Dear Waltonian, The March 30 Waltonian Opinions article entitled, “An unjust acceptance rate: Our Christian mission should not require low standards,” has generated a variety of conversations, both informal and formal. Within this context, it is important to highlight and reflect on the University’s foundational commitment “To Justice, reconciliation, and transformation,” as stated in the […]
Letter to the editor Read Post »
Since the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan on March 11, the safety of the Fukushima Daiichi power plant has been called into question innumerably because it was damaged from the natural disaster and is now leaking. The results of nuclear radiation can range from minor headaches to death, and the effects can be immediately
Limerick Power Plant Read Post »
Students from Eastern’s graduate program visited Vara Blanca, Costa Rica in order to help those who continue to suffer from the effects of the January 2009 earthquake. “The option to go to Costa Rica was open to anyone in either the MA in International Development program (both Global and Urban concentrations) or MBA in Economic
Grad students support education in Costa Rica Read Post »
Have you heard that Rob Bell is a Universalist now? It’s true. He wrote a new book that says you don’t need to be a Christian to go to heaven. Surely this can’t be so. Christianity’s video-making celebrity gone heretic? He’s too hipster for that to happen! His most recent work, entitled “Love Wins: A
“Love Wins”: Still the center of the gospel? Read Post »
Much to my delight, Spring Banquet was above and beyond what I thought it would be. I was expecting to pull up to a small aquarium with a few fish tanks to look at, a spread of food that was a little better than Sodexo and music that would be just okay. But my low
Eastern students take over the Camden Aquarium at this year’s Spring Banquet Read Post »
It all began in 1999 when Betty Dukes, then a Wal-Mart greeter, got into an argument with her boss over her frustration with how the company was treating her. “I wanted to advance. I wanted to make that money,” she said in an interview with the Huffington Post in 2010. However, according to her, that
Wal-Mart V. Dukes makes U.S. history Read Post »
In one of my classes a few weeks ago, we discussed Lent and how it should be viewed. My professor emphasized a very important concept: Lent is about acknowledging our sin and humanity and seeking a more fulfilling relationship with God. So, while it may sound humble and happy to give up an easy thing
Reflections on Lent Read Post »
“Carousel,” Eastern Theatre’s latest production (in conjunction with R&H Theatricals), takes a surprisingly whimsical look at the brokenness of family relationships. Somewhere in the 1930s-40s, a young woman named Julie Jordan (senior Katherine Moorman) takes a ride on the carousel at a local carnival and meets Billy Bigelow (senior Jerome Scott II), who is a
Carousel shows the ups and downs of love Read Post »
UCONN’s Kemba Walker would not be denied as a very long journey finally ended in a championship. UCONN topped Butler 53 to 41 to claim its third national championship since 1999. Butler, and all who cheered for the number 8 seeded “Cinderella story,” were left disheartened by their dismal game, where they were out-muscled, out-hustled
