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The Easterner

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

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ROTC cadets learn lessons in fighting and flight

ROTC cadets learn lessons in fighting and flight

October 2, 2013

By Kate Daniel Eagle Life editor easterner.eaglelife@gmail.com While other students were basking in the lake-side sun or grilling hamburgers with friends, Cadet Alex Smith prepared to jump from an airplane...

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Cheney Restaurant Week offers healthy meal options

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer September 30, 2013

Calling all foodies and Gordon Ramsey wannabes to check out healthy culinary delights during Cheney Restaurant Week. On Oct. 1 thru 5 Cheney will host its first annual Restaurant Week in which diners...

The desks within the one-room schoolhouse were different sizes for the different ages of school children. Photo by: Kelly Manalo

One-room schoolhouse a reminder of Eastern community’s heritage

By Kelly Manalo, Staff Writer June 11, 2013

  On a daily basis students, pass by the Cheney Normal School Heritage Center, and most may never walk inside during their college career. The one schoolroom is open by appointment or the occasional...

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Past international students revisited

By Mollie Gower, Copy Editor June 11, 2013

  In 1951, international students were already established on Eastern’s campus. Without Facebook, international students would sometimes write to their professors or fellow students to update...

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Past presidents look to future

By Amy Meyer, Editor-in-Chief June 6, 2013

  We had an opportunity to ask ASEWU presidents Becca Harrell and Kaleb Hoffer to reflect on service to the Eastern Washington student body. Here are our questions and their answers. Becca...

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EWU in the ’20s, not roaring

By Haley Lewis, Staff Writer June 6, 2013

Archives offer a glimpse into the history of campus fashion Students seeing “The Great Gatsby” may be enchanted by Gatsby’s extravagant parties; they may also be wondering if Eastern was...

Macklemore performs on stage at Reese Court. Photo by Aaron Malmoe

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis bring ‘The Heist’ to Eastern

By Al Stover, Eagle Life Editor June 6, 2013

  After the thousands of Macklemore chants faded, the lights went out and cheers filled the air, followed by the sound of a trumpet. Once the trumpet stopped, a slender man wearing a blue...

Fend off a camping catastrophe with the proper wilderness tool kit

Fend off a camping catastrophe with the proper wilderness tool kit

By Davis Hill, Staff Writer June 2, 2013

Now that it's getting nicer outside and we're getting nearer to the end of school, you want to spend more time outside. You want to walk on rough-cut trails, smell fresh alpine air and dive into...

Photo by: Aaron Malmoe

Eastern student cheer for Macklemore during his last few songs.

Eastern embraces Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

May 31, 2013

Click here to see the Storify about Macklemore and Ryan Lewis coming to EWU.

Students can play on the red piano in the PUB. Photo by Aaron Malmoe

Experience pins, piano one last time

By Al Stover, Eagle Life Editor May 30, 2013

  As the days of spring quarter come to a close, many students are preparing to leave campus. Some students will be leaving for good because of graduation or transferring schools. Although...

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To protect themselves from the sun, students should wear big, floppy hats and sunglasses

Sunglasses and hats protect from sun

By Haley Lewis, Staff Writer May 29, 2013

Many students soaking up the sun might want to keep in mind a few tips before they damage their skin. Prolonged sun exposure, according Carol Gähl, student health coordinator and physician’s...

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‘Judas’ motivates EWU to work out

By Kate Daniel, Eagle Life Editor May 25, 2013

Easterner Work Out Playlist   Whether students are trying Kanye West’s new workout plan or rocking their body to Justin Timberlake, the perfect music selections can be the key to a successful...

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