Study Tips for college students
Posted on May 4, 2023College life can be an exciting yet challenging experience for many students; with so many assignments to complete and exams to take, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and at your wits’ end—however, with the right study tips and techniques, achieving academic success can get a little bit easier. Nothing works for everyone, so The Voice […]
Budget Tips for College Students
Posted on March 5, 2023Picture by Moses McAninch Make A BudgetCreating a budget can be difficult with a small income, but it is still important! The first step to making a budget is to be honest with yourself about what you spend. Look at your bank account and write down all your recurring expenses and anything else you have […]
Mental Health Resources for EOU Students in 2023
Posted on February 3, 2023Picture by Alyson Yates The first day I spoke with Dr. Marianne Weaver, licensed psychologist and Director of the Eastern Oregon University Counseling Center, a gust of wind howled sharply outside the window situated over my computer desk. It was a dark and blustery afternoon in the Oregon high desert — typical during these long, […]
Ways Remote Students Can Connect to Other College Students
Posted on March 10, 2022Remote learning can be beneficial for self-motivated students who prefer a more flexible schedule, but it does leave little opportunity to connect with other students. Opting for a non-traditional college experience doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some of the qualities that make college life fun. Here are a few ways that remote students can enhance […]
How Safe Do On-Campus Students Feel Being Back in Classrooms?
Posted on November 16, 2021This year’s fall term has brought a wave of emotions for EOU students, ranging from the bubbling excitement of starting a new school year—to having anxieties about attending class on campus amidst a global pandemic. The pandemic turned the world upside down and changed what college learning looks like for students. This new way of […]
Mental Health Resources for College Students During COVID-19
Posted on March 8, 2021All across the globe, people have been impacted one way or another this past year by the COVID-19 virus. Months of social separation, canceled events, and numerous life changes that no one could have predicted have affected people to varying degrees. While states have different rules in terms of gatherings and reopenings, it is important […]
Pacific Island Students Struggles at EOU
Posted on March 14, 2020Out of the 3,067 students that registered for Fall Term at Eastern Oregon University, a little over 100 of those students are from the Pacific Islands. Students in the Pacific Islands are a “target population” for recruitment, according to Bennie Moses-Mesubed, the Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion. The recruitment process is very similar to […]
From the Editor-in-Chief: The End of the Road for The Voice
Posted on May 4, 2023The Voice, established in the 1940s, provided dozens of Eastern Oregon University students an opportunity to incorporate their writing skills into something more; to try their hand at newswriting to see if they wanted to pursue journalism as a future career. Now, those days are over. There were already very few opportunities at Eastern Oregon […]
EOU dormitory break-ins and thefts
Posted on May 4, 2023On the weekend of February 25th, the freshman dormitory on the southeast side of campus, Daugherty Hall, was broken into by a former student. At around 7 p.m., as the door was left open by a student chatting with a delivery man. The assailant, Robert Fox Jr., was able to pass for a student and […]
EOU’s Latino Impact Club
Posted on May 4, 2023Ideas and interviews by Miguel Viveros Chavez The Latino Impact Club provides an environment for their members to feel at home. It is a safe space for all students to connect with the Latino Culture. They meet each Wednesday at 6:00 pm in Hoke Hall 305 as well as other various events and activities […]
The Multicultural Center at Eastern Oregon University
Posted on May 4, 2023Interview by Grace Shirk Eastern Oregon University’s Multicultural Center is a safe haven and resource hub for international students, students of color, and other under-served student populations. The Multicultural Center offers a lounge and computer lab where students can hang out, receive support services, study, and hold group sessions, club meetings, and workshops. There are […]
The Resource Fair
Posted on May 4, 2023Interview by Grace Shirk Being a college student is often overwhelming and stressful. Between assignments, exams, and studying, it can be difficult to take care of basic needs, let alone seek out available resources. That is exactly why Jose Abrego Melendez, Student Resource Advocate, hosted the first-ever Resource Fair at EOU. Melendez graduated from EOU […]
CEAD Conference 2023
Posted on April 13, 2023Bennie Moses-Mesubed requested The Voice share this LA GRANDE, Ore. – In its 12th year, the Celebrate, Educate, Appreciate Diversity (CEAD) Conference has become a signature event at Eastern Oregon University. This half-day conference will be held on Saturday, May 6, in Quinn Coliseum. It is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff and community members […]
Minimum Wage for Remote Student Workers
Posted on April 7, 2023Picture by Moses McAninch Eastern Oregon University offers various student worker positions with two options for remote students: tutoring for the writing center or working on EOU’s newspaper, The Voice. These positions offer students the opportunity to fund their education whether they live on campus or hours away. After a student is hired, they meet […]
“Name That Tune”
Posted on March 5, 2023Interview by Grace Shirk Pictures by Kenzie Whaley On February 10th and 11th, Eastern Oregon University students brought popular music from across the decades to life in their performance, “Name That Tune.” The show consisted of high-energy song and dance performances of tunes across the decades. From Dolly Parton to Carlos Santana, and Neil Diamond […]
What are the Winter Blues?
