The EWU student symposium is an annual event where students gather to present the research they have worked on through the past year. This year I went to one TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) presentation and a few journalism presentations. TESL—traditional vs … [Read more...] about Creative works at the student symposium
Career Classes at EWU: How to Find Your Major
I'm one of the students who chose two majors instead of a major and a minor (crazy, I know), and I've spent a ton of time figuring out what works best for me. It wasn't always so easy, because when I first had to choose my major, I wasn't sure what I wanted to … [Read more...] about Career Classes at EWU: How to Find Your Major
Killer Crime: Get Lit! hosts crime writing panel
I've always enjoyed crime novels and I love to read stories that allow me to piece things together from a set of clues. When I heard that there was a Killer Crime panel at Get Lit!, I had to check it out. Here's a little I learned about crime writing. The suspects Okay there … [Read more...] about Killer Crime: Get Lit! hosts crime writing panel
Comic Creations: comic artists talk at Get Lit!
Get Lit! is an annual festival in Spokane where local writers talk about their experience or run workshops to help with writing skills. Each year is a little different, with topics this year ranging from poetry slams to writing workshops and panels. One of the events I went to … [Read more...] about Comic Creations: comic artists talk at Get Lit!
When to negotiate your salary (every time you get a job)
Imagine that you’re in an interview relating to your chosen career. You’re excited to begin your first full-time job you’ve been preparing for over the past few years. During your interview, your employer asks “What is the salary you want to make?” If you aren’t prepared for … [Read more...] about When to negotiate your salary (every time you get a job)
Four Yurt tapestries you'll want to see
Have you ever wanted to curate your own art gallery or exhibit? Anthropology student and artist Angeline Nesbit has by curating the “Song of Silence” gallery in the EWU Downtown Student Gallery, displaying tapestries that once hung in yurts across Kyrgyzstan. What are … [Read more...] about Four Yurt tapestries you'll want to see
EWU Students learn health at the health hut
College students don’t usually get the sleep they need. Staying up late, pulling all-nighters to study or having an inconsistent bedtime all contribute to a lack of good sleep. It’s even possible you aren’t getting enough sleep because you eat in bed! What can a lack of sleep do … [Read more...] about EWU Students learn health at the health hut
LinkedIn: Why EWU's Career Services wants you on social media
I've attended a few presentations about getting internships in the STEM field and how to write absolutely horrible resumes (and then good ones). This time I wanted to learn a little about how to get into professional networking through LinkedIn. Side note: the career … [Read more...] about LinkedIn: Why EWU's Career Services wants you on social media
A little from the cast of Heathers
I loved Heathers so much that I decided to sit down and chat with the cast and crew to see what it was all about. I spoke with the director Jeff Sanders, the male and female leads Scott Worley and Holly Kirkman, and the stage manager Sierra Peck. So why Heathers and not … [Read more...] about A little from the cast of Heathers
I went to a musical: a little about Heathers
One of the coolest things about writing a blog is that I’m able to do things that I normally wouldn’t do and call it work. I’m actually pretty sure that I have the best job on campus (don’t tell anyone). One of the cool events I went to that I normally wouldn’t have seen was the … [Read more...] about I went to a musical: a little about Heathers