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For anyone who read “Catholics Hold Prayer Meetings in Gough” in the September 29 issue of The Waltonian I would like to make clear that the article did not express how I really feel about the Church. I have not converted to Catholicism and do not plan on doing so anytime soon. It is not […]

We live in a culture of fear. Everywhere we go, people tell us that we are all part of the army in the so-called war on terrorism. The terrorists are ready to strike. Watch out for those suspicious people and report them to the government. Watch out! I live fifteen minutes from the Watch Out

Sometimes the best way to catch fish is to put your bait in the water, sit back and let the fish come to you. Similarly, Sodexho supervisor Doc Carr took a quiet approach in his second attempt to start a fishing club at Eastern. “Word of mouth” is how Carr, the club’s advisor, described the

The Ohio-based band Lovedrug came to Eastern’s campus to perform a free live concert. Lovedrug, formed in June 2002 by Michael Shepard and Adam Ladd, have certainly come a long way from humble beginnings to earning the respect of many. As soon as Lovedrug took the stage, the auditorium was full of people, both avid

Last week was midterms week. I don’t know about you guys, but I thought I was going to die. First of all, I had midterms to study for. Studying always makes me feel like dying. Second, I had papers to write. Lots of papers. And, like studying, thinking of papers that I have to write

“You step. I turn. You look at me. I start to tremble visibly. We move together wordlessly. The dance, the dance of love spins on. Timeless.” This is an example of the poetic lines in Shall We Dance. This movie takes leading man, Richard Gere, down a path to self-revelation and a renewed sense of

Tim Baker’s newly-released book Dewitched seeks to educate Christian youth about Wicca, witchcraft and Satanism. “It is important for Christians to be equipped with the truth,” Baker said in a recent press release. “We must constantly be on guard and evaluate everything we take into our souls.” Wicca is one of the fastest growing religions

To trash an empty ink cartridge is to waste a valuable item. These products are intricately made and contain very costly parts. There is another, more productive way to get rid of used ink cartridges. Dr. Mike Mtika, sociology professor, is Eastern University’s advocate for Tzomma Shoffa, a program that takes used ink cartridges and

On Thursday nights, the Jammin’ Java is host to live music acts from on campus and the surrounding area. Individuals and groups come forth to share their talents with anyone who will listen. Performances are usually soft rock or singing accompanied by instrumentals – music to fit the study atmosphere. It all started four years

Helping out in the community has always been a goal of Eastern, and the goal of student-led ministries on campus. Habitat for Humanity is no different. Through the work of some ambitious and hard-working students, many on campus will have even more opportunities to do their part in the community. Habitat for Humanity is raising