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Ethan Kennedy

Ethan Kennedy

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The government shutdown’s effects hit CWU community: SNAP, EBT benefits, food pantries and more affected

The government shutdown’s effects hit CWU community: SNAP, EBT benefits, food pantries and more affected

____________________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer: At the time that this story is being sent to print on Nov. 4, the government shutdown is still in effect. The...

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Guts and Nerf Guns: Zombies take over the Student Village Apartments

Ethan Kennedy, Zombie Chaser
October 30, 2025

Dim lights, antidotes, supply runs and zombies had CWU students rushing to Kennedy Hall for the “Zombie Zone.” Screams were heard from a distance, adding to the atmosphere of the pouring rain. On Oct....

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Danny making the crowd laugh. Photo by Sydney Linville.

“Yass You’re Amazing!” : Daniel Franzese fills McConnell Auditorium with laughter

Sydney Linville and Ethan Kennedy
October 23, 2025

Danny Franzese was met with thunderous applause as he hit CWU’s very own McConnell Auditorium stage. Franzese performed a rendition of his popular comedy act “Yass You’re Amazing!” An act that...

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Construcción en CWU: El equipo de planificación y la planeación del capital, se preparan para un buen año

Ethan Kennedy, Scene Editor
October 21, 2025

Durante más de 50 años, el edificio de Lengua y Literatura (L&L) albergó los cursos de inglés, historia e incluso algunas clases de filosofía en CWU. En 2024, el edificio de L&L fue demolido...

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Peacemaker Season Two Finale: What do we make of this?

Ethan Kennedy, Columnist
October 16, 2025

Spoilers ahead Peacemaker season two is officially over. The eighth and final episode of the second season dropped Oct. 9 on HBO Max, serving as what seems to be the series' finale. With a run time...

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Construction across CWU: The Capital Planning and Projects Team prepares for a big year

Ethan Kennedy, Scene Editor
October 9, 2025

For over 50 years, the Language and Literature (L&L) building housed CWU’s English, History and even some Philosophy courses. In 2024, the L&L building was torn down due to its ‘effects on...

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‘Fantastic 4: First Steps,’ Fantastic or Failure? Will the new take on the “Fantastic 4” live up to its hype?

Ethan Kennedy, Staff Reporter
June 5, 2025

“Fantastic 4: First Steps” (F4: First Steps) is the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU’s) rendition of Marvel's first family.  Fans, myself included, await the release of a film that could make...

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Avengers Doomsday: Destined for doom?

Ethan Kennedy, Columnist
May 22, 2025

Will Avengers Doomsday live up to the hype around it, or will it mark the end of an entire cinematic franchise?  With nearly 18 years of movies and stories to intertwine, brothers Anothony and Joe Russo,...

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"NO FREE SPEECH WITHOUT FREE PRESS!”  Students lead protest against mass defunding

“NO FREE SPEECH WITHOUT FREE PRESS!” Students lead protest against mass defunding

Ethan Kennedy, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2025

“No free speech without free press.” This was the slogan heard across campus, along with many other chants in protest of the defunding of student media, and other organizations at CWU.  Students,...

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Piano Extravaganza: Piano club showcases their talents

Ethan Kennedy, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2025

Pianists took center stage at CWU’s piano extravaganza and performed famous pieces and performed for their peers.  Piano club members each took their turns in group performances and some solo pieces. ...

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Bachturne Kickback: Violin Club performs at the library 

Ethan Kennedy, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2025

Members of the Violin Club hosted and performed in front of students and their families on Thursday, April 24, at 5 p.m. on the fourth floor of the CWU library. The performance provided a relaxing environment...

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Awarding our Artists: Juried Student Art Exhibit

Ethan Kennedy and Faith Henry Gonzalez
April 24, 2025

Studio art and graphic design majors pushed their creativity to its limits. Students, and even some professors, showcased their paintings, sculptures, posters and pictures. On April 17, at the Sarah Spurgeon...

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Equality, services and … lip syncing?: ESC Students Perform Lip Sync Battle

Ethan Kennedy, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2025

The ASCWU Student Government has brought the community together yet again through what better than a lip sync battle! On April 11, the Associated Students of CWU and the Equality and Services Council partnered...

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