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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

Blood drive saves and memorializes lives

Blood drive saves and memorializes lives

April 3, 2014

By Kailee Dunn   Giving blood has the potential to save three lives every time. “[The blood] gets divided into three different components, the platelets, the plasma and the red blood cells. So,...

EWU alumnus pursues his dreams

EWU alumnus pursues his dreams

April 2, 2014

By Rebekah Frank When students order drinks at Tawanka Beverage, Bakery and Bistro, they are probably unaware that their barista, Dominique Small, has a few hidden talents. Small graduated from EWU...

Annual symposium offers  professional opportunities

Annual symposium offers professional opportunities

April 2, 2014

By Rebekah Frank EWU graduate student Betsy White has been preparing her research projects since fall quarter 2013 in order to have her best work presented during the 17th annual symposium on May 13-14. The...

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Why Macklemore isn’t the savior you think he is

By Zoe Colburn, Copy Editor March 24, 2014

Imagine being 18, fairly certain you’re at least one kind of queer and massively terrified because you know what queer folks go through and you’ve seen the news stories, heard about kids being kicked...

Nichole Meyer and Gene Engene perform a scene during EWU's production of Macbeth. Photo by Sam Sargeant

Curse be damned; ‘Macbeth’ opens without a hitch

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer March 14, 2014

  Knock on wood, cross your fingers, turn around three times and hope that the curse of “Macbeth” does not strike again. From all of the stage lights going out, to other odd onstage...

Dumoulin and Meyer steal the show in EWU's 'Macbeth'

Dumoulin and Meyer steal the show in EWU’s ‘Macbeth’

By Galen Rock, Sports Editor March 13, 2014

  In a play that features death, witchcraft and betrayal, you would think it would be hard for the performers to rise above the script. But that is exactly what happened in the EWU Theatre Program’s...

Characters rewind mental ‘Tape’

Characters rewind mental ‘Tape’

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer March 13, 2014

  A lone hotel room sets the stage: beer cans litter the ground and two young men come into view talking and reminiscing about the high school years; while one has become somewhat successful,...

Professor Chiu-Hsin Lin explains different ways to buy an airplane ticket in China to a group of students.

Conversation group assists both native and beginning speakers

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer March 13, 2014

Learning a second language requires more than just speaking, reading and writing it. It evokes an understanding of the culture and customs along with being able to retain and practice the language....

Old-school artwork promotes student causes

Old-school artwork promotes student causes

March 12, 2014

By Rebekah Frank The tools are out in the EWU printmaking class as groups prepare their projects to promote their causes on Cause Action Day, March 17 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Printmaking is the...

Fine arts students show hard work

Fine arts students show hard work

March 12, 2014

By Rebekah Frank EWU seniors James Barrett and Kiyomi Chadwell used wood, bricks and glue in preparation for the final showdown for the Bachelor of Fine Arts program. During fall and winter quarters,...

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Sustainability Symposium starts something green

March 6, 2014

By Kailee Dunn For a growing amount of people, green is more than just color, it is a way of life. On Feb. 25, the first Sustainability Symposium was presented by EWU Dining Services Sustainability Initiatives...

International students showcase their talents with campus event

International students showcase their talents with campus event

March 6, 2014

By Kailee Dunn Many EWU students are unaware of the musical talent located amongst the students of the International Student Association at Eastern. On March 7, the ISA will host an entertainment show...

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