Over the past two years, we’ve all been forced to grow in some ways whether we liked it or not. Personally, I haven’t been a fan. We’ve had to hide …
Opinion
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Dorm Bathrooms Don’t Need to Be Gross
There’s a lack of respect and responsibility that has plagued the dorm bathrooms here at EMU. Last semester, my hall, Elmwood second, had issues with students not picking up after …
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PWI As a Minority
Now that I’m a senior in college, I find myself reflecting on my life throughout the years at EMU. When I first came to college, everything was new to me, …
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Football and Its Importance to a Small College
When comparing Eastern Mennonite University to other schools in the ODAC, there is one glaring difference: football. Eastern Mennonite is one of the few schools in the Old Dominion Athletic …
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A Moment of Meditation on Meditation
At the beginning of this semester, I’m here to say that you should meditate. Find a time, a space, anywhere really, and do it. We’re all stressed about classes, but …
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The “Struggle Wall”
The “Struggle Wall” at EMU is a space for students, staff, and faculty to come together and share that which they are struggling with. This project was motivated by the …
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Save our space: Student input is essential on campus
As a visiting prospective student, Common Grounds was one of the biggest drawing factors for me when I applied to EMU. The ambient space is run and managed by students, …
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Studying at WCSC
This semester I have been spending time studying at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC) with nine other students. In this space, I have been able to learn extensively about …
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Security alert reminds us that we have a ways to go
This past Friday, Nov. 12, everyone at EMU received a safety alert from the Campus Safety Coordinator, Wayne Martin, regarding a community safety issue. The issue described in the email …
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Be compassionate, not just nice
Twice in the past few weeks, I have been criticized for being “too nice.” Yes, criticized and no, I’m not trying to brag. This semester I have been interning at …