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It has been said that everyone gets fifteen minutes of fame. Senior Isaac Gillespie and his friend Mark Tebben got theirs in about five seconds by winning a Cadillac film contest. “You hear about contests and winning trips to England, but that never really happens. Now I’m one of those guys who won,” Gillespie said. […]

To: library director Jim Sauer Please don’t term The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda as “obscure and less useful.” This comment is certainly uncalled for; and I think that our virtual friend, Mr. Dynamite, should immediately return those books to the high-traffic area of your section on world religion. Please tell Mr. Dynamite that we

Dear Editor, I was absolutely thrilled with the most recent publication of The Waltonian (Issue 9). Its coverage of campus news, as well as its reporting on national/iinternational events was representative of what a first class school newspaper should produce. John Stapleford’s excellent coverage of the Social Security proposals of George Bush was the first

The dance department’s 15th anniversary concert will be held next month in celebration of their time at Eastern. According to Dr. Karen Clemente, the upcoming concert will feature ten works by current Eastern students, four by faculty members, and some others by alumni, who will also be dancing. The dance department has come a long

You may know them from tours with the likes of Switchfoot and Sparta, but with the release of their new album In Motion, Copeland may have an association all their own. Copeland’s first album, Beneath Medicine Tree, established the Atlanta-based, four member band with “their sound”-emo rock with soothing melodies and angst-filled lyrics. In Motion

Students were treated to a hilarious, fun-filled evening at the faculty talent show, held March 19 in the McInnis auditorium. “Anything that is said here tonight is not the responsibility of the university,” warned host Dr. Joe Modica in his opening remarks. The first act of the evening starred Dr. John Stapleford and Dr. Julie

Intramural volleyball’s first game marked the beginning of the intramural spring season. Between three and six hundred students play intramurals each season, according to intramurals athletic director, junior Robert Granholm. Sophomore Molly Carr, who referees volleyball and plays floor hockey and soccer, agreed intramurals are popular with students. “Intramurals are one of the biggest things

Men’s Baseball:March 18 – Neumann College L 8-3 19 – Neumann College L 12-6 Neumann College W 7-5 22 – Haverford College L 11-2 Women’s Softball:March 18 – Cedar Crest College W 38-3 Cedar Crest College W 12-4 19- Rosemont College W 3-0 Rosemont College W 5-1 22- Ursinus College L 3-0 Ursinus College L

Two of Eastern’s faculty recently attained the title of doctor. Professor of political science Paul Brink earned his from the University of Notre Dame, while youth ministry and Spanish professor Eduardo Ramirez finished closer to home at the Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Brink’s dissertation blended political theory and the Christian faith. He began his journey

For months, it looked like mass transit in Philadelphia was in financial crisis. Fares would have to rise, service would be cut, and the R5 line that serves Wayne and St. Davids was rumored to be losing all weekend service. Politicians were in a tizzy. But then, on March 1, Pa. governor Ed Rendell revealed