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Shannon Bedell

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Nichole Meyer and Gene Engene perform a scene during EWU's production of Macbeth. Photo by Sam Sargeant

Curse be damned; ‘Macbeth’ opens without a hitch

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
March 14, 2014
Characters rewind mental ‘Tape’

Characters rewind mental ‘Tape’

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
March 13, 2014
Professor Chiu-Hsin Lin explains different ways to buy an airplane ticket in China to a group of students.

Conversation group assists both native and beginning speakers

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
March 13, 2014
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‘Central Park Five’ shines dark light on broken justice system in New York City

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
March 5, 2014
Professor interprets racial differences

Professor interprets racial differences

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
February 26, 2014
Students from across Washington state gathered in Olympia, Wash., to participate in the Student Association’s annual Lobby Day on Feb. 14, where students were able to interact with law makers.

Eastern students lobby at state capitol

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
February 19, 2014
Music department creates weekly pop music forum

Music department creates weekly pop music forum

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
February 12, 2014
Photo by Sam Sargeant Weaving in and out of inflatable bunkers, EWU Student Nick Barr aims at another student in a rousing game of laser tag.

Students suit up for laser tag

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
December 6, 2013
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Inside the President’s Office

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
December 5, 2013
Engineering students catapult into competition

Engineering students catapult into competition

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
November 25, 2013
Photo by Sam Sargeant Yasser Mohammad tests for a foot hold, as he scales the rock climbing wall at the URC.

Campus recreation climbs in options

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
November 18, 2013
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JFK Library hosts faculty book series

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
November 15, 2013
Photo by Sam Sargeant The veterans lounge, located on the ground floor of Showalter Hall, is an open space where veterans study and socialize.

Veterans Center offers support to those who served

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
November 8, 2013
Illustration by Vania Tauvela

Dinner with D.J.

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
November 7, 2013
Photo by Karissa Berg Leatherface strikes terror in students during the Oct. 24-25 haunted house.

ASEWU sponsors haunted house, proceeds benefit wounded warriors

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
November 4, 2013
Photo contributed by Cameron Maleki This cathedral, located in Salamanca, Spain, was constructed between the 16th and 18th centuries and can be seen by students on various study abroad trips.

Study abroad fair exhibits globe-trotting options for students

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
October 31, 2013
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EWU maintains zero tolerance policy on drugs and alcohol

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
October 24, 2013
Various campus groups to host ghoulish Halloween gatherings

Various campus groups to host ghoulish Halloween gatherings

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
October 23, 2013
Chely Wright talks about her experience coming out in the public eye. Photo credit Sam Sargeant

Openly gay country star speaks at Riverpoint

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
October 18, 2013
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Snyamncut still under construction

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
October 11, 2013
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EWU Theatre to hold auditions for The Fantasticks

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
October 10, 2013
Art from many young local artists fill Spokane's Music City Building at the 6th Annual Terrain Show.

Spokane art event puts spotlight on local artists

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
October 9, 2013
The EWU Rodeo Team shows off some of their skills. Photo Credit Laura Ueckert Jones

A variety of clubs suit a diverse student population

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
October 6, 2013
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Cheney Restaurant Week offers healthy meal options

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer
September 30, 2013
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