The core courses such as INST150 and BIB101 are a part of Eastern that most students take for granted, but the core curriculum review committee has been meeting about possible changes occurring in the core. Betsy Morgan, dean of arts and sciences, said that four plans have been proposed, but no action is planned to […]
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After a fall season that saw the women’s soccer team break numerous records and claim their first PAC championship, it is only fitting that junior Ashley Hackman add one final piece to the historic year. On Dec. 17, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America announced that Hackman earned a spot on the Division III
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A Winter Sort of Thing: The Greatest Snow on Earth took place on Jan. 24-27. A circus invaded the McInnis lobby, and snow fell in the auditorium. Music, laughter and the smell of popcorn were all around as guests awaited the start of the theatrical production. When never-ending snow threatens to bury their town, six
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Over winter break, Eastern added to the size and beauty of its already alluring main campus. On Dec. 10, Eastern acquired the estate of Dr. Henry Mayer, which sits next to Kea Hall along Eagle Road. The $1.25 million deal involved a substantial gift from Dr. and Mrs. Mayer. “They [the Mayer’s] were very generous,”
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1. Show up to class on time. Your professor really doesn’t like it when you’re late. 2. Do your work before the night it is due. Trust me, I have experience in being lazy. It’s just not the thing to do. 3. Get involved in an extra curricular activity. The Waltonian is always looking for
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On Jan. 11, Eastern University faculty members attended a workshop regarding Student Learning Assessment. Faculty members sat with their department and began the preliminary stages of assessing their departments. Dr. Doug Trimble, coordinator of the Student Learning Assessment Committee and member of the psychology department, said assessment is based on the university’s mission statement. “This
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Antartica – The Explorer, a Canadian cruise ship, sank off the coast of Antarctica after hitting an iceberg on Nov. 23. The 154 people on board all survived after being rescued by the Nordnorge, a Norwegian cruise liner controlled by Captain Arnvid Hansen. There were 14 Americans on board. Vatican City – Pope Benedict XVI
First-year Cristina Gore is not only new to Eastern’s cheerleading squad, but to cheering altogether. She always wanted to do cheerleading in high school, but a schedule filled with lacrosse and musicals prevented her from trying. Due to a smooth transition to college, Cristina is glad that this year she could give cheering a shot.
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Women’s Soccer First Team:Jr. Ashely HackmanSo. Jill DiRenzoJr. Kara NeefJr. Corie Brant Honorable Mention:Jr. Kristin WatsonJr. Chrissy West PAC Coach of the Year: Dan Mouw PAC Player of the Year: Jr. Ashley Hackman Men’s Soccer First team:Sr. Aaron TritchSo. Mike Leitzel Second Team:Sr. Cliff GehretSr. Bryce Plummer Honorable Mention:So. Brian Raffle Field Hockey First Team:So.
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Home games in bold. Dec. 6Women’s Basketball @ Lancaster Bible College 7 p.m. Dec. 8Women’s Basketball vs. Farleigh Dickenson 1 p.m. Dec. 15Men’s Basketball @ Delaware Valley College 7 p.m. Dec. 19-20Men’s Basketball @ Hoop in Surf Invitational, Honolulu, HI Jan. 4-5Men’s Basketball @ York College Tournament Jan. 7Women’s Basketball @ PSU-Delaware County 7 p.m.
