ESLI program welcomes international students
Archive Eastern has started an English as a Second Language International program this fall for students of different nationalities. This is a course for international students who are not only learning…
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Letter to the Editor
I would like to make a response to two issues that were in the Aug. 27 edition of the Waltonian. The first issue is the new recycling procedures on campus.…
Long-serving university locksmith turns 82
There was a moment back in 1945 when Walter Longhurst believed that his life was about to end. He was a 19-year-old gunner’s mate on the LCS (L) 61 gunboat…
Calling Out Closer rocks the stage at Purple Door
Senior Ben Smither’s fingers flew across the keyboard as he crooned the melody of “Stars and Broken Hearts,” at the Purple Door festival. He joined fellow Calling Out Closer band…
Lars and The Real Girl Movie Review
Lars and the Real Girl is the story of a life-sized plastic doll that changes the lives of the members of a close-knit small town. The opening of this odd,…
Concertmaster David Kim joins Eastern
At Eastern’s fall convocation on Aug. 29, David Kim, concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra since 1999, was given the title of artist in residence. With his new title, he can…
Exploring the Streets of Philadelphia
The Art District
On-campus housing filled to capacity
There are 1,190 beds at Eastern, and every single one is currently filled. However, there are far more than 1,190 students attending Eastern this semester, and every one of them…
Shane Claiborne makes guest appearance at Sunday service
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…
Field Hockey
Even before having played a game in the MAC, Eastern’s field hockey team already has a rival in their new conference. Alvernia College reached the PAC Championship game against Eastern…