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

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

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Cannon Barnett, News Editor

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Cheney Police Station, Red Barn

Police Beat: May 7 – May 21

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
May 29, 2024
May 14, 2024 - Students gather to protest campus visitor’s preachings in front of the PUB

Self-proclaimed “traveling campus evangelist” draws protest in front of Pence Union Building

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
May 21, 2024
On May 8, Eastern Washington University students and alumni gathered on campus holding Palestinian flags and signs, calling for the university to disinvest from its partnership with Fairchild Air Force Base.

EWU students rally as college protests across the country boom in response to the Israel-Hamas war

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
May 15, 2024
Police Beat: April 23 - May 6

Police Beat: April 23 – May 6

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
May 7, 2024
EWU to update sexual assault response protocols in August

EWU to update sexual assault response protocols in August

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
May 1, 2024
Cheney Police Department vehicles lined up outside the station.

Police Beat: April 5 – April 22

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
April 25, 2024
Eastern Washington University will offer fewer class registration options starting in fall

Eastern Washington University will offer fewer class registration options starting in fall

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
April 19, 2024
Police Beat: March 22 - April 4

Police Beat: March 22 – April 4

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
April 8, 2024
Police Beat: March 8 - March 21

Police Beat: March 8 – March 21

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
March 26, 2024
A sign pointing toward Eastern Washington University’s base on the Bellevue College campus. Photo: Kathryn Erickson - EWU Bellevue Campus Program Coordinator

EWU staff and faculty recommend disinvestment in EWU Bellevue satellite campus

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
March 22, 2024
The EWU Police department headquarters.

Police Beat: Feb. 23 – March 7

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
March 11, 2024
EWU Women’s Basketball players Aaliyah Alexander (25) and Jamie Loera (15) playing against University of Idaho in Reece Court.

Eastern Washington University’s women’s basketball shatters records, engages community off court

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
March 6, 2024
EWU Senior Hilary Baird poses with a piano in one of her favorite rooms to practice in, located in the EWU Music Building

EWU student aims to make music accessible for people with disabilities like hers through enrollment in unique Master’s program

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
February 26, 2024
Police Beat: February 9th - February 22nd

Police Beat: February 9th – February 22nd

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
February 26, 2024
New Eastern Washington University course shines light on the unrecognized history of queerness in America

New Eastern Washington University course shines light on the unrecognized history of queerness in America

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
February 20, 2024
Eastern Washington University’s Prairie Restoration in its third growing season

Eastern Washington University’s Prairie Restoration in its third growing season

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
February 13, 2024
Police Beat: Jan. 30 – Feb. 8

Police Beat: Jan. 30 – Feb. 8

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
February 13, 2024
Emergency alert buttons across campus deactivated in favor of new EagleSafe app

Emergency alert buttons across campus deactivated in favor of new EagleSafe app

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
February 1, 2024
Police Beat: Jan. 22 - Jan. 29

Police Beat: Jan. 22 – Jan. 29

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
January 30, 2024
EWU’s Strategic Resource Allocation: What is it, and what does it mean for students

EWU’s Strategic Resource Allocation: What is it, and what does it mean for students

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
January 22, 2024
Board of Trustees Meeting, Dec. 8

Community responds with concern to Eastern Washington University’s budget reallocation recommendations

By Cannon Barnett
December 18, 2023
Eastern Washington University’s KEWU radio station to sign off after 73 years on air

Eastern Washington University’s KEWU radio station to sign off after 73 years on air

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
December 6, 2023
Records: Fired EWU Multicultural Center director questioned about students public criticism of McMahan prior to dismissal

Records: Fired EWU Multicultural Center director questioned about student’s public criticism of McMahan prior to dismissal

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
November 22, 2023
Pride Center receives donation, new name from parting EWU staff member Lance Kissler

Pride Center receives donation, new name from parting EWU staff member Lance Kissler

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
November 13, 2023
Photo: D.S. Schaefer (Outlier Imagery)

Movie filmed on Eastern Washington University campus: an interview with 213 Bones producer Tyler Olson

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
November 7, 2023
Source: Eastern Washington University Youtube Channel

McMahan Formally Invested as 27th President of Eastern Washington University

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
October 31, 2023
Eastern Washington University Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming

Eastern Washington University Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
October 23, 2023
Eastern Washington University Cuts French and German Minors

Eastern Washington University Cuts French and German Minors

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
October 15, 2023
Newly Revived EWU Fencing Club Off to Promising Start

