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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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The veterans lounge, located on the ground floor of Showalter Hall, is an open space where veterans study and socialize.

Veterans Center offers support to those who served

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer November 8, 2013

  For over 600 students on campus, Veterans Day means remembering the time they and their comrades in arms spent fighting for their country. Nov. 11 marks the 94th anniversary of Veterans...

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Aya gets a look at the final results of a volunteer's handiwork

Harvest Fest brings families to campus for trick-or-treating fun and games

November 8, 2013

By Kailee Dunn contributing writer [email protected] Monsters and minions and monkeys, oh my! The characters were out to play during this year’s Harvest Fest. On Halloween, the...

Three altars were set up in Cheney Hall, room 205, to celebrate The Day of the Dead.

Día de los Muertos altar honors influential Mexican authors

By Nick Thomas, Eagle Life Writer November 7, 2013

  On Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 in Mexico, Central America, Spain and Latino communities across the globe, communities celebrated Día de los Muertos, “The Day of the Dead,”a celebration not...

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Ghost Hunter Ross Allison gave a presentation about the paranormal in the PUB MPR on Nov.1.

Ghost hunter investigates campus haunts

By Wilson Criscione, News Writer November 7, 2013

    On the night of Nov. 1, a crowd of students led by Ross Allison, a paranormal investigator, gathered in the dark of Showalter auditorium, searching for ghosts. Equipped with...

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Dinner with D.J.

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer November 7, 2013

  On Oct. 22, D.J. Jigre, ASWEU President, gave The Easterner the opportunity to learn more about him while having dinner with us at El Rodeo. The Easterner: Tell me a little bit about...

Left to right: Paden Vance, Remington Klein, Marlee Andrews, and Dominick Betts rehearse for "Carrie: The Musical," which ran Oct. 23-24 at the Bing Crosby Theatre in downtown Spokane.

Lilac City Performing Arts makes debut with ‘Carrie: The Musical’

By Kate Daniel, Eagle Life Editor November 5, 2013

Carrie White first hit the scene in 1974 adorned with the classic Stephen King accoutrement: pig’s blood and the scars of social injustice. This month she’s making a comeback in Lilac City...


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Leatherface strikes terror in students during the Oct. 24-25 haunted house.

ASEWU sponsors haunted house, proceeds benefit wounded warriors

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer November 4, 2013

  Students and community members joined in the Halloween spirit Oct. 24-25 to walk through the ASEWU-sponsored haunted house benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project. The Wounded Warrior Project...

Food Day spices up the nation

Food Day spices up the nation

November 4, 2013

By Dayna Juchmes contributing writer [email protected] In a tucked away area of campus, the aromas of organic apple cider filled the air while students, faculty and community members feasted...

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Aleks math program contributed to increase in student success rates

By Wilson Criscione, News Writer November 4, 2013

  Aleks, the web-based learning program implemented for Math 103 and as an option for Math 104 last year, appears to have contributed to an increased student success rate. “I think we’re...

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Football meets philanthropy at Alpha Xi Delta fundraiser

November 4, 2013

By Kailee Dunn contributing writer [email protected] We are all human. We just tend to think a little differently. That is the message that Eastern Washington University’s Alpha Xi Delta’s...

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This cathedral, located in Salamanca, Spain, was constructed between the 16th and 18th centuries and can be seen by students on various study abroad trips.

Study abroad fair exhibits globe-trotting options for students

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer October 31, 2013

  From Cheney to Japan, Costa Rica or Spain, the sky is the limit when it comes to opportunities for EWU students to study abroad. On Oct. 21, students got the chance to explore different...

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EWU maintains zero tolerance policy on drugs and alcohol

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer October 24, 2013

  According the National Institute of Drug Abuse, abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other illicit drugs is costing our nation $600 billion in annual related expenses including crime, loss of work...

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