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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
Faculty/staff of the year: Stacey Reece
By Dylan Harris, News 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...
Don’t Dress for Dinner capstone at EWU
By Erik Rotness, A&F Editor
June 5, 2019
With a “who’s on first” style of comedy and confusion, the EWU theatre capstone class offers a study reprieve with “Don’t Dress for Dinner," opening June 7 at the University Theatre Main Stage. The sex farce, set in a renovated, 1950-60’s French barn, features a married couple trying t...
Student leaders respond to hateful rhetoric by preaching positivity
November 21, 2019
When anti-abortion activists arrived on campus Wednesday, it appeared the scene on Nov. 7 might repeat...
Looking Back: War rally shows interest
November 20, 2019
This story was originally published in the Easterner, Vol. 22, No. 22, April 26, 1972 and has not been...
November 20, 2019
11/5 - Missing passport on campus A student from Saudi Arabia lost his passport on campus. The student...
ROTC instructors honored for leadership
November 20, 2019
Michael Zehring is a Master Sergeant in the ROTC program at EWU. Guest columns do not ...
