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.

Although it may not be possible to go back in time as Michael J. Fox did in the movie Back to the Future, there are some things that may allow us to relive our history. Swing dance is one of these. At Eastern, we have our very own time warper and that is ETHELS swing

“I got 99 problems and 82 of them are the parking spaces that you cannot find on campus.” This popular online Facebook club portrays the frustrations that nearly 200 Eastern students share about the parking situation at the university. Currently, McInnis parking lot offers the largest area of parking for students. Kea-Guffin, Hainer, Doane, and

Two days after the Christmas of 2004, massive waves killed over 280,000 people almost instantly. Those who survived were left with the painful task of mending broken towns, broken homes and broken hearts. But a different wave followed on the heels of the tsunami in the form of an international army of volunteers. Two of

Before Sufjan Stevens dies, he wants to record an album about every state in the Union. He started in 2003, and so far he’s covered two: Michigan and Illinois. It will be a long job. As much work as he has left, Sufjan is having fun along the way. In support of “Come on! Feel