August 2007

Eastern University will be home to the East Coast debut of “The Zula Patrol: Under The Weather,” a television show that has become a domed adventure. The show is aimed at younger children, but according to observatory administrator Steve Sanders, everyone can learn something from it. Produced in conjunction with E&S Spitz Creative Media, a […]

Our staff’s recommendations for entertainment in the coming weeks

EVENTS College Day on the Parkway 9/29 12-5 p.m.Ben Franklin Parkway, Phila. Philly Live Arts and Fringe Festival 8/31 through 9/15 Various locations in Phila. See livearts-fringe.org for specific listings. CD RELEASES Kanye West Graduation 9/11 Ben Harper Lifelines 8/28 CONCERTS American Idols Live! 9/7, 7 p.m. Wachovia Center, Phila. Elvis Costello 9/8, 8 p.m.

Curious about the new RD of NCH, the Waltonian caught up with him one morning during his busy, pre-semester schedule to get to know him a little better. Calvin Skinner Calvin Skinner, who grew up in Tennessee, said that, “Eastern has been on the radar since college.” While earning his Master degree in Divinity at

If you read the “At Eastern” emails (and as a well-informed student, I’m sure you do), you probably noticed the new changes posted about Warner Library. Public Services Librarian Joy Dlugosz spoke enthusiastically about what students can expect from their library this year. One of the greatest differences is the implementation of Blackboard for class

Mr. Conrad J. Fowler has been a part of the Eastern community for close to 30 years, and the school has honored his dedication to its legacy by recognizing him in a special way. As of this year, the building that was formerly known as Heritage House will now officially be called Fowler Hall in

On July 15, Mark Wagner officially took over as Eastern’s new athletic director, replacing Harry Gutelius, who moved to a full-time position at the School of Education. Wagner has served the University as the head coach of the men’s soccer program for nine years and as the director of athletic development for four. With this

As the athletic department gears up for its move to the MAC next fall, one goal is in the back of every coach and team’s mind: “Win the PAC, flat out,” Women’s Soccer Coach Dan Mouw said. “We want to leave as champions, to prove that last year wasn’t a one-time event,” Field Hockey Coach

For those of you wondering what you’re about to read, here’s a short explanation. This year in the Waltonian there will be a recurring column where a staff member attempts to explain an otherwise confusing sport. To start off our year, I’ve chosen field hockey for two reasons. First, last year’s squad hosted and won

Written by ’02 alumnus Christopher Tolomeo and produced on-campus last spring, the musical has roots in St. Davids, but its wings stretch over the Philadelphia Fringe Festival and beyond