The Campus Lantern

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 [...]

Merit Housing Challenges Room Draw

Eastern’s Housing and Residential Life Department has just recently proposed a new room selec¬tion process. If passed, no longer will the process of assigning students to residence halls be left solely to the random chance of a room draw lottery. Over the next one to three years, Eastern plans to transition from its “room draw” [...]

Two Nights in the Life of a Spring Weekender

It all started with the email that Ken Bedini sent out, warning us from attending UCONN’s Spring Weekend. At first, I will admit, it did set me off from going.

However, the more I thought about it, the more it made me want to go. Doesn’t it always work out that way, someone telling you not to do something makes you want to do it more? It has been a long and difficult semester and to be honest, partying in a large group of drunk students sounded like a perfect way to let off steam.

The Plea for Weed

Would legalizing marijuana help the economy? Well apparently President Obama is certain it wouldn’t. On March 26th, the Obama Administration hosted the nation’s first ever, virtual town hall meeting. Via internet, millions of citizens across the country submitted questions regarding what they felt were issues of greatest importance.

Swine Flu Outbreak

If you do not have enough to worry about as the conclusion of the semester approaches, the new reason to panic has nothing to do with Graduation or making the final grade. Cases of the Swine Flu have been reported in growing numbers, causing it to be officially declared as a pandemic. Health officials across the country are currently preparing for the worst and taking every necessary precaution.

Rathbun Fans 15; ECSU Splits Double-Header Against Keene State

Freshman Molly Rathbun struck out 15 batters for the second time in her last three starts and senior Rachel Denny hit a game-ending tenth-inning sacrifice fly as the Eastern Connecticut State University softball team edged Keene State College, 2-1 in ten innings, in the first game of a Little East Conference doubleheader Sunday afternoon at Howard Spector Field.

The Untouchable One: Kyle Savage's Record Year

It’s a beautiful Saturday spring afternoon, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and Nevers Field is packed with fans watching Eastern Men’s lacrosse team. In between the pipes is all conference goalie Kyle Savage. He is directing his defense and making crucial saves that is helping his team stay in the game. When the game ends, he can be found on the winning side more likely than the losing side.

The Results Are In: New SGA Officers

The wait is over. The 794 votes are in and the Student Government Association (SGA) finally has a new executive board for next year.

The Norwich Nine Review

The Norwich Nine had a jam packed house last night in the student center theatre with people lined up from wall to wall to see the premiere of this new show about civil war soldiers from Norwich, CT who are buried in Yantic Cemetery. I was really surprised when I saw people of all ages sitting in the rows; from the young to the elderly the show was appropriate for all ages.

The Haunting in Southington

The Haunting in Connecticut has now become the Haunting in Southington. The Southington home that the newest spring Blockbuster, A Haunting in Connecticut, is based off of has now become a battleground between residents and curious sightseers. Residents of the home are now finding it difficult to carry on with their daily activities without running into someone looking around from across the street, hoping to catch a glimpse of the atrocities that supposedly lie inside.