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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

Smoking areas benefit whole campus community

Smoking areas benefit whole campus community

By Zoe Colburn, Opinion Editor May 30, 2015

First and foremost, I want to make it clear I am not here to preach to anyone about whether or not they should smoke cigarettes. I couldn’t care less that people smoke. Not only is it none of my business,...

Letter to the Editor: The President’s Talk On Diversity Falls Flat

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...

Letter to the Editor

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...

Cru club creates community

By Rebekah Frank, Administrative Assistant May 18, 2015

I walked into the auditorium of Showalter Hall on Wednesday night and was immediately met with relaxing music, good company and the feeling of being home. Going to Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ),...

Plant allergies are ruining lives

Plant allergies are ruining lives

By Zoe Colburn, Opinion Editor May 17, 2015

Once again, spring has sprung, and once again the beautiful but lecherous flowers are attempting to pollinate my nostrils. Now, I much prefer spring to winter -- seeing the sun more than occasionally...

Letter to the Editor

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...

Library reserve system has room for improvement

By Laura Lango, Photographer May 12, 2015

t’s a story familiar to many college students: It’s the start of the quarter and the hassle of purchasing textbooks looms. Since, according to the EWU Financial Aid and Scholarships Office website,...

Polyamory unveiled

Polyamory unveiled

By Zoe Colburn, Opinion Editor May 9, 2015

Polyamory is coming more and more to the forefront of modern consciousnesses, and as it does, those of us who are polyamorous are often confronted with parades of questions. The usual questions usually...

EWU financial aid hurts students and their wallets

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...

A negative side to positive self-talk

A negative side to positive self-talk

By Catherine Gosen, Contributing Writer May 1, 2015

It’s not uncommon in American culture to be exposed to a constant bombardment of cliched tropes about self-esteem, success, positive self-talk and motivation. Smile bright. Speak positively. Give...

Rand Paul is a Republican bid for the presidency.

Political parties are petty

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer April 29, 2015

With the 2016 presidential ticket getting more crowded by the day, the Republican party needs to see a massive shift in ideology and strategy if they ever hope to sit in the white house ever again. The...

Hillary Clinton is a Democratic bid for the presidency.

Political parties are petty

By Nicole Ruse, Editor-in-Chief April 28, 2015

Hillary Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State, is basing the premise of her presidential campaign on America being a country of hard-working values and middle-class support. “Everyday Americans...

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