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On May 24, President Black formally accepted an invitation to join the Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Corporation starting in the 2008-2009 academic year. The announcement was presented in front of a small audience of faculty, administration, athletes and guests. “This is a great day for Eastern University,” said Harry Gutelius, Eastern’s athletic director at […]

From the desk of Janet Long, Executive Director of Student Accounts/Financial Aid: As of Wed, 8/22: 129 entering students (first-years, transfers and commuters in both categories) were not cleared. As of Thu, 8/23: 104 were not cleared. As of Fri, 8/24: 90 were not cleared. On Sat, 8/25 (move-in day for new students): 36 are

For those of you wondering what you’re about to read, here’s a short explanation. This year in the Waltonian there will be a recurring column where a staff member attempts to explain an otherwise confusing sport. To start off our year, I’ve chosen field hockey for two reasons. First, last year’s squad hosted and won

When the doors opened, heaven at college was revealed to this year’s Eagle Hall RAs. Patiently awaiting their turn to move-in, the RAs were finally given the green light on Aug. 21 and with the help of the other 47 RAs, moved in in less than three hours. “The first time we walked through the

Eastern University will be home to the East Coast debut of “The Zula Patrol: Under The Weather,” a television show that has become a domed adventure. The show is aimed at younger children, but according to observatory administrator Steve Sanders, everyone can learn something from it. Produced in conjunction with E&S Spitz Creative Media, a

Rachel Thompson Dorm: Eagle Hall Major: Elementary Ed. Hometown: Wellsboro, Pa. What made you decide on Eastern:”The teachers really made it for me. The head of the education department was real personable.” Rob Jones Dorm: Gough Major: Youth Ministry Hometown: Newark, Del. About moving in:”It went smooth. It was cool knowing my roommate from Young

Eastern University has recently partnered with PhillyCarShare to have a car located at the St. Davids campus. The car will be available for use by students, faculty, staff and administration. PhillyCarShare is a non-profit organization that encourages protection of the environment through the reduction of car usage. On Aug. 25, move-in day for incoming students,

As the athletic department gears up for its move to the MAC next fall, one goal is in the back of every coach and team’s mind: “Win the PAC, flat out,” Women’s Soccer Coach Dan Mouw said. “We want to leave as champions, to prove that last year wasn’t a one-time event,” Field Hockey Coach

How disconcerting it must be, on the first day of a new life, to approach a strange mailbox, dial an unfamiliar code, struggle with a stubborn latch for a minute and finally open it to gaze into a metallic cubbyhole with a window to an anonymous room beyond. How comforting it must be for students

The Thomas Drive exit onto Fairview Drive by the Gatehouse is now officially closed. As mentioned in an email to the Eastern community from Campus Services, at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 23, the Eagle Road entrance became the only access to the main campus. “We were required to close off the Thomas Drive exit on