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Preventing sexual assaults is on us

Preventing sexual assaults is on us

By Katie Dunn October 18, 2014

Sexual assault is a national issue, the Washington Post reported. The Eastern Washington University police Clery Act shows that in 2013 there was one report of forced sexual offence on campus. That...

Football team prevails after losing starters

By Samuel Deal, Sports Editor October 17, 2014

The Eastern Eagles used a balanced offensive attack to help first-time starter Jordan West earn a win over Southern Utah University, 43-20. West threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns, but it was...

The Cycle of Discontentment

The Cycle of Discontentment

By Rebekah Frank, Staff Writer October 16, 2014

With technology becoming more and more intertwined with everyday life, many people believe that technology can become an obsession and cause problems with people’s psyche, according to EWU associate...

Foodborne illnesses misunderstood

Foodborne illnesses misunderstood

By Aaron Bocook, Staff Writer October 10, 2014

Just days before his sister’s wedding, EWU Alumnus Wilson Criscione was lying on a hospital bed, his body seemingly withering away and his arm impaled by an IV needle. “I didn’t really think it...

Cooper Kupp on Oct. 4 playing against Idaho State University.

All eyes on the Kupp

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Editor October 10, 2014

After having a record-breaking freshman season, redshirt sophomore Cooper Kupp, the 2013 Big Sky Conference Freshmen of the Year, is not fully satisfied. Kupp, a Yakima, Washington native, believes...

Gummy bear photograph is one of the many art pieces at Terrain.

Terrain: Spokane’s creative kaleidoscope

By Alla Drokina, Staff Writer October 9, 2014

The outside of the warehouse looks abandoned, but there is plenty of action inside. People are coming and going, tools are strewn about, art installations are pieced together and several dust pans are...

Eastern moves to 2-0 in the Big Sky Conference

Eastern moves to 2-0 in the Big Sky Conference

By Samuel Deal, Sports Editor October 9, 2014

In an up-and-down game, the Eagles were able to leave Roos Field with a victory over Idaho State University, 56-53. “I tip my hat to Idaho State for what they did. They have come a long way, and they...

The Pence Union Building rendering, portraying the west side entrance facing Pearce residence hall, will be modeled around students and visitor ease of access.

Big plans, bigger future for Eastern

By Katie Dunn, Staff Writer October 2, 2014
“If it’s going to be a student building, if it’s going to be a student project, then it should be done through students’ voices,” said Jigre.
EWU student Teresa Messenger and her two children.

Finding a Balance: A student perspective

By Alla Drokina, Staff Wrtier October 2, 2014

There is one episode of “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” when Will pretends to be a single dad attending university. The single dad role allows him to be an eligible bachelor. Suddenly, all the girls...

Obama giving his speech to the U.N

Obama hopes to use passive resistance against ISIL

By Larry Ty Holmes, Opinion Editor October 1, 2014

President Obama addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, New York on September 24 regarding several issues, but there is one that rings clear for us. Obama asked for help in solving...

Mars Hill markets their potential location on Division Street.

Seattle-based church finds potential refuge in Spokane

By Nicole Ruse, Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2014

Mars Hill Church, a controversial multi-church group based in Seattle, is “planting” a church in Spokane after months of controversies, low membership and financial woes. Membership is declining...

Neighbor Festival evokes community involvement

Neighbor Festival evokes community involvement

By Bekah Frank, Staff Writer October 1, 2014

On September 26th, there was music, laughter and activities everywhere as students, faculty and community members swarmed the campus mall dodging in and out of the crowd visiting as many booths as...

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