UCONN’s Kemba Walker would not be denied as a very long journey finally ended in a championship. UCONN topped Butler 53 to 41 to claim its third national championship since 1999. Butler, and all who cheered for the number 8 seeded “Cinderella story,” were left disheartened by their dismal game, where they were out-muscled, out-hustled […]
After weeks of fear and uncertainty regarding the increasing use of American military forces to quell the recent unrest in Libya, President Obama addressed the nation on Monday, March 28. In his speech, he updated the American people on vital plans for success and gave assurance in the midst of civil unrest. Colonel Moammar Gaddafi’s
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There have been countless individuals who have approached me with inquiries regarding the origin of my article. “Stephen,” they would say, in a formal address. “Why are you so easily annoyed?” “Where does the natural hatred for things/others come from?” “Do you really despise ‘Glee’?” Though these questions are legitimate (besides the “Glee” one, since
Most Monday mornings, Eastern students can be found in the Jammin’ Java getting their coffee fix, in the library catching up on last minute homework for the week or often dragging themselves drowsily back to their dorms after an early class. However, on Monday morning, April 4, the uncertainty was almost palpable in the full
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In one of my classes a few weeks ago, we discussed Lent and how it should be viewed. My professor emphasized a very important concept: Lent is about acknowledging our sin and humanity and seeking a more fulfilling relationship with God. So, while it may sound humble and happy to give up an easy thing
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Dear Waltonian, I write expressing my heartache at the Monday April 4 forum regarding the article, “An Unjust Acceptance Rate…” Many were hurt by the article. They must be heard and their concerns addressed, but the forum did so in a way that caused more harm than healing. The forum assumed the author’s intent was
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The comment process for Beth Dahlstrom’s article was disabled due to expletives and inappropriate anonymous comments. We invite letters to the editor due Thursday, April 7th by noon.
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The Waltonian sincerely apologizes for the hurt and sense of marginalization that people have felt in response to a recent opinions article. Several Waltonian editors were able to gather in an emergency meeting this afternoon. We invite corrections and counter views in the form of letters to the editor* or on our website (www.waltonian.com).
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When you hear the term “feminism,” what comes to mind? Many people will give similar answers to this question, and the stigmas associated with feminists are rigid. Eastern University’s “This is What a Feminist Looks Like” panel discussion proved that there are as many different faces of feminism as there are feminists. The panel discussion,
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