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Donation jar set up for Giving Joy Day. Much of the money raised on Nov. 27, 2018 will go toward student scholarships.

Ways to make the best of Giving Joy Day

By Keri Kelly, Co-Managing Editor/Web Director April 4, 2022

Today is an important day for all EWU students and faculty. As stated by Interim President David May in his campus email, "It is the day when we pause to really reflect on the accomplishments of our students...

Steelman emphasizes that student government is crucial to Eastern life and why the student body should make voting an important part of their time here.

ASEWU Vice-President encourages students to vote in ASEWU elections

By Jocelyn Acosta, Reporter March 23, 2022

The Associated Students of Eastern Washington University (ASEWU) is committed to serving the students of Eastern Washington University through acting as a resource for student activism, providing students...

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EWU hosts Women’s History month events

By Emily Driskel, News Editor March 23, 2022

March is used to celebrate the historical achievements and honorable actions of women around the world. The Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has provided opportunities to learn more about the...

Cyber security professor hopes to add new degrees for program

Cyber security professor hopes to add new degrees for program

By Michael Spearman, Contributor March 21, 2022

When the pandemic hit, computer science and cybersecurity professor Stu Steiner didn’t let it put a halt to his student’s education. “I bought a server to run at my house and then I set up individual...

Students are gathering at the PUB and eating together. COVID-19 masking will be discontinued after spring break.

Spring break marks the end of mask mandates

By Jazmine Reed, Contributor March 1, 2022

The end of the statewide mask mandate is effective March 21, ordered by The Governor.  But Eastern Washington University won't lift its mask requirement until after spring break, according to Interim...

The plaza will replace the old EWU bus station.

Travel made easier for EWU commuters with this new addition

By Michael Spearman, Contributor February 23, 2022

Students and staff that travel to and from campus are getting a major upgrade to the way they travel.  Eastern has been in the process of building a new bus plaza located right outside Patterson on...

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Effect of COVID-19 on counseling services

By Emily Driskel, News Editor February 22, 2022

Throughout the past two years of quarantining, isolation and mandates, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the Counseling and Wellness Services program. Tricia Hughes, the Senior Director, said the amount...

Broomball is similar to hockey except it is played with shoes and a broom.

URC hosts Broomball and Disco night on Feb. 18th

By Keri Kelly, Web Editor February 15, 2022

This year the URC is holding a few different events on February 18th. Not least of these events is the Broomball tournament and the Disco Inferno events. Both of these are held on the ice skating rink...

Daughters of the Dust to be discussed on an open platform

Daughters of the Dust to be discussed on an open platform

By Emily Driskel, News Editor February 15, 2022

  Angela Schwendiman, the Faculty Commons Director/ Africana Studies Director, chose the film discussion to be about the Daughters of the Dust because the plot focuses on women and their views.  “When...

Students lined up at the EWU blood drive to donate to those in need.

EWU blood drive a success

By Emily Driskel, News Editor February 3, 2022

In the PUB NCR last Friday, Jan. 28, STEM Advice and Support (STEMAS) hosted a blood drive for the EWU community from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  Benjamin Caruso ran the blood drive and said there was a good...

Dungeons and Dragons is a popular role playing game amongst students.

Podcast: Philosophy professor is hosted on “Dragon Talk”

By Keri Kelly, Web Editor February 2, 2022

Terrance MacMullan, Chair of English and Philosophy at EWU, has loved playing Dungeons and Dragons since he was a child. When he saw that he had a chance to be hosted on the famous Wizards of the Coast...

Old time favorite, The Roost is open for students!

By Jazmine Reed, Contributor February 2, 2022

  Pre-pandemic shut down, The Roost may have been a place of gathering for students. Or perhaps a place to socialize, unwind, or to inevitably see people fall while ice skating during a  meal....

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