participants in this year’s event was a “tremendous turnout”. Eastern was [...]