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Last February, The Waltonian printed an opinions article mentioning how Sodexho could work better with students’ schedules on the weekends. In response to the article and other student input, the Breezeway will be open on Saturdays from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. for the month of September. This opening is a test trial, and if […]

In what would appear to be more like central Pennsylvania than a suburb of Philadelphia, the Northbrook Canoe Company is nestled among windy back roads and small bridges along the Brandywine Creek in West Chester. While sitting in a canoe for two hours with blisters forming on your wet hands from gripping an oar is

Dr. David Bradstreet, astronomy a. will be testing for third degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do in Novemberb. began as planetarium director at Eastern when he was 19 years oldc. sells a commercial software package internationally called Binary Maker 3.0 that accurately recreates the light output of double stars Dr. Joe Modica, chaplain a.

Our staff’s recommended activities for the coming weeks

Professor Joe Giammarco leaned forward on his knee as he sat in his office, articulating his thoughts. He wore a relaxed expression and spoke in a mild voice. “I would like the students to feel I am someone who is approachable,” he said. Giammarco is an associate professor of physical science. He is beginning his

For anyone looking for some exercise or a lesson in local history, the Philadelphia Ghost Tour is a great evening activity. And, with a decent amount of imagination, it can even be a creepy adventure into Old City Philadelphia in hopes of seeing a ghost, possibly even Ben Franklin himself. Our tour guide proved to

The beautiful Schuylkill River Trail can be found approximately 10 minutes from Eastern’s campus. From the Valley Forge National Historical Park to Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, there is an extensive amount of paved trail to cover. In the Valley Forge area, however, there is still much to see. The trail is open to bikers, hikers, roller-bladers,

“Eat, think and be merry” at the 2007 GreenFest Philly on Sept. 9. This year the annual street festival is bigger, better and greener than ever, bursting with environmentally concerned exhibits, artists, shows, concerts, games and speakers. Created and run by the Philadelphia-based Urban Green Partnership, GreenFest orients around the idea that responsible living is

Outside hitter Kara Hildebrand will not be playing this season for the women’s volleyball team. In July, the two-time All-American suffered a broken foot from a four-wheeling accident. The injury placed Hildebrand in a walking cast for five weeks and a medical boot for another seven. Missing up to three months of the season, she

From the desk of Janet Long, Executive Director of Student Accounts/Financial Aid: As of Wed, 8/22: 129 entering students (first-years, transfers and commuters in both categories) were not cleared. As of Thu, 8/23: 104 were not cleared. As of Fri, 8/24: 90 were not cleared. On Sat, 8/25 (move-in day for new students): 36 are