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EWU alumna Bethany Montgomery is the creator of the organization Power 2the Poetry. Almost 200 people gathered at Aunties Bookstore last Wednesday for the movements first poetry slam | Richard N. Clark IV for The Easterner

Power 2 the Poetry: Local movement continues to engage and expand

By Kaitlyn Engen, Reporter March 8, 2018

The Power 2 the Poetry movement continues to exceed expectations, rise above limitations and break down false foundations of the Spokane and Cheney communities. Bethany Montgomery, AJ McKinney, and...

McCormick is still working on performing her new single at other venues, such as coffee shops and wineries. Just a Song is the first single that she is going to be releasing to digital retailers| Photo courtesy of Kären McCormick

EWU student finds her groove in Nashville

By Dayana Morales, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 7, 2018

Singer-songwriter and Cheney High School graduate Kären McCormick will be releasing her first new single, “Just a Song,” on March 16. The single was produced by Matt Carey and recorded in Nashville,...

Owner Lazer Larry is originally from Los Angeles, California. Larry has been piercing for over 22 years and branding for the past 11 years. The shop opened six years ago | Sam Jackson for The Easterner

Garland Tattoo and Piercing: going above and beyond the competition

By Sam Jackson, Reporter March 7, 2018

Garland Tattoo and Piercing specializes in not only custom tattoos and quality piercings, but is also the one shop in Spokane that does body modifications. The owner, Lazer Larry, moved from Los Angeles...

(de)clutter: An art exhibit that showcases both creation & destruction

By Sam Jackson, Reporter March 7, 2018

Currently, the EWU Student Art Gallery is showcasing new works by Laura Carpenter Truitt. The body of work is titled (de)clutter, which examines creation and destruction in interior and exterior spaces. Truitt...

Belle du Soleil made her fourth appearance at the EWU Annual Drag Show | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

Drag queens sparkle and shine at 20th annual drag show

By Kaitlyn Engen, Reporter February 28, 2018

Words cannot capture the sparkle and shine that the Queens of the 2018 “Sugar and Spice” EWU drag show presented both onstage and off. The 20th annual drag show at EWU was organized by Eagle Entertainment,...

Eating our ‘roots’ brings cultures together

By Sam Jackson, Reporter February 28, 2018

Eating our “Roots” was an event held last Thursday Feb. 22 that shared knowledge about food ways and what the interconnections are among different cultural groups. The event highlighted African...

River City Tattoo Company focuses on the art and not the money. The shop has been around for only 10 months | Sam Jackson for The Easterner

River City Tattoo Company distances itself from changing industry

By Sam Jackson, Reporter February 21, 2018

River City Tattoo Company is conquering the corner with authentic artists that earned their spot to be in their tattoo chairs. The shop has been around for the last 10 months with three permanent artists;...

Couple Zack McNaughton and Amelia Burke dressed up as Alucard and Sera from Hellsing. The two have been cosplaying together since 2013 | Erica Halbert for The Easterner

Cosplay and controversies dominate at RadCon

By Erica Halbert, Contributor February 21, 2018

Despite the controversies surrounding the event this year, thousands of fans flocked to the Red Lion Hotel in Pasco, Washington, for the 26th annual RadCon. RadCon, which describes itself as “The...

Former secondary education major finds passion on stage

By Vanessa Rodriguez, Contributor February 21, 2018

The winter production from EWU Theatre is going to be Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” which will showcase an array of talent, including Junior Scott Worley. Worley has always had an interest in acting....

EWU alum tackles community issues with power of poetry

By Kaitlyn Engen, Reporter February 21, 2018

Onstage and off, Bethany Montgomery’s passion for poetry is alive and burning brightly across communities in Spokane, Cheney and beyond. Montgomery, a EWU alumna, went against risk and uncertainty...

Corey Harper grew up appreciating music and his guitar. Harper has opened shows for Justin Bieber and Niall Horan | Bailey Monteith for The Easterner

Pacific Northwest native returns home for college tour

By Dayana Morales, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 21, 2018

Self-taught musician Corey Harper returned back home for his acoustic PNW Tour, and EWU was his first stop last Thursday. Harper grew up in Vancouver appreciating music and his guitar. During his childhood...

Black Student Union aims to engage all students during Black History Month

By Kaitlyn Engen, Reporter February 14, 2018

Ry-Yon Nixon and Taisa Bernard anticipate lots of education, engagement and excitement to come out of this year’s Black History Month. Nixon, Secretary of Africana Studies and Black Student Union...

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