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Erich Ploppa 1. I had a walk-on part in The Sixth Sense.2. My family has an apartment in Munich, Germany.3. I was a student at Bryn Mawr College. Kevin Gallagher 1. I worked in a nuclear plant.2.I played football for Villanova.3. I know how to program in nine computer languages. Karl Beiler1. I worked for […]

There is no perfect way to go through college because everyone is different, and God has different plans for each life. But there are things you might want to make happen. And there are things you most likely want to avoid. From a senior who has five and a half years of Eastern experience, here

It is not common to hear many Eastern athletes commending Cabrini, but the members of Eastern’s swim club are appreciative of the neighboring college. The helpfulness of the Cabrini swim coach has made it possible for Eastern students to swim laps in their indoor pool. “I loved how they really tried to partner with us,”

Two nights. Ten ensembles. One amazing experience. This year’s Winter Music Festival was held on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. in McInnis Auditorium. The eclectic arrangements composed of Eastern’s music groups offered each night’s audiences something to smile about. The Winter Music Festival featured performances by the Flute Ensemble, Turning Point, the

Two weeks ago the college football season kicked off. Millions of students packed stadiums across the United States wearing the colors of their universities and shaking the bleachers like a swarm of energetic college kids should. Meanwhile, back in St. Davids, Pa., Eastern’s field hockey and men’s soccer teams opened their seasons at home in

Welcome back to four of the most interesting years of your life. We learn things no matter where we are, but college is an altogether original place for growing. The Waltonian decided it would be a great public service to cast out some advice to the first-years (and others) on how to make the most

As students living in a diverse community, it is very important to not take our differences for granted, but to be as well educated about the variety of religious traditions around us as the subjects we are studying. You might be surprised to learn that, according to statistics taken by the Institutional Research Department at

What is the secret to becoming Mr. Eastern? If the contest on Nov. 27 serves as any clue, not only do you need to be creative and dramatic, you must be willing to put on girls’ clothing. In the overpacked Dining Commons, eight dynamic men displayed their greatest for the coveted title of Mr. Eastern.

Frank Martinez, bookstore manager”I enjoy spending Christmas with my daughter. I love putting up the Christmas tree with her and I love watching her play with her toys. Most of all, I love watching her reaction when she’s opening up her presents Christmas morning.” Evan Moyer, first-year”Every New Year’s my friends and I have gotten

Looking forward in your life to the end of college, graduation can seem like one big nightmare. You can see friends and family congratulating you, but also loans and careers pointing daggers at you. For many of us not going on to graduate school, graduation from this university is the end of the road. No