Easter becomes more powerful in the context of human suffering
Archive As I embark from the school bus at the mouth of the Guatemala City cathedral, I am enveloped by its cavernous darkness, alleviated only by a few lone candles burning…
2007
The Iraq War: How two Waltonian editors view the conflict
Ruth Robinson: Our troops’ safety and well-being in Iraq has now been subjugated to partisan politics. On March 23, the House of Representatives, by a breathtakingly narrow margin of six…
300 dazzles audiences with its cinematography and graphics
“Prepare for Glory!” read the caption on posters advertising the movie 300, which was released on March 9, 2007. The movie, based on the graphic novel 300 by author Frank…
Inquiring Minds: Teacher evaluations’ true value
Yes, it’s that time of the semester again. Group projects are in full swing, term papers will be due soon, and students will soon fill out those evaluations that take…
Tuition free day: it’s not just about the dollar
Live it up, Eastern University. From now on, all operations and costs for the school year are covered by alumni and outside gifts, not from current students’ tuitions. In fact,…
Inquiring Minds: Lent is great for March and April but what about the rest of the year?
Lent is upon us. With it comes an ancient tradition of sacrificing something, or in some cases, doing something, for that forty-day period that traditionally marks the days before the…
Undergrad program for the young and young at heart
The undergraduate program at Eastern is not just for the young, but also for the young at heart, as proved by several adult students pursuing their undergraduate degrees. Three adult…
Temple students film thesis project at Eastern
Several Eastern students act as P.A.s and extras in The Paradigm Shift
Readers respond to Refuge and SAB
Refuge Dear Editor, As an alumnus, I came to Eastern University welcoming the opportunity to experience the diverse culture. Retrospectively, these experiences were invaluable, as they changed my worldview dramatically.…
Refuge belongs on campus: A response
As a Christian woman, I understand feeling unsafe in a critical world. Identifying as a subordinate in any society opens up the doors to intolerance, oppression and even hatred. To…