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EWU Honor’s Director doing the unimaginable

By Alla Drokina, Staff Writer February 2, 2015

Dana Elder, Ph.D., director of the Honors Program at EWU, never imagined in his youth that he would one day be a professor. “I thought the one thing I would never do is teach. I was not kind...

Postbaccalaureate program at Eastern helps underrepresented students gain traction with educational help, financial assistance

McNair Program pledges diversity, success

By Ariel Kimbleton, Staff Writer February 1, 2015

Since its establishment at EWU in 1995, the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program has served about 29 per year in continuing their pursuit of higher education after they complete their...

'Birdman' more than a cookie-cutter

‘Birdman’ more than a cookie-cutter

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer February 1, 2015

"Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)," directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, has gathered the attention of both the art-house film fan and the traditional film audience by challenging...

Eaglesync creates an online community for EWU campus organizations

Eaglesync creates an online community for EWU campus organizations

By Shawntelle Moncy, Staff Writer January 30, 2015

Since fall 2013, Eastern is utilizing EagleSync, a web-based system designed to help clubs and organizations on campus plan events and manage everyday operations. According to Orgsync.com, EagleSync...

The Mason Jar offers a variety of authentic coffee beverages, such as lattes and classic drips, along with "unusual" drinks such as con panna.

Downtown cafe evokes a unique, pleasant vibe

By Laura Lango, Photographer January 29, 2015

Popular with some students for its refreshing atmosphere and locally-sourced food, The Mason Jar is a small café located in downtown Cheney. What sets The Mason Jar apart is its clever use of space...

Cellobration Spokane brings Schubert to EWU

By Jaclyn Archer, Eagle Life Editor January 26, 2015

Every seat in the Music Building’s recital hall was filled. By the time 7:30 rolled around and the CELLObration Spokane concert was slated to start, audience members were still trickling in, filling...

Black Lives Matter Teach-in sheds light on racial injustice

By Jaclyn Archer and Zoe Colburn, for the Easterner January 26, 2015

Approximately 120 students filled the seats, the back and the aisles of Patterson 126 to participate in the Black Lives Matter Teach-In, an event intended to foster meaningful campus dialogue around racial...

Whiplash, the underdog for 2014 Oscars

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer January 25, 2015

With the Academy Award nominations for best picture now upon us, "Whiplash" seems to be one of the weakest among them. With powerhouse films such as “Birdman” and “The Theory of Everything” vying...

Spokane march symbolizes awareness, need for change in America

Spokane march symbolizes awareness, need for change in America

By Nathan Peters and Shawntelle Moncy, for the Easterner January 22, 2015

Photo by Shawntelle Moncy Eastern students and community members participated in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service event at the Spokane Convention Center on Jan. 19. The event was to commemorate...

Suicide prevention advocate shares his experience

Suicide prevention advocate shares his experience

By Jaclyn Archer, Eagle Life Editor January 21, 2015

Kevin Hines, who survived a leap from the Golden Gate bridge, came to Showalter Auditorium on the evening of Jan. 13 to talk about his life since that suicide attempt and share his message of mental health...

'Hobbit' Review: Third Time's a Chore

‘Hobbit’ Review: Third Time’s a Chore

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer January 17, 2015

The final installment of “The Hobbit" trilogy, "The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies" confirmed every fear I had of the completely destructive tendencies success and money bring to a director. Ask...

‘Into the Woods’ poorly translated from Broadway

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer January 13, 2015

“Into the Woods” is Hollywood's latest endeavor of translating a popular and iconic broadway musical into a film. The cast is comprised of several A-list celebrities including Meryl Streep, Chris...

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