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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 […]

In 1920, empowered by the 19th Amendment, women first exercised their right to vote. Forty-five years later, the National Voting Rights Act of 1965 expanded that right to accessible voting for all Americans, regardless of race. And here, in 2008, an African-American man, nominated for president, competes against a female vice presidential candidate. “No matter

Courtney O’Connell has a special nickname for her job: “GR.” She lives in Eagle Hall as a graduate RA. She is also studying for her masters in international development at the Campolo College of Graduate and Professonal Studies. As a graduate RA, she is encouraging RAs and assisting RDs to better serve Eastern students. The

Pulling into the circular drive of Chanticleer Garden, a pleasant aroma and an isolated atmosphere distinguish this place from the busy town and streets only minutes away. After walking up to a desk located under a gazebo and paying a small fee, one can follow a foot path circling buildings, gardens and ponds along 35

Move over, Ultimate Frisbee – there is a new sport in town. Speedminton is sweeping college campuses all around the world. Speedminton is a combination of tennis, racquetball and badminton. The game is played with racquets and a shuttlecock called a speeder. The speeder is designed to go faster than a typical badminton shuttlecock, with

Sophomore Tara Grom may appear to be an average Eastern student, rushing to and from classes, eating in the Dining Commons and living a regular campus life. However, Grom’s life on the weekends is probably much different than that of most Eastern students. Grom spends her weekends taking care of her horses, riding and training

The growth of Warner Memorial Library’s digital media collection opened up the perfect career opportunity for 2005 alumnae Andrea Reed. As an Eastern student, Reed was a history major and a member of the Student Activities Board. She also spent a semester abroad in Austria. Reed went on to get her master in library and

Some students are already thinking about Spring Break, even though fall semester has just begun. Many clubs and organizations at Eastern have planned trips for Spring Break, but there is one trip that was planned, not by a club, but by a class. One of the INST480 capstone courses is called Text in Context. This

In books and speeches, I have often said that God is neither a Democrat nor a Republican. I have contended that to make either party “The God Party” is idolatrous. This does not mean that Christians should abandon political activism. It has been said that all that is necessary for evil to triumph is for

It is a cold night, but the atmosphere is warm in McInnis as the invitation of an unforgettable performance sets the mood. About 30 people sit in elevated chairs on the stage, and quiet music filters through the auditorium. The stage is simply set with two blue blocks, three chairs, a side table holding a