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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

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Library renovation complete, variety of services offered

January 15, 2014

By Rebekah Frank   After four years, the newly renovated JFK Library has many different sections, floors and assets which offer a variety of help to students, faculty and community members. The...

Graphic By Kyle Pearson

New Year’s resolutions do not always work out

January 10, 2014

By Rebekah Frank   As students return from winter break, having gained an extra pound or two after indulging in holiday goodies, many have resolved to lose weight in the New Year. According to the...

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Electronic devices help and hinder student learning

January 9, 2014

By Rebekah Frank As technology becomes more accessible through smartphones, tablets and computers, reliance on these devices may cause students to miss out on developing important skills. Instructors...

Alumnus creates portraits of inspiring Spokane locals

Alumnus creates portraits of inspiring Spokane locals

January 8, 2014

Marshall Peterson has taken his sandwich boards around many places in the Inland Northwest, and he recently returned to his alma mater and showcased them outside of the PUB. But what he is doing with...

Instructors move into new hall

Instructors move into new hall

By Wilson Criscione, News Writer January 8, 2014

After four years, the newly renovated Patterson Hall is now open for winter quarter, and while students will enjoy a smoother walk across campus and substantial amenities in the new building, few will...

Prepare your photos for online presentation

Prepare your photos for online presentation

By Sample Staff Member, Staff Writer December 30, 2013

Your site automatically generates a series of scaled down images for each photo you upload for the various parts of your site that display different sizes of images. Cameras take pictures at a far higher...

Someone doing a pull vault

Create a custom header

By Author, Writer December 30, 2013

Your header graphic should have your logo, organization name, tagline, and any other essential information about your program. Your graphic should be sized to 980px wide, and the height should be between...

Graphic by Kyle Pearson

Smart habits may prevent a finals week meltdown

December 19, 2013

By Bekah Frank staff writer [email protected] As finals week approaches and students begin to stress, eat junk food, cram to study and lose sleep, Eastern will begin to look like a ghost town. Many...

Photo by Karissa Berg
Beth Miles got her ears pierced at the Walk on the Wild Side event.

Eagle Entertainment offers students a chance to walk on the wild side

December 19, 2013

By Bekah Frank staff writer [email protected] Students lined up at 7 p.m on the evening of Nov. 21 to socialize, eat pizza, drink Monsters and Walk on the Wild Side. Brittany Hall, Eagle...

Photo by Sam Sargeant
Weaving in and out of inflatable bunkers, EWU Student Nick Barr aims at another student in a rousing game of laser tag.

Students suit up for laser tag

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer December 6, 2013

  Inflatable bunkers, smoke machines and the chance to shoot opponents with lasers are all brought to students through Campus Recreation. Three years ago, EWU Campus Recreation, in a partnership...

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Inside the President’s Office

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer December 5, 2013

  Rodolfo Arévalo is the 25th Eastern Washington University president. He started his position at EWU in 2006, previously working at many other universities throughout the country. President...

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Faculty urges students to realize their impact on course evaluations

By Wilson Criscione, News Writer December 4, 2013

With course evaluations around the corner, students are left wondering if their input makes any impact with professors. Towards the end of each quarter, teachers leave the classroom and pick a volunteer...

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