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Outside vendors evicted from PUB

Outside vendors evicted from PUB

By Sam Deal, Opinion Editor February 24, 2016

New retail locations has always been a known component of the PUB remodel, but the removal of current vendors is a new aspect of the two-year project beginning in June. Thomas Hammer and Aladin’s...

Women’s basketball splits on the road

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer February 18, 2016

The women’s basketball team split on the road with a loss to the University of North Dakota, 72-69, and a win over University of Northern Colorado, 66-57. The Eagles improved to 17-8 and 11-2 in...

Track and field makes its mark

Track and field makes its mark

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer February 18, 2016

The EWU track and field team finished its regular season with 26 Big Sky Conference qualifiers at the UW Husky Classic in Seattle on Feb. 12 and 13. Senior Kaytlyn Coleman finished first in the weight...

Men’s tennis open conference play with two close wins

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor February 17, 2016

EWU men’s tennis team returns to Cheney 2-0 in conference play after a couple of tight 4-3 wins over Northern Colorado on Feb. 12 and North Dakota on Feb. 14, improving their overall record to 5-2. Against...

Womens tennis splits weekend matches, move to 6-3

Women’s tennis splits weekend matches, move to 6-3

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor February 17, 2016

The EWU women’s tennis team won five of its last six matches after splitting a pair of weekend matches, as the team gears up for two conference road matches on Feb. 19 and 21. Coming off a tight 4-3...

Eagles win sixth straight game

Eagles win sixth straight game

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer February 17, 2016

It is coming down to the last few games of the season as the Eagles try to make a push in the standings to finish with one of four first-round byes in the Big Sky Conference Tournament. Going into the...

Straight Outta Lutsk: Bliznyuk

Straight Outta Lutsk: Bliznyuk

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer February 17, 2016

It was almost blizzard-like as Bogdan Bliznyuk drove through Snoqualmie Pass on the way to his home in Federal Way, Washington, on the evening of Jan. 12. He had to get over the snowy mountains without...

EWU women’s basketball sweeps weekend games

EWU women’s basketball sweeps weekend games

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer February 10, 2016

EWU women’s basketball improves to 10-1 in conference, 16-7 overall, after winning two conference games this week against Northern Arizona University and Southern Utah University. EWU won against...

Alpha Phi raises over $1,000 with Mr. Greek event

Alpha Phi raises over $1,000 with Mr. Greek event

By Kristi Lucchetta, Staff Writer February 10, 2016

The Showalter auditorium held an almost full-capacity crowd on Feb. 5, for the annual Mr. Greek event. The loud and enthusiastic crowd cheered on the seven contestants during their formal wear, talent...

New Pride Center Manager opens up about struggles

New Pride Center Manager opens up about struggles

By Rosie Perry, Staff Writer February 6, 2016

As a queer, feminist and multiracial man, Nicholas Franco said he has had to overcome many challenges in his life. “My experiences with discrimination and bullying have helped me become a deeply...

Men’s tennis move to 3-1 on the season

Men’s tennis move to 3-1 on the season

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor February 4, 2016

After opening the season with a pair of home victories the EWU men’s tennis team split two non-conference matches to move to 3-1, falling to the Gonzaga Bulldogs in Spokane and defeating the UC Riverside...

Eagles remain undefeated at home

Eagles remain undefeated at home

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer February 4, 2016

The Eagles returned home for a pair of games after a couple of tough road losses. In conference play this season EWU is 5-0 at home and 0-4 on the road. On Jan. 28, the Eagles matched up against a 7-10...

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