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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

Left to right: Jean Louise Finch (Scout), played by Kady Cullen; Jemery Finch (Jem), played by Jameson Elton; Charles Baker Harris (Dill), played by Luke Hamburg.

EWU Theatre’s adaption relevant to current social injustice, racial issues

By Ayanna Fernandez, Staff Writer November 19, 2014

The EWU theater program presented “To Kill a Mockingbird” on Nov. 14, a play adapted from Harper Lee’s book of the same name, by Christopher Sergel. According to Sara Goff, Associate Professor...

Intramural paintball offered on campus

By Ayanna Fernandez, Staff Writer November 16, 2014

EWU is unique among all other Washington universities in that paintballing is offered to all students. According to Michael Campitelli, director for Campus Recreation, paintballing has quickly become...

Eastern's Study Abroad Association connects students' travel interests

Eastern’s Study Abroad Association connects students’ travel interests

By Shawntelle Moncy, Staff Writer November 15, 2014

Experiencing education in another country is “a life changing experience, I highly recommend it,” Jared Dineen, president of the Study Abroad Association, said. The Study Abroad Association was...

Health apps contain pros and cons for student use

By Rebekah Frank, Staff Writer November 14, 2014

While health apps can offer a lot of helpful information, it is important to know what you’re goals are before you download an app otherwise the information could overwhelm its users, said Tricia Hughes,...

'Interstellar' is out of this world

‘Interstellar’ is out of this world

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer November 13, 2014

“Interstellar” was easily my most anticipated movie of the year. The theoretical physics fanboy within me really enjoyed the idea of combining black hole and gravitational physics with cinema. It was...

Bonfire event deemed distasteful

By Rebekah Frank, Staff Writer November 9, 2014

The Community Bonfire and Pep Rally on Oct. 30 brought mixed feelings when the Cheney fire department threw an effigy of the University of North Dakota into the fire. Mike Winters, Cheney’s fire chief,...

Mike Cardenas and Cw Twohy speak with a princess at the Harvest Carnival.

Children celebrate Halloween on campus

By Ayanna Fernandez, Staff Writer November 6, 2014

What started as an idea from a former university president’s wife has transformed into a campus tradition. EWU has hosted the Harvest Festival and Carnival for five years. It is the University’s...

Students gather for the canned food drive.

Cheney food bank donations lowest since 2008

November 5, 2014

Outside Isle Hall, volunteers worked quickly counting cans on Oct. 30 for the Community Canned Food Drive. Bob Anderson, director of the EWU bookstore and PUB operations, said the canned food drive...

Why we “trick-or-treat”

By Shawntelle Moncy, Staff Writer November 5, 2014

Witches, pumpkins, costumes, candy and ghosts, these are some of the many traditions that come with the holiday of Halloween. But October 31 hasn’t always been characterized by these elements. Halloween...

Eastern President Mary Cullinan shows her school spirit depute the rain as a part of the Homecoming Parade in downtown Cheney Nov. 1.

Homecoming parade gathers large turnout despite the rain

By Rebekah Frank, Staff Writer November 5, 2014

Members of the EWU and Cheney community showed their support as they stood outside in the rain, cheering for their friends and family in the homecoming parade. On Nov. 1 sororities, fraternities, EWU...

Academic advising leaves much to be desired by students

By Ayanna Fernandez, Staff Writer November 5, 2014

Academic advising is an important part of any college student experience. Advisers help students plan their course schedules to graduate with their degree. Roy Caligan, assistant director of General...

Contest spin off creates EWU club friendships

By Rebekah Frank, Staff Writer November 3, 2014

The tile decorating contest was full of colorful designs as teams grabbed paintbrushes, pencils and sponges to help decorate their ceiling tiles while dancing to the music. Eagle Entertainment hosted...

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