Newly Revived EWU Fencing Club Off to Promising Start

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
October 10, 2023
Spirit of the Eagle Powwow Hosted on “Whole New Level” Despite Administrative Conflict, Hate Groups on Campus

Spirit of the Eagle Powwow Hosted on “Whole New Level” Despite Administrative Conflict, Hate Groups on Campus

By Cannon Barnett
June 18, 2023
Students Reject University Police Department’s Request to Move into PUB

Students Reject University Police Department’s Request to Move into PUB

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
May 31, 2023
New EWU Dungeons and Dragons Club Helps People Build Life Skills, Community

New EWU Dungeons and Dragons Club Helps People Build Life Skills, Community

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
May 22, 2023

EWU Event Programming in May Brings Attention to the Joys and Struggles of Being Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
May 22, 2023
Japanese American Internment Camp Photos to Encourage Students to Make Connections with Those Detained

Japanese American Internment Camp Photos to Encourage Students to Make Connections with Those Detained

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
May 9, 2023
EWU and Student Leaders Respond to Racist Graffiti, Stickers on EWU Campus

EWU and Student Leaders Respond to Racist Graffiti, Stickers on EWU Campus

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
May 1, 2023
Eagles For Recovery Kickoff Recieved with Support by Students, Staff and Faculty at EWU

Eagles For Recovery Kickoff Recieved with Support by Students, Staff and Faculty at EWU

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
April 19, 2023
National Farmworker Awareness Week Observed at EWU

National Farmworker Awareness Week Observed at EWU

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
April 13, 2023
Image provided by Nicholas Palmieri

EWU’s Drag on Ice Expands Tradition in the Midst of Recent Anti-Drag Legislation Across America

By Samuel Cash and Cannon Barnett
April 3, 2023
New EWU Program to Support Students Recovering from Addiction

New EWU Program to Support Students Recovering from Addiction

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
March 7, 2023
Ash Gordon with her repoussé rendition of The Swing. Photo by Cannon Barnett, edited by Emily Powers

Rococo Repoussé: Unique Student Artwork Displayed in JFK Library

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
March 3, 2023
Records Reveal Details on Hazing Allegations that Led to Phi Delta Theta Suspension

Records Reveal Details on Hazing Allegations that Led to Phi Delta Theta Suspension

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
February 23, 2023
Campus photo taken by photographer Emily Powers

EWU Community Responds to Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
February 13, 2023
Picture credit to ASEWU website.

ASEWU Business Meetings #1 and #2 Recap: New Appointments and General News Announced

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
February 13, 2023
Fraternity Phi Delta Theta Loses Recognition Due to Hazing

Fraternity Phi Delta Theta Loses Recognition Due to Hazing

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
January 30, 2023
Photo credit to EWU Multicultural Center Website

New Student Organization Hopes to Bring Cultural Experiences to EWU Campus

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
January 30, 2023
Photo sent in by Kim Davis and edited by Photographer Emily Powers

EWU Aims to Send Message to Community Through Participation In MLK Rally

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
January 20, 2023
Eastern Washington University Investigates Alleged Hazing Incidents in Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Eastern Washington University Investigates Alleged Hazing Incidents in Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
December 6, 2022
“26 Pebbles” is full of touching moments illustrating the power of community. Here, cast members Abigail Zimmerman and Autumn Meiners embrace.

In Docudrama 26 Pebbles, EWU Theater Looks To Express Grief, Hope and Sense Of Community

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
November 30, 2022
EWU Science students take inventory of all the trees on campus.

EWU Students Use LiDAR to Combat Climate Change

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
November 15, 2022
Young multi-ethnic hipster friends having fun at college dorm party and eating fast food

EWU Police Say They’ve Received Several Reports of Sexual Assault This Quarter

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
November 8, 2022
Day of the Dead Celebration at Eastern Washington University Both Festive and Informational

Day of the Dead Celebration at Eastern Washington University Both Festive and Informational

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
November 2, 2022
Two EWU students attending EWU event. Many incoming students look forward to the new year.

Eastern Students Share Their Back to School Experiences this Fall Quarter

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
October 26, 2022
The EWU Pride Center Increases Visibility through Hosting of ‘Second Pride Month’

The EWU Pride Center Increases Visibility through Hosting of ‘Second Pride Month’

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
October 20, 2022
While international students at EWU face many obstacles in adjusting to life in a foreign country, the new experiences far outweigh the difficulties for many.

International Students at EWU Discuss the Struggle and Excitement of Studying Abroad

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
October 12, 2022
Two students chill on campus and enjoy the warm fall day.

2022’s Eagle Family Homecoming to Welcome Students and Build Community

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter
October 10, 2022
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