Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting in the Principal’s Office Together?
By Elizabeth Price, Arts and Features Editor
February 12, 2020
Generating open, honest conversations about racial discrimination is exactly what one historian came to EWU to do. In honor of February being Black History Month, the Africana Studies Program presented the “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting in the Principal's Office Together?” ...
The process of creating a play
By Ryan Hatten, Contributer
February 7, 2020
For a production that airs for little over a week, EWU’s theater department is hard at work constructing the play months in advance. Every quarter, EWU’s theater department presents a play (two in Spring quarter, when considering the senior capstone). Although the play only airs four to six times at...
Apartment Hunting
By Elizabeth Price, Arts and Features Editor
January 31, 2020
Living in the campus dorms may be a dream for some, but for others, apartment life may be the way to go. EWU has two on-campus apartment buildings and one off campus. The on-campus buildings are the Anna Maria and Townhouse apartments. The new Benjamin Lofts are off campus. The Anna Maria Apartments ...
The scoop on The Roost
By Keri Kelly, Web Editor
January 30, 2020
The rumors came in November: The Roost had undergone a health inspection and failed. It underwent a new inspection soon afterwards. The rumor that the workers failed to wash their hands at The Roost spread on the Wildfire app and students soon began to share their various experiences with the popul...
Letter from the editor: staff changes for The Easterner
By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
January 28, 2020
Dear readers of The Easterner, My name is Drew Lawson. I’m the sports editor here at The Easterner, and I wanted to let you know of some staffing changes going on within our student-run news organization. Student staff members are the key to putting out a weekly print copy of The Easterner and also putting ...
Welcome to Cheney!
By Hamine Mendez, Arts and Features Editor
September 28, 2019
Campus life is truly something else. However, when thinking of campus life, everyone has a different perspective. Some of the main points that come to mind are places to eat, where to hang out and where to study. From freshmen to seniors, everyone has a unique perspective. Here are some of the perspectiv...
Grubhub replaces Tapingo at EWU
By Dylan Harris, Managing Editor
September 27, 2019
College students are busy. Crazy class schedules, job commitments and hours of studying often take up valuable time, which means grabbing a bite to eat isn’t always convenient. Grubhub, a popular food delivery and pickup app, now offers on-campus dining options at EWU. Similar to the Tapingo app...
In his own words
By Josh Fletcher, News Editor
October 4, 2017
“I didn’t think about it, I just pulled out the gun and shot him,” said Donavon Culps, in a jailhouse interview. Culps shot and killed Cameron Smith outside of LUCID in Cheney on Sept. 10. Culps was calm, yet remorseful with KHQ’s Hayley Guenthner, where he talked about what happened in an...
Students demonstrate for gender-neutral showers
By Josh Fletcher, News Editor
September 29, 2017
Students from the EWU Pride Center held a demonstration outside of Patterson Hall September 26 in the hopes of getting more gender-inclusive showers on campus. “I struggled with feeling safe on campus,” said senior Mels Felton, regarding the lack of gender neutral showers. “The only bathrooms I ...
EWU Veterans Resource Center welcomes back students
By Dayana Morales, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 29, 2017
WU has always been nationally recognized as a military friendly campus. Military veteran population on campus continues to grow. About 600 veterans are now enrolled. It is the largest center in the Northwest. EWU Veterans Resource Center had a welcome back social Sept. 21. The room was filled with co...
NeighborFest gathering kicks off another EWU school year
By Dayana Morales, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 28, 2017
Over a thousand students along with 220 clubs, organizations and local business made it out to EWU’s campus mall for its annual NeighborFest, Sept. 22, SAIL Director Stacy Reece said. SAIL and the Office of Community Engagement sponsored the event. Reece said the event has been going on for more t...
Previous instructor showcases new work
By Sam Jackson, Contributing Writer
September 28, 2017
Former EWU instructor and local artist Garric Simonsen returns to Eagle stomping grounds showcasing his collection of new works. Simonsen’s work will be presented in EWU’s Gallery of Art, located in the Art Building. His work will be up from Sept. 27 through Oct. 26. The gallery is open from 9...
National Signing Day produces 12 new Eagles
February 15, 2020
Feb. 5 was National Signing Day across the college football world, and EWU announced the signing...
EWU snuffs losing streak with win over Portland State
February 15, 2020
After a 12 game losing streak, the Eagles finally found a way to get back on track. The EWU women’s...
The Eagles could surprise people in March, but they have to beat Montana first…
February 14, 2020
Drew Lawson is the Sports Editor for The Easterner. The overtly hyperbolic opinion expressed in this...
EWU digs large hole, can’t come back against last-place Idaho
February 14, 2020
EWU (9-4, 16-8) has faced double-digit deficits in five of its six Big Sky Conference home games. EWU...
