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There are, in life, good and bad consequences to just about everything. Rising oil prices are no exception. Prices doubling in the miniscule course of two years is a bad thing. In the short-run, consumers and companies alike have seen their costs unexpectedly skyrocket. And yet, there are positives that can be taken from paying […]

With the presidential election upon us, many have already chosen a candidate to vote for. However, a number are still on the fence. But is this wavering a sign of procrastination or wisdom? There are those of us on the Waltonian staff who have supported the same candidate with an unshakeable faith, prepared to spout

Pulling into the circular drive of Chanticleer Garden, a pleasant aroma and an isolated atmosphere distinguish this place from the busy town and streets only minutes away. After walking up to a desk located under a gazebo and paying a small fee, one can follow a foot path circling buildings, gardens and ponds along 35

Eastern University’s School for Social Change will from now on be placing specific emphasis on one issue of social justice each year. This year, juvenile justice issues are the main focus. Criminalization of urban youth is the first topic that will be addressed. A discussion panel held at the School for Social Change on Sept.

In books and speeches, I have often said that God is neither a Democrat nor a Republican. I have contended that to make either party “The God Party” is idolatrous. This does not mean that Christians should abandon political activism. It has been said that all that is necessary for evil to triumph is for

Courtney O’Connell has a special nickname for her job: “GR.” She lives in Eagle Hall as a graduate RA. She is also studying for her masters in international development at the Campolo College of Graduate and Professonal Studies. As a graduate RA, she is encouraging RAs and assisting RDs to better serve Eastern students. The

Grad student Veno Leigertwood lived to serve

Move over, Ultimate Frisbee – there is a new sport in town. Speedminton is sweeping college campuses all around the world. Speedminton is a combination of tennis, racquetball and badminton. The game is played with racquets and a shuttlecock called a speeder. The speeder is designed to go faster than a typical badminton shuttlecock, with

Sophomore Tara Grom may appear to be an average Eastern student, rushing to and from classes, eating in the Dining Commons and living a regular campus life. However, Grom’s life on the weekends is probably much different than that of most Eastern students. Grom spends her weekends taking care of her horses, riding and training

Danny and the Deep Blue Sea is a critically acclaimed masterpiece of modern theatre, delving into the depths of realism. Some have called it “a Bronx variation on Beauty and the Beast” while others lauded its writer, Academy Award and Pulitzer Prize winner, John Patrick Shanley. But when it came to Eastern, there were mixed