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Two weeks ago the college football season kicked off. Millions of students packed stadiums across the United States wearing the colors of their universities and shaking the bleachers like a swarm of energetic college kids should. Meanwhile, back in St. Davids, Pa., Eastern’s field hockey and men’s soccer teams opened their seasons at home in

An effort to help a school in need

At the age of one, senior Bailey Pretak exhibited a love for piano and could often be seen playing around with the keys in her home. Now, 21 years later, Bailey showcased her countless hours of hard work at her senior recital on Dec. 1. Her recital consisted of eight different numbers, including pieces by

What is the secret to becoming Mr. Eastern? If the contest on Nov. 27 serves as any clue, not only do you need to be creative and dramatic, you must be willing to put on girls’ clothing. In the overpacked Dining Commons, eight dynamic men displayed their greatest for the coveted title of Mr. Eastern.

Earlier this fall, Eastern University installed a system known as e2Campus, a mass notification system that enables a non-technical administrator to communicate time-sensitive information to the entire campus at once. However, only approximately 700 people have signed up for the e2Campus alert system. Why would so few students sign up for such a beneficial program?

Welcome back to four of the most interesting years of your life. We learn things no matter where we are, but college is an altogether original place for growing. The Waltonian decided it would be a great public service to cast out some advice to the first-years (and others) on how to make the most

It is more than a rumor that core courses are under reevaluation. It is a time for review and possibly for change, according to Julie Elliott, director of advising and first-year programs and lecturer in Christian ethics, and Kathy Lee, political science department chair. The entire core, fixed and breadth, will be evaluated, but there

In a normally fun and relaxed environment, tension emerges in the Jammin’ Java when tuition is mentioned. Sophomore Candice Overton already knows the pressures of payment. “My mom’s yearly salary doesn’t keep rising but tuition does,” she said. Senior Robynn Delaware understands the impending burden these past four years of school have created. “I will

CD RELEASES Frank (R&B/soul)Amy Winehouse Nov. 20 Audio Day Dream Blake Lewis (pop) Dec. 4 Look Alive (rock) Incubus Nov. 27 DVD RELEASES Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s EndDec. 4 rated PG-13 Lost: Season 3Dec. 11 unrated BOOKS Grafitti Planet: The Best Grafitti From Around the WorldAlan Ket Dec. 1 EVENTS Endure Art ExhibitJammin’