By Paul Lindoldt, Contributor
April 5, 2018
On our campus in February this year, racist fliers appeared. A white supremacist group took credit. The university responded and students protested. Fliers from the same group now are appearing in the streets of Spokane and being plastered back up as fast as citizens can tear them down.
The group that posts these fliers, Identity Evropa, has propagandized Gonzaga Univers...
February 28, 2018
Editor's note: Logan Camporeale graduated with a master's degree in History from EWU in Spring 2017.
On Feb. 23, while you were most likely finishing...
By Mikayla Lundeen, for The Easterner
January 20, 2017
On the night of Nov. 8, 2016 many people went to bed disappointed.
Many people were upset, some were angry and others were simply in shock. Soon, a string of protests sprung up nationwide.
Despite the dissatisfaction and regret felt by many, let me tell you why Donald Trump may be just what America needs right now:
Imagine a leaky roof. Water begins to drip; very sl...
By Jared Mauldin, Contributing Writer
October 5, 2015
To the women in my engineering classes:
While it is my intention in every other interaction I share with you to treat you as my peer, let me deviate from that to say that you and I are in fact unequal.
Sure, we are in the same school program, and you are quite possibly getting the same GPA as I, but does that make us equal?
I did not, for example, grow up in a world...
By Dr. Jody Graves, Director of Piano Studies
June 8, 2015
Dear Easterner Editor,
I enjoy the articles, and all the great work your reporters do. I would like to offer a suggestion regarding a recent article about Cokie Roberts. The paragraph I am referring to is: “The evening began with a musical performance by Jodie Graves. She sang three songs including ‘John Brown’s Body’ and set the tone of the evening. The performances...
By Nicole Ruse, Editor-in-Chief
June 8, 2015
Dear readers of The Easterner,
Firstly, I want to thank you for your readership and thoughtfulness as our newspaper started anew this year with a new staff and editor.
This school year has been hectic, to say the least. Through the ups and downs at The Easterner, the whole team persevered in unimaginable ways, and we have all gotten so close. I am so proud of...
By Habeeb Al Hyrani, EWU Student
June 8, 2015
The best way to choose your major
In the academic ladder, it is usually essential to choose the best major among the many choices available for the students.
A well-selected major will reflect the learner’s educational background, interests and his or her future career plans. Thus, it is crucial to choose the best major through an informed decision. This essay...
By Ryan Hartwell, EWU Student
May 31, 2015
Dear Mr. Elliston,
This is the director of “Passing” speaking. I really appreciate you taking the time to acknowledge the capstone productions that are playing soon. I would like to point out some inconsistencies with the current article explaining what the play “Passing” is about.
The first thing I need to point out is your reference to “... a gentleman in ...
By Dara Clay, EWU Student
May 23, 2015
First, I want to acknowledge and thank those involved in the production of Diversity Week as I’m sure it can be a lengthy and thoughtful process.
Dr. Mary Cullinan’s talk on May 12 titled “Walking Together to Transform Lives” fell flat as she was unmindful towards the struggle minority groups on campus face.
Well in to her speech, Dr. Cullinan finally gained focus...
By Brandon Gunn, EWU Journalism, PR student
May 23, 2015
Dear Mr. Mudd,
I read your review of “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” and I respectfully disagree with your analysis. I watched “Avengers: Age of Ultron” opening weekend and felt the exact opposite of how you felt. As a huge comic book nerd, I feel it is my duty to explain why Ultron was exactly what we needed as a comic book movie and how it was executed perfectly.
You're...
By Ellen Picken, EWU Student
May 12, 2015
The college campus is the one of the central places in our society for free speech.
The proselytizers have a place in the outdoor court here at EWU. They’ve been here for decades.
But hate and ranting is not a call for change; it is a sign of mental illness. What our latest preacher needs is compassion not confrontation. He will not change his mind or behavior, ever.
Engaging...
By Mikayla Lundeen, EWU Freshman
May 2, 2015
Financial aid is supposed to give all students access to education. However, my experience with the financial aid office has revealed many flaws in the system.
For one, my parent’s income is not my income. No matter how much my parent’s make, they have no obligation to give me any of it.
Ten years ago, my dad wanted to take responsibility for providing for his family,...
