On Oct. 25, sophomore Jacob Meyers of EU Men’s Soccer was named the Division III Player of the Week by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. On Oct. 19, the Eagles defeated Wilkes University by a score of 7-0, which was followed by yet another shut out against King’s College on Oct. […]
I started playing soccer at age four, began playing competitively at age eight and continued to play competitively until I graduated from high school. I make this distinction between play and competitive play not because my four-year old-self did not understand the concept of winning or losing, but rather because there is a certain
Do We Reward Effort or Results? Debating participation trophies Read Post »
Running is physically and mentally draining. In order to become faster, you do speed workouts. In order to gain endurance, you run up hills and work on core. In order to become mentally strong, you focus on your achievements and staying positive—especially during meets and grueling workouts where you just can’t do another
The problem of dehumanizing criminals in our minds and in our prison systems is a perennial one. Because we as a society feel betrayed when crimes are perpetuated, it is easy to lose sight of the humanity of those who betrayed us. I recently talked to Sharon Gramby-Sobukwe whose background is in public
The Humanity of the Criminal Read Post »
Most people know about the great original shows and films Netflix has to offer, but most do not know about Netflix’s original documentaries. Ava DuVernay, producer and director of “Selma,” recently released her new documentary on Netflix, titled “13th.” This documentary explores U.S. history from the perspective of African Americans. From the Civil
Prison, Slavery and Netflix’s “13th” Read Post »
There’s something about book burnings that will always wrench the heart, will always make a statement, will always draw attention: something about the artistry being defaced, being under-appreciated in that brutal way, that even those most out of touch with art are able to recognize. The pages wilt to soot, and he who
The Orchestra Goes on Strike Read Post »
In David Brooks’ speech entitled “The Cultural Value of Christian Higher Education,” he attests to the importance of attending a Christian institution for schooling. Brooks speaks about the importance of being able to grow as a student and as a person in general. “Most universities have gotten out of the business
Why Christian Colleges Matter Read Post »
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 the presidency. What follows are
Where We Stand- The 2016 Presidential Election Read Post »
Sometimes my soul gets dusty. Worship music no longer moves me; prayers are no longer my first resort when something goes awry. Life seems to be getting busier and busier; days are laden with stress; there are emails to be sent and meetings to attend, assignments to complete, and I get so caught
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I believe there is a lot to be desired when a novel is adapted for the big screen. Sometimes an adaptation of a book can work, such as in the cases of “Stardust” and “Gone Girl.” Sometimes it does not work, like in the cases of “Fifty Shades of Grey” and the “Divergent” series.
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