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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

Mudd rates top four video games of 2014

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer January 12, 2015

2014 was a year that brought some real gems to the video game world. There were plenty of cookie-cutter shoot-’em-ups, but for every 20 or so of them, a truly spectacular game appeared. Therefore, in...

‘World of Warcraft’ expansion is a nostalgic trip

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer December 13, 2014

Blizzard's latest expansion in the "World of Warcraft" has brought the franchise back to its roots of blood, battle and brutality. "Warlords of Draenor" is a revitalizing nostalgia trip to what brought...

KHQ-TV and Eastern team up for teacher of the month program

By Shawntelle Moncy, Staff Writer December 12, 2014

KHQ-TV and EWU have come together since 1987 to acknowledge the impact teachers have made on their students’ lives, with a program called Teacher of the Month. Since then, many stories have been told...

Cyberbullying at a modern level

Cyberbullying at a modern level

By Rebekah Frank, Staff Writer December 10, 2014

As nearly 54 percent of young Facebook users report being cyberbullied, the need for social awareness and action becomes stronger, according to NoBullying.com. Cyberbullying is defined as “the use...

More than Christmas is celebrated during winter break

By Jaclyn Archer, Eagle Life Editor December 10, 2014

More than Christmas is celebrated during winter break Winter break offers opportunity for a variety of celebrations The winter holiday break offers the opportunity for students to celebrate more...

Suicides less likely to occur during holidays

By Nicole Ruse, Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2014

Suicide rates are lowest during the holiday seasons than any other times of the year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics reported there is...

Eastern students discuss effects of climate

By Katie Dunn, Staff Writer December 8, 2014

Inside the JFK library on Dec. 1, Eastern’s Global Environmental Politics class displayed their posters on climate change in the Pacific Northwest. The class is run by Vandana Asthana, associate professor...

Michael Brown grand jury decision symbolized in historic play on campus

By Nicole Ruse, Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2014

The lights are dim in the EWU theatre building on a cold Saturday evening. As I wait for the doors to open, my play brochure in hand, I keep singing “We Shall Overcome,” over and over softly to myself. This...

Student population with flu vaccine less than half

Student population with flu vaccine less than half

By Shawntelle Moncy, Staff Writer November 24, 2014

Flu season is just getting started and Eastern students have the opportunity to get their free flu shot from various locations in Cheney. “College students, especially living on campus, are at high...

‘Halo’ sound, design improved

‘Halo’ sound, design improved

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer November 23, 2014

“Halo: The Master Chief Collection” brought the entirety of the primary “Halo” saga into the new console generation with a fair number of upgrades that really exemplify what the Xbox One is capable...

Internships vital for transition into job industry

By Carly Estey, Contributing Writer November 22, 2014

Cass Clark, a senior criminal justice major, was able to fulfill a dream of his when he received an internship with the U.S. Marshals this fall. According to the EWU Career Services’ website, “Many...

Thanksgiving

By Ayanna Fernandez, Staff Writer November 21, 2014

The comfort of good food typically brings happiness to hungry college students. Therefore, when Thanksgiving break is near, college students look forward to food and family. Haita Toure, a junior,...

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