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

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The EWU Track and Field Big Sky Championship took place at Roos Field on May 16.

EWU Track and Field finish fifth at Big Sky

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer May 22, 2015

Four days of tightly contested and entertaining action came to an end on May 16, as the track and field Big Sky Outdoor Championships wrapped up at Roos Field. Both the men’s and women’s team for EWU...

Various students at Eastern Washington University participated in the EWU World Cup soccer tournament on May 15.

EWU World Cup tradition continues

By Sam Deal, Sports Editor May 22, 2015

For a fourth consecutive year, EWU intramurals hosted a world-cup-style soccer tournament on May 15. The tournament allows students to formulate teams and select a country to represent. While many students...

'Avengers: Age of Ultron' freefall continues downward

‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ freefall continues downward

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer May 17, 2015

Whatever spark the first Avenger's movie banked upon seems to have faded from the sequel. "Age of Ultron" is perhaps the perfect example of a movie that started off well, but went into freefall as the...

Hilarity and confusion ensue during the opening weekend of "Fuddy Meers."

‘Fuddy Meers’ show has grandma under the sink

By Laura Lango, Photographer May 16, 2015

“Claire has a rare form of psychogenic amnesia that erases her memory whenever she goes to sleep. This morning, like all mornings, she wakes up a blank slate.” So begins the official show summary of...

Many vehicles park in lot 16 near Roos Field along Washington Ave.

Multiple vehicles willfully damaged on campus

By Jasmine Ari Kemp, News Editor May 15, 2015

EWU University Police are looking for leads concerning vandalism in lot 16 near Roos Field. On April 28, a parking enforcement officer discovered 21 vehicles in the lot with broken side mirrors. A police...

Andy Grammer scheduled for spring concert

Andy Grammer scheduled for spring concert

By Nathan Peters, Managing Editor May 14, 2015

Andy Grammer, platinum-selling recording artist, and opening act Lavoy will be the EWU spring concert artists on June 1 at Reese Court. Free concert tickets are now available for students with valid student...

EWU VCD students and Cheney residents discuss the artwork.

Small Towns Exhibit debuts in Cheney

By Griffin Stiles, Contributing Writer May 14, 2015

After months of mystery and an academic quarter of construction, the Small Towns art exhibit in Brewster Hall’s community area has seen its debut. For the last few months, the first floor of Brewster...

Sandy Williams, Eastern's Pride Center coordinator, hugs an EWU Lavender Graduate as they obtain their certificate in Showalter Auditorium on May 8.

‘Happiness, Peppiness and Self-love’

By Ayanna Fernandez, Contributing Writer May 13, 2015

It is around that time again; when the school year comes to an end and it is time to say goodbye to those students who have worked to successfully achieve their degrees and be able to call themselves a...

Superhero Formula Getting Stale

Superhero Formula Getting Stale

By Zoe Colburn, Opinion Editor May 11, 2015

Joss Whedon has been a nerd-culture messiah since “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” but his recent treatment of the Avengers has begun turning him less messiah and more pariah. The newest addition to...

Polyamory unveiled

Polyamory unveiled

By Zoe Colburn, Opinion Editor May 9, 2015

Polyamory is coming more and more to the forefront of modern consciousnesses, and as it does, those of us who are polyamorous are often confronted with parades of questions. The usual questions usually...

Water needs to be this summer's beverage of choice

Water needs to be this summer’s beverage of choice

By Joe Matthews, Contributing Writer May 8, 2015

Killing over 2 million people worldwide every year, according to the Encyclopedia of Children’s Health website, dehydration is a dangerous condition that puts Eastern students at risk. With symptoms...

EWU guest speaker Jared Diamond presenting at the Fox Theater, Spokane.

Author’s new book: “The World Until Yesterday”

By Zachary Elliston, Contributing Writer May 7, 2015

Traditional societies have existed for thousands of years — some of these ancient cultures have faded into the fossils of the earth and the writing on the walls, while some have survived and still others...

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