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Dunia Aracely Perez, a feminist and human rights attorney spoke at EWU May 14. EWU alumni David Brookbank accompanied Perez and translated her presentation | Photo courtesy of Sarah Gutierrez

Activist travels to EWU to stand by the people of Honduras

By Sam Jackson, Reporter May 16, 2018

Activist Dunia Aracely Perez spoke out about the struggles of the Honduran people, whose claims are being repressed by their own government in compliance with the U.S. As a feminist and human rights...

Sustainability Office Coordinator Erik Busberg and EPIC Bike Shop Member, Nathan Meyer. The Sustainabillity Office and EPIC Bike Shop teamed up to promote environmentally-friendly commuting options | Kelsey Magnuson for The Easterner

Bike to Work Week: Fun and Sustainable Commuting

By Kelsey Magnuson, Contributor May 16, 2018

The EPIC bike shop and EWU Sustainability are teaming up this week to promote fun and environment-friendly commuting options by providing free bike rentals and events for students. If you’ve ever...

EWU and The Mason Jar team up for Foster Care Month

By Kaitlyn Engen, Reporter May 11, 2018

“It’s now or never. Are we going to do this or not?” Loretta Gaul said to her husband Michael before becoming foster parents. Three years later, Gaul said her life has changed for the better. The...

Nick Franco, the Pride Center manager, hosts the Lavender Graduation. EWU has been holding the ceremony since 2010 | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

EWU shows its lavender at LGBTQ+ graduation ceremony

By Kaitlyn Engen, Reporter May 11, 2018

Tears flowed and hearts were touched as students modeled their colors across the stage at EWU’s ninth annual Lavender Graduation ceremony on May 4. “I’m graduating really happy,” Ryan Simonis,...

EWU cheerleader Kenzie Briggs performs a stunt. The cheer squad for next season was recently finalized with 10 returning members and eight new members | Photo courtesy of EWU Cheer Club

Next year’s cheer squad finalized

By Tania Nunez, Contributor May 11, 2018

A new school year means a new cheer team for EWU. Next year’s team includes 10  returning members and eight new members with 11 female cheerleaders and seven male cheerleaders. “It’s exciting....

Lectureer Mary WardLupinaxxi teaches her Childrens Studies 325 class April 25 n the EWU Meditation Garden | Photo courtesy of Mary Ward Lupinacci

Meditation garden aims to preserve and teach

By Sam Jackson, Reporter May 11, 2018

Mary Ward Lupinacci, a Children’s Studies lecturer at EWU, came across the Reid Lab School Meditation Garden on campus and instantly knew that she would take advantage of the garden to enhance the learning...

EWU inspires and builds community at ‘Get Lit!’ festival

By Kaitlyn Engen, Reporter May 5, 2018

As the 20th annual Get Lit! Festival located in Spokane and EWU came to a close on Sunday, many EWU students, alumni and faculty walked away with a fresh sense of motivation. Directed by former EWU...

Actors rehearse on stage in the EWU Theatre Building on April 23. Tension rose in the room during this scene in the first act f Bruce Norris play, Clybourne Park, a sequel toLorraine Hansberys play, A Raisin in the Sun

“Clybourne Park” comes to EWU Theatre

By Erica Bullock, Contributor May 3, 2018

Eight years ago, playwright Bruce Norris created an award-winning fanfiction sequel to Lorraine Hansberry’s play, “A Raisin in the Sun.” EWU Theatre invites the audience to think and laugh through...

The exterior of Campus Hair Design after relocating from the PUB due to the remodel. Owner Dana Johnson - who had operated the business on a month-to-month lease in the PUB since 1988 - said some of his fondest memories on campus involved working with international students | Bailey Montieth for The Easterner

Campus Hair Design finds new home off campus

By Sam Jackson, Reporter May 3, 2018

Due to the PUB remodel, Campus Hair Design—which had been located at the PUB for 40 years—had to move off campus. Despite that, the shop still exists with the same name and is now located in downtown...

MEChA engages with the community

By Tania Nunez, Contributor May 3, 2018

Colorful balloons, crafts and bilingual books were all displayed decoratively at the Cheney Public Library on Monday to celebrate Día de los Niños (Children’s Day), one of many annual events put on...

The Larsen Group playing together on April 20 at the House of Soul. They dedicated their set to renowned saxophonists, Bob Reynolds | Sam Jackson for The Easterner

Grad student jazzes up Spokane with festival

By Sam Jackson, Reporter April 25, 2018

EWU graduate student Rachel Bade-McMurphy brought seven days of jazz to Spokane through the Imagine Jazz Festival. The festival is closing with a beat by presenting the jazz legend, Willie Jones III. With...

EWU celebrating nine years of Pride Week

By Tania Nuñez, Contributor April 25, 2018

This year marks the ninth annual Pride Week at EWU, which celebrates LGBTQ+ voices and strives to connect individuals, not only on campus, but across the Inland Northwest. Pride Week kicks off Monday,...

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