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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

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Nasty neighbors lack manners

By Elsa Schmitz, Opinion Editor February 6, 2014

One complaint that all students at EWU may have at any point during their time as a student is that we have neighbors that are simply too noisy. In fact, I have that complaint nearly every Friday...

Movie Review: 'Her' exposes the truth of virtual reality

Movie Review: ‘Her’ exposes the truth of virtual reality

By Wilson Criscione, News Writer February 5, 2014

If you’re going to see Spike Jonze’s “Her” in theaters, the experience really begins the moment you arrive in your seat, take off your coat and, if you’re like me, rush through your Twitter...

opinion

Letter to the Editor: Eastern should set an example for recycling

February 4, 2014

Dear Editor, As our campus and the City of Cheney continue to expand and modernize, a common problem is the lack of recycling throughout the city compared to other regions of the state. Since the majority...

opinion

Letter to the Editor: Don’t let your money eat you

February 4, 2014

Dear Editor, For a student living on campus, it is a requirement to purchase from a variety of different meal plans ranging in price from small to large: Platinum - $1,703, Gold - $1,376, Silver - $929...

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Movie review: ‘Desolation of Smaug’ suffers from middle-chapter syndrome

By Chris Mudd, News Writer February 3, 2014

  The holiday movie bonanza has come and gone, and we’re back in the throes of academia. Hooray. There were plenty of awesome movies that came out over winter break, but one of the most...

Illustration by Elsa Schmitz

Develop a craving for Craven’s coffee

By Elsa Schmitz, Opinion Editor February 3, 2014

Finding a good cup of joe on the EWU campus is about as hard as finding a needle in the haystack. I’ve gotten coffee from every coffee stand on campus, searching for that perfect hot mocha on a...

opinion

Spring Breaking The Stereotype

By Nicole Ruse, Copy Editor January 31, 2014

  When students on college campuses hear about spring break, they tend to hear a culture of expectations: visiting sun-filled beaches, laying in the warm sand, wearing the tiniest bikini a female...

opinion

I’m like an Eagle, I’ll only SOAR away

By Elsa Schmitz, Opinion Editor January 25, 2014

My first experience with academic advising occurred on a summer’s day, with me, a wide-eyed freshman, looking to sign up for some interesting and exciting classes like anthropology or abnormal psychology. I...

opinion

Student input wanted for PUB redesign

By Elsa Schmitz, Opinion Editor January 22, 2014

  After attending the ASEWU open forum for predesign of the PUB remodel on Jan. 9, I think I may have had a small change of heart regarding the plans for renovating the 40-year-old building. In...

Please stop talking about cake

Please stop talking about cake

By Jasmine Kemp, Copy Editor January 17, 2014

  Two years ago, I had a vivid conversation with a young man that spanned the course of five hours. Two glasses of wine and a glass of sake later, this young man still did not understand how I...

opinion

Construction projects a hassle

By Elsa Schmitz, Opinion Editor January 14, 2014

  Winter quarter brings a fresh start for students and an even fresher looking Patterson Hall, which is opening its doors for the first time since the beginning of the hall’s remodel in April...

opinion

Letter to the Editor: International students need to speak up if they want to become bilingual

November 5, 2013

There are several things that a student who speaks English as the second language should put into consideration in order to be able to learn the language faster. Initially, the student should speak the...

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