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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.

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‘Spirit Splash’ competition personifies school spirit and pride

By Rebekah Frank, Staff Writer November 3, 2014

The EWU Homecoming Spirit Splash Contest winners were announced on Oct. 28. The contest judges for the best Eagle spirit decorations of residence halls, departments and local businesses for Eagle Spirit...

Eastern turns ‘spooktacular’ for Halloween campus events

By Carly Estey, Contributing Writer November 3, 2014

In the midst of Spirit Week, EWU organizations will be hosting multiple Halloween events catering to students and local community members. ...

Sapna Basy, sophomore, was crowned Ms. Eastern alongside Bryce Dressler, sophomore, who was crowned Mr. Eastern on Oct. 27.

Mr. and Ms. Eastern crowned into royalty

By Ayanna Fernandez, Staff Writer October 30, 2014

Eastern hosted its annual Mr. and Ms. Eastern Pageant on Oct. 27, crowning two new students. Chairperson Mike Cardenas, chairperson for Eagle Entertainment, said the pageant started in the 1940s and...

Students exchange T-shirts in celebration of the EWU Homecoming kickoff event on Oct. 27.

ASEWU T-shirt event marks beginning of Spirit Week

By Catherine Gosen, Contributing Writer October 30, 2014

Monday morning was brought to life as music blasted through the campus mall, the smell of cotton candy rose in the air and dozens of students gathered around tables stacked high with T-shirts for the Homecoming...

Hannah Gunderson, an EWU sophomore and member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority, volunteers at the "Rake a Difference" event on Oct. 28.

Homecoming unites campus to community causes

By Nathan Peters, Managing Editor October 30, 2014

Community service is a part of the annual events of Eastern’s Homecoming Week. Rake a Difference was this year’s Eagle Spirit Week community engagement project, which was held on Oct. 28. The event...

Homecoming expands campus spirit

By Eric Long, Chief Copy Editor October 28, 2014

SAIL, Eastern’s Alumni Association and STCU teamed up again this year to bring Eagle Spirit Week to the EWU student body and community. This is a week full of events designed to promote a sense of home...

Yik Yak app gaining popularity at Eastern

Yik Yak app gaining popularity at Eastern

By Ayanna Fernandez, Staff Writer October 27, 2014

Like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other common social networks, Yik Yak is becoming a way for students to converse with each other at Eastern. Yik Yak is a mobile application that is available to...

'Shadow of Modor' praised for visuals and sound

‘Shadow of Modor’ praised for visuals and sound

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer October 27, 2014

You play the role of Talion — a ranger in the army of Gondo — after he is ritualistically murdered by Sauron’s army. Talion is brought back to life by a spirit that gives him abilities akin to the...

Homecoming paints Eastern red

By Katie Dunn, Staff Writer October 23, 2014

All over campus are posters announcing Eagle Spirit Week and the theme for homecoming, “Paint the Town Red.” “Coming up with a theme for homecoming is probably the most frustrating task for a...

Diverse student population grows at Eastern

Diverse student population grows at Eastern

By Rebekah Frank, Staff Writer October 23, 2014

As Eastern enters another school year, the population of diverse students has grown almost 10 percent, according to EWU’s Full Time Enrolled Students Headcount by Ethnic Diversity Day 10 Census. According...

Eastern TRiO Program supports underrepresented student groups

By Nathan Peters, Managing Editor October 22, 2014

Eastern’s TRiO Program is one of 59 programs in Washington state funded under the federal Higher Education Act of 1965. The program serves low-income, minority and first generation students with academic...

Atheist club goes national

Atheist club goes national

By Ayanna Fernandez, Staff Writer October 22, 2014

Previously known as the Eastern Atheists, the Secular Student Alliance (SSA) at EWU transitioned from a private club to becoming a chapter of a national secular organization. SSA provides students with...

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