At Homecoming, the Waltonian ran a photo caption writing contest for this photo. The captions were judged on creativity, humor and overall appeal. The winner was Kevin Ireland. He will receive a $25 gift certificate to Blockbuster.

$400,000 over three years goes to Observatory work

Student Health Services will have significantly fewer flu shots available for students this fall than it had anticipated. According to the director of Student Health Services, Judith Cocking, the Center for Disease Control has allocated the majority of Eastern’s flu shot order and will use it for high-risk patients such as the elderly. She said

The fact that almost half of all Eastern students have been sexually active, as revealed by Wendy Steinberg’s sex survey results, has drawn a mix of reactions from faculty and students. “I’m encouraged because the statistics of Eastern are lower than that of the public,” professor emeritus Tony Campolo said. “I’m discouraged because I hoped

David Greenhalgh, dean of Arts and Sciences, has proposed an idea that could revolutionize the entire structure of Eastern University’s academic program. The idea is a “Four by Four” curriculum. This would mean rather than taking five three-credit courses a semester, students would take four four-credit courses. It would also mean that professors would teach

Shortly after Hurricane Katrina devastated the South, University Chaplain Joe Modica challenged the Eastern community in conjunction with the Campolo College for Graduate and School for Professional Studies to raise $10,000 to assist in the relief effort for that area. During chapel on September 28, Modica announced that a total of $3,611.82 has been raised.

Following the poker article in issue three of the Waltonian, an interesting development emerged. NCH, where up until recently poker was played without inhibition, has become a gambling-free zone. “I told my RAs that I wanted to know if poker games are happening in the building and if there’s gambling, I want it stopped,” RD

Yearbooks from 2004-2005 were distributed this past weekend at Homecoming. According to sophomore Mandie Elliott, the editor-in chief, yearbooks are always finished after the academic year ends in order to feature the graduation ceremony. “[Alumni] are supposed to come back for Homecoming,” said Elliott, explaining why yearbooks were given out at Homecoming. Elliott and junior

On the morning of September 29, a water main break outside of Gallup Hall caused all water to be cut off in Gallup and McInnis Learning Center. Water was restored by that night, but Gallup residents were without water for the day.According to Rob Smith, Director of Campus Services, the break was caused by irritation

Transformed, Eastern’s drama ministry, held auditions for this year’s group a couple of weeks ago, and now it is off and running. Comprised of nine people, the student-led group combines elements of theatre, song and worship through dramatic skits that have powerful meaning. The three returning members are Kevin Walter, Chris Wehrle and Kathryn Miller.