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Students were treated to a hilarious, fun-filled evening at the faculty talent show, held March 19 in the McInnis auditorium. “Anything that is said here tonight is not the responsibility of the university,” warned host Dr. Joe Modica in his opening remarks. The first act of the evening starred Dr. John Stapleford and Dr. Julie […]

To: library director Jim Sauer Please don’t term The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda as “obscure and less useful.” This comment is certainly uncalled for; and I think that our virtual friend, Mr. Dynamite, should immediately return those books to the high-traffic area of your section on world religion. Please tell Mr. Dynamite that we

Dear Editor, I was absolutely thrilled with the most recent publication of The Waltonian (Issue 9). Its coverage of campus news, as well as its reporting on national/iinternational events was representative of what a first class school newspaper should produce. John Stapleford’s excellent coverage of the Social Security proposals of George Bush was the first

Two of Eastern’s faculty recently attained the title of doctor. Professor of political science Paul Brink earned his from the University of Notre Dame, while youth ministry and Spanish professor Eduardo Ramirez finished closer to home at the Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Brink’s dissertation blended political theory and the Christian faith. He began his journey

Intramural volleyball’s first game marked the beginning of the intramural spring season. Between three and six hundred students play intramurals each season, according to intramurals athletic director, junior Robert Granholm. Sophomore Molly Carr, who referees volleyball and plays floor hockey and soccer, agreed intramurals are popular with students. “Intramurals are one of the biggest things

The Jammin’ Java is a popular hang-out spot, but the big draw has little to do with coffee. This campus cafe is all about meeting friends and socializing. “When all the guys come in, it’s like a barbershop, but when the girls come in, it’s more like a salon; they gossip and talk about who

Sometimes Sodexho just doesn’t cut it when a hankerin’ for some cereal comes along; and even if it could, the dining commons is only open until 7 p.m. The answer to those late night cravings lies in a new addition to the University of Pennsylvania campus. This budding business endeavor began with founders David Roth

There’s a chronic disease that has long been infecting this campus: overcommitment. Too many students suffer from it. Yet even more, it seems, suffer from just the opposite. Besides the return of geese, midterms and spring break tans, a sure sign of the middle of spring semester is every club’s drop in attendance. This university

There are a million reasons why they shouldn’t do it. The pressure to win, the opportunity to improve, the rapidly approaching season and the dwindling time to compete are all valid reasons to disregard service during spring break. The women’s lacrosse team, however, finds significant value in serving as a team. As part of their

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