In a recent New York Times article, billionaire Warren Buffett said, “There’s class warfare, all right, but it’s my class, the rich class, that’s making war, and we’re winning.” Buffett is right. With the help of an economically-conservative agenda of tax-cuts and deregulation actively promoted by the rich, today’s society is one of stark income […]
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In response to the devastation in Haiti, the Student Activities Board quickly put together a benefit concert on Jan. 23 called “Music & Words for Haiti.” The three-hour concert featured students, faculty, staff and alumni with talents ranging from singing and rap to prophetic words and testimonies. Those in attendance were encouraged to give a
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The power of coming together and making the best use of an opportunity is the story of Braided Rain. First year Erin Baliles formed the musical trio with her sister Caris and friend Madison “Madi” Hart. The singers are currently separated as they each attend a different college: Erin Baliles chose Eastern, Caris Baliles
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The Log Cabin, an original part of the Walmarthon Estate located on the island in the middle of the three campus ponds, was demolished on Dec. 14 after 30 years of ongoing debate. Without warning, an e-mail was sent to students on Dec. 7 announcing the University’s plans to demolish the cabin,
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In preparation for the big game with Cabrini, the Waltonian went to the top bird in the rivalry – the Eastern Eagle – to find out what goes on in that big feathery head. Who’s your idol? Big Bird What’s your favorite food? Fried Chicken Describe your ideal first date:
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The stage in McInnis auditorium is covered with students and volunteers who lay flat on their backs. Some giggle, unsure of what’s about to happen. Some wait patiently for instruction. What are they doing there? They’re warming-up for rehearsal for the Yes! And… musical, A Winter Sort of Thing: It’s About Time, which will be
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The Student Activities Board welcomed students back for the spring semester in a flash on Jan. 23–with five dance parties in five locations. The “Flash Dance” was a unique event that took students party hopping all across the campus. Those planning to attend signed up beforehand so that the secret locations for each dance
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The United States is overflowing with pity as it watches the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere suffer the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake. A massive earthquake, measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale, ransacked Haiti on Jan. 12, leaving the world speechless. The media flashes images of Haiti’s plight constantly: Children lying
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“One of the things that my parents have taught me is never listen to other people’s expectations,” Tiger Woods said before his successful and prestigious life was, for the first time, bombarded with bad publicity. I was encouraged by the country’s reaction to the immoral decisions of Mr. Woods, the once-worshipped golf champion and widely-recognized
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Dr. Kenneth Maahs, a Biblical studies professor, is taking his almost-annual trip to Israel with interested students from May 23 to June 8. According to Maahs, during the 17-day pilgrimage the students will walk where Jesus walked and see almost what Jesus saw. “I am hoping that, through this trip, I will be able
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