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Earth Day Fair

Earth Day Fair

By Aaron Bocook, News Writer April 30, 2014

Rain could not dampen the spirits at EWU’s Earth Day Fair 2014, which featured Eastern’s first ever recycled art contest. “Rain is good. I can’t complain,” said Kelsey Mae Crane, EWU Dining...

Seattle band sets thumping beats for Pride Week

Seattle band sets thumping beats for Pride Week

April 30, 2014

By Rebekah Frank   On April 24, students and faculty gathered around the lounge by the bookstore and bobbed their heads along with Go Periscope’s electronica indie-rock vibes. Go Periscope...

Performers at Photo by Karissa Berg Shades of Black dance to convey creativity and culture.

Diversity celebrated at showcase

By Kate Daniel, Eagle Life Editor April 24, 2014

The lights dimmed on a room filled with students anxiously awaiting the opening of “Shades of Black,” a show that has been hailed by viewers as one of the most culturally relevant, intellectually...

Bookworms unearth EWUs best kept secret

Bookworms unearth EWU’s best kept secret

By Aaron Bocook, News Writer April 17, 2014

Earle and Florence Stewart had no children and no close family. In 1989, they decided to leave all of their money as an endowment to EWU, the Stewart Book Scholarship. They wanted students to have the...

Eastern football will have five high-profile games in future seasons.

Football receives ESPN feature

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer April 16, 2014

Eastern Washington football fans will get to watch the Eagles battle against Sam Houston State on ESPN and the University of Washington for the second time next season, as well as again in 2019. EWU...

Nick Anthony, Austin Upmeyer and Brad Michael run the 400-meter sprint against Montana State.

Eastern gallops through Pelluer Invite

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer April 16, 2014

The Eastern track and field team competed on April 12 at Roos Field, where the Eagles earned six more Big Sky Conference qualifying marks and had 18 event winners. Senior hurdler Steven Warner and junior...

Musical roots, passion run in the family

Musical roots, passion run in the family

April 16, 2014

By Rebekah Frank and Alla Drokina   EWU sophomore James Fleming recently received an email offering the opportunity to travel to Los Angeles to compete in the Team Backpack contest. Team Backpack...

Arévalo reflects on his beginnings, legacy

Arévalo reflects on his beginnings, legacy

By Nicole Ruse, Copy Editor April 16, 2014

  The apple orchards are plentiful during the cold fall months when they are perfect for picking. Migrant workers from all over the states gather in the fields to pick the apples, some with their...

State misconduct charges increase

State misconduct charges increase

By Aaron Bocook, News Writer April 9, 2014

When she took a job at a local hospital in Spokane, EWU student Casey Polmueller knew she would have to deal with a lot of out-of-the-ordinary experiences. She did not think sexual harassment would be...

Spokane Transit Authority sports the electric ride

Spokane Transit Authority sports the electric ride

By Wilson Criscione, News Writer April 9, 2014

If riding the bus makes some people uncomfortable, they could potentially sit a little easier in a new environmentally-friendly all-electric bus from Spokane Transit Authority. As part of a statewide...

Former wide receiver Nicholas Edwards returns to Eastern as the new wide receiver coach.

Eagles football hires former wide receiver for next season

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer April 9, 2014

Former EWU star wide receiver who played for Eastern from 2009-2012, will be sharing his craft with future generations of Eagles for the next several years. Nicholas Edwards, who is 24 years old, began...

Classic guitar festival features talents, music classes at EWU

Classic guitar festival features talents, music classes at EWU

April 9, 2014

By Rebekah Frank EWU senior Joel Gorman has been practicing for the Northwest Guitar Festival almost every day since January 2014. The 23rd annual Northwest Guitar Festival is coming to EWU for the third...

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