Outgoing!

Zygote The result of two haploid cells merging into a single diploid cell. Isn't it incredible how far we've come from those halcyon days?

Yawns See "Coffee."

Xenodochial Meaning "hospitable; kindly to strangers," as in, "My, this campus is mighty xenodochial! Sure will miss it when I'm gone."

Writer's Center Got graphophobia? Try free, one-on-one, 50-minute sessions with professionals who can actually help you with academic coursework, creative writing, resumes, applications, grants and more. Call (509) 359-2779 to schedule an appointment and get philomathic!

Veteran Services Located on the second floor in Sutton Hall, Vet Services is staffed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. A counselor is on hand to help with benefits applications and problem resolution. They can also supply information about the campus and referrals to other agencies that offer assistance to veterans and dependents.

Ulcuscle A small ulcer. All the scrambling to complete your capstone, finish up any lingering credit requirements and secure at least the prospect of a real job after graduation can make senior year a harrowing ordeal. For a helpful list of stress reduction tips, go to www.academictips.org/acad/stressreductiontips.html. Breathe.

Theater A fantastic array of plays are shown at the University Theatre Building on the EWU campus. Students get free admission with their EWU ID plus one free admission for a friend. For further information, contact the Theatre Program at 359-2459.

Sports The mainstay of any higher ed. institution. Football and volleyball start it off right this fall. The university sponsors 14 intercollegiate sports, six for men and eight for women, and students get in free with their Eagle Cards to any of the countless events this year. Go to www.ewu.edu/groups/athletics/pages/main-index.html for more.

Rec Center Yes, it got off to a bad start last year with that wearisome hullabaloo, but bygones beget reprieve, right? So get in there and check out The Roost, the ice rink, the climbing wall, the 200-meter running track, the gym, etc. You pay for it, so greet the brand new day.

Quaff Meaning, "To drink a beverage, esp. an intoxicating one, copiously and with hearty enjoyment." If this appeals to you, and you're of age, a jolly jaunt down Cheney's 1st Street might quench the parch.

Parking A pain in the boot, but if you're determined to drive, the only guaranteed free parking on campus is way up in the P12 lot behind Woodward Field. Otherwise, bear in mind monitoring times for lots and street meters at www.ewu.edu/x13369.xml. If you want to spring for a permit they're selling fast, so hustle over to 131 Tawanka Hall ASAP.

Online Courses Go to class in your skivvies! Online courses allow you to download assignments, read and contribute to class discussions and review faculty feedback; all from the comfort of your Cheeto-stained chesterfield.

News Boy, this seems like a good place for shameless self-promotion. Pick up another copy of this fine publication next week and revel in journalistic excellence. Story ideas, events and swooning admissions of love should be voiced via The Easterner tip line at 359-6270.

Music Cheap (and sometimes free) concerts! What better way to impress a date than to exhibit your love for classical music, jazz or other cultured melodic fare compliments of EWU's music department. For an events calendar, visit www.ewu.edu/x13594.xml. Lit Festival Since its humble beginnings in 1998, Get Lit! has grown into the Northwest's premier celebration of reading and writing, drawing literary giants, the likes of which will take the words right out of your pen. For details on how to get involved with this spring event, contact the EWU Press at 368-6574. "Knowledge is power. Who said that?" The first five readers who can tell us the television origins of this quote will receive absolutely nothing!

Job center Otherwise known as Career Services, these fine folks provide resources galore for anyone seeking gainful employment. Work study, a part-time gig, community service, career counseling - you name it, they respond. Go to www.ewu.edu/x1131.xml and get working.

Internships That mainstay of illustrious real-world experience. Throw the books aside and become truly qualified while earning credit and (occasionally) actual dollars. Login to EagleAXIS at www.ecampusrecruiter.com/ewu to see what opportunities are out there.

Health and Wellness How do I get medical insurance? Is personal counseling really free? What's that bothersome rash all about? Health, Wellness and Prevention Services to the rescue. Go to www.ewu.edu/x1892.xml for an invaluable resource.

Graduation Pomp and circumstance. Nearly there.

Focus, The Daily paper put out by ASEWU highlighting announcements, upcoming events and meetings all over campus. Where The Easterner goes to find out what's really going on around here. Find it in numerous nooks and crannies.

EPIC Adventure has found its acronym. Experiential Programs Inspiring Confidence, meaning cheap gear rentals, guided outings, skills training and campus events galore. For information, reservations, course listings and whatnot, call 359-4014. Dental Hygiene Clinic Where else can you help your fellow students learn while getting a comprehensive dental exam for around 35 bucks? If this doesn't send your teeth to tingling, you must still be on your parent's insurance plan. Call 368-6510 for more information.

Cheney That city surrounding EWU. Cheney may be small, but its spirit is sizable. A farmer's market through Oct. 10, homecoming parade and bonfire on Oct. 17, the Fall Carnival on Nov. 20 and Winterfest on Dec. 6 are just a smattering of events soon to grace its hallowed streets. Go to www.cityofcheney.org for more.

Bus Parsimonious passage anywhere in town. Free rides with your Eagle Card equates to less money spent on gas. Now you can afford a grad gift to yourself! Or food! Find a schedule online at www.spokanetransit.com.

Arts The Art Department has a gallery with rotating exhibits and offers a Visiting Artist Lecture Series which hosts internationally known artists. Free? But of course! Call 359-7070 for more info.