<![CDATA[The Waltonian - Opinion RSS]]> http://www.waltonian.com/se/the-waltonian-opinion-rss-1.301941 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:45:00 -0400 en <![CDATA[Letter to the editor: SAGE responds to gender articles]]> http://www.waltonian.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-sage-responds-to-gender-articles-1.1430924

By: Jen Kane


We are writing to express our thoughts regarding the April 14 centerspread in the Waltonian on “Understanding the Way THEY Think.”...

]]> 1.1430924 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:08:59 -0400 <![CDATA[Penny-pincher plight]]> http://www.waltonian.com/opinion/penny-pincher-plight-1.1430884

By: Tony Morisset


Only the tight-fisted upset over Philly soda tax

Most of us have heard about the soda tax that Philadelphia’s Mayor Michael Nutter wants to enforce....

]]> 1.1430884 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:00:07 -0400 <![CDATA[‘To be there or not to be there’]]> http://www.waltonian.com/opinion/to-be-there-or-not-to-be-there-1.1430768

By: Olivia Denton

The question of attendance

The first day of class rolls around and the syllabi are handed out, all homework is listed in the course schedule, there is a rubric for grading and, here’s the curious part, you are only allowed one to three absences.
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]]> 1.1430768 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:54:41 -0400 <![CDATA[Bleeding us dry]]> http://www.waltonian.com/opinion/bleeding-us-dry-1.1340203

By: Choni Selden


Ecard prices out of control

For those of you who have not lost your Ecards more than twice, this information might come as something of a shock....

]]> 1.1340203 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:03:25 -0400 <![CDATA[Ask Walt ...]]> http://www.waltonian.com/opinion/ask-walt-1.1340190

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The guy who knows it all

As a guy, I know how important it can be for a guy to grow facial hair and prove that he is truly a “man.”...

]]> 1.1340190 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:59:52 -0400 <![CDATA[Health care reform ]]> http://www.waltonian.com/opinion/health-care-reform-1.1340176

By: James Laughlin

Or just another empty promise?

So, we’ve all heard about the Health Care bill and, like most of the congressmen and congresswomen who voted on it, a lot of us haven’t had the chance or the time to read all 2,000-plus pages that make up its contents....

]]> 1.1340176 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:54:34 -0400 <![CDATA[Letter to the editor:]]> http://www.waltonian.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-1.1340161

By: Courtney Bender

Alumna ashamed of student-fan behavior

As a 2009 graduate of Eastern University, I am proud to say that’s where I went.

 
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]]> 1.1340161 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:48:53 -0400 <![CDATA[So long, farewell ...]]> http://www.waltonian.com/opinion/so-long-farewell-1.1340144

By: Katie Doud

Senior editors say goodbye

College has taught me that you don’t really know a person until you live with them—or until you work with them in a small group and spend three consecutive days in a very small office together....

]]> 1.1340144 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:44:56 -0400 <![CDATA[So long, farewell ...]]> http://www.waltonian.com/opinion/so-long-farewell-1.1340106

By: Stephanie Weaver

Senior editors say goodbye

 It’s hard to believe, but the time has finally come to put together my last issue of The Waltonian....

]]> 1.1340106 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:34:26 -0400 <![CDATA[Letter to the editor]]> http://www.waltonian.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-1.1291164

By: Maggie Stewart

SGA president clarifies diversity comment

Dear Editor, In last issue’s article regarding SGA elections, there are a few issues that I would like to address....

]]> 1.1291164 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:33:57 -0400 <![CDATA[The Lenten fast]]> http://www.waltonian.com/opinion/the-lenten-fast-1.1291159

By: Evelia Hunter

Not just a Catholic practice

 In Matthew 4, Jesus fasts in the wilderness for 40 days. He is tested and tried by Satan as preparation for his ministry. As Christians, we should understand that God has to test, try and even purge us before we can be used for his glory....

]]> 1.1291159 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:30:57 -0400 <![CDATA[Nutter’s Cracked]]> http://www.waltonian.com/opinion/nutter-s-cracked-1.1291146

By: Andrew Milbourne


Philadelphia mayor’s proposed soda tax unjust

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter recently unveiled a plan aimed at curbing the city’s obesity problem. However, his solution seems downright, well, nutty: he wants to impose a tax on unhealthy drinks, hoping to slow down the ever-increasing trend ...

]]> 1.1291146 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:19:31 -0400 <![CDATA[Ask Walt...]]> http://www.waltonian.com/opinion/ask-walt-1.1224080

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Special edition: What fries my bacon

Dear Friends, For some reason beyond my control, I’m in the competitive mood. It may be the Olympics or simply the design of these pages, but I’m ready to battle. So, I’ve decided to direct my attention in this issue to my good frien...

]]> 1.1224080 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 16:09:31 -0500 <![CDATA[What boils my egg]]> http://www.waltonian.com/opinion/what-boils-my-egg-1.1224077

By: Steve Norris


Even though I constantly keep a concentration on the pressing matters of society, I often find my mind wandering away into the less important subject matters. So, let’s see where my mind has wandered off to today…...

]]> 1.1224077 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 16:07:45 -0500 <![CDATA[Networking or Narcissism?]]> http://www.waltonian.com/opinion/networking-or-narcissism-1.1224074

By: Gina Clawson

The Great Facebook Debate

Facebook: Is it a good thing? Pro: Gina Clawson Con: Olivia Denton...

]]> 1.1224074 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 16:05:09 -0500 <![CDATA[The battle between books and movies]]> http://www.waltonian.com/opinion/the-battle-between-books-and-movies-1.1224067

By: Beth Dahlstrom



Should books be made into movies? Pro: Beth Dahlstrom Con: Andrew Milbourne...

]]> 1.1224067 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:58:27 -0500 <![CDATA[Fist-Pumping and Face-Punching]]> http://www.waltonian.com/opinion/fist-pumping-and-face-punching-1.1224052

By: Tony Morisset


The argument over MTV’s Jersey Shore

Waltonian writers clash over Jersey Shore. Pro: Tony Morisset Con: Rachel Blair...

]]> 1.1224052 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:49:40 -0500 <![CDATA[Ask Walt...]]> http://www.waltonian.com/opinion/ask-walt-1.1125775

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The Guy Who Knows It All

In the grand scheme of things, college students don’t know a whole lot. When we graduate, we get our degree, but all in all it doesn’t amount to much wisdom....

]]> 1.1125775 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:24:09 -0500 <![CDATA[Slow on the up-take ]]> http://www.waltonian.com/opinion/slow-on-the-up-take-1.1125769

By: Jessica Stake

Why did it take an earthquake to wake us up?

I understand that Haiti is in more distress than ever now, but it is disappointing to know that it took such a horrific disaster for people to realize that Haiti needs outside help. ...

]]> 1.1125769 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:21:49 -0500 <![CDATA[Big mistake, NBC]]> http://www.waltonian.com/opinion/big-mistake-nbc-1.1125766

By: Elyse Garner


Why you should have stayed with “Coco”

For the past month, there have been disputes surrounding NBC and its dealings with popular talk show hosts Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien....

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