By: Marin Dremock According to the Golf Channel, in past editions of the USGA’s Rules of Golf, the “Modified Rules for Players with Disabilities” had always been separate from the official Rules of Golf. These rules were placed under the Local Rules section, leaving it up to the committee of […]
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Inside the Lives of Sport Spouses: TikTok reveals a lot, good and bad about being the wife or husband of a pro athelete
By: Jennie Brouse A newer trend on TikTok is bringing sports fans and non-sports fans together in a mutual love of an underrated aspect of sports: sports spouses, and more specifically, Allison Kuch, wife of football player Isaac Rochell. The rise of athletes’ spouses on social media platforms allows sports […]
Game of the Week: Eastern University Men’s Basketball claims the Battle of Eagle Road…again
By: Will Cunningham Basketball is back at the Nest, and your Eagles haven’t seemed to skip a beat in the eight months without a home game. Men’s basketball lived up to its expectations on Nov. 15, putting on a clinic against Cabrini in an 86-57 victory. As I took a […]
“Whip It”: A look at the 2009 film that perfectly captures and explains a sport unbeknownst to many: roller derby
By: Daniel Finegan In most sports movies, you don’t need to be told when something good happens. Most viewers are familiar with the visual language of a football player running down a field or a baseball player swinging his bat. “Touchdown” and “home run” are phrases that we not only […]
Blessings: A reflection on our response to what we have
I find it very ironic that the day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday. A day dedicated to gratitude is followed by a day that is all about buying more stuff; a day about thanks followed by a day about greed. I would like to talk about gratitude. We are very […]
We Shape Our Buildings: The dire condition of our dorms, and why we must not ignore it
By: Grace Koncsics We shape our buildings, and afterward our buildings shape us,” said Winston Churchill. This quote is something I have found true and shocking not only during my time at Eastern University but during my life. The rooms we inhabit, the kitchens we cook in, the roofs we […]
Voting: It is a right and not a privilege
By: Lenora Kirkland As citizens, the act of voting is what solidifies our representative democracy, giving the government the electoral mandate it needs to be a legitimate power. Whether or not you have the money or resources to join a political campaign, or fund a politician you believe in, voting […]
What Sports Can Do: A response to the argument that sports are meaningless
By: Will Cunningham When I picked up the latest edition of the Waltonian, I read an article written by my good friend Rachel Baker. In this article, she explains her reasoning for why she doesn’t like sports. Now, I thank Rachel for writing this article. She brings a new perspective […]
Prepping for Finals: EU students share tips and prime locations for making the most out of studying for finals week
By: Hannah Bonanducci Are you a stressed-out EU student facing the inevitable finals season? You’re in the right place! I’m here to share a few tips to help you stay on top of your studying game. If you’re behind in your classes, now would be a great time to reach […]
Prepping for Finals: EU students share tips ad prime locations for making the most out of studying for finals week
By: Katherine Seeley As finals are right around the corner, I wanted to impart some wisdom to get us through this week together. First, find a great place to study. I find that the second or third floor of the library is a great place to focus. When it comes […]