Dr. Jonathan Yonan’s recent argument in the Sept. 16 issue of The Waltonian, that wrong questions lead to poor answers is refreshing and true. Unfortunately, his rejection of the question of whether “comprehensive health insurance” is a civil right is mistaken. Dr. Yonan worries that “rights” language in the debate over health care reform gives […]
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It is Halloween night, and you weren’t planning on dressing up until a group of your friends came pounding on your door, begging you to go trick-or-treating with them. But you have nothing to wear. Have no fear: Here are several quick, last-minute costumes that you can throw together. 1. Ghost. The quintessential last-minute
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When the Halloween season comes around, many Christian conservatives cringe. But why is that? What is so wrong with a holiday that so many children grow up looking forward to? The holiday when they can dress up as Red Riding Hood and Ninja Turtles. The real question is, as Christians, should we even celebrate Halloween?
Should we celebrate Halloween? Read Post »
By now we’ve all heard plenty about Falcon Henne and his staged balloon ride across Colorado. If not, put “balloon boy” in your web browser and soak up the drama of possibly the biggest hoax in recent history. The latest development? According to a CNN report on Oct. 23, Mayumi Henne admitted in a court
The family who cried “balloon” Read Post »
About two years ago, Eastern obtained ownership of the Mayer property, the two-story house that sits along Eagle Road next to Kea Hall, as a means of future expansion. However, due to township zoning, the future use of the property, which connects Eastern to Fenimore Park, is still primarily up in the air.
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So what’s the best way to create community within residence halls? How about a 12-hour power outage? On Oct. 7, Eastern literally shut down when strong winds knocked trees into power lines throughout the neighborhood. Students across campus were forced to find creative ways to complete homework or waste time until the electricity came
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In a large room where sunlight spills in from large windows, there stands a small shack. Built of scrap metal, salvaged wood and paint rags, the structure is a replica of a shanty house. One can find this structure on the outskirts of many cities in developing nations. The “Shanty” is part of a
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