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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

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...

“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...

Jose Trejo stands next to his father's piece, "Three Brushes" (wood & acrylic). Ruben Trejo was an Art in Humanities and a Drawing & Design professor at EWU before passing away in July 2009 | Photo courtesy of Marshall E. Peterson.

Professor’s legacy lives on

By Sam Jackson, Reporter • November 29, 2017

Known for his modernist style and culturally influenced artwork, Ruben Trejo’s famed collection of pieces are going on display. The nationally acclaimed artist’s work will be at the Marmot Art Space...

The EWU Opera Department's first Pastiche of the year, Murder Mystery Night. The Opera Department is working on completing three productions this school year | Photo courtesy of EWU Opera Department

‘Healthy change’ coming to EWU Opera

By Sam Jackson, Reporter • November 29, 2017

EWU’s Opera Department revamped the program by starting off with a Pastiche, followed by two more productions this year. The program is used to only one production per year, but with the efforts...

Wil Gibson and Hallowed Down performing for their first time at the Neato Burrito. Gibson has been writing for as long as he can remember but became serious about it in the 90's | Dayana Morales for The Easterner

Featured guest makes Broken Mic appearance

By Dayana Morales, Arts & Entertainment Editor • November 29, 2017

Broken Mic, held every Wednesday night from 6:30-9 p.m. at Neato Burrito at 827 W 1st Ave., is free and open to all ages. The event has been taking place at Neato Burrito for seven years. They serve...

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