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CHENEY – Kickoff event begins Eastern’s Homecoming event schedule for the week. Oct. 10. Chris Hoppe, Director of Student Engagement & Recreation, said “The idea behind this particular event is to get the schedule for Homecoming week into everyone’s hands.” Eagle Family Homecoming events include activities for students, staff, and families. The schedule lists the fill the bag sale, team challenge captain’s meeting, “Car Bash,” a “Top That” cake decorating competition, and more. “Homecoming is a tradition with a rich...
DAVENPORT—54-year-old Charles R. Bergman of Moses Lake, who is charged with first-degree premeditated murder of his 53-year-old wife Theresa Bergman, waived extradition in Pennsylvania and will be brought back to Lincoln County to be arraigned, Lincoln County prosecutor Adam Walser confirmed this week. Bergman appeared in court in Pennsylvania Tuesday, Oct. 4, where he waived his extradition. “We will work with the U.S. Marshal service to get him back here,” interim Sheriff Gabe Gants said. “Typically you have 10 days to...
CHENEY – Chief Jewell Day reports that the recent incidents are "isolated," and do not represent an ongoing threat to the community. "Every student is important to us, and every report is taken seriously." Day said. Of the five incidents reported from Sept. 24 to Oct 5, two were improper conduct, two resulted in no request to pursue legal charges by the reporting party, and one is still being investigated. The investigative process for any incident involves three primary s...
CHENEY – A traditional Native American dwelling was erected and put on display in the Pence Union building. Oct. 10. The structure is called a “tipi” and the one on display measured approximately 15 feet in height and 12 in diameter. The mission of the Office of Native American Affairs is to “Provide leadership, guidance and support for Native American initiatives, organizations, and programs that align with the Native American Advisory Council.” This project involved students and alumni, including staff members from the...
CHENEY – The annual pep rally will take place on the corner of 2nd Street and “G” Street in downtown Cheney at 6p.m. Oct. 13. To celebrate the Eagle Family Homecoming, this event will feature live music from the university’s marching band. The school’s cheer team will also be there, along with Swoop, the Eastern mascot. The Cheney Fire Dept. is planning to light and supervise a large bonfire for the event, and may acquire additional vehicle support, per Fire Marshall Tim Steiner. Fire Chief Thomas Jenkins, who is monitorin...
CHENEY – The annual bed races take place on the corner of 2nd St. and G St. in downtown Cheney. Oct. 13. The event will take place at 7p.m. and will feature multiple teams from the university. Bed races are an historic tradition dating back to the mid 1960’s, and Eastern is one of the many western Washington universities keeping the traditional alive. Maria Reyna, former student and director of New Student Transitions and Family Programs, said “I have loved the bed races ever since I was a student here. It is one of my favor...
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