An EOU Cancer Survivor’s Story
Posted on February 28, 2022The Covid-19 crisis has been at the forefront of the public consciousness for nearly two years. News regarding case numbers, hospital capacity, and vaccination rates take center stage when it comes to updates in medicine and healthcare. It’s easy to forget that there are plenty of people struggling with pain and sickness far removed from […]
Student Elections are here!
Posted on February 28, 2022Eastern Oregon University has had a student government since 1929, when the university became public. The executive board consists of a president and eight senators, and the senate is elected by popular vote. There is also a judicial board which consists of three justices who are elected by the senate. In addition to the justices, […]
EOU Women’s Basketball team took on the Lady Geoducks!
Posted on February 28, 2022Eastern Oregon University’s Women’s Basketball team, rocking their breast cancer awareness jerseys, took on the Lady Geoducks from Evergreen State University this last Friday, February 11, 2022. We had special guests, the students from Greenwood elementary, so the Mounties performed and came out with a 73-67 WIN. It was a close game, beginning with five […]
Extraordinary Women
Posted on February 28, 2022There is magic to be found in fiction, and McKenzie Sheehy has captured that magic perfectly. Her short story, “Stitches”, will be published in the newest edition of Oregon East, EOU’s literary journal. It’s the story of Ona, a woman in Eastern Oregon attempting to navigate life caring for a terminally ill husband while trying […]
Kids These Days!
Posted on February 28, 2022As a parent of two daughters, I find myself becoming exasperated when the girls don’t understand a reference. It’s usually something generational, something I know they’ve never experienced yet I find myself expecting them to understand simply because they’re my kids. I guess I expect them to automatically know everything I do. Kids these days […]
Oregon’s Sealife is in Danger
Posted on February 28, 2022In the state of Oregon, there are many different species of animals struggling to survive. From coastal regions to the more desert-like locations, endangered and threatened animals range from frogs and turtles, to many different birds. What is being done to try to save these animals? In 1973, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was signed […]
Find Your Creative Side with the Art Club
Posted on February 28, 2022If you are interested in finding a creative outlet or searching for a community that creates an inclusive and safe environment, you might want to consider joining the Art Club. The Art Club meets every Friday at Loso Hall in the back of 210 where members broaden their knowledge and skills in a variety of […]
Escape Your Stress Through Art
Posted on February 28, 2022Creating art comes easily when we are children but as we grow older things like self-criticism, the need to be skilled at every hobby, or the view that art is childish, stops many adults from utilizing the benefits that come from creating art. Life as an adult is full of stress, anxiety, and complex emotions […]
Empowering Women with EOU’s Newest Club
Posted on February 28, 2022During the current academic school year, two brave young women, Salome Bonnin and Courtney Daniel, created a new club on campus. Both of these talented women are on the Cheer and Dance team, and are dedicated to their academics. Salome’s major is Business Administration, and Courtney’s major is Education. With this club, they hope to […]
Speaking Up and Speaking to Us
Posted on February 11, 2022Jessa Suthann to Present on Victim Advocacy What happens behind closed doors seldom sees the light of day. Described by EOU Privileged Campus Advocate Jessa Suthann as, “the silent health crisis of America”, domestic abuse and sexual assault crimes leave an incomprehensible number of men and women without a voice and without reprieve. For those […]
Valentine’s Day Activities for Singles and Couples
Posted on February 11, 2022Celebrated since the 5th century, Valentine’s Day has always been a time for love and romance. It was named after Saint Valentine, who defied the law that forbid young men from getting married. Saint Valentine married couples in secret until caught and sentenced to death. Despite its romantic beginning, Valentine’s Day is viewed by many […]
Redefining What Therapy is
Posted on February 11, 2022Mental health is vital to our overall health. Each of us have been impacted in some way during the last two years from the pandemic and other major world events. This is a reminder to pay attention to your mental, physical and emotional health needs. Good mental health is defined differently for everyone. Simeon Kulp, […]
Self-Love for the Month of Love
Posted on February 11, 2022February comes from the Latin word “Februa,” which means “to cleanse.” This symbolizes new blessings and beginnings. The month’s birthstone is the amethyst, which represents courage, and strengthening relationships. February is considered the month of love because of Valentine’s Day, a nationally recognized holiday. It is not just about romance and sweethearts; instead, it can […]
The History of the Blue and Gold
Posted on February 11, 2022Nestled in a small farming community in Oregon, the history of Oregon’s Rural University can be told through generations of graduates, historic buildings, and even a set of memorable steps upon which many graduates once stood to share in the joys of completing college and earning a degree. Eastern Oregon University is a beloved campus; […]
Learning with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder at Eastern Oregon University
Posted on February 11, 2022If a student is experiencing frequent interruptions in concentration, lack of organization, trouble completing tasks, issues with multitasking, and hyperactivity, then they may have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); usually diagnosed well before college-age. For college students who have ADHD, it may be challenging to focus during class, which is vital to one’s success during their academic […]
