We the editors of The Waltonian would like to offer our thoughts on this 2016 presidential election. Our hope is that this statement, which is of a bipartisan nature, can provide a way forward for we who live in community at Eastern, regardless of who is elected to […]
Author: SaraGrace Stefan
Washington University Professor John Inazu Lectures at Eastern
On Oct. 6, the Agora Institute hosted a lecture by author and professor John Inazu on his recent book “Confident Pluralism.” Dr. Inazu began his lecture by discussing the way that modern culture has almost entirely separated itself from religion. He then gave a brief anecdote about an […]
Eastern Students Engage in Pi Sigma Alpha’s Presidential Debate Viewing
On Monday, Sept. 26, a large crowd of Eastern students abandoned their nightly routines of homework and Netflix and went to a McInnis classroom to watch the first 2016 presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. The event was held by Eastern’s political science honor society, Pi […]
Philly Olympians Go for the Gold
As the 2016 Summer Olympics came to a close in Rio de Janeiro, the 554 Olympic athletes representing the United States were finally able to take a brief respite and enjoy their time at home. Five of these incredible athletes are welcomed back to Eastern’s very own Philadelphia […]
Palmer Seminary Transitions to St. Davids Campus
This fall Eastern University welcomes not only the class of 2020, but also the students, faculty and staff of Palmer Theological Seminary. The move has been in the works since October 2015 when the Palmer Seminary Site Selection Committee recommended the seminary’s main campus be moved from King of Prussia […]
All the World’s A Stage: Transformed Drama Ministry
M ost people are not comfortable performing in front of crowds – let alone performing without a stage, or lights, or even a concrete script. However, these are all just regular variables for a performance by Eastern’s Transformed. Transformed is a traveling drama ministry that strives to worship God through […]
Eastern Dancers Prepare for Conference
Faculty and students from the Eastern University Dance Department are excitedly preparing for the 2016 Mid-Atlantic American College Dance Conference. The conference will take place at West Virginia University from March 18-21. It is held by the American College Dance Association (ACDA, formerly the American College Dance Festival Association)–an association […]
Art Club Review
Do you like art? Have you ever held a pencil? Do you enjoy fun things? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I have a spectacular opportunity for you: the Eastern University Art Club! […]
Cracking the Case: “The Bettie Ann”
What do half a cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese and butter and our Vice President for Student Development have in common? They both go by the name Bettie Ann. The Gryphon Café in downtown Wayne is a popular study spot for Eastern students looking for a relaxing atmosphere and […]