Category: Features

  • Breaking the Scroll: Social Media’s Mental Toll

    Have you ever found yourself scrolling through social media for hours on end, avoiding responsibilities or wallowing in self-hatred? You are not alone.  Multiple studies have shown that prolonged social media use is linked to an increased risk for anxiety, depression, loneliness, suicidality and sleep disturbances. In a study titled “Social media and mental health…

  • The CEAD Conference: An Interview with Dr. Jeremiah J. Sims

    The Celebrate, Educate, & Appreciate Diversity (CEAD) Conference offers diversity training and education for students and serves Eastern Oregon University’s mission to provide programming that develops them to lead responsible and reflective action in a diverse and interconnected world. Students who participated in the CEAD Conference gained a greater awareness and understanding of power, privilege,…

  • El Niño at EOU
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    El Niño at EOU

    Eastern Oregon University, often referred to as Oregon’s rural university, is known for its small size, wide range of educational paths offered, and impeccable location. One of EOU’s many attractions for incoming students and staff is the incredible outdoor opportunities present in this area. In the warmer months, Eastern Oregon boasts a wide variety of…

  • The Lack of Choice In Student Meal Plans         

    As freshman college students at Eastern Oregon University roll into their first year, they unfortunately come across housing and dining issues. They have to figure out where they are going to live, how they are going to eat, and how they will support themselves independently. EOU offers housing and meal plans, requiring first-year students to…