The Waltonian

Santorum speaks at Eastern on politics and America's future

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Rick Santorum, former Republican Pennsylvania Senator, visited Eastern University on April 17 as a part of the series "Conversations that Matter." His topic of discussion was America's future. Prefacing his discussion, Santorum said, "I am very optimistic about America's future.

Core changes to be implemented in fall

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A meeting of the Faculty Forum was held on Monday, April 14, to make a straw vote on proposed changes in the core curriculum.

According to Dr. Kathy Lee of the political science department, as of Fall 2009 a new section will be added to the curriculum called the Common Core, which will include classes to ensure Eastern students are biblically and historically literate, formed in Christian thought, skilled in the written word and fit for life.

Breezeway expansion plans in place for summer construc

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Eastern has recently become a host facility for English as a Second Language International. The program was started by the president of a Christian college to prepare students from non-English speaking countries to succeed in higher education. It is promoted throughout Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.

New Web site to be revealed after graduation

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Eastern will launch a new Web site shortly after commencement in May. The site will feature more appealing photographs and a new design that is more organized and easier to navigate. Due to strategic marketing purposes, the web team would not release a shot of the new site.

ESLI program to be offered through Eastern

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Around the World

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Illinois - On Friday, April 18, 2008, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred. The quake, which started around 4:37 a.m. local time, was centered roughly six miles from the town of West Salem, Ill. Shaking was felt in Des Moines, Iowa, Milwaukee, Wis. and Atlanta, Ga.

BSN2 students walk in honor

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Friday, April 18, a group of Eastern nursing students joined the crowd of people walking around Villanova's outdoor track in honor of those affected by cancer. BSN2 students, along with friends and family, came together as a group of about 20 individuals and participated in the annual Relay for Life event held at Villanova.

Senior dance recital lights up the stage

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For seniors Brandi Eddy, Haylee Garner, Octavia Price, Shannon Rivera, Gwen Scott and Katie Tricarico, their senior recitals represented the fruits of almost a lifetime of labor. The Senior Dance Showcase on April 23 was an opportunity for these girls to display what they had learned in choreography, style and life.

Late-night Applebee's appetizers

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Here is the scenario: it is late at night, the homework is done, you're almost done studying for that hard test and you and your friends just want to take a break from the books and chat it up. It may be the perfect time to grab a bite to eat.

There is a problem that causes a simple dispute among your circle of friends.

Free concert at Eastern

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Looking for a break from studying and finals, about 120 people crowded into the Gough Great Room for a free, three-band concert on April 22. All of the seats were full, forcing many to either stand along the side or watch from the windows.

Joy is the Secret, formerly known as Kurt David, played first.

Transformed uses orginal skits for ministry

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Transformed, Eastern's traveling drama ministry, is one of the oldest yet least-known ministries on campus. The group, made up of nine students, travels across the Northeast, performing at churches and retreats almost every weekend. The shows consist of skits that group members have either written or adapted from other Christian dramas.

Student playwrights

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Performing Arts Living Room will be performing seven plays under the title 24:7 on May 3 at 8 p.m. and May 4 at 3 p.m. in Mclnnis Auditorium. The title represents two performances, four Eastern playwrights and a total of seven plays. While three of the plays have already been produced, the other four plays are new creations written by students taking ENG342 Advanced Writing: Playwriting, with English professor Joyce Munro.

Student film debut

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"For your homework assignment � you shall devise a feasible plan to assassinate the President of the United States of America. Be creative. Cite your sources. But avoid doing it in class. Political assassinations are not grounds for absence without a note.

Personal experiences from social work inernships

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Nine-and-a-half times out of 10, senior Kate Stone leaves her social work internship wondering whether she made any progress with her clients. Interning at Intercultural Family Services Incorporated has given her a reality check.

"I've learned that you can't really change people," Stone said.

Graduation preview

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Undergraduate graduation will occur on Saturday, May 10, at 10:00 a.m. on Eastern's auxiliary field. Students, friends and family alike will gather to celebrate the accomplishments and bright futures of the class of 2008 containing nearly 300 eager seniors.

Love is in the air and so is marriage

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

You know what spring means. No, not the leaves returning to the trees, not the warm weather and not the NBA playoffs, although that's a worthy candidate. Spring is coming around and so are the proposals and diamonds. Sing in spring with the rings. Terrible puns aside, you might have noticed that there seems to be an abundance of bling appearing on the ring fingers of a number of females here at Eastern.

Waltonian's own studies in D.C.

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Tourist: traveler for pleasure; traveler for personal advantage; someone who travels in order to take advantage of a particular service or benefit that is not available at home.

I suppose school is a personal advantage, maybe to some it is a pleasure, but I never considered myself a tourist in a city I have spent the past three-and-a-half months in.

A personal view of denominations

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In my opinion, I have had an interesting religious upbringing regarding to the different denominational practices that I have been exposed to and a part of. I have been going to church since I was born because both of my parents wanted to raise their children to become good Christian men and women.

