I had an interesting (and mostly unproductive) conversation in the comments section of an Instagram ad that made me realize we don’t understand poverty and low-income cycles as well as we should. I was making fun of an ad for an app that showed someone not realizing they were spending […]
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The Purpose of College: A witty take on our vocation.
If you’re reading this, I assume you are in some way connected to a college. More specifically, you are connected to Eastern University. Whether you are staff or student, stray goose or professor, you play some role here. Perhaps you have found yourself wondering why you are here. I can’t […]
The Pitfalls of Journalism: Why bias and selective reporting are hurting journalism.
I have now been writing for the Waltonian for several semesters, and, like most other people, am a regular consumer of various journalistic outlets. I truly love working for the Waltonian, and appreciate a lot of the work my fellow writers are doing here. With that in mind, throughout the […]
Why You Should Skip Class: There are better ways to spend your time.
The alarm rings at 7 a.m. And then again at 7:03, 7:05 and 7:10. Muttering your usual threats to drop out, you finally get up, miserable and unhappy, with nothing to look forward to but a day of classes that you’ll sleep through anyway. You cross your fingers that you’ll […]
A Guide to Fall: Six steps to a well lived fall.
By now, everyone should already know to bake cookies, drink pumpkin spice lattes and watch Gilmore Girls. These are the standard fall activities. But where else does one turn to beyond the Pinterest lists and Instagram infographics for advice on the ideal fall experience? The Waltonian, obviously. Here is your […]
Learning To Speak: Why good poetry doesn’t equal good poems
By: Hannah Bonanducci “Poetry is not about making sense but sense-making.” That’s the quote that stuck with me from my two years at Messiah University’s Young Writer’s Workshop. I didn’t understand what it meant at first, and if I’m being honest, I still don’t think I do, but I wrote […]
Time and Festivity: How to actually remember Women’s History Month
By: Trinity Schabel Do you remember your great-grandmother’s name? Mine is named Jean, but we call her Gram. She’s 104 years old, blind as a bat and sharp as a nail. She has a taxidermied cat that sleeps on her couch, a secret staircase in her house she doesn’t know […]
Hard Pill to Swallow: Everyone should watch “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish”
By: Jayme Fisher On Dec. 21, 2022, “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” hit theaters. The film follows the legendary cat that wears boots from the Shrek universe. As a film itself, it serves as the sequel to the first “Puss in Boots” movie that was released in 2011. In […]
A New Sandwich: Caden Coutz reveals “The Cade”, a new Dining Commons sandwich
By: Caden Coutz Here at Eastern University, we have one main dining hall which we all refer to as the “DC.” Inside the DC, we have the ability to choose from 6 or 7 different kinds of food at lunch and supper time. A big option for food at the […]
The Problem with Philadelphians: An outsider’s perspective on Eagles fans
By: Joshua Cruz Philadelphia Eagles fans are arrogant, reckless and immature. From climbing street signs and clashing with cops to making fans of rival teams feel uneasy while approaching Lincoln Financial Field. Yes, every fan base has a group of individuals who represent them in a negative light, but Philadelphia […]