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

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Dungeons and Dragons is a popular role playing game amongst students.

Podcast: Philosophy professor is hosted on “Dragon Talk”

By Keri Kelly, Web Editor February 2, 2022

Terrance MacMullan, Chair of English and Philosophy at EWU, has loved playing Dungeons and Dragons since he was a child. When he saw that he had a chance to be hosted on the famous Wizards of the Coast...

Old time favorite, The Roost is open for students!

By Jazmine Reed, Contributor February 2, 2022

  Pre-pandemic shut down, The Roost may have been a place of gathering for students. Or perhaps a place to socialize, unwind, or to inevitably see people fall while ice skating during a  meal....

What is with the small schoolhouse on campus?

What is with the small schoolhouse on campus?

By Emily Driskel, News Editor January 26, 2022

  While walking to classes on the EWU campus, students pass by the one room schoolhouse that sits across the path from Williamson Hall and the campus mall. The small white building is also known...

Reid's art is displayed on the left and Niblack's is on the right.

On the Edge: Living the Anthropocene EWU Art Exhibit

By Summer Sandstrom, Contributor December 7, 2021

In an exhibition at the EWU Art Gallery called On the Edge: Living the Anthropocene, artists Ann Chadwick Reid and Natalie Niblack capture the harsh realities of climate change in a way that inspires viewers...

The Catalyst building was created to conserve energy while serving the EWU community.

Inside the new EWU Catalyst building

By Summer Sandstrom, Contributor December 1, 2021

Spokane’s slogan “Creative by Nature” not only describes the goal of the city, but also highlights the innovation and creativity of the new Catalyst building. Located in downtown Spokane, the...

EPIC Adventures is offering more activities for students on campus. Skiing is one of the more popular activities.

Roots Ski Film Helps Spark interest in EPIC

By Randle Kinswa, Managing Editor December 1, 2021

On Wednesday Nov. 17th, EPIC Adventure’s sponsored a live event for students to watch a film called Roots. Roots is a film that showcases the viewpoints the Faction Collective Team has on freeskiing...

Rent is the first live musical the EWU theatre program has put on since the winter of 2020.

EWU theatre makes a comeback with the hit musical “Rent”

By Emily Driskel, News Editor November 30, 2021

The production of Jonathon Larson’s “Rent” was featured at EWU theatre Nov. 17-21.  The show illustrates a year in the life of bohemians in the East Village of New York. Mark, the filmmaker of...

Rent will be the first in-person performance the EWU theatre department has performed in a year.

Podcast: Rent the Musical reflects the student experience after COVID-19

By Keri Kelly, Web Editor November 9, 2021

Check out The Easterner's podcast interview with Jeff Sanders, the Director of Rent for exclusive content on the first live musical performed at EWU since 2019. Rent the Musical Music and Lyrics by...

EWU senior, Alfred La Pier poses between dances at the Spirit of the Eagle Powwow. The ceremony was a gathering of tribes across the Pacific Northwest to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the American Indian Studies program at EWU | Erica Bullock for The Easterner

Editorial: Happy Native American History Month!

By Tahrae Bear Eagle, Contributor November 3, 2021

It’s the beginning of November. When the spookiness of Halloween begins to fade and more wholesome autumn, thanksgiving vibes take their place.  But there is one element may people forget about another...

Dr. Jamie Manson focuses on getting students involved with research as often as possible.

Chemistry professor from EWU wins research award

By Emily Driskel, News Editor November 3, 2021

  For the past 18 years, Dr. Jamie Manson has been working with undergraduate students on research at EWU. Manson and his students have accomplished a lot with their research with the help of collaborators...

Russia cyber attack prevented by EWU students

Russia cyber attack prevented by EWU students

By Jamie Nelson, Contributer October 28, 2021

Eastern Washington University was named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-C) by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency (NSA). Including...

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 04:  Writer and Producer Eric Horsted attends the "Futurama" event during Day One of aTVfest 2016 presented by SCAD February 4, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for SCAD)

Nine-time Emmy nominated TV writer/producer Eric Horsted visits EWU

By Emily Driskel, News Editor October 26, 2021

While reading the Spokesman- Review in June, Dr. Shari Clarke, vice president for Diversity and Senior Diversity Officer, discovered Eric Horsted, TV writer and producer of Blackish, a show she was watching...

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