Posted on February 3, 2023Photo by Moses McAninch What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD or seasonal depression, is a form of depression that responds to the changing of seasons. According to the American Psychiatric Association, about 5% of adults in the U.S. suffer from SAD, with symptoms lasting roughly 40% of the year. […]
From the Palauan Islands to the Eastern Oregon Frontier
Posted on February 3, 2023Interview and photo by Grace Shirk This is Jemilee Siliang’s first year at EOU. Jemilee, a junior, is originally from Palau. Palau is a small, remote island nation in the western Pacific Ocean, surrounded by marine habitats and a widely biodiverse barrier reef. Meanwhile, here in Eastern Oregon, in the throes of the dark winter, […]
Tuition, Fees and Room-and-Board Rate Increases Approved for EOU
Posted on June 4, 2022Photo by EOU The past two and half years have been a financial and mental struggle for individuals and institutions alike. Eastern Oregon University along with students, staff and faculty are no exception. Ongoing economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has, despite the best efforts of administrators, continued to strain EOU financially. In particular, tuition […]
Opinion: Open Book Exams are Better than Closed Book Exams
Posted on June 4, 2022Any college student who has opened an exam on Canvas or been given a paper exam in a classroom knows the gut-wrenching feeling of being underprepared, or simply anxious to do well. There are many benefits to open book exams as opposed to closed book exams. Panicking/Anxiety The problem with closed book exams is that […]
Career Opportunities Through EOU
Posted on May 20, 2022One of the most daunting things about graduating college is the big job hunt that follows. The adult world of serious jobs is so far and wide that it may feel dizzying trying to navigate. And well, taking the first step is always the hardest, so where do you begin? Knowing how tough this journey […]
From DJs to Podcasters
Posted on May 20, 2022A Reflection on the KEOL Relaunch Photo by Garret Christensen No media outlet or technology stays relevant forever, at least not in terms of mainstream usage. New platforms are constantly making their way into mass adoption, while the cultural juggernauts of old eventually step down from their time at the forefront of public consciousness. Nearly […]
Student Loan Repayment Pause
Posted on May 20, 2022Due to the COVID-19 pandemic where many current and former college students lost their income, the United States Department of Education temporarily paused repayments on student loans, collections, and interest. On April 6, 2022, the decision was made to pause repayments once again in an effort to help those who are still struggling financially from […]
One Last Presentation
Posted on May 6, 2022Students speakers prepare for the Spring 2022 Symposium With midterms wrapping up and the academic year winding down, students across campus are getting ready for final projects and presentations. For some students, this final push includes sharing their best work with the campus community. Spring Symposium, EOU’s annual undergraduate research presentation event, returns in person […]
Scholarship Opportunities at EOU
Posted on May 6, 2022It is common knowledge that college students often struggle financially, weighed down by rent, tuition costs, course materials, and everyday bills. Fortunately, Eastern Oregon University offers thousands of scholarships for incoming, current, and returning students alike. EOU Foundation Scholarships The EOU Foundation Scholarships is a broad name for multiple scholarship opportunities under one category. Under […]
NEW Student Resource Lounge!
Posted on May 6, 2022Image by: Aspyn Wallender New to campus, is a space called the “Student Resource Lounge.” This area is a place where all EOU students can go to do homework, socialize with their peers, and eat snacks. There is a TV that can play your favorite music, show, or live sporting event. In this space there […]
EOU Through the Eyes of An International Student
Posted on April 22, 2022The first day of a new term can be daunting for anyone, but is it any different for an international student? Alexis Tuyet Vails, an international student who spent winter term at EOU, sat down with The Voice to discuss his experiences, both good and bad. While studying at his university in France, Montpellier Business […]
11th Annual CEAD Conference
Posted on April 22, 2022Image by: Aspyn Wallender Eastern Oregon University is honored to be hosting the 11th annual CEAD (Create, Educate, Appreciate, Diversity) Conference. This event is sponsored by many clubs on campus: The Center for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging; the Student Council for Multicultural Affairs; the EOU Diversity Committee, and the Oregon Teacher Pathway Program. Eastern […]
