International Student Organization (ISO) and Asian Pacific Islander Student Alliance (APISA) came together to hold a celebration for the festival of Diwali. Diwali is celebrated by millions of Hindus and …
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Reflections from WCSC Students – Part 2
Every political science major attending EMU must complete a semester-long or summer session at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC) in order to graduate. Political science students will typically find …
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Trump Holds Rally in Salem, Virginia
Former President Donald Trump held one last Virginia rally this past Saturday in Salem at the downtown civic center, just three days before election day. Continuing his recent trend of …
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EMU Introduces New Demonstration Guidelines
Last spring, EMU was home to a number of protests and demonstrations, held and organized by students in an effort to push the university to call for a ceasefire in …
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Recap of Homecoming Weekend 2024-25
Homecoming weekend was welcomed by the leaves falling down the trees, sunsets, and people wearing cozy sweaters. This year’s homecoming weekend started on Sunday, October 11th, and finalized on Sunday …
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QSA Hosts Queer History Month Keynote Speaker
EMU’s Queer Student Alliance (QSA) hosted their third annual Queer History Month keynote speaker in Common Grounds right before the start of fall break. This year’s speaker, Annabeth (AB) Roeschley, …
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EMU Theater Premiers “The Lightning Thief”
The cast of Percy Jackson didn’t want to be half-bloods. On Oct. 11, EMU began production for its adaptation of the musical “The Lightning Thief” based on the book series …
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Reflections from WCSC Students – Part 1
Every fall, spring, and summer, students from EMU, and other schools across the country, move into the Nelson Good House in Washington, D.C. to participate in the Washington Community Scholars’ …
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EMU Welcomes Five New Faculty Members to Campus
This fall, five new faculty members joined the Eastern Mennonite University and Eastern Mennonite Seminary communities. Representing four unique departments, these individuals bring a wide range of experience and expertise …
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Royals Roam the Streets of Harrisonburg
The third annual Royals Go Downtown event took place on Sept. 26, bringing together an enthusiastic crowd despite the gloomy weather. Fortunately, the rain held off, and approximately 270 participants …