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Who would want to wear a floppy hat in public? Who wants to chisel sauce stains off of countertops? Who wants to cut vegetables? I do. And for more than 100 Eastern students, this is just part of the routine. A friend of mine recently said that she would never work at Sodexho. I beg […]

Now is the perfect time to get serious about our self-proclaimed concern for justice. We at Eastern have spent the past semester being saturated with the ideas that justice is godly, righteous and practical. We know that justice is a good thing. But knowing and believing are two different things. Knowing is a purely intellectual

“Don’t rap. Preach the gospel,” sophomore Dave Berkeyheiser said. Berkeyheiser, sophomore Jason Petrilla and junior Sean Matthews are in the process of creating their first hip-hop album together. They hope to release it by the end of December or the beginning of January. Accordingto Berkeyheiser, the main artist featured on the CD, the lyrics “address

First-year Mary Fitch ended up cheerleading by chance in high school. Now, she has a love for the sport that she defends from stereotypes. Fitch has an athletic history. She was involved in ballet, swimming, cross-country and track. “I had been interested [in cheerleading] in Kentucky, but took ballet lessons when I moved to New

Would you die tonight for your beliefs? This is a question many Eastern students never thought about until Eastern’s fall production of Antigone. This ancient Greek story was given a modern twist by director Elizabeth Carlson, ’06 alumna, and a talented cast of performers. Antigone is the story of a young woman living with courage.

Because of the theft of equipment and the continued use of athletic facilities by persons unrelated to Eastern University, Director of Security Jack Sheehan and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Matt Nadelhoffer were instructed by Bettie Ann Brigham, vice president of student development, to formulate a stricter policy regarding use of these areas. The following is

While turkey and cranberry gelatin are still digesting from Thanksgiving, Black Friday hits with a vengeance, filling shopping malls and department stores with people whose appetites have moved quickly from food to sales. But there is an alternative to braving the malls on Black Friday, and it is as simple as staying at home and

So you’re looking for a place to study. Maybe a place to hang out with your friends. Perhaps you want to get a quick cup of coffee or to engage in a deep philosophical discussion. If you are looking for a local band, a meal, or a study spot, the Gryphon Café is your answer.

The end is near. Thanksgiving is in a week, Christmas in less than a month. Papers, tests, and projects are mounting. Stress is escalating. This is the most important and stressful time of the year. How will you survive? We here at the Waltonian have come up with some ideas, based on our experience. 1.

November marks the end of a rewarding season for all of Eastern’s fall sports. In the end, Eastern had claimed two more PAC Championships, and each of its teams had reason to be proud. Here is a summary of how they performed. Women’s Soccer Women’s soccer was first to fall out of the PAC playoffs.