It was a dusk-like night with a slight drizzle, and we editors were off our heads with fright as we started layout for the next issue of The Waltonian. With eyes tearing up and crossed from prolonged screen vision atrophy, we looked at the empty pages in endless blank stares-the […]
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Habitat for Humanity lends Norristown a helping hand
Helping out in the community has always been a goal of Eastern, and the goal of student-led ministries on campus. Habitat for Humanity is no different. Through the work of some ambitious and hard-working students, many on campus will have even more opportunities to do their part in the community. […]
Recycled ink cartridges fund programs in Africa
To trash an empty ink cartridge is to waste a valuable item. These products are intricately made and contain very costly parts. There is another, more productive way to get rid of used ink cartridges. Dr. Mike Mtika, sociology professor, is Eastern University’s advocate for Tzomma Shoffa, a program that […]
HUMOR: My struggle with cartoon mosquitoes and that overall feeling of yuckiness
Last week was midterms week. I don’t know about you guys, but I thought I was going to die. First of all, I had midterms to study for. Studying always makes me feel like dying. Second, I had papers to write. Lots of papers. And, like studying, thinking of papers […]
Fishing club revived and moving along swimmingly
Sometimes the best way to catch fish is to put your bait in the water, sit back and let the fish come to you. Similarly, Sodexho supervisor Doc Carr took a quiet approach in his second attempt to start a fishing club at Eastern. “Word of mouth” is how Carr, […]
Local artist shares inspiration, perception in McInnis
Decades prior to showcasing his work at Eastern, Kevin P. Lewellen was faced with a pivotal decision. He had to choose between a “Billy Blast-off” action figure and a “Visible Man” anatomy set. Lewellen chose the anatomical man, a choice that would lead him into a career of artistry. Lewellen’s […]
Better Saved! than sorry! or Don’t bother getting Saved!? Writers Sara Parisi and Rebekah Henson offer different opinions on the controversial movie recently released on DVD
Synopsis: Saved!, the controversial new movie recently released on DVD and video, is a satire that exaggerates the common absurdities in Christianity, from an outsiders perspective. Directed by Brian Dannelly, Saved! stars Macaulay Culkin, Mandy Moore and Jena Malone. The movie is about a peer group’s journey to figure out […]
Jammin’ Java hosts new student jazz sessions on Thursday nights
On Thursday nights, the Jammin’ Java is host to live music acts from on campus and the surrounding area. Individuals and groups come forth to share their talents with anyone who will listen. Performances are usually soft rock or singing accompanied by instrumentals – music to fit the study atmosphere. […]
Preview: Dewitched book educates Christian youth about the occult, Wicca
Tim Baker’s newly-released book Dewitched seeks to educate Christian youth about Wicca, witchcraft and Satanism. “It is important for Christians to be equipped with the truth,” Baker said in a recent press release. “We must constantly be on guard and evaluate everything we take into our souls.” Wicca is one […]
Gere, Lopez strut stuff in romance release Shall We Dance
“You step. I turn. You look at me. I start to tremble visibly. We move together wordlessly. The dance, the dance of love spins on. Timeless.” This is an example of the poetic lines in Shall We Dance. This movie takes leading man, Richard Gere, down a path to self-revelation […]