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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

Apology on Behalf of the Lantern

Dear Eastern Students,
I would like to make note on the October 31st Issue of the Campus Lantern “claps and slaps.” There have been many heated discussions on the particular slap towards the death of the Uconn Football player. Some were offended. Some didn’t care. Either way, I’ve heard both sides and would like to make [...]

Campus Safety: Lessons in Security

Over the course of this past year, Connecticut’s colleges have seen an unprecedented number of violent acts—leading many Eastern students to consider the question: “How safe are we?”  In May, the first in a line of campus murders took place on the grounds of Wesleyan University at the school’s Broad Street bookstore.  Five months later, [...]

Constitution Hall Brings Door Decorating to a New Level

On Sunday, October 4th, the fifth floor common room in Constitution Hall was bristling with excitement; winners of the door dec¬orating competition were about to be named, and all belonged to the fifth floor. Three judges, including RA Michaela, had perused the floors of Constitution looking for the best decorated doors based on categories such [...]

Eastern’s Best Western Residence

“Dear God, why?!” was Brian O’Meara’s first thought upon receiving the news that instead of living in a typical residence hall, he would be staying in the nearby Best Western hotel. O’Meara, a transfer student, had previously been told he had been wait-listed for a spot in Occum Hall, the housing ECSU pro¬vides for transfers. [...]