Arts & Features Archives

Understanding and resisting white nationalism

January 22, 2020

Gonzaga professor Joan Braune will speak at EWU this week to raise awareness about the presence of white supremacy in the region. Braune will present the annual Chertok Lecture on Thursday, Jan. 23, in Hargreaves 201 from 1-2:30 p.m. Braune received her Ph.D. in philosophy from the University ...

Tags: campus events, Joan Braune, speaker, white nationalism

Wind Ensemble hits the stage Nov. 21

By Elizabeth Price, Reporter

November 20, 2019

The EWU Wind Ensemble is bringing a variety of musical pieces to life with its first concert of the school year on Nov. 21. The wind ensemble, which consists of EWU students, will include a combination of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments, along with bass and piano players. Director of b...

Tags: Arts and Features, concert, ewu, EWU Music Department, Wind Ensemble

EWU Career Center and Writers’ Center offer students help creating résumés

By Hamine Mendez, Arts & Features Editor

November 20, 2019

Creating a résumé can be difficult. Luckily for EWU students, the school offers resources to help make a presentable résumé. From the Career Center to the Writers’ Center, EWU has employees who are able to help students create résumés that stand out. Jenica Jett is a career advisor for the Career Ce...

Tags: Arts and Features, career center, eastern washington university, ewu, Résumé, Writers' Center

The dangers of a single story

By Hamine Mendez, Arts & Features Editor

October 21, 2019

Diversity extends beyond race and nationality. It includes all identities; sexual orientation, race, religion, age and gender. The EWU Pride Center began pride month with a new campaign titled: "Facts Over Fiction.” This campaign is designed to direct students to credible sources of information...

Tags: diversity, EWU Pride Center, LGBTQ

EWU alumnus Jason M. Burke self-publishes his first book: “Secretly Seeking Sasquatch: A Road Guide to Washington’s Bigfoot Country”

By Richard N. Clark IV, Editor in Chief

October 8, 2019

By publishing his first book, “Secretly Seeking Sasquatch: A Road Guide to Washington’s Bigfoot Country,” EWU alumnus and former Easterner writer Jason M. Burke earned the title of author. As the description of the book says, “part guide, part memoir and part humorous essay, ‘Secretly Seeki...

Tags: bigfoot, Book, ewu, Sasquatch

Cheney Eats: The Easterner’s top choices for on and off campus dining

By Hamine Mendez, Arts & Features Editor

October 2, 2019

Gerardo's Authentic Mexican Food Gerardo’s Authentic Mexican Food is a restaurant that is known across Cheney. It has a large menu, with multiple options to choose from. You can usually get away with spending less than ten dollars. Junior Jose Giron said he eats here a lot, and it is in his top...

Tags: campus, Cheney, Cheney restaurants, ewu, food

Meet The Easterner’s 2019-20 Staff

By The Easterner, 2019-20 Staff

October 1, 2019

Richard Clark IV - Editor in Chief Richard Clark is the Editor-in-Chief for The Easterner. He is a senior studying political science and journalism. Clark is originally from Two Harbors, MN, and attended Robert A. Long High School in Longview, WA. From photography to rafting, backpacking and anything outd...

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Welcome to Cheney!

By Hamine Mendez, Arts and Features Editor

September 28, 2019

Campus life is truly something else. However, when thinking of campus life, everyone has a different perspective. Some of the main points that come to mind are places to eat, where to hang out and where to study. From freshmen to seniors, everyone has a unique perspective. Here are some of the perspectiv...

Tags: campus dining, campus life, ewu

EWU graduating seniors reflect on college

By Malati Powell, Reporter

June 10, 2019

Graduation is an exciting time for seniors, and an important milestone symbolizing a life accomplishment. EWU graduation ceremonies will be on June 15 at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Ceremonies for the College of Business and Public Administration and the College of Social Sciences will be a...

Tags: 2019 grads, class of 2019, Eastern Washingon University, ewu, EWU seniors, graduation

Heber Hatchets Axe Throwing opens in Spokane

By Richard N. Clark IV, Multimedia Director

June 10, 2019

When Dave Kelley began throwing hatchets over 15 years ago, he thought of it only as an “obscenely fun” pastime with friends and family—not a way to make money. That is until recently, when Heber Hatchets Axe Throwing decided to open a sixth location in Spokane and was looking for a manager. ...

Tags: eastern washington university, ewu, Heber Hatch Axe Throwing, Spokane

Scholar of the year: Jordan Stevenson

By Sam Jackson, Copy Editor

June 5, 2019

Our inaugural Eag of the Year awards recognize three members of EWU who have gone above and beyond to represent the campus community. One scholar, one athlete and one staff/faculty member. The awards, which were voted on by students from various organizations on campus, were given to nominees who adhered...