October 2008

With the presidential election upon us, many have already chosen a candidate to vote for. However, a number are still on the fence. But is this wavering a sign of procrastination or wisdom? There are those of us on the Waltonian staff who have supported the same candidate with an unshakeable faith, prepared to spout […]

There are, in life, good and bad consequences to just about everything. Rising oil prices are no exception. Prices doubling in the miniscule course of two years is a bad thing. In the short-run, consumers and companies alike have seen their costs unexpectedly skyrocket. And yet, there are positives that can be taken from paying

When anyone thinks of college, the first thing that usually comes to mind is dorm life. However, not everyone opts to live on their school’s grounds. But which is really better, to live on or off campus? In terms of finances, off-campus living could save the student a large amount of money. But is saving

Just when women all over the United States began to lose hope of having a female representative running in the upcoming election, hope has come from an unlikely source: the Republican Party. Gov. Sarah Palin is an interesting woman, filled with surprising bits of history. Though there are many aspects of Palin’s character that are

Eastern’s volleyball team has been cooking this season as they roast all their opponents on the road to their 15-0 record. After beating two nationally-ranked teams, Stevens Tech University and Haverford College, the Eagles have rocked the MAC world and are not about to stop. The team also battled through a fierce five-game match against

The plans for a performing arts center on campus depict a building extending from the back of Fowler Hall. The building design includes a recital hall, a dance hall and a hallway of recital practice rooms. According to Vice President for Development Derek Ritchie, the performing arts center is ranked as the number one fundraising

Danny and the Deep Blue Sea is a critically acclaimed masterpiece of modern theatre, delving into the depths of realism. Some have called it “a Bronx variation on Beauty and the Beast” while others lauded its writer, Academy Award and Pulitzer Prize winner, John Patrick Shanley. But when it came to Eastern, there were mixed

Grad student Veno Leigertwood lived to serve

Eastern University’s School for Social Change will from now on be placing specific emphasis on one issue of social justice each year. This year, juvenile justice issues are the main focus. Criminalization of urban youth is the first topic that will be addressed. A discussion panel held at the School for Social Change on Sept.

Once again, PowderPuff season has arrived, and everyone involved is excited. Since the season-opening games on Sept. 21, PowderPuff has taken over Olson field on Sunday afternoons. Launched three years ago, PowderPuff is a flag football league, completely comprised of female players. This year, the teams consist of Gallup and Hainer (aka Gainer), Kea-Guffin, Eagle,