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The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

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'Deadpool' an offensive success

‘Deadpool’ an offensive success

February 19, 2016

With the list of Avengers-themed movies growing every year, Marvel finally branched out to a whole new character with the very R-rated “Deadpool.” Bloody as can be, full of profanity, humor, sex and...

When work and classes clash, choose class

When work and classes clash, choose class

By Jordan Perry, Contributing Writer February 19, 2016

School isn’t easy, it’s a full-time job, and trying to work while going to school only further complicates life. During my time at EWU I had the unfortunate opportunity to work for two separate...

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...

Colloquium on Mexico

Colloquium on Mexico

By Colette-Janae Buck, Contributing Writer February 18, 2016

Drug trafficking. Migration. Corruption. These are some of the topics the two-day EWU Colloquium on Mexico focused on. The colloquium was the first of its kind as an in-depth country analysis at Eastern...

EWU Business program less than professional

By Jarrett Retz, Advertising Manager February 18, 2016

If I were ever looking at a résumé and saw that someone had a Business Degree from EWU — an accredited business school — all the negative observations I have made in my time here would echo in my...

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...

Women's 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...

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