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The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

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Tim Wise raises awareness in combating racism.

Tim Wise addresses issues of racial injustice in US

By Ariel Kimbleton, Staff Writer March 5, 2015

Showalter Auditorium was filled with students, faculty, staff and community members who came to hear Tim Wise, antiracism educator and writer, discuss combating racism and how people of color are faced...

Women's History Month evokes change

Women’s History Month evokes change

By Ariel Kimbleton, Staff Writer March 4, 2015

March is Women’s History Month in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia. In the U.S., it began as a tribute to International Women’s Day, which started on March 8, 1911. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter...

Casual Friday Donuts is located at 3402 N. Division Street in Spokane.

Doughnut shop crafts sweet snacks

By Laura Lango, Photographer February 28, 2015

Nestled in downtown Spokane where Dawn of the Donut used to be, Casual Friday Donuts is the resurrected coffee and donut stop. Vintage wood furnishings, a new logo and a renovated storefront, which includes...

Guest director portrays Irish-themed production at EWU theater

By Alla Drokina, Staff Writer February 27, 2015

A snippet of Ireland is coming to EWU. Artistic director for Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre and guest director at EWU Jadd Davis will bring the musical “A Man of No Importance”  to life at Eastern this...

Slam poetry rattles emotions

Slam poetry rattles emotions

By Alla Drokina, Staff Writer February 27, 2015

A hush settled over the crowd when the first poet dominated the stage at The Bartlett, a live music venue and bar, on Feb. 16 for the monthly Spokane Poetry Slam. A holler emanated from the back, followed...

Paid internships for STEM students are beneficial

Paid internships for STEM students are beneficial

By Hannah Hass, Contributing Writer February 22, 2015

Internships are extremely valuable to students and not just because they look great on a resume but because students get to develop new skills and form bonds with mentors and really learn about their work...

TOY gift program packages treats and fun year-round

By Ariel Kimbleton, Staff Writer February 21, 2015

Since its creation in 1984, Dining Services’ Thinking of You (TOY) gift program has become an EWU tradition.The TOY program is available to serve students for the entire academic year, not just for large...

Zelda: Majora's Mask 3-D a profound portable game

Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3-D a profound portable game

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer February 21, 2015

The 3DS remake of the popular Nintendo 64 game “Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D” is the single greatest game I've played on the portable system, and is arguably the greatest game I've ever played. When...

EWU Condomania presents safe sexual health activities

By Nathan Peters, Managing Editor February 21, 2015

As Eastern wrapped up its annual sexual health awareness week, Condomania proved to be a hit once again. The yearly, three-hour event focused on activities that promote and educate safe, sober and consensual...

Eastern hockey players wore blue jerseys for the autism charity game at EWU.

Blue in the Rink game raises funds for autism charity

By Ariel Kimbleton, Staff Writer February 20, 2015

Over Valentine’s Day weekend, both men’s JV and varsity hockey teams played a benefit game to raise autism awareness. The event, called Blue on the Ice, had the players on both teams, as well as...

Local university partners promote career fair

Local university partners promote career fair

By Alla Drokina, Staff Writer February 20, 2015

Over 105 employers have signed up to meet at the 21st annual Partnership and Employment Career Fair to provide students with an opportunity for success in a career field. The Partnership and Employment...

“Dragon Age: Inquisition,” a refreshing round three

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer February 16, 2015

"Dragon Age: Inquisition" is BioWare’s newest entry in the fantasy "Dragon Age" franchise and fits right in with its already spectacular track record. "Inquisition" returns the player to the world...

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