I have wanted to be a member of Phi Beta Kappa for a long time. This organization, which calls itself “a leading advocate for excellence in the liberal arts and sciences,” is one of the oldest...

  Dear EWU and surrounding community, Thank you. I’ve lived in Cheney for 14 years, raised kids here and, most recently, have had the opportunity to be The Easterner’s editor-in-chief....

Our society is having new conversations about sexual consent and sexual assault. What is consent? What is it that makes consent confusing? When can someone legally consent or not? When is it rape? “Don’t...

  As the reader probably knows, marijuana has been legal in Washington state since the beginning of the year. As the reader also probably knows, this does not mean you can run down to the corner...

By Michael Barone [email protected] Does the camera add 10 pounds? Can't anyone make a video? Isn't all high definition the same? We've all heard phrases along these lines at some point in our lives. Being...

  I believe if you were to ask every EWU administrator and professor if they care about the financial burdens being placed on students, they would overwhelmingly say that they do. However, their...

Paying for two parking passes presents an issue for Eastern Washington University students commuting between Riverpoint and Cheney. We are tired of paying for two parking passes when we are enrolled...

  While graduating college is a cause for celebration, it is tough to celebrate when the future is so uncertain. As I near the end, I feel accomplished. I should also feel relieved. However,...

There are more than 10,000 students at Eastern Washington University, a relatively small number compared to many universities. Still, having adequate staff to meet teaching needs of each student is a challenge....

[email protected] In order to effectively govern the students, the ASEWU must operate in an open manner. In January, The Easterner sent a formal request to the ASEWU that it be informed of...