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Once again, PowderPuff season has arrived, and everyone involved is excited. Since the season-opening games on Sept. 21, PowderPuff has taken over Olson field on Sunday afternoons. Launched three years ago, PowderPuff is a flag football league, completely comprised of female players. This year, the teams consist of Gallup and Hainer (aka Gainer), Kea-Guffin, Eagle, […]

When anyone thinks of college, the first thing that usually comes to mind is dorm life. However, not everyone opts to live on their school’s grounds. But which is really better, to live on or off campus? In terms of finances, off-campus living could save the student a large amount of money. But is saving

The growth of Warner Memorial Library’s digital media collection opened up the perfect career opportunity for 2005 alumnae Andrea Reed. As an Eastern student, Reed was a history major and a member of the Student Activities Board. She also spent a semester abroad in Austria. Reed went on to get her master in library and

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

Eastern alumnus Shane Claiborne, author of The Irresistible Revolution and Jesus for President, spoke to students as part of a church service in McInnis auditorium on August 31. His message was directed towards students unsure of what they want to become. The “what are you going to do when you grow up” question can be