Observatory Administrator at Eastern At the risk of sounding like an Eastern University advert, Steve Sanders, resident star nerd and astronomy sage, raves about our school’s community: “The reason why I love it here? Community, community, community; it’s why I’m still here.” If you’ve contemplated the heavens in any of Dr. Bradstreet’s classes or witnessed […]
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Genesis 2:15 reads, “The Lord God took the man and put him into the Garden of Eden to cultivate it and keep it” (NASB). This theme of humanity’s responsibility to care for creation persists throughout the Bible. As such, the notion of stewardship, in which humanity does not just live in nature but participates in
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Eastern’s trio of singers grace Walton chapel “Being at Eastern has shown us how to use gifts effectively and how to be thankful for them. God uses these gifts, and singing is our gift back to Him.” Against the backdrop of the gilded mosaic in Eastern’s chapel, three beautiful women sit, sing, and commune together.
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One of the most unlikely people is sweeping the City of Brotherly Love: former drug addict Michael Grant, also known as Philly Jesus. Who is Philly Jesus? Grant has been arrested several times throughout his life and was a satanic rapper named Opal Weaver. Since giving up heroin, Grant has found Jesus and become a
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It’s the time of year when snow starts falling, people chop down trees in their natural habitats to put in their houses and cover them with lights and children wake up to see oversized socks over their fireplaces filled with candy. It’s Christmas, everyone! While in America these traditions are widely accepted as normal, other
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A creative writing piece “The only people for me are the mad ones…” – Jack Kerouac My friends, my brothers: all of us are full of madness. You have seen me grow, from grade school to graduation, and now you watch me wander, from here, from this city, in which we were raised, to distant
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Eastern University’s Winter Music Festival took place on November 21 and 22. The festival included performances from Eastern’s Wind Ensemble, Flute Ensemble, String Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, MIDI Ensemble, Jazz Band, St. Davids Orchestra, Turning Point, Angels of Harmony, and the University Choir.
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Image Quest | The Waltonian For broke college students, Christmas is a time of great joy and fear. During the holiday season, we are filled with peace and hope as we remember the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, when God became incarnate and entered our world. At the same time, we simultaneously celebrate and
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A Satire About Being a Black Face in a White Place *Note: Spoiler Alert* The movie “Dear White People,” released Oct. 17, seemed controversial to some and honest to others. It courageously presented honest questions that addressed racism in the 21st century “Dear White People” was directed by Justin Simien. He began writing the script
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Stabbing cakes, Victorian clothing and ripping apart paintings are all a part of Taylor Swift’s new music video, indicating quite a shift from the country sensation that arose in 2004. There has been a huge buzz around her recent music video for the song “Blank Space” in which Swift is in a relationship with an
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