I am writing in response to an editorial in the latest Waltonian entitled, 'Occupy Wall Street: For goodness' sake, why?' ...

Earlier this semester, Eastern University's Agora Institute for Civic Virtue and the Common Good held its first student essay contest. Agora asked, 'What should contemporary students study in order to be well prepared for citizenship?' This is the wi...

At the end of his most famous sermon, Jesus tells the parable commonly referred to as 'The Two Foundations' (Matt. 7:24-27). The contrast is obvious: The house that is built on rock is able to withstand any calamity. On the other hand, the house built ...

'We are Penn State.' These were the words spoken, written and repeated more than ever before, it seems, as the beloved Joe Paterno was f...

In many countries, it has become mandatory to vote in every election, as this is an required for a nation to be a true democracy. However, while the United States has always encouraged voters to participate, our government has never imposed a law requi...

Conversation, debate and dialogue and -these are phenomena that involve multiple people and positions. But when 'Occupy Eastern' convened a panel of nine on Tuesday, November 8th, there was near consensus. ...

American worship music bows to the imperialist theology of our day. ...

Almost daily, the news reports dozens of instances of tear gas in Oakland, police arresting protestors in Atlanta, and signage across the world. What on earth is the Occupy Wall Street movement about? Why are its protests making headline news? and nbs...

I recently sat down after a long day of classes to amuse my battered mind with a little Disney humor. Instead, I was enraptured by the message I found within the movie. ...

We all know the type: the mean kid who picks on other kids relentlessly. Perhaps you are thinking, 'We're in college, that doesn't happen anymore!' Unfortunately, that is not the case. ...

There are a number of arguments I could make for why you shouldn't listen to pop music--it's trashy, it's low quality, when you listen to pop that means you're not listening to country--but none of those arguments quite do justice to a genre that weave...

Even at a small school like Eastern, there exists a broad spectrum of musical tastes. We have avid country fans, hipsters into folksy music, hard core rap supporters and people who are really only comfortable listening to contemporary Christian rock....

October 5th, 2011 was a sad day. A super-sad day. It was the day that Sarah Palin decided not to run for president. ...

Picture this: A well-known motivational speaker paces the stage of a crowded elementary school gymnasium. The children sit cross-legged on the floor, little faces eager with expectation. ...

On Election Day, New Jersey residents will determine the gambling future for the state. Officials are attempting to pass a referendum that will overturn the laws against sports betting....

We are all aware of the growing problem of illegal immigration in the United States. This problem brings with it the question of who should be a part of the 'American dream,' which involves starting at the bottom and, through hard work and perseverance...

What started out as a small movement has grown into a revolution, and college students are a sizable fraction of the protestors. ...

One of the most common phrases that we hear so often here in Southern India, is 'what to do?' This is the general sentiment given to any and all situations that end in confusion or distress. It basically means, 'I don't know how to fix this, so lets ju...

Eighteen years of injustice has now been resolved. On Tuesday, September 18th, President Obama passed the long awaited repeal of the military's 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' policy. This law prevented openly gay men and women from serving in the U.S. military...

Joe's Place on Route 30 in downtown Wayne probably serves the cheapest and arguably the best breakfast in town. Eggs and toast run about $3 a plate, pancakes $4 and a sandwich $3.50. If you were to walk into the tiny diner at 8 AM on any given morning,...