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EWU Symposium to showcase student works

By Devante Gaillard, Contributing Writer April 6, 2016

In the seventh century B.C., a symposium involved men gathering to drink wine and discuss philosophy on pillows. Symposia this century emphasize discussion of topics between professionals, with considerably...

Open Forum for campus gender issues

Open Forum for campus gender issues

By Colette-Janae Buck, Contributing Writer March 31, 2016

EWU students, staff and faculty members concerned with campus gender issues are invited to share their thoughts with EWU’s Women’s Commission during a forum on April 1. The forum is a two-hour...

EWU exhibition ‘Appropriate Ambitions’ utilizes artwork to challenge gender roles

By Erin Rebar, Contributing Writer March 12, 2016

Stepping inside is like walking back into the womb. Overhead, gracefully draped fabric hangs like a veil of silken clouds. Light filters downwards through the gauzy roof, painting the room a delicate shade...

Spring Brings More EPIC Outdoor Adventures

By Colette-Janae Buck, Contributing Writer March 11, 2016

Rafting dangerous white capped waters, mountaineering steep snow-ridden mountain sides and hiking cavernous trails are all adrenaline-ridden trips EPIC Adventures offers to students. EPIC, or Experiential...

Loves Labours Lost: The Musical gears up for second slate of showings

‘Love’s Labour’s Lost: The Musical’ gears up for second slate of showings

By Brad Brown, Contributing Writer March 11, 2016

With a bong and female blow-up doll in hand, the spotlight cast upon four well-dressed men, setting the mood for Shakespeare’s abridged version of “Love’s Labour’s Lost” to the tightly-packed...

Support Girls on the Run with the purchase of grilled cheese

Support Girls on the Run with the purchase of grilled cheese

By Kristi Lucchetta, Staff Writer March 9, 2016

Grilled Cheese with the GPhiB’s is back for the fourth year in support of Gamma Phi Beta’s mission Girls on the Run (GOTR). The event will begin March 10 at 9 p.m. and continue until 2 a.m on March...

Spokane holds spring break opportunities

By Erin Rebar, Contributing Writer March 6, 2016

Spring break is almost upon us, and with it comes stories and expectations of a wild trip away. According to the Chicago Tribune, a study by cheaptickets.com found “more than half of college students...

EWU student bring Love Your Melon to campus

EWU student bring Love Your Melon to campus

By Kristi Lucchetta, Staff Writer March 6, 2016

EWU now has a student-run college apparel brand, Love Your Melon, with the mission to give a hat to every child battling cancer in America. EWU junior Kaitlin Dessin first thought to bring the organization...

How nutrition and sleep can help with your finals

How nutrition and sleep can help with your finals

By Kristi Lucchetta, Staff Writer March 5, 2016

Stress levels can be high and energy levels low as finals week approaches. Sleep and nutrition can be key to making students’ lives easier during dead week along with preparation throughout the quarter. Not...

‘Eddie the Eagle’ a true underdog sports story

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer March 4, 2016

Eddie Edwards made history in the 1988 Winter Olympics, becoming the first athlete to ever compete in ski jumping for Great Britain. Doing so when nobody believed he could, after the heartbreak of being...

Visiting author brings crowd to tears at Aunties

Visiting author brings crowd to tears at Auntie’s

By Natasha Nellis, Contributing Writer March 4, 2016

“Because I’m American.” This was visiting author Lidia Yuknavitch’s response to why the themes of her stories focus on sexuality and violence. “[Americans] are raised in violence as a commodity....

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