Campus conversations
Browse current student reporting connected to Eastern Washington University, then start or join an in-person Roundtable through ThinkMatch.
The Easterner
President Shari McMahan has stepped back from her public duties after announcing that she had been diagnosed with “an aggressive form of cancer” on the university’s official news channel Sept. 8. In her video message, McMahan designated Vice President for People and Culture Cesar Portillo to “oversee the university’s day-to-day operations” while she continue
The Easterner
Beginning in fall quarter of 2026, the EWU bookstore will offer a new flat-rate textbook pricing option. Currently, students pay for textbooks individually after registering for classes. Under the new program, most students will be charged a flat rate of $170 per quarter for required course materials. Students enrolled in any Eastern classes will automatical
The Easterner
Protection Order Violation — April 6 A victim reported a violation of a protection order as part of an ongoing issue. The subject reportedly drove through campus and the victim’s workplace in violation of the order. Police established probable cause and arrested the subject. Argument — April 7 Police responded to an argument ensued at...
The Easterner
Six EWU students had work featured in Pressure Points, first Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Exhibition of the school year. The gallery ran from April 23 through May 8. Each senior presented a collection of original works and a written artist statement explaining the pieces. The gallery spanned multiple rooms in the EWU Art building. ...
The Easterner
For several years, the American Indians Studies program has hosted the Spirit of the Eagle Powwow each spring to bring the community together and highlight local tribe traditions. This year, the Native American Student Coalition (NASC), will host a Round Dance instead of the traditional powwow The decision was made to reduce costs while allowing...
The Easterner
Each Spring, students run for next year’s leadership positions in EWU’s student government, the Associated Students of Eastern Washington University (ASEWU). Elected students will work with EWU staff and other students to represent and give a voice to EWU’s students. The results of this year’s election were announced on April 24. Haley Lore, the current...
The Easterner
On May 7, Instructure, the developer of Canvas, was hacked by a group called “ShinyHunters.” A message appeared on the platform around 1 p.m. stating that they had breached the platform and preventing EWU students from accessing any class material. The breach comes as students are in the middle of midterms. “Shiny Hunters has breached...
The Easterner
Between the ornate marble of Showalter Hall and the beating heart of students rushing to class that is the Pence Union Building (PUB), Tawanka Hall is, at first glance, a sizable but easily forgotten piece of campus. “Once the new PUB was remodeled in 2019, the university outgrew Tawanka,” Paul Kile, the director of dining...
The Easterner
Eastern Washington University hosted a nonpartisan debate for candidates in Washington’s 5th Congressional District on Friday, April 24, bringing federal-level politics directly to campus through a student-led effort aimed at increasing student engagement. The debate, held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Hargreaves Hall 201, followed a structured format, with moder
Loading the complete article list and nearby Roundtables…