This year’s Keim Lecture saw students, professors, and EMU community members gather to listen to Dr. Kristina Hook’s presentation on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Her presentation, entitled “Russia’s Full-Scale …
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Editorial: Why History is Important to Learn
Some people find history boring or unnecessary; people hate sitting in a classroom and hearing long lectures about things that happened hundreds of years ago. But history is essential, and …
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MLK Day Provides Chance to Learn and Listen
Eastern Mennonite University’s sixth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration occurred earlier this month between January 13 to 15. A variety of speakers and activities provided opportunities to learn more …
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Editorial: Hail to the Chiefs
Welcome back one and all to the greatest show on earth! That’s right, readers: Eastern Mennonite University’s very own independent, student-run herald of all things newsworthy is back and better …
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Stories From the Middle East Intercultural
Last summer a group of students from EMU went to the Middle East on an Intercultural Trip. On Nov. 29, the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, this …
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Future Peacemakers of EMU at Work
Japan. North Korea. South Korea. China. The United States. Women for Peaceful Asia. What do all of these have in common? They were represented by delegates in a summit meeting …
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Does Trump Really Have it All Locked Up?
In recent months, the Republican primary race has gone through significant changes…or has it? Over the course of the semester, the candidates have frequently shifted, some even dropping out. Even …
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EMU’s Response to Ongoing Conflict Between Israel and Palestine Includes Events and Student Efforts
Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, which rekindled a century-long conflict between Palestine and Israel. Death Tolls (Accurate to Time of Publishing) According to Al Jazeera, Israeli attacks have …
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Why People Should Make Ranked-Choice Voting Their Number One Choice
Many of you went to the voting booth on Tuesday a couple of days ago and voted. How often have you gone to vote and wished you could rank all …
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Tori Cooper Presents on Transgender History in EMU’s 2nd Annual LGBTQ+ History Month Keynote Address
For EMU’s second annual LGBTQ+ History Month Keynote address, EMU had the honor of hosting Tori Cooper, who presented on transgender history—despite the evening scheduling. “I am 53 years old, …