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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

Gummy bear photograph is one of the many art pieces at Terrain.

Terrain: Spokane’s creative kaleidoscope

By Alla Drokina, Staff Writer October 9, 2014

The outside of the warehouse looks abandoned, but there is plenty of action inside. People are coming and going, tools are strewn about, art installations are pieced together and several dust pans are...

Eastern pushes on-campus living

By Shawntelle Moncy, Staff Writer October 6, 2014

As broke college students, finding the best deals is essential, but enjoying these college years is also essential. The choice to live on or off campus varies with what each student looks for in that college...

Cheney locations that accept Flex vary.

Downtown businesses accept Flex

By Shawntelle Moncy, Staff Writer October 2, 2014

Students take up a majority of Cheney, because of this, many stores off campus choose to accommodate to Eagle Flex. Most are located right off campus. Located on F Street there is Owl Pharmacy and the...

EWU marching band's brass line up for a football game.

Marching band caters to the crowd

By Rebekah Frank, Staff Writer October 2, 2014

At every home football game, the Eagle Marching Band strives to get students, faculty, fans and players pumped up. Eastern’s marching band assistant director Patrick Winters said the marching band...

Code Blue Lights emergency station

Campus police provides safety resources

By Rebekah Frank, Staff Writer October 2, 2014

According to EWU Campus Police officer Robert Schmitter, the EWU police offer many services in an attempt to serve the Eastern community the best they can and earn the trust of the Eastern students. “We...

EWU student Teresa Messenger and her two children.

Finding a Balance: A student perspective

By Alla Drokina, Staff Wrtier October 2, 2014

There is one episode of “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” when Will pretends to be a single dad attending university. The single dad role allows him to be an eligible bachelor. Suddenly, all the girls...

Neighbor Festival evokes community involvement

Neighbor Festival evokes community involvement

By Bekah Frank, Staff Writer October 1, 2014

On September 26th, there was music, laughter and activities everywhere as students, faculty and community members swarmed the campus mall dodging in and out of the crowd visiting as many booths as...

Valiant Hearts: The Great War Review

Valiant Hearts: The Great War Review

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer October 1, 2014

A weary older man traversing the gunfire and rubble in the trenches of World War I is not the usual protagonist of a popular video game. “Valiant Hearts: The Great War” tells the story of Emile,...

Swoop, EWU mascot, leads new students toward Showalter Hall at the Passing Through The Pillars event on Sept. 22

Passing Through The Pillars event symbolizes student success, long-standing tradition

By Nicole Ruse, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2014

As returning students, faculty and staff filled the pathway in front of Showalter Hall, new transfer and freshman students stood on College Ave. on the opposite side, waiting for their inauguration as...

EWU alumnus hopes to further the artistic community in Spokane

EWU alumnus hopes to further the artistic community in Spokane

By Rebekah Frank, Eagle Life Writer June 4, 2014

EWU alumnus Mark Anderson, who co-runs a poetry open mic, called the Broken Mic with alumnus Kurt Olson, never thought he would be hosting a poetry slam while he was a student at Eastern. Anderson,...

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Seniors share best memories, tips for underclassmen

By Rebekah Frank, Eagle Life Writer June 4, 2014

As seniors prepare to take their final exams and walk from commencement to the rest of their lives, they reminisce about their favorite memories at EWU and share some advice in hopes of helping an underclassman. Senior...

Students pop and lock during dance lesson

Students pop and lock during dance lesson

May 30, 2014

By Kailee Dunn   Sassy sambas and bold break dancing got students up and moving during Lessons in Traditional International Dance. On May 22, the EWU Office of Global Initiatives, or OGI, hosted...

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