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The Easterner

The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

The Easterner

The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

The Easterner

Chess club president Raymond Shiner, a licensed chess coach, provides instruction to new players during a Friday meeting. The chess club has drop-in play on Fridays at noon | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

Chess club continues to expand

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter February 8, 2018

Senior Raymond Shiner grew up playing chess. When he came to EWU, he expected to find a chess club on campus. It was an expectation that would not be met. “Chess is a staple at most universities,”...

Nicole Pietrantoni and Devon Wootten held a workshop on how to make accordion and pants style books | Bailey Monteith for The Easterner

Artists collab on book-themed art exhibit

By Vanessa Rodriguez, Contibutor January 31, 2018

On Wednesday, Jan. 24, an art installation was made public in the EWU Gallery of Art. On that day the artists, Nicole Pietrantoni and Devon Wootten, also held a bookmaking workshop in the art building. The...

Bene's 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...

Mom's 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...

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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...

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