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Eagles lose to Ole Miss in second non-conference Game

Eagles lose to Ole Miss in second non-conference Game

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter November 13, 2023

Eastern Washington University elected to challenge themselves with a tough non-conference schedule this year as the Eagles play seven opponents from Power Five conferences. On Friday, EWU played the Ole...

EWU theatre tackles politics with new play

EWU theatre tackles politics with new play

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter November 13, 2023

The Eastern Washington University theater program effortlessly blended fine art with current politics during their production of “Julius Caesar”. “Julius Caesar” is a tragedy written by William...

Pride Center receives donation, new name from parting EWU staff member Lance Kissler

Pride Center receives donation, new name from parting EWU staff member Lance Kissler

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor November 13, 2023

A $50,000 donation has been left to the newly renamed Eagle Pride Center as a parting gift from former Associate Vice President of University Relations Lance Kissler. When Kissler, a longtime staff...

EWU campus left with questions and concerns after arrest of Justin Hale

EWU campus left with questions and concerns after arrest of Justin Hale

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter November 7, 2023

After the recent arrest of Justin James Hale, questions regarding his presence on campus as well as lack of action from university administration circulate amongst students. The 26-year old was arrested...

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Movie filmed on Eastern Washington University campus: an interview with 213 Bones producer Tyler Olson

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor November 7, 2023

A whodunit horror movie “213 Bones” is being filmed on Eastern Washington University’s campus this fall quarter. The production follows a group of anthropology students as they begin to find human...

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McMahan Formally Invested as 27th President of Eastern Washington University

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter October 31, 2023

Shari McMahan took the Oath of Office Oct. 23, 2023, formally agreeing to complete the duties of the Office of the President at Eastern Washington University.  The investiture ceremony, a tradition...

Police Arrest Suspect for Threats Towards EWU Students

Police Arrest Suspect for Threats Towards EWU Students

By Hanna Alexis Yulo, Editor in Chief October 23, 2023

EWU Police have arrested Justin James Hale. The 26 year old suspect was petitioning outside the Pence Union Building Oct. 19th when an altercation between Hale and an EWU student led to Hale shouting racial...

Eastern Washington University Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming

Eastern Washington University Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor October 23, 2023

Oct. 22nd marked the end of the 100th annual Eagle Family Homecoming event at Eastern Washington University.  In celebration of this landmark anniversary, the week of events was larger than ever with...

Eagles Soccer Season Ends with 100th Homecoming, Senior Day Games

Eagles Soccer Season Ends with 100th Homecoming, Senior Day Games

By Luke Pickett, Sports Editor October 23, 2023

During Eastern Washington University's 100th Homecoming Week, the soccer team received tremendous fan support in their final regular season games at EWU Soccer Field.  The Eagles played two games this...

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Famous Author to Mingle with Students at EWU

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter October 23, 2023

Meet a famous author and snag an autograph when Benjamin Sáenz visits the Eastern Washington University campus on Oct. 31st. Benjamin Sáenz is an award winning author and poet whose most famous works...

Altahirs Big Day Enough to Give Eagles 31-23 Win in 100th Homecoming Game

Altahir’s Big Day Enough to Give Eagles 31-23 Win in 100th Homecoming Game

By Luke Pickett, Sports Editor October 23, 2023

At Eastern Washington University's 100th Homecoming game on Saturday night, the shorthanded Eagles played a nearly flawless game and secured their first victory over the Weber State Wildcats since 2015. Eastern...

Campus Visitor Brings Hate to EWU, Threatens Students

Campus Visitor Brings Hate to EWU, Threatens Students

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter October 21, 2023

A petitioner on Eastern Washington University’s campus Thursday hurled hate speech and threats toward students before fleeing campus. Police are asking for help identifying the suspect.   EWU police...

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