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EWU Native American Heritage Month event embraces cultural education

By Kayla Dickson November 22, 2023

Eastern Washington University’s Native American Student Association hosted an educational event on campus Nov. 14 in honor of Native American Heritage Month. The event ran from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in...

Depot History - Cheney Depot

Cheney Depot: In need of donations and volunteers

By C.J. Luce November 22, 2023

Every year, newly admitted first-year students participate in Eastern Washington University’s annual walking through the pillars event. The new freshmen will walk through Eastern’s famous Herculean...

Records: Fired EWU Multicultural Center director questioned about student's public criticism of McMahan prior to dismissal

Records: Fired EWU Multicultural Center director questioned about student’s public criticism of McMahan prior to dismissal

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor November 22, 2023

On April 17, Eastern Washington University President Shari McMahan and the university leadership team met to discuss racist graffiti found days earlier in the Black Student Union’s Dance studio. Five...

EWU campus left with questions and concerns after arrest of Justin Hale

EWU campus left with questions and concerns after arrest of Justin Hale

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter November 7, 2023

After the recent arrest of Justin James Hale, questions regarding his presence on campus as well as lack of action from university administration circulate amongst students. The 26-year old was arrested...

Campus Visitor Brings Hate to EWU, Threatens Students

Campus Visitor Brings Hate to EWU, Threatens Students

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter October 21, 2023

A petitioner on Eastern Washington University’s campus Thursday hurled hate speech and threats toward students before fleeing campus. Police are asking for help identifying the suspect.   EWU police...

Eastern Washington University Cuts French and German Minors

Eastern Washington University Cuts French and German Minors

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter October 15, 2023

McKenna Hoffman thought she had everything figured out. She was going to graduate from Eastern Washington University with a major in English and a dual minor in psychology and French. Then, she was going...

Spirit of the Eagle Powwow Hosted on “Whole New Level” Despite Administrative Conflict, Hate Groups on Campus

Spirit of the Eagle Powwow Hosted on “Whole New Level” Despite Administrative Conflict, Hate Groups on Campus

By Cannon Barnett June 18, 2023

People danced to the rhythmic pounding of drums, the bells on their regalia bringing an intense vibrancy to the room. Some in the audience watched intently, while others sat back and relished in being...

Lawsuit Against Outgoing Athletic Director Hickey Details Alleged Sexism, Title IX Violations

Lawsuit Against Outgoing Athletic Director Hickey Details Alleged Sexism, Title IX Violations

By Luke Pickett, Reporter May 31, 2023

Following her 17th season as head coach of women's basketball at Eastern Washington University, Wendy Schuller felt that she was more than qualified for the vacant Senior Women's Administrator position...

Students Reject University Police Department’s Request to Move into PUB

Students Reject University Police Department’s Request to Move into PUB

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter May 31, 2023

May 16th, 2023 - Staff and students at Eastern Washington University spoke out against a university police request to move its headquarters into the Pence Union Building during a panel facilitated by the...

Japanese American Internment Camp Photos to Encourage Students to Make Connections with Those Detained

Japanese American Internment Camp Photos to Encourage Students to Make Connections with Those Detained

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter May 9, 2023

Frank Hirahara was only 15 when he was taken to an internment camp with his family in 1942. He was there for 3 years as one of the more than 120,000 Japanese Americans placed in internment camps during...

What are the Policy Changes Coming to EWU?

What are the Policy Changes Coming to EWU?

By Hanna Alexis Yulo, Reporter May 8, 2023

On April 27th, EWU held a public policy hearing in order to go over the proposed changes and get further feedback from the community. Here are the notable changes coming to EWU.  Immunizations  EWU...

Local Artist "MagicWill" Raising the Bar for the Rap Industry

Local Artist “MagicWill” Raising the Bar for the Rap Industry

By Luke Pickett, Reporter May 2, 2023

New era sound with delivery and wordplay. MagicWill is on a journey to meet these benchmarks as he pursues a career as an “artist, not just a rapper”.  For many musical artists, reaching their...

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