Synopsis: Saved!, the controversial new movie recently released on DVD and video, is a satire that exaggerates the common absurdities in Christianity, from an outsiders perspective. Directed by Brian Dannelly, Saved! stars Macaulay Culkin, Mandy Moore and Jena Malone. The movie is about a peer group’s journey to figure out […]
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Local artist shares inspiration, perception in McInnis
Decades prior to showcasing his work at Eastern, Kevin P. Lewellen was faced with a pivotal decision. He had to choose between a “Billy Blast-off” action figure and a “Visible Man” anatomy set. Lewellen chose the anatomical man, a choice that would lead him into a career of artistry. Lewellen’s […]
Fishing club revived and moving along swimmingly
Sometimes the best way to catch fish is to put your bait in the water, sit back and let the fish come to you. Similarly, Sodexho supervisor Doc Carr took a quiet approach in his second attempt to start a fishing club at Eastern. “Word of mouth” is how Carr, […]
HUMOR: My struggle with cartoon mosquitoes and that overall feeling of yuckiness
Last week was midterms week. I don’t know about you guys, but I thought I was going to die. First of all, I had midterms to study for. Studying always makes me feel like dying. Second, I had papers to write. Lots of papers. And, like studying, thinking of papers […]
Recycled ink cartridges fund programs in Africa
To trash an empty ink cartridge is to waste a valuable item. These products are intricately made and contain very costly parts. There is another, more productive way to get rid of used ink cartridges. Dr. Mike Mtika, sociology professor, is Eastern University’s advocate for Tzomma Shoffa, a program that […]
Habitat for Humanity lends Norristown a helping hand
Helping out in the community has always been a goal of Eastern, and the goal of student-led ministries on campus. Habitat for Humanity is no different. Through the work of some ambitious and hard-working students, many on campus will have even more opportunities to do their part in the community. […]
INQUIRING MINDS: Ghost of Walton invades Waltonian office
It was a dusk-like night with a slight drizzle, and we editors were off our heads with fright as we started layout for the next issue of The Waltonian. With eyes tearing up and crossed from prolonged screen vision atrophy, we looked at the empty pages in endless blank stares-the […]
Lovedrug takes center stage, gives free concert
The Ohio-based band Lovedrug came to Eastern’s campus to perform a free live concert. Lovedrug, formed in June 2002 by Michael Shepard and Adam Ladd, have certainly come a long way from humble beginnings to earning the respect of many. As soon as Lovedrug took the stage, the auditorium was […]
Students encouraged to get involved
Black, Lee discuss upcoming election, war on Iraq
Gere, Lopez strut stuff in romance release Shall We Dance
“You step. I turn. You look at me. I start to tremble visibly. We move together wordlessly. The dance, the dance of love spins on. Timeless.” This is an example of the poetic lines in Shall We Dance. This movie takes leading man, Richard Gere, down a path to self-revelation […]