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Cheney offers summer activities for students who stick around

Cheney offers summer activities for students who stick around

May 25, 2013

May 26, 2013 editor's note: It costs $50 to ride the bull at the Cheney Rodeo. The prize money is $1,750. For more information, visit http://www.cheneyrodeo.com/docs/Bullriding.pdf. by Cori Olson Contributing...

Swoops allows its customers to choose ingredients to go on their sandwiches. Photo by Evan Sykes

EWU Dining offers different tastes

By Paul Sell, Staff Writer May 23, 2013

  Whether it is the tangy and exotic wok bowls at the Roost or the simplistic yet satisfying chicken strips and fries at Baldy’s, Eastern students have a plethora of choices to choose from...

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Documentary looks back at history of hair

By Haley Lewis, Staff Writer May 22, 2013

The Black Student Union, in the first part of their showcase, showed the documentary “Good Hair” featuring Chris Rock on May 18. Michaela Morse, event coordinator of the club, said they originally...

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Brothers Cam Fleming (left) and James Fleming (right) perform a rap together at Black Student Union's "Show Case" on May 18.

Black Student Union event showcases campus presence

By Haley Lewis, Staff Writer May 22, 2013

The Black Student Union held “The Showcase,” May 18. The showcase was a three-part event. A documentary called “Good Hair” was shown from 2 to 4 p.m., a talent show from 5 to 7 p.m....

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Finding a Method for Your Madness

By Aascot Holt, Staff Writer May 21, 2013

    The effectiveness of your contraception could be affected by what you choose to drink with breakfast. Start the Discussion Let’s be honest: In heterosexual relationships, women are...

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Professor angling for solutions to fish problem

By Jasmine Kemp, Eagle Life Writer May 20, 2013

Professor Al Scholz sits in his office, surrounded by the books he wrote and his students’ theses, concentrating on what he can recommend to save the salmon. Scholz, a professor of biology, heads...

Students find sanctuary amid college life

Students find sanctuary amid college life

By Kate Daniel, Eagle Life Editor May 19, 2013

Easterner Graphics Several students have formed faith groups, which include Chi Alpha, the Saudi club and the Compassionate Interfaith Society.   Some students use prayer for...

Senioritis: a swelling of the apathy glands

Senioritis: a swelling of the apathy glands

By Davis Hill, Staff Writer May 17, 2013

Graduating students have many challenges yet ahead: final tests, job applications and last-minute GECR crises. But none of these compare to the true end-of-the-year crucible: the dreaded senioritis. What...

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Bat Boy takes over theater

May 16, 2013

Written By Paul Sell Staff Reporter [email protected] When I first heard about “Bat Boy: The Musical” my first thoughts were of a baseball play, followed by something to do with everyone’s...

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Muslim students have different views on hijab

By Haley Lewis, Staff Writer May 15, 2013

Many students may have noticed the large population of students on campus, especially women, wearing scarves covering their head. Robert Sauders, professor of anthropology, said this scarf is...

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Greek Week is ‘All That’ and a bag of chips

By Al Stover, Eagle Life Editor May 14, 2013

Community to raise money for Cheney girl   In the printed version of this article, Michael Rutledge's name was spelled incorrectly. Marissa Sturm stands on stage with her Alpha Phi sisters...

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EWU celebrates second annual Diversity Week

By Kate Daniel, Eagle Life Editor May 12, 2013

  EWU faculty, students and staff will come together to celebrate diversity with food, music, games and conversation at the second annual Diversity Week May 20 to 23. Diversity Week is coordinated...

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