November 2006

Junior Andrew Little, an RA in Hainer, proudly stands with Vice President of Student Development Bettie Anne Brigham after winning the title of Mr. Eastern. The Mr. Eastern contest, held Nov. 1, included contestants from first-years to seniors and drew a crowd that packed the Dining Commons. Contestants were asked to give unique information about […]

An innumerable number of awards adorning the red and white tiled walls of Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries proclaim the goodness of this family friendly diner. The diner is open seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and offers quality food at reasonable prices with speedy service. The diner serves various

So you’re looking for a place to study. Maybe a place to hang out with your friends. Perhaps you want to get a quick cup of coffee or to engage in a deep philosophical discussion. If you are looking for a local band, a meal, or a study spot, the Gryphon Café is your answer.

On the day that SPEAK hosted the Gerry Adams event, I stood at the entrance of the Campolo School parking lot wearing a maroon Eastern t-shirt and giving parking instructions as people came in. But the whole time, I had to pee wicked bad. As soon as I got into the building, I bolted to

The end is near. Thanksgiving is in a week, Christmas in less than a month. Papers, tests, and projects are mounting. Stress is escalating. This is the most important and stressful time of the year. How will you survive? We here at the Waltonian have come up with some ideas, based on our experience. 1.

I was 12 when Jimmy Swaggert stood in his televised pulpit and wept a confession into my living room. “I have sinned against you, my Lord,” he said with a quivering voice, tears streaming down his cheeks. And I remember the image to this day. Jim Bakker, Robert Tilton and a few others were equally

The Democrats swept both the House and the Senate. Americans awaited the results of the Virginia and Montana elections. Despite the close race of Jim Webb and George Allen in Virginia, by the end of the evening it was determined that the Democrats had officially won the Senate. With a Republican president and a Democratic

I can only imagine how cold and wet the East Coast must be this time of year. It hit 90 degrees in L.A. this week, and of course it’s been sunny. I’ve been spoiled, but I’d be lying if I said I don’t miss Pennsylvania weather, at least a little bit. I am writing this

Homeschoolers aren’t weird. Unfortunately, I’ve had to explain this to a lot of people over the years. Although homeschooling affects far more than the social life of a student, many of the people I have told about my twelve-year stint as a homeschooler are most concerned that I did not spend most of my days