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EWU film professor oversees 20th year of Spokane film festival

By Dayana Morales, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 31, 2018

This year, EWU is the Presenting Sponsor for the 20th annual Spokane International Film Festival (SpIFF), taking place from Feb. 2 to 9. The festival offers a small selection of world-class films, comprised...

The walls of No Surrender are covered in flash, sheets of paper that have multiple designs on it. No Surrender is celebrating their five-year anniversary on Feb. 1 | Sam Jackson for The Easterner

Airway Heights tattoo shop adds their own personal touch to work

By Sam Jackson, Reporter January 31, 2018

No Surrender Tattoo is a shop dedicated to educating their clientele and producing long-lasting tattoos. As the only tattoo shop in Airway Heights, No Surrender is celebrating their five year anniversary...

Benes famous California Benedict and fries. It consists of two poached eggs, thin-sliced turkey, avacado, tomato, sun-dried tomato and hollandaise sauce over an english muffin | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

Bene’s brings benedicts to another level

By Erica Halbert, Contributor January 31, 2018

Cheney’s newest restaurant, Bene’s, puts their own twist on traditional breakfasts and lunches. The main star of Bene’s, which opened in September 2017, is the eggs Benedict on the breakfast...

The eggs Benedict is one of the most popular breakfast items | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

Marketplace Bakery and Deli strives to offer farm-to-table cuisine in Cheney

By Erica Halbert, Contributor January 24, 2018

The Marketplace Bakery & Deli brings homestyle food to Cheney with a focus on local ingredients and supporting local farmers. The restaurant offers breakfast and lunch services. Breakfast items...

Jesse Graves

Tennessee Poet brings Appalachian poetry to the Pacific Northwest

By Colleen Ford, Contributor January 24, 2018

On January 19, in Auntie’s upstairs reading room in the heart of downtown Spokane, visiting poet Jesse Graves has everyone’s full attention as he recites the poetry for which he is known best. Graves...

Moms tattoo shop is the only shop in Eastern Washington that is a part of the Association of Professional Piercers. The shop has been open for four years | Sam Jackson for The Easterner

Tattoo shop peaks interest beyond the ink

By Sam Jackson, Reporter January 24, 2018

A mother and daughter duo take on professional tattooing and piercing at Mom’s Custom Tattoo & Piercing shop. Mom’s is located near downtown Spokane in the Kendall Yards neighborhood. They’ve...

Student filmmakers come together as a community in the film program

By Sam Jackson, Reporter January 17, 2018

Juniors and seniors from the EWU Film Program worked on putting together individual short films last quarter. This quarter they were able to showcase those films in an intimate film screening with feedback...

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CELLObration Spokane features guest from New York

By Dayana Morales, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 17, 2018

Fifty participants took part in CELLObration Spokane this year, consisting of 18 adults and professionals, 10 college students and 22 high school students. CELLObration is an annual festival that celebrates...

For the kids

By Sam Jackson, Reporter January 17, 2018

As a facility that can serve up to 164 children from six weeks old to 12 years old, the EWU Children’s Center wants parents to know the center is here for them and that it is a good time to get on the...

Local musician working on promoting new album

By Sam Jackson, Reporting January 10, 2018

Local musician experiences momentum in his music career as he embraces his passion for writing lyrics and releases a brand new album. Brian Stai was surrounded by music his whole life, he grew up watching...

Established in 1997, Body Language Tattoo stands strong

By Sam Jackson, Reporter January 10, 2018

One of the oldest businesses in Cheney--Body Language Tattoo--focuses on maintaining a welcoming environment and reasonable prices. The shop has been around in Cheney for 21 years, individually owned...

“Song of Silence”

January 10, 2018

Kyrgyzstan embroidered tapestries (tush kuiz) from the Anne Marie Burk’s collection in Spokane will curate the Downtown Student Gallery. The exhibit will began Jan. 8 and will run through Feb. 9. Gallery...

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