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Facebook data scandal raises questions for students

By Kaitlyn Engen, Reporter April 18, 2018

On April 10 and 11, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg stood before the Senate Judiciary and Commerce Committees to testify following a data-theft scandal that was exposed by the New York Times and The Guardian...

Symposium submission deadline extended

By Jeremy Burnham, Copy Editor April 18, 2018

The deadline to submit abstracts for the 2018 EWU Student Research and Creative Works Symposium has been extended to April 23, Symposium Coordinator Freddy Vega announced Monday. The Symposium is an...

A pallet of recycled plastic | Kelsey Magnuson for The Easterner

How To Make A Difference On Earth Day and Every Day

By Kelsey Magnuson, Contributor April 18, 2018

Students and community members will join forces to pick up litter and bring awareness to the planet’s growing pollution problem throughout April. From film festivals to volunteer events, all students...

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Police Beat

By Josh Fletcher, News Editor April 14, 2018

Drug Offense, April 2 Police were called to a dorm in Brewster Hall because one person was concerned their underage roommate was smoking marijuana. Police came to search the room with consent from...

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EWU addresses food insecurity with new pantries

By Jeremy Burnham, Copy Editor April 12, 2018

According to a 2016 survey conducted at EWU by the Department of Health and Wellness, more than a third of students at EWU face food insecurity. A survey of 900 EWU students indicates that 36 percent...

Last day to file 2017 taxes approaching quickly

By Erica Bullock, Contributor April 12, 2018

The deadline to file your 2017 taxes is April 17 at midnight. If you qualify to file Form 1040EZ, visit IRS.gov, TurboTax.intuit.com, HRBlock.com, JacksonHewitt.com or CreditKarma.com, all of which...

National Public Health Week ensures your right to health

By Katherine Senechal, Reporter April 12, 2018

National Public Health Week is full of events, festivities and discussions nationwide, which is what the EWU public health club took part in last week. One of the events held by the club as a part...

EWU professor Paul Lindholt showcasing his new book "The Spokane River." Lindholdt and 28 others contributed in the writing | Bailey Monteith for The Easterner

EWU professor co-authors book on Spokane River

By Katherine Senechal, Reporter April 12, 2018

The Spokane River is a huge part of the culture in the Pacific Northwest and is extremely impactful on its society. The recently released book “The Spokane River,” edited by EWU English professor Paul...

“Women Who Code” new club provides a safe space for female STEM students

By Kaitlyn Engen, Reporter April 12, 2018

Julia Nelson is extending her arms out to the hands of STEM-minded women and non-binary individuals of EWU through her newly-born student club, “Women Who Code.” Nelson has an educational background...

EWU alum plays part in helping children with hearing loss

EWU alum plays part in helping children with hearing loss

By Taylor Newquist, Reporter April 5, 2018

Spokane HOPE (Hearing Oral Program of Excellence) is a nonprofit developmental communication program for infants and children with hearing loss. “When a new parent finds out their child has hearing...

The Easterner spends the night with the EWU Police Department

By Josh Fletcher, News Editor April 5, 2018

When I signed all the necessary forms to do this ride-along, I didn’t expect to be told where the lever was to unlock the shotgun. “This is how you unlock the rifle if I need you to,” EWU police...

EWU defensive end Keenan Williams walks out after halftime of EWU's 31–19 victory over Montana State on Oct. 14. Williams, who is entering his senior season, faces misdemeanor charges of hit-and-run to unattended property following an incident on March 9. | The Easterner Archives

EWU football player faces charges of hit-and-run to unattended property

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor April 1, 2018

EWU football player Keenan Williams has been suspended indefinitely following an incident that occurred in the late hours of March 9. According to witnesses cited in report from the Cheney Police Department,...

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