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A new generations boxing movie

A new generation’s boxing movie

By Chris Mudd December 4, 2015

Nearly 40 years since Sylvester Stallone first stepped into the ring, the culture of cinema is still very much aware of the influence of “Rocky.” There hasn't been a fight movie since that hasn't stood...

“Spectre”, a default Bond film

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer December 3, 2015

The danger with a franchise as immortal as the Bond series is falling into a boring rhythm that becomes too familiar. "Spectre" is perhaps a sign that Bond only has so many movies in him before it becomes...

Transgender Day of Remembrance

By Rosie Perry, Staff Writer December 1, 2015

On Nov. 19 EWU honored the lives of trans* women who were killed this year as a result of anti-transgender hatred or murder. The event was a tribute to International Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov....

Gender Awareness Week

By Lelia Thatcher, Staff Writer December 1, 2015

EWU’s Gender Awareness Week kicked off Nov. 16 with the “Welcoming Project Ally Training” event at 10 a.m. in PUB 263. Faculty, staff and students were able to become a certified ally to the LGBTQ+...

Trans*lations: Speaking of Friends

By Rosie Perry, Staff Writer December 1, 2015

The week of Nov. 16 through Nov. 19 is Gender Awareness Week at EWU. On Nov. 17 Professor Laura S. Hodgman shared the story of an individual who has dealt with the struggles of being transgender. Joe...

Professor runs more than just the classroom

By Rosie Perry, Staff Writer November 30, 2015

Associate professor Rachel Toor leads a busy life working six days a week, writing, teaching and writing some more while still finding time for her main hobby of running. Toor completed her bachelor’s...

Return to the Wasteland in Fallout 4

Return to the Wasteland in ‘Fallout 4’

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer November 30, 2015

Bethesda Game Studios has established itself as the premiere developer for creating story worlds, and their latest adventure, "Fallout 4," is proving to be as groundbreaking as it is rich in the mass amount...

A game with soul: ‘Undertale’ provides unique battle dynamic

By Chris Mudd, Contributing Writer November 30, 2015

"Undertale" from developer Toby Fox is the latest Indie powerhouse, and rightfully so due to the remarkable amount of heart the developers poured into the game. Generations ago, the world was ruled...

Bay of Bengal Lecture Success

By Mike Hantho, Staff Writer November 29, 2015

On Nov. 17, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Social Work hosted the Global Studies Lecture Series for the Bay of Bengal, presented by Bipasha Biswas, Ph.D. Biswas, an associate professor...

EWU shares Thanksgiving traditions

EWU shares Thanksgiving traditions

By Rosie Perry, Staff Writer November 29, 2015

This Thanksgiving members of the EWU community have quite a variety of plans for their break, from a traditional Thanksgiving to foreign students and faculty experiencing an all-new holiday. Director...

Thanksgiving brings ample volunteer opportunities to the community

Thanksgiving brings ample volunteer opportunities to the community

By Lelia Thatcher, Staff Writer November 29, 2015

Each year the week before Thanksgiving, the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign against Hunger and Homelessness team up to sponsor National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness...

Eddie (Eli Drushella) and Tammy (Hannah Bancroft) interact during Pocatello showing.

EWU Theater hits the heart, Pocatello does more than just entertain

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer November 19, 2015

Eastern’s theater presented “Pocatello,” written by Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Jadd Davis, and the new production was as captivating as it was relatable. With brilliant performances by...

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