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The Easterner

The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

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‘Gotham’ lacks character traits

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer October 21, 2014

Fox has made another bad decision in the form of "Gotham," which in itself is a blemish on the Batman franchise. The story follows a young James Gordon of the Gotham City Police Department in an era...

Marvin Smith addresses the audience at the EWU Gallery of Art on Oct. 8.

‘Untitled’ gallery poetic in nature

By Ayanna Fernandez, Staff Writer October 21, 2014

After retiring as chair of the department for Theatre and Film from Eastern Washington University in 2013, Marvin Smith returned to campus to showcase his artwork entitled “Untitled.” A crowd gathered...

Sandy Williams coordinator of the pride center

Same-sex marriage ban lifted by Supreme Court

By Alla Drokina, Staff Writer October 20, 2014

When Sandra Williams, EWU Pride Center coordinator, heard her daughter expressed a desire to see her mom be able to get married too, it really struck a chord with Williams. According to Williams, she...

Super Smash Bros. can be played handheld on Nintendo 3DS or on Wii U.

Super Smash Bros. goes handheld

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer October 19, 2014

“Smash Bros. 3DS” is perhaps the only reason I kept my Nintendo 3DS since the last “Zelda” game released last year. The newest edition of the Nintendo’s fighting-game franchise made the leap...

Gaye Adegbalola and the Wild Rutz performing.

Coming out day celebrated

By Jaclyn Archer, Eagle Life Editor October 19, 2014

On Oct. 9, the EWU Pride Center sponsored several campus events to celebrate National Coming Out Day (NCOD), a day which honors the decision of LGBTQ individuals to “come out of the closet” and share...

The Cycle of Discontentment

The Cycle of Discontentment

By Rebekah Frank, Staff Writer October 16, 2014

With technology becoming more and more intertwined with everyday life, many people believe that technology can become an obsession and cause problems with people’s psyche, according to EWU associate...

Domestic violence at colleges prevelant

By Ayanna Fernandez, Staff Writer October 13, 2014

According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline website, 57 percent of college students have admitted to experiencing a domestic violent relationship and 1 in 3 college women are in an abusive dating...

Finalists for Star Search talent contest announced

Finalists for Star Search talent contest announced

By Nicole Ruse, Editor-in-Chief October 12, 2014

EWU Libraries announced the three finalists for their annual Star Search Talent Contest on Oct. 12. The first finalist is Cameron Brow, a nursing major, whose talent is performing magic tricks. "I...

Promotional illustration created by Tanner Streicher. Photos contributed by Internet Movie Database.

Most exciting films of 2014 yet to come

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer October 11, 2014

With only months left in the year, the time for top 10 and ‘best of 2014’ lists is inevitable. Yet that doesn’t mean there are not any good films set to be released this year that are worth getting...

The 'Hispanic' blanket term is not that warm

The ‘Hispanic’ blanket term is not that warm

By Aaron Bocook, Staff Writer October 10, 2014

  A brown, wooden bat swung blindly hits its mark. A paper-mache donkey bursts open, spilling its delicious, colorful contents to the ground. All the children laugh, scream and dive for the candy. After...

Plus groups provide Eastern students the resources to succeed

Plus groups provide Eastern students the resources to succeed

By Rebekah Frank October 10, 2014

According to Eastern’s Program Leading to University Success (PLUS) coordinator Carlos Munoz, the PLUS research has shown students who come to five or more PLUS groups receive a final GPA  about .5...

Drunkorexia: Alcohol and Eating disorders combined

Drunkorexia: Alcohol and Eating disorders combined

By Rebekah Frank, Staff Writer October 10, 2014

Body image ideals are on a majority of college students' minds, and these ideal images can affect students in negative ways. EWU director for health wellness and prevention services, Tricia Hughes,...

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