December 2007

Welcome back to four of the most interesting years of your life. We learn things no matter where we are, but college is an altogether original place for growing. The Waltonian decided it would be a great public service to cast out some advice to the first-years (and others) on how to make the most […]

Killing for a good cause: Compassion

This Christmas season it is possible to look up and view the sky as the wise men did when they heard about a baby savior in Bethlehem. Every year since 1978, Eastern University’s planetarium has shown the Christmas show “Star of Bethlehem,” but this year it has changed as a result of new technology. Dr.

Graduating seniors invited to speak

It is more than a rumor that core courses are under reevaluation. It is a time for review and possibly for change, according to Julie Elliott, director of advising and first-year programs and lecturer in Christian ethics, and Kathy Lee, political science department chair. The entire core, fixed and breadth, will be evaluated, but there

Earlier this fall, Eastern University installed a system known as e2Campus, a mass notification system that enables a non-technical administrator to communicate time-sensitive information to the entire campus at once. However, only approximately 700 people have signed up for the e2Campus alert system. Why would so few students sign up for such a beneficial program?

At the age of one, senior Bailey Pretak exhibited a love for piano and could often be seen playing around with the keys in her home. Now, 21 years later, Bailey showcased her countless hours of hard work at her senior recital on Dec. 1. Her recital consisted of eight different numbers, including pieces by

Top picks for up-and-coming entertainment

Imagine creating a new Web site and a few months later seeing ComScore (a global Internet information provider) report four million unique visitors to your site in one month. Welcome to the world of the creators of GodTube.com. Based on the roaring success of YouTube.com, Godtube is the Christian alternative. The creators call it a

Dear Editor, I must compliment the Waltonian in compiling such a strong list of books as must-reads for every student; my especial thanks goes to Mr. Milbourne for his fine work. Among other things that tickled me, it was good to see that George Eldon Ladd is still being read and appreciated; permit me also