No amount of gray skies or torrential downpour can stop Eastern University students from having a good time. This was proved at the annual Dia Del Este festival two weeks ago, April 16-17. The weekend kicked off with a carnival at Hainer Hall, where students enjoyed cotton candy and carnival games such as balloon darts […]
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Could the “one and done” rule really be replaced by a “two and done”? There have been mixed feelings about the NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement that requires an age limit of 20 years old which forces potential players to attend at least two years in college before entering the draft. Currently, the collective bargaining
Travis Yoder creates a sense of home for Eastern students as the head of Housing
After the Dining Commons closed on April 11, people proceeded into the Baird Library to hear Ambassador Tony Hall speak on his fifteenth consecutive day of hunger for the poor. Moved by impending budget cuts to federal aid programs, Ambassador Hall had decided to fast for the second time in his political career. A former
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With growing political unrest and seemingly unending violence in Libya, a hope for peace between Libyan rebels and pro-Gaddafi forces appears to be the stuff of imagination. Determined to restore the nation to a state of order, however, the African Union has prepared a plan for peace that could end the hostility. The AU, a
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“Water for Elephants” is an epic depiction of life on a travelling circus. The movie itself is quite the spectacle, showcasing life during the Depression and telling the story of a forbidden love—complete with trapeze artists, clowns, a toothless lion and, yes, an elephant. I have to admit I was wary about seeing “Water for
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Another year at Eastern has gone by, and what a year it has been. As finals begin and procrastination becomes habitual, I am reminded of what has happened since the beginning of Fall 2010, at least in regards to the Waltonian. The list is long and not without its major ups and downs. In fact,
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Business professor gives advice to graduating sudents
A message from Dr. Lindy Backues Read Post »
Another year at Eastern has gone by, and what a year it has been. As finals begin and procrastination becomes habitual, I am reminded of what has happened since the beginning of Fall 2010, at least in regards to the Waltonian. The list is long and not without its major ups and downs.In fact, I
Farewell Waltonian Read Post »
