2008 Woodie Awards
Vote Absentee
Tony Campolo: Professor Emeritus Can there be common ground on abortion?In books and speeches, I have often said that God is neither a Democrat nor a Republican. I have contended that to make either party "The God Party" is idolatrous. This does not mean that Christians should abandon political activism. It has been said that all that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing.
Dr. Johnson, director of the center for urban youth development. Dr. Johnson contends juvenile justice issuesEastern University's School for Social Change will from now on be placing specific emphasis on one issue of social justice each year. This year, juvenile justice issues are the main focus. Criminalization of urban youth is the first topic that will be addressed.Peforming Arts Center declared top priority for fundraisingThe plans for a performing arts center on campus depict a building extending from the back of Fowler Hall. The building design includes a recital hall, a dance hall and a hallway of recital practice rooms. According to Vice President for Development Derek Ritchie, the performing arts center is ranked as the number one fundraising project for capital, or building, projects.Sodexo makes efforts to reduce wasteSodexo has made an effort to be environmentally friendly as the supersector worldwide leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. According to Mike Kenis, Sodexo's general manager at Eastern, and Steve Jacke, Sodexo supervisor at Eastern, many of the changes in the dining locations on campus are part of Sodexo's sustainability effort.
Danny and Roberta sit together, staring at "the moon" after spending the night together. Audience reacts to controversial playDanny and the Deep Blue Sea is a critically acclaimed masterpiece of modern theatre, delving into the depths of realism. Some have called it "a Bronx variation on Beauty and the Beast" while others lauded its writer, Academy Award and Pulitzer Prize winner, John Patrick Shanley.Burn After Watching: Satire too over the topBurn After Reading, the latest offering from the Coen Brothers, is a dark, satirical comedy which lays out the intertwined stories of several seemingly ordinary people in and around Washington, D.C. The film seems to specifically focus on how everyone has an inflated sense of self-importance.
Digital media librarian Andrea Reed. Library adds new positionThe growth of Warner Memorial Library's digital media collection opened up the perfect career opportunity for 2005 alumnae Andrea Reed. As an Eastern student, Reed was a history major and a member of the Student Activities Board. She also spent a semester abroad in Austria.How Christians decide who to vote forFor many people, voting is a lot like the lottery: mark off random boxes on a form and cross your fingers in hope of getting lucky. "Hopefully this person will represent what I stand for," one might think before pulling the lever or pushing 'submit.' After all, it is much easier to play the lottery than research for a project.History unfolds in this, a monumental electionIn 1920, empowered by the 19th Amendment, women first exercised their right to vote. Forty-five years later, the National Voting Rights Act of 1965 expanded that right to accessible voting for all Americans, regardless of race. And here, in 2008, an African-American man, nominated for president, competes against a female vice presidential candidate.Don't let your vote be absentll year long you have been following the campaigns, and now the big day is fast approaching. With your arm tingling to pull the metaphorical lever, you hear the woman at the registration desk apologize because you are unable to cast your vote in this year's monumental election.
Plants surrounding a pool at Chanticleer Garden Chanticleer Garden offersPulling into the circular drive of Chanticleer Garden, a pleasant aroma and an isolated atmosphere distinguish this place from the busy town and streets only minutes away. After walking up to a desk located under a gazebo and paying a small fee, one can follow a foot path circling buildings, gardens and ponds along 35 acres of property.
Eastern students in Assisi, Italy Spring capstone trip to Italy open to anyone interested in goingSome students are already thinking about Spring Break, even though fall semester has just begun. Many clubs and organizations at Eastern have planned trips for Spring Break, but there is one trip that was planned, not by a club, but by a class. One of the INST480 capstone courses is called Text in Context.
Courtney O'Connell: Graduate RA. Graduate RA profile: Courtney O'ConnellCourtney O'Connell has a special nickname for her job: "GR." She lives in Eagle Hall as a graduate RA. She is also studying for her masters in international development at the Campolo College of Graduate and Professonal Studies. As a graduate RA, she is encouraging RAs and assisting RDs to better serve Eastern students.The undecided voter dilemmaWith the presidential election upon us, many have already chosen a candidate to vote for. However, a number are still on the fence. But is this wavering a sign of procrastination or wisdom? There are those of us on the Waltonian staff who have supported the same candidate with an unshakeable faith, prepared to spout off the multitude of positive facts that surround our choice and the negative that surround their opponent.Why high oil prices are good, like it or notThere are, in life, good and bad consequences to just about everything. Rising oil prices are no exception. Prices doubling in the miniscule course of two years is a bad thing. In the short-run, consumers and companies alike have seen their costs unexpectedly skyrocket.
Bekah Worley The power of one: Sarah PalinJust when women all over the United States began to lose hope of having a female representative running in the upcoming election, hope has come from an unlikely source: the Republican Party. Gov. Sarah Palin is an interesting woman, filled with surprising bits of history.
Olivia Denton On campus or offWhen anyone thinks of college, the first thing that usually comes to mind is dorm life. However, not everyone opts to live on their school's grounds. But which is really better, to live on or off campus? In terms of finances, off-campus living could save the student a large amount of money.Field Hockey Player Profile: Laura ResslerBeing the anchor of a defense isn't easy, but sophomore Laura Ressler is trying her best making it look like it. The goalie is an athletic training and pre-physical therapy major who transferred from Elizabethtown University the fall of last year. She has gelled with her new team pretty well since day one.
Men's 3-on-3 basketball intramurals pray before starting game. Fall intramurals in full swingTwo weeks into the new semester, several students began to wonder what was up with intramurals this year. Last year's student director, Ryan "Moe" Matteucci, graduated and the Web site had not been updated in months. Fortunately, for everyone who loves to spend their weekday evenings either participating in or just observing intramurals, faculty advisor Mark Birtwistle and Matteucci teamed up again to organize the competitions, despite low staff numbers.
Christin Haas MAC Players of the WeekFirst-year midfielder Christin Haas earned MAC Freedom Conference honors early in her Eastern career for a huge performance in the Eagles 9-0 shutout of Gwynedd-Mercy College on Sept. 6. In the team's six-goal first half, Haas scored three times and assisted on two other scores.
Sophomore Jen Kane runs the ball as junior Jessica Bryan defends. PowderPuff football gets a running startOnce again, PowderPuff season has arrived, and everyone involved is excited. Since the season-opening games on Sept. 21, PowderPuff has taken over Olson field on Sunday afternoons. Launched three years ago, PowderPuff is a flag football league, completely comprised of female players.
Senior Kimberly Campbell helps junior Elya Troup trim a bush at Fenimore. Fenimore Park clean-upAthletes typically spend their Saturday mornings traveling to games or practicing for their next big match. On Sept. 20, about 40 Eastern student athletes used those early weekend hours towards another cause. Radnor Township put out a request just a few weeks prior, looking for volunteers to help in a community-wide effort to clean up Fenimore Woods, the park that borders Eastern's campus.On the Sideline: SpeedmittenMove over, Ultimate Frisbee - there is a new sport in town. Speedminton is sweeping college campuses all around the world. Speedminton is a combination of tennis, racquetball and badminton. The game is played with racquets and a shuttlecock called a speeder. |
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