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I say high gas prices are bad

I am neither a tree hugger nor an SUV lover. I am part of the “in between” that typically go unmentioned in these issues. Frequently, we are the people most affected because we are the majority. It has been argued that situations like this gas phenomenon pave a good road toward self-examination. The assumption, of […]

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Who’s this We?

As I opened the most resent issue of the Waltonian I stumbled upon the article regarding homosexuality. After reading the title I imagined the piece as a call to Christians to be more loving to homosexuals and a ‘love the sinner but hate the sin’ mentality. My eyes then glazed over the bold quote “We

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Story Idea

Do you ever wonder what it costs the school to send out the annoying announcements for “Windows on the World” and the Waterwheel each week? How many students/faculty/staff/administration actually read the publication? I see most of them in the recycling bin and all over the floor in the mailroom. I did some rough figures and

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Who can teach Creationism?

Hello. In response to “Eastern prof Wilcox works to bridge gap between God and Evolution”, there is only one known person on Earth that is qualified to teach biblical creation. All others who comment on it, have no idea what Genesis is conveying to mankind. For example, who can describe the first day of Creation

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Walker commercial filmed at Eastern over summer

This June, the Gatehouse was turned into a kitchen, the bookstore was turned into a convenience store and a graduation that didn’t happen was filmed in front of McInnis and Walton. Actors and actresses came from places like New York and the Philadelphia area and were escorted from 30th Street Station to campus. But this

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Student babysitters and nannies make economical and educational bundle

Babysitting is no longer just an after school activity for high school-aged girls looking to make an extra buck. It has expanded to one of the most populated professions for students at Eastern. Due to the relatively few jobs offered to those living on Eastern’s campus, students must look to the outside community for employment.

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Chaplains, advisors prepare for hectic year in summer training and prayer

Student chaplains. Everyone has seen them. Some have been them. However, many people are unaware of what it takes to become a thriving student chaplain. It all begins with a desire to serve. “It seems students are interested in helping other students with spiritual formation,” said Joe Modica, Chaplain of Eastern University. In addition, chaplains

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Eastern prof Wilcox works to bridge gap between God and Evolution

As I began to read God and Evolution by Eastern professor David Wilcox, I expected to encounter a direct attack on creationism written from the perspective of an ardent evolutionist. To my surprise, I found instead that an intelligent Christian thinker had written an equally intelligent and thought-provoking book. Wilcox’ aim is to convince conservative

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Soccer player helps Ghanaian kids go to school

Imagine that you have to walk 14 miles one way to school. Or that your school is not held in a building, but under a tree, in all kinds of weather. This is the reality that Eastern men’s soccer player Manan Abdul wanted to address when he brought 400 bicycles to several villages in Ghana

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