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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 […]

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

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,

Grad student Veno Leigertwood lived to serve

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

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.

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