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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.

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Study Abroad  Resource Center helps students

Study Abroad Resource Center helps students

By Brad Brown, Contributing Writer February 26, 2016

Students looking to study abroad have a world of options, but deciding where to go and how to get there can seem like a difficult task. The first destination students can look to weigh their overseas options...

“Danish Girl” review

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer February 26, 2016

Eddie Redmayne is no stranger to the Academy Awards, having won best actor last year for his astounding performance as Stephen Hawking in "The Theory of Everything," but he proved to be more than just...

Dining Out event unifies ROTC

Dining Out event unifies ROTC

By Kristi Lucchetta, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

From formal handshakes to jokes being passed back and forth, the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program organized a Dining Out event where cadets and guests dressed in their best. “A Dining...

New provost

By Jasmine Kemp, News Editor February 24, 2016

A new provost has been named to take the reins at Eastern Washington University. University President Mary Cullinan named Scott Gordon, dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering and Education...

'Firewatch' impresses

‘Firewatch’ impresses

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer February 21, 2016

It’s rare that a game can so completely engulf a player in its world as is done in “Firewatch.” It’s a beautifully picturesque game, with a riveting, albeit rather low-key, story. It’s an...

RAW brings lip-sync battle to EWU

By Kristi Lucchetta, Staff Writer February 21, 2016

The annual Residential Appreciation Week (RAW) is back from Feb. 22-27 and it is bringing the famous pop-culture music reality competition inspired, RAW Lip Sync Battle, to be held in the Showalter Auditorium...

'Deadpool' an offensive success

‘Deadpool’ an offensive success

February 19, 2016

With the list of Avengers-themed movies growing every year, Marvel finally branched out to a whole new character with the very R-rated “Deadpool.” Bloody as can be, full of profanity, humor, sex and...

Colloquium on Mexico

Colloquium on Mexico

By Colette-Janae Buck, Contributing Writer February 18, 2016

Drug trafficking. Migration. Corruption. These are some of the topics the two-day EWU Colloquium on Mexico focused on. The colloquium was the first of its kind as an in-depth country analysis at Eastern...

Alpha Phi raises over $1,000 with Mr. Greek event

Alpha Phi raises over $1,000 with Mr. Greek event

By Kristi Lucchetta, Staff Writer February 10, 2016

The Showalter auditorium held an almost full-capacity crowd on Feb. 5, for the annual Mr. Greek event. The loud and enthusiastic crowd cheered on the seven contestants during their formal wear, talent...

Lien back and enjoy the show

Lien back and enjoy the show

By Brad Brown, Contributing Writer February 10, 2016

For most students, Thanksgiving break is a time to enjoy the three F’s: family, friends and food. But for EWU senior Travis Lien, it was 14 hours a day of visual effects editing on campus and multiple...

Lara Croft makes a glorious return with puzzle and exploration sections

Lara Croft makes a glorious return with puzzle and exploration sections

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer February 7, 2016

“Rise of the Tomb Raider” takes the strong foundation of one of gaming’s legacies and reinvigorates it. The previous installment in the franchise attempted to revitalize the aging character with...

New Pride Center Manager opens up about struggles

New Pride Center Manager opens up about struggles

By Rosie Perry, Staff Writer February 6, 2016

As a queer, feminist and multiracial man, Nicholas Franco said he has had to overcome many challenges in his life. “My experiences with discrimination and bullying have helped me become a deeply...

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