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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

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...

'The Boy’ is as childish as name suggests

‘The Boy’ is as childish as name suggests

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer February 5, 2016

Utilizing two of the most common scare tactics — creepy children and creepy dolls — “The Boy” had the potential to be a decent horror flick. But due to absolutely no character development, an incredibly...

Gamers Club brings students together

Gamers Club brings students together

By Jordan Perry, Contributing Writer January 30, 2016

The EWU Gamers Club provides students and community members with an opportunity to socialize with friends while playing a variety of video and tabletop games. The club was founded in 2009 by Nicolas...

'Dirty Grandpa' lives up to its title

‘Dirty Grandpa’ lives up to its title

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer January 29, 2016

W ith renowned actor Robert de Niro playing alongside a much more grown up — compared to “High School Musical” — version of Zac Efron, “Dirty Grandpa” provides many laughs, cringes and one-liners...

Updates on PUB renovation

Updates on PUB renovation

By Erin Rebar, Contributing Writer January 28, 2016

The PUB renovation project is expected to bring big changes, reshaping some portions of the building and completely eliminating others. “Swoops is gone,” said Senior Project Manager Troy Bester,...

The Bartlett, putting music first

The Bartlett, putting music first

By Ivy Nall, Eagle Life Editor January 28, 2016

Black curtains, brick walls, a wooden bar top and low lighting — The Bartlett is simple yet classy. Another sold-out concert on Jan. 22 had over 150 occupants raging in the standing-room-only music venue. The...

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