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

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EWU DSS helps students achieve

By Erin Rebar, Contributing Writer April 7, 2016

The Disabilities Support Services (DSS) office, located in Tawanka Hall, is a place where students living with disabilities can go to receive accommodations to improve their experience at EWU. “The...

Good weather, great results for men’s track and field

Good weather, great results for men’s track and field

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer April 7, 2016

The EWU men’s track and field team participated in two meets on April 1 and 2, the Stanford Invitational in Palo Alto, California and the Al Manuel Northwest Dual Meet in Missoula, Montana. The men...

Four Eagles qualify in Al Manuel and Stanford Meets

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer April 6, 2016

Women’s track and field competed in the Stanford Invitational and the Al Manuel Northwest Dual Meet on April 1 and 2. The Eagles had four Big Sky Conference Outdoor Championship qualifiers at these...

LinkedIn Workshop at EWU

By Kristi Lucchetta, Staff Writer April 6, 2016
"Statistics show that having a LinkedIn profile ... can help you make connections in the professional world." Emma Tilbury | EWU senior

EWU Symposium to showcase student works

By Devante Gaillard, Contributing Writer April 6, 2016

In the seventh century B.C., a symposium involved men gathering to drink wine and discuss philosophy on pillows. Symposia this century emphasize discussion of topics between professionals, with considerably...

Lily Kate dresses up Cheney

Lily Kate dresses up Cheney

By Natasha Nellis, Contributing Writer April 2, 2016

A new women’s fashion boutique has come to Cheney. Lily Kate is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is located on the corner next to Pet Paradise on Second Street. Lily Kate Fashion...

All holidays are commercialized

All holidays are commercialized

By Joe Matthews, Opinion Editor April 2, 2016

Lent is over, the Easter Bunny has dropped his eggs and the complaints about the commercialization of Easter have begun. What is supposed to be a holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ...

Men’s track and field takes Big Sky by storm

Men’s track and field takes Big Sky by storm

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer April 1, 2016

At the Whitworth BUC Scoring Invite on March 17-18, the men’s track team had four Big Sky Conference Outdoor Championship qualifiers at the meet to start off the outdoor season for the team: senior Joey...

Men’s tennis on a losing streak

Men’s tennis on a losing streak

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor April 1, 2016

It has been a turbulent few weeks for the EWU men’s tennis program, having lost seven straight matches, including 12 of its last 13 after starting the season 7-2, 3-0 in conference. The Eagles’...

Open Forum for campus gender issues

Open Forum for campus gender issues

By Colette-Janae Buck, Contributing Writer March 31, 2016

EWU students, staff and faculty members concerned with campus gender issues are invited to share their thoughts with EWU’s Women’s Commission during a forum on April 1. The forum is a two-hour...

Women’s track opens outdoor season

Women’s track opens outdoor season

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer March 31, 2016

The women’s track team began its outdoor season at the Whitworth BUC Scoring Invite on March 17 and 18 in Spokane. There were three qualifiers for the Big Sky Conference Outdoor Championships, including...

Women’s tennis drop their Big Sky lead to Sac State

Women’s tennis drop their Big Sky lead to Sac State

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor March 31, 2016

The EWU women’s tennis team finds itself in the middle of a drought, going 0-4 since a dominant 7-0 win over Whitworth on Feb. 27. The team currently sits at 3-3 in Big Sky play after initially starting...

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