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 know, but have incorporated into […]
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 ungrateful people, and teenagers and
Blessings: A reflection on our response to what we have Read Post »
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 seek safety under and the
We Shape Our Buildings: The dire condition of our dorms, and why we must not ignore it Read Post »
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 is an accessible mode of
Voting: It is a right and not a privilege Read Post »
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 to sports as well as
What Sports Can Do: A response to the argument that sports are meaningless Read Post »
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 out to a fellow student
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 to finals, having a clean
By: Hannah Bonanducci Having made it past the time when November Christmas haters and debates about the acceptability of playing Christmas music run rampant, I feel as though it is now safe for me to share a hidden joy I have for some Christmas music. Now, before you stop reading, I’m not about to review
By: Caden Coutz I did not know that Orthodox Christianity existed until I came to Eastern University. I visited an Orthodox liturgy and immediately fell in love with it. The beauty of the service and the kindness of the people stayed with me, and it is now the church I attend regularly. I was also
Club Features” A look at an Orthodox club on campus Read Post »
By: Hannah Bonanducii It’s the most wonderful time of the year again… Finals season! Just kidding. It’s Christmas time! The hopes of snow rise in children, families prepare to bake cookies and gingerbread houses together, decorations fly up in living rooms and lawns and the overall joys of Christmas activities fill the air. Many may
Tis’ the Season: Sharing some favorite Christmas traditions of the EU community! Read Post »
