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Effect of COVID-19 on counseling services

By Emily Driskel, News Editor February 22, 2022

Throughout the past two years of quarantining, isolation and mandates, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the Counseling and Wellness Services program. Tricia Hughes, the Senior Director, said the amount...

A student changed the meaning of a sign on campus.

Police beat: Here for “f”ood

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director February 22, 2022

2/11/22 Graffiti Spotted Near Roos Field Graffiti was found on the eclectic billboard outside one of the parking lots at Roos Field on Washington Street. The graffiti is tagged with the phrase “Here...

Police Beat: Student cries for help at 3am

Police Beat: Student cries for help at 3am

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director February 15, 2022

2/3/22 Fire Alarm(s) at Pearce Hall On February 3rd, the Police reported that someone had pulled the fire alarm and ran off before they could be caught. A few days later on February 8th, someone else...

Students lined up at the EWU blood drive to donate to those in need.

EWU blood drive a success

By Emily Driskel, News Editor February 3, 2022

In the PUB NCR last Friday, Jan. 28, STEM Advice and Support (STEMAS) hosted a blood drive for the EWU community from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  Benjamin Caruso ran the blood drive and said there was a good...

The final four EWU presidential candidates are announced

By Randle Kinswa, Managing Editor February 1, 2022

In April 2021 the Board of Trustees for EWU officially announced the university's intentions on searching for the 27th President in the school’s history. It was reported by university officials that...

The COVID-19 Omicron variant caused Cheney cases to spike right after break.

Omicron COVID-19 variant hits EWU

By Randle Kinswa, Managing Editor January 25, 2022

The EWU/Cheney area has experienced a measurable increase in the amount of reported cases of COVID-19 since the start of the Winter Quarter.  The number of cases reported in the Cheney area prior to...

Jonathan Anderson to serve as new provost

By Emily Driskel, News Editor January 17, 2022

On Dec. 16, Jonathan Anderson, PhD, took over as the provost for EWU. Brian Levin-Stankevich announced that he will be stepping down from his role. Anderson’s administration contract will be for one...

The police have located the suspects and are taking care of the situation.

Case closed on the assault by the library

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director November 16, 2021

On November 7th, EWU students and staff received emails from EWU Alerts which detailed the events of an attempted assault that happened near JFK library. As the days have unfolded, more information has...

Maddesyn George's case is being worked on in the Spokane court system.

Victim or murderer?

By Tahrae Bear Eagle, Contributor November 11, 2021

In July 2020, 27-year-old Maddesyn George was raped by Kristopher Graber, a man she previously considered her friend. After he assaulted her, she stole his gun, drugs, and some money. The next day Graber...

ASEWU President Terminated

ASEWU President Terminated

By Randle Kinswa, Managing Editor November 9, 2021

On Nov. 2 there was a hearing that took place regarding the fate of now former ASEWU President Grace Nall.  The complainant party was spearheaded by Finance Vice President, J.T. (Judson) Fillingim,...

Dr. Jamie Manson focuses on getting students involved with research as often as possible.

Chemistry professor from EWU wins research award

By Emily Driskel, News Editor November 3, 2021

  For the past 18 years, Dr. Jamie Manson has been working with undergraduate students on research at EWU. Manson and his students have accomplished a lot with their research with the help of collaborators...

A student dressed as a clown was caught on the beam in the JFK Library.

Police Beat: Clown thwarted in library

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director November 2, 2021

Clown Spotted in JFK Library (10/27/21) A person dressed in a clown costume, a man, and a woman were spotted pretending to fight on the 3rd floor of the JFK library. The woman was recording the two...

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