by Emily Cole “Lord, You have established peace for us; all that we have accomplished You have done for us” (Isaiah 26:12, NIV). When I read this verse, I am constantly reminded of the faithfulness of God. He has given me gifts to play soccer and a passion for the sport for the
The Spirit of the Game: Reflections from Emily Cole of EU Women’s Soccer Read Post »
As early as the first Olympic Games, sports have been associated with patriotism. This is especially true in the United States with football. Football players are not just athletes—they are people who make possible an integral part of the American identity. This is why 49ers player and former Super Bowl starting
Eastern Student Punts Kaepernick Controversy Read Post »
I was born and raised in the largest denomination of the Christian religion, Catholicism. I didn’t choose this religious identity, it was given to me. My only exposure to Christianity as a young child was through the lens of the my Catholicism. Then, once I was a little older, I went to a
The Struggles Of Being Born Catholic Read Post »
There’s a well-known poem (“The Dash”) that highlights the importance of a person’s dash; that is, the little, often unnoticed, line in-between the year of someone’s birth and death. It’s one’s dash that really matters. The last stanza of the poem is telling: “So, when your eulogy is being read With your
Doc’s Dash In memoriam: Leonard “Doc” Carr (1964-2016) Read Post »
[twocol_one] Not Really by Gaelan Campbell The largest country in South America, Brazil is home to 205 million people. It has the seventh largest economy in the world, is a major exporter of oil, and if you have ever had a cup of coffee, you very likely got it from Brazil. Combined with
Do the Olympics Help the World? Read Post »
Eastern Class of 2020: Welcome to Eastern University! As we enter a new school year and you, our newest Eagles, showed up on campus for the first time, there are a lot of ideas likely going through your minds. Where is everything on campus? How can I be successful during my time here
Tips for a Fabulous First Year Read Post »
The semester has just begun, and already I am in “rush mode.” Texts must be read; papers must be written; people must be e-mailed; meetings must be attended. So why should something as seemingly impractical and irrelevant as fine arts be important in the face of my ever-growing to-do list? I
Beauty, Busyness and Philly Art Read Post »
I think there is a tipping point in the world of photography where the photo goes from being a snapshot to being a picture that encapsulates not just a moment, but a generation as a whole. This is something that any photographer worth their salt is trying to captivate. You never really know the
Respecting the Art of Photography Read Post »
Lauren Murphy Editor-in-Chief Year: Senior Major/Minors: Youth Ministries/Biblical Studies and Theological Studies Words to Live By: “Life’s not a spectator sport.” –Laverne, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” If you were a superhero, what would your power be? Flight! Or the ability to enact world peace. Jordan Kolb Managing Editor Year: Senior Major/Minor: English Lit/History Words
Meet This Year’s Waltonian Editors Read Post »
“Wenn ist das Nunstück git und Slotermeyer? Ja! Beiherhund das Oder die Flipperwaldt gersput!” You have just read the funniest joke known to mankind. It is guaranteed to make anyone die of laughter, and it has been translated into German for your safety. The joke itself was first heard in an early episode
