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As EWU Removes the Journalism Major, Students Are Left Feeling Shortchanged
As EWU Removes the Journalism Major, Students Are Left Feeling Shortchanged
By Jazmine Reed, Contributor • June 10, 2022

Journalism student Summer Sandstrom was devastated and in fear of not being able to graduate after her major was removed in 2021. Following...

EWU will be holding in-person commencement this year
EWU will be holding in-person commencement this year
June 1, 2022
May is taking an undetermined time off after stepping down as interim president at Eastern.
David May remembers his term as Interim President at EWU
May 19, 2022
Pride and Prejudice is a novel written by Jane Austin in the 18th century.
Pride and Prejudice tickets are available
April 26, 2022
Sports
Aaron Best gives a final send-off to the team after the scrimmage. (Photo edits by Emily Powers)
Soaring Through Struggles- Eagles continue responding to adversity
By Luke Pickett, Reporter • June 8, 2022

Following a ten win season and second round elimination last season in the Division 1-AA/FCS playoffs, HERO Sports puts the Eagles in the 18th...

The Schaplow family (from left to right), Duke, Kallie, Angela, and Don, pose for a photo after the competition Saturday.
Friendly family showdown on the track field
June 4, 2022
EWU Senior QB Eric Barriere broke the record for most Big Sky player of the week awards.
Three Eagle alumni are offered the chance to play in the NFL
May 20, 2022
The crowd was lead in some cheers by the young cheer squad. (Photo edits by Emily Powers)
Family Day brings Cheney and EWU together
May 3, 2022
Calendar
January calendar: What's going on EWU?
Police Beat
Police Beat: Students frightened, robbed and breaking books shelves?!
Police Beat
Police Beat: Students frightened, robbed and breaking books shelves?!
By Isaiah Gessner, Co-Managing Editor • May 27, 2022
The Eagles Start-Up Challenge enables students to grow their businesses
March 16, 2022
Podcast: Philosophy professor is hosted on "Dragon Talk"
February 2, 2022
Podcast: Rent the Musical reflects the student experience after COVID-19
November 9, 2021
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EWU students attending Mayfest on Friday, May 6th.
Elaina DeJong (Elizabeth Bennet) and Blake Carlson (Mary Bennet) take a selfie minutes before the start of the run. Both on and off stage, the cast members exhibited the strong bonds they have with each other.
The Inferno Wings logo resembles a sun made of chicken wings.
Deseray Vasquez, an EWU MEChA officer, prepares ingredients during a live cooking demonstration Tuesday in the Multicultural Center.
Intramural sports offers students a chance to connect
Donation jar set up for Giving Joy Day. Much of the money raised on Nov. 27, 2018 will go toward student scholarships.
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The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.
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