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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

EWU professor featured in JFK book release series

EWU professor featured in JFK book release series

By Rachel Baker, Contributing Writer April 3, 2015

Kolts Students have different ways of handling stress and frustration, but what if someone said that instead of opting to give up and stay in bed until summer comes, to try a little compassion to get...

"John Wick" is the Keanu Reeves action film you never knew you needed to see

“John Wick” is the Keanu Reeves action film you never knew you needed to see

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer April 3, 2015

"John Wick" is the Keanu Reeves action film you never knew you needed to see. The film came from under the radar to blow away any expectations I had. With all due respect to our boy Keanu, his career...

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D.J. Jigre opens doors into his life, hardships

By Nicole Ruse, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2015

This is part two of a feature story on D.J. Jigre. Part I can be viewed here. As D.J. Jigre, ASEWU president, walks into The Mason Jar on a cold, raining February afternoon, a couple of people instantly...

Clothing drive held in the PUB

By Ariel Kimbleton, Staff Writer March 15, 2015

The EWU Children’s Studies Capstone will be holding a clothing drive on March 13 for the Crosswalk youth shelter in Spokane to help children and teens in need. Crosswalk is an emergency shelter for...

Eastern alumnus finds niche in Spokane’s poetry scene

By Virginia Thomas, Contributing Writer March 15, 2015

When his name is announced, the crowd erupts into cheers and applause. Some 50 people were crammed into downtown Spokane’s tiny Neato Burrito for its weekly Broken Mic poetry readings, at which Travis...

"Chappie" falls short of excellence, lands average

“Chappie” falls short of excellence, lands average

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer March 14, 2015

Director Neil Blomkamp made a name for himself after the success of "District 9," a similarly grungy and dystopian depiction of life in the future. However, after the disappointing reception of his 2013...

EWU's dance team "Code Red strikes a pose at the yard show.

Yard show celebrates history

By Alla Drokina, Staff Writer March 13, 2015

The annual Yard Show event, hosted by the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), gave it and the Diversified Greek Council organizations the opportunity to strut their stuff with their strolling and stepping...

Mourning of Nimoy is highly logical

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer March 13, 2015

Accomplished actor Leonard Nimoy died on Feb. 27th at the age of 83 from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nimoy’s most notable role was that of the half-human, half-Vulcan science officer Spock...

SAIL offers pancakes, puppy love during finals week

SAIL offers pancakes, puppy love during finals week

By Katie Dunn, Staff Writer March 12, 2015

There are two kinds of stress: good stress that causes people to push themselves and stress that is viewed as bad, like worrying over a final, according to the Counseling and Psychological Services at...

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ASEWU president speaks about PUB redesign

By Nicole Ruse, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2015

This news story is part one of a two-part feature story on D.J. Jigre. As D.J. Jigre, ASEWU president of Eastern, stepped into The Mason Jar on a cold February afternoon, he got noticed by several people...

Music events begin at Eastern

By Katie Dunn, Staff Writer March 9, 2015

Music drifted through the first floor of Eastern’s Music Building as the EWU Jazz and Symphonic bands warmed up for their concert on March 2. The performance started with the jazz band playing “Lost...

“A Man of No Importance” presents a refreshing musical

By Alla Drokina, Staff Writer March 9, 2015

“A Man of No Importance,” directed by EWU alumnus Jadd Davis of the Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre, explores themes of self-acceptance, identity, shame, sin and most importantly, love. The audience...

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