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The Easterner

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

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Welcome Week gets students involved

By Ivy Nall, Eagle Life Editor September 28, 2015

Welcome week has arrived and EWU is as lively as ever. The colors red, black and white have taken over Cheney. It is difficult not to notice the crowds of students and faculty wearing Eastern apparel,...

Have thirty minutes? Watch Kung Fury

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer June 10, 2015

“Kung Fury” was as entertaining as it was revealing of the future of entertainment in the internet age. A super cop in 1985 is hacked back in time to kill Adolf Hitler. That's about it. The story...

‘Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’ unforgettable

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer June 7, 2015

It feels increasingly uncommon for a video game to capture the spark of imagination in its players. It is far too easy to create a game on rails, where a click or press of a button moves you from story...

Mayhem competition features students

Mayhem competition features students

By Nathan Peters, Managing Editor June 6, 2015

The Diversified Greek Council (DGC) hosted the first annual Mayhem step and stroll competition in the Showalter Auditorium on May 30. The two-hour show featured performances in addition to recognition...

‘Pitch Perfect 2’ out of sync

By Joe Matthews, Contributing Writer June 6, 2015

It’s been three years since the Barton Bellas took the stage last in “Pitch Perfect” and, sadly, the time wasn’t spent making the acapella group any better. Starring Anna Kendrick as Becca Mitchell...

New app shows promising benefits for dining services

New app shows promising benefits for dining services

By Bekah Frank, Administrative Assistant June 5, 2015

Dining Services has released its soft launch for the mobile-ordering app, Tapingo. Director of Dining Services Dave McKay said the app is meant to cut down on time spent in lines waiting to order. By...

Andy Grammer performs with his guitar during the EWU concert at Reese Court on June 1.

Grammer performs free show to students

By Lelia Thatcher & Eric Long, for the Easterner June 4, 2015

Andy Grammer, platinum-selling recording artist, enlivened the crowd of Eastern students with an upbeat and vibrant performance at Reece Court on June 1 that even those who did not know much about Grammer...

Sorority members pose for their yard show event on May 20.

Yard show showcases Greek organizations

By Nathan Peters, Managing Editor May 31, 2015

Gamma Alpha Omega’s third annual Yard Show was held at the campus mall May 20. The Diversified Greek Council (DGC) and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organization members showcased their routines...

The "Lemonade Serenade of The Thing in the Garden" cupcakes on display at the Books2Eat contest.

Library hosts annual cake contest

By Griffin Stiles, Contributing Writer May 30, 2015

In an unlikely blend of literary appreciation, unorthodox visual design and culinary skill, the University library once again found itself hosting the annual Books2Eat contest. For the last 11 years,...

Health vital for finals week

By Bekah Frank, Administrative Assistant May 28, 2015

As finals week approaches, many students are battling senioritis and procrastination, just to name a couple issues. EWU Health, Wellness and Prevention Services director Tricia Hughes said in an email...

A night of history with Cokie Roberts

A night of history with Cokie Roberts

By Zachary Elliston, Contributing Writer May 23, 2015

Cokie Roberts — author of New York Times Bestseller “Capital Dames” — spoke at the Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane on May 14. Roberts is the daughter of two politicians and was raised saturated...

'Avengers: Age of Ultron' freefall continues downward

‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ freefall continues downward

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer May 17, 2015

Whatever spark the first Avenger's movie banked upon seems to have faded from the sequel. "Age of Ultron" is perhaps the perfect example of a movie that started off well, but went into freefall as the...

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