Many students are aware that Eastern’s grounds were once owned by the Charles Walton family, but little else is known about the man who holds a large place in Eastern’s history. That’s about to change. A team of students have a plan to preserve Walton’s legacy by restoring a 100 year-old painting […]
The Man of the House: Students seek to restore painting of Charles Walton Read Post »
The Medical Mission Sisters is an order of Roman Catholic religious women. It was started in 1925 by Austrian Dr. Anna Dengel in response to the plight of Muslim women in India that were being denied medical care due to their gender. Dr. Dengel created this order of religious women that would study medicine in
Not Your Average Sisters Read Post »
Ecclesiastes 3:1 states, “To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven” (NKJ). Indeed, Walton Hall has had its seasons; it has gone from grand mansion to the center of a college. One particular room in Walton Hall especially has had its seasons: The Walton Hall Prayer Chapel. The Prayer Chapel
Walton Prayer Chapel: A place of new and old Read Post »
The weather lately has been bizarre! One day, you’re bundling in your winter coat with a rosey red nose from the cold, and the next you’re shedding the coat for a lightweight jacket. Could the weather just make up its mind already? Regardless of the constant shifts in temperature, colder weather is right around the
The Waltonian Guide to Hibernation: Preparing for the long winter months Read Post »
First performed in 1993 on Eastern’s stage, The Good Person of Szechwan is back! Directed by Michael Brix (‘98), Bertolt Brecht’s comedy will play from Wednesday, November 13 through Saturday, November 16 at 8 PM, and Sunday, November 17 at 3 PM. Good Person will bring audiences into a newly realized version of Brecht’s Chinese
Meet “The Good Person of Setzuan” Read Post »
Miley Cyrus’ new album entitled “Bangerz” is nothing like the old Hannah Montana that occupied so many of her years. The album contains shocking lyrics, club beats, several featured artists, yet the same talented Cyrus. Although many of the songs appalled me and left me speechless, I can’t help but say her voice sounds great.
Miley Cyrus’s angsty rebellion continues with new album Bangerz Read Post »
Two hundred twenty-five million people spent eleven billion four hundred million dollars. Sadly, it is true. Last year, 225,000,000 people went shopping on Black Friday, and $11,400,000,000 was spent nationwide. And it is only going to get worse from here. This year, experts predict that sales will grow by 3.1 percent. This translates into one
Black Friday: when everything is on sale…except civility Read Post »
Pastel Outerwear Pastels aren’t just for spring anymore. Try a bright peacoat this winter instead of boring dark shades. I got mine at Old Navy. Men’s Wear Tailored blazers and structured pieces are trending this season. Pair them with girly accessories to balance the look. Forever 21 has tons. Heavy Metal Accessories featuring spikes and chains are popular. Try
Falling for Fall Fashion Read Post »
Dorm-Friendly, No-Bake Pumpkin Coconut Cookies (Adapted From www.fastpaleo.com) Makes 18 cookies. Requirements: microwave oven, mini-refrigerator, microwave safe bowl, large spoon, measuring spoons, measuring cups, and a baking sheet or large, flat surface on which to rest the cookies. These healthy, autumnal cookies are gluten-free, dairy free and even refined sugar free! If you’re looking for
On Saturday, November 2, the band Gungor played at Eastern University. This was its sixth stop in their world tour for their fourth album, “I Am Mountain.” This album shows a different side of Gungor that was unanticipated by the crowd on Saturday. The bluegrass, beat boxing, one-man-band K.S. Rhoads warmed up for Gungor, mixing
Eastern Experiences the New Sound of Gungor Read Post »
