Why we choose to wait: abstinence as a real option
Archive Some say sex is the best part of life. Others say it is simply a natural function and not worth stressing over. I say sex is natural and great, but…
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No easy cure: understanding the nuances of mental illness
My name is Sarah, and I am mentally ill. As hard as that is to say, I’d be willing to bet that many of you reading this are mentally ill…
Where is Gandalf when you need him?
The conundrum of being a Christian "progress-ervative"
Better than a diet: why Service Learning isn’t lame
Community service as a requirement may seem strange, but it is truly worthwhile. As a first-year student I held the popular belief that it was ridiculous for the school to…
Waltonian poll suggests most students think poker should be permitted
On Friday, September 23, Waltonian staffers asked 143 students passing through Walton Hall to answer the question, “Should the playing of poker ever be permitted on the Eastern campus?” Here…
Spring Italy trip provides unique perspective
English department head Caroline Cherry has taught a course, Text in Context, for the past 10 years. The highlight of the course is a mid-semester trip to Italy, Ireland or…
Maahs and Co. to return to Holy Land this spring
In 1987, Professor Ken Maahs embarked on his first trip to the Holy Land. It turned into an experience that impacted him so greatly that he knew he had to…
The Cheesesteak Files: who is the real king?
I want to cut through the propaganda and hype. The city’s best cheesesteak is much closer to Eastern than the South Street heavyweights Geno’s and Jim’s. Get to Wynnewood’s Dakota…
Students learn to manage classes and real work, too
Time management is a term that frightens all college students as much as final exams. With the large amount of schoolwork that college professors assign, students who have jobs must…
Fundraiser held for an ill Rosetta Linder
On September 18, staff and students alike gathered in the Dining Commons to show their support for friend and former colleague Rosetta Linder. The open-mic night, which began at 7pm,…