Eastern's religious history

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Eastern has evolved in many ways since being founded in 1925 as Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The makeup of the faculty and student body has become much more diverse, but the commitment to Christ has remained prevalent.

The student body of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary was made up of mostly American Baptists with the faculty being composed entirely of Baptists, according to Dr.

Why I'm not a Baptist anymore

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There was a controversy in my church back home. I was too young to remember, but I've heard the story. You see, in Baptist churches like mine, everyone takes the Lord's Supper all at once, so rather than kneeling at the altar the elements were passed to us in the pews.

What I've learned at Eastern

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

At Eastern I've met many people of varying denominations, but I have never had a problem talking with them and finding out what they believe. For me, coming to Eastern was an eye-opening experience because although I knew there were differences among the denominations, I never knew what those differences were or why they existed.

Choosing a candidate to endorse

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It has become customary during the time of an election for newspapers to endorse a candidate. This practice is seemingly defiant of the industry's golden rule of remaining objective. Despite that, the Waltonian has decided to make an attempt to endorse a candidate for the presidential election.

It takes a heart: A response to Rick Santorum's speech

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Mr. Santorum's speech last week left a bad taste in my mouth. I was excited to hear what the former senator from Pennsylvania was up to since leaving office in 2006. Evidently, he is up to no good.

Mr. Santorum's most recent project is the America's Enemies Project, a catalyst to further alienate the Islamic world from the message of Christ.

Democracy: Who needs it?

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I remember asking my father as we rode in his cobalt blue pick-up, what he thought of the primary season, the candidates, the economy, the war in Iraq and in general, American politics. An avid reader of history, well educated in the nature of world governments and American values, he responded quite frankly: "Democracy is a nice idea, but give me a benign despot any day.

The sham: An administration's inability to communicate

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Has anyone else noticed the lack of concern around here? When it comes to the student body, it seems that we have been paralyzed with both fear and apathy. This year, we were heavily involved with Student Development as executive members of our Student Government Association and as resident assistants in Eagle and Gallup.

A reminder from the homeless

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In a lecture on city living, Richard Potts, assistant director of the Washington Journalism Center where I am studying this semester, spoke on homeless in D.C. "Treat them like they exist," he said.

Before hearing most of his lecture I had already made up my mind that I knew enough about the homeless and the proper way to act since I have lived in Philadelphia my whole life.

The "ring by spring" myth

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I find pride in being an individual. So what happens when my own goal is the same as many other graduating seniors? I am one of those people, sporting a new diamond ring and calling the man by my side my fiancé.

Just don't label us "another Eastern engaged couple.

Not your average softball team

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Eastern university softball - there isn't anything soft about the Lady Eagles.

Lately the Eagles have been doing two things: scoring runs in bunches or beating teams with clutch hits and superb pitching. The Eagles need all the runs they can get to make it in the PAC tournament.

Men's tennis profile: Sean McGuinness

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Now that the weather is getting nice, there always seem to be people playing on the tennis courts. Someone's constantly outside, hitting that yellow ball across the net just for fun. That same person may not even be on the tennis team.

And yet there is the rare occasion when you will see the men's tennis team practicing on the court, even when the weather isn't as nice as it has been.

Brett Favre will always be my hero

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As a young child, my favorite movie was Peter Pan. Something about the idea of never growing old but staying a little boy forever seemed to resonate in my 4-year-old head. As I grew older and began watching sports, my favorite athlete was Brett Favre, the Peter Pan of football, the man whose youthful exuberance and gunslinger attitude reminded fans that despite the fanfare, money and pressure involved, football is a boy's game.

Eastern's PAC Players of the Week

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

First-year attack Grace Griffith earned her first PAC Player of the Week honor with an impressive 11 goals and 7 assists, leading Eastern to a 3-0 PAC week.

In a 16-6 victory over Alvernia, Griffith tallied two goals and three assists. Two days later, she put up similar numbers with three goals and two assists as the Eagles beat Centenary College 18-9.

Spring sports close with a bang: Softball, Baseball, and Men's Tennis

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The girls on the softball team have worked hard to climb their way to the top of the PACs. Now they are in the fifth-seed of the standings, thanks to their double win on April 19 against Cedar Crest. Despite their doubleheader loss to Misercordia, the Lady Eagles still have a chance against Gwynedd-Mercy on April 30 at 4 p.

Spring sports close with a bang: Men's and Women's Lacrosse

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After making the PAC playoffs for the first time last year, the men's lacrosse team has quickly established themselves in the conference, with a 7-1 record and a second seed playoff spot in the team's third season as a varsity sport.

Eastern's only PAC loss this season came against nationally ranked Cabrini.

Spring sports close with a bang: Golf

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On The Sideline: Lacrosse

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When people think about lacrosse, the first things that come to their minds are shorts, sticks and skirts. But do they think of Canada? Or a religious ritual? How can lacrosse be related to these things?

Lacrosse first originated among Native American tribes as a sport designed to train warriors, solve inter-tribal conflicts and give thanks to the Creator.