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Hilarity and confusion ensue during the opening weekend of "Fuddy Meers."

‘Fuddy Meers’ show has grandma under the sink

By Laura Lango, Photographer May 16, 2015

“Claire has a rare form of psychogenic amnesia that erases her memory whenever she goes to sleep. This morning, like all mornings, she wakes up a blank slate.” So begins the official show summary of...

Andy Grammer scheduled for spring concert

Andy Grammer scheduled for spring concert

By Nathan Peters, Managing Editor May 14, 2015

Andy Grammer, platinum-selling recording artist, and opening act Lavoy will be the EWU spring concert artists on June 1 at Reese Court. Free concert tickets are now available for students with valid student...

EWU VCD students and Cheney residents discuss the artwork.

Small Towns Exhibit debuts in Cheney

By Griffin Stiles, Contributing Writer May 14, 2015

After months of mystery and an academic quarter of construction, the Small Towns art exhibit in Brewster Hall’s community area has seen its debut. For the last few months, the first floor of Brewster...

Diversity Week kicks off its shoes

By Jaclyn Archer, Eagle Life Editor May 14, 2015

The used, circular paint palette is circumscribed by a rainbow of footprints broken up by the words, “Walk a mile … It’s a start.” In the center is a red cap featuring the EWU eagle and the words...

Sandy Williams, Eastern's Pride Center coordinator, hugs an EWU Lavender Graduate as they obtain their certificate in Showalter Auditorium on May 8.

‘Happiness, Peppiness and Self-love’

By Ayanna Fernandez, Contributing Writer May 13, 2015

It is around that time again; when the school year comes to an end and it is time to say goodbye to those students who have worked to successfully achieve their degrees and be able to call themselves a...

Superhero Formula Getting Stale

Superhero Formula Getting Stale

By Zoe Colburn, Opinion Editor May 11, 2015

Joss Whedon has been a nerd-culture messiah since “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” but his recent treatment of the Avengers has begun turning him less messiah and more pariah. The newest addition to...

Water needs to be this summer's beverage of choice

Water needs to be this summer’s beverage of choice

By Joe Matthews, Contributing Writer May 8, 2015

Killing over 2 million people worldwide every year, according to the Encyclopedia of Children’s Health website, dehydration is a dangerous condition that puts Eastern students at risk. With symptoms...

EWU guest speaker Jared Diamond presenting at the Fox Theater, Spokane.

Author’s new book: “The World Until Yesterday”

By Zachary Elliston, Contributing Writer May 7, 2015

Traditional societies have existed for thousands of years — some of these ancient cultures have faded into the fossils of the earth and the writing on the walls, while some have survived and still others...

Wesley Snell ASEWU Candidate Card May 6 general elections

Wesley Snell ASEWU Candidate Card May 6 general elections

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Editor May 5, 2015

"I'm running so that the students have the technology they need in order to succeed in their academic endeavors." - Wesley Snell

Conner Faulkner ASEWU Candidate Card May 6 general elections

Conner Faulkner ASEWU Candidate Card May 6 general elections

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Editor May 5, 2015

"I'm running to help bring students awareness of studying opportunities to bring the student body GPA average up." - Conner Faulkner

Carlos Hernandez ASEWU Candidate Card May 6 general elections

Carlos Hernandez ASEWU Candidate Card May 6 general elections

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Editor May 5, 2015

"I am running because I want the voice of the students to be heard on the state national level." - Carlos Hernandez

Bryce Perez ASEWU Candidate Card May 6 general elections

Bryce Perez ASEWU Candidate Card May 6 general elections

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Editor May 5, 2015

"The reason that I am running for president is the ability to work with a team, the ASEWU, for a common purpose of empowering students to make this be their campus and serve them extraordinarily well."...

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