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The Easterner

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(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...

Patrick Winters, director of the band, teaching a master class session | Photo courtesy of Wentao Xing

16th EWU Band Invitational draws high school bands and nationally recognized conductor

By Sam Jackson, Reporter February 14, 2018

The EWU Band Invitational, which just celebrated their 16th year anniversary, was a free all-day event that featured EWU’s wind ensemble, a nationally recognized conductor and three regional high school...

Owner Brynn Potts-Thorne's personal tattooing space is inspired by the Ye Olde Curiosity Shop in Seattle. Potts-Thorne has been tattooing professionally for six years and has owned Screamin' Ink for the last two years | Photo courtesy of Brynn Potts-Thorne

Screamin’ Ink seeks to buck tattoo shop stereotype

By Sam Jackson, Reporter February 14, 2018

Screamin’ Ink is a bustling, high-traffic tattoo shop whose goal is to give good customer service and maintain competitive prices. The shop is currently owned by artist Brynn Potts-Thorne, who has...

A sample plate of some of the entree possibilities at Lenny's. Every single recipe on the menu was created by owner/chef John Maticchio | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

From Italy to Cheney

By Erica Halbert, Contributor February 14, 2018

One of the oldest restaurants in Cheney, Lenny’s has served traditional Italian cuisine for over 20 years. The restaurant’s menu is massive, with over 50 entrées alone. Entrées range from pastas...

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