Perched atop the hill, keeping watch over campus, Doane Hall would be the perfect setting for a typical low-budget horror film. The building, constructed in the 1910s, even has its own ghost story. According to the Web site strangehappenings.org, students have reported finding rope and seeing feet dangling below the door of a bathroom stall […]
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A college campus wouldn’t be complete without the occasional ghost story or two and Eastern is no exception. Students are often told the story of Charles Walton Sr. and the Walmarthon estate the university is located on when they come for tours. They hear about the heart-shaped pond and the garden-turned-cafeteria, but most students are
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In these times of hardship, peace and justice are at the forefront of the minds of many all around the world. These are the things that come to mind when I think of a Nobel Peace Prize winner. However, I have been wondering about the most recent recipient President Barack Obama. Upon hearing that he
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Dr. Jonathan Yonan’s recent argument in the Sept. 16 issue of The Waltonian, that wrong questions lead to poor answers is refreshing and true. Unfortunately, his rejection of the question of whether “comprehensive health insurance” is a civil right is mistaken. Dr. Yonan worries that “rights” language in the debate over health care reform gives
Shalom, not economics, should inspire health care Read Post »
Refuge responds to misunderstandings
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President Obama was given the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize “for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples,” according to the Nobel committee. I was surprised to hear this but much more startled by the response I heard from many Eastern students. Instead of confusion or surprise, there was an overall tone
A win for any party is a win for America Read Post »
The men’s and women’s cross-country teams have thus far enjoyed their most successful seasons in five years. Within the last two months, the teams have placed in the top three at two major meets. The women’s team placed second at both Cedar Crest invitational on Sept. 19 and Goldie-Beacom Invitational on Oct. 3. The men
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FIELD HOCKEY Senior Kim Campbell has been on a tear as of late. The senior from Malvern, Pa. dominated opponents’ defenses while helping the Lady Eagles maintain a seven-game winning streak. Her outstanding play earned her Freedom Conference player of the week for Oct. 12-19. In a 2-0 victory, Campbell put Eastern on the board
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