Every good businessman will tell you that you must spend money to make money, so investing a hefty amount of cash in return for an invaluable education is the responsible, even clever, thing to do. It used to be that an American would have a pretty good chance for a sound life with just a […]
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When she first heard about the earthquake, Dr. Joselli Deans was dumbfounded. The first-generation Haitian American dance professor, who has numerous family members living in Port-au-Prince, did not know what to think. “I was just sort of dazed and I didn’t realize or understand the extent of the destruction until the next
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As the first installment of three business-focused seminars, SIFE organized a panel of SIFE alumni, including Jonathan Malone, Larry Buller, Anna Rohwer, Brandon Ziegler, Lauren Lottier and James Frederick, to answer questions about their journeys after college. About 75 students gathered to hear about the alumni’s experiences through internships, job interviews and the adjustment from
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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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