Category: Campus and Community

  • ASEOU: Two Perspectives on Student Government’s Role on Campus

    By Marli Diaz and Brenda Saimon While most students have likely heard of the Associated Students of Eastern Oregon University (ASEOU), some might not be aware of the role the organization plays in campus life. Elaina Robison, President of ASEOU, and student Hartleen Kloulubak shared their perspectives on the importance of student engagement at EOU.…

  • EOU Custodians: Invisible Heroes with Invisible Challenges

    It’s 2011 in La Grande, Oregon: The era of the Lady Gaga Meat Dress, the plague of “Fifty Shades of Gray” and the end of the Oprah Winfrey show. Michael Alvarez has only been working as a custodian at Eastern Oregon University for about three weeks, and he finds himself tip-toeing through a pitch-black basement.…

  • From the Classroom to the Coast: A Spring Break of Learning

    The Oregon Coast, with its rugged cliffs and misty shores, has a way of putting things into perspective. For a group of Eastern Oregon University students, their Spring Break trip offered more than just a scenic escape; it was an opportunity to explore academic themes, connect with peers, and reflect on the deeper relationships we…

  • Senior Spotlight: Nygma Moses

    As we are halfway through the last term of the 2023-2024 school year, I had the pleasure of talking to Nygma Moses, a senior here at Eastern Oregon University. Before he graduates this spring, he was able to share with us how his college experience has been throughout the past few years. How did you…