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Easterner Asks: Kavanaugh Reaction

By Matt Pennell, Social Media Editor October 14, 2018

       

Carolina Panthers' safety Eric Reid (#25) kneels as quarterback Cam Newton (#1) and head coach Ron Rivera (far right) stand during the national anthem before last Sunday's game against the New York Giants | Photo courtesy of Jason E. Miczek, Associated Press

Opinion: Eric Reid’s NFL return about more than football

By Michael Brock, Editor in Chief October 9, 2018

Michael Brock is the Editor in Chief for The Easterner. The opinion expressed in this article is his own, and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the rest of The Easterner's editorial board. On...

Editors’ Picks

By The Easterner, Editorial Board April 14, 2018

"Sing Street" “Sing Street” (2016) is an independent movie directed by John Carney. The film features an original soundtrack following the new wave genre of the 1980s. “Sing Street” is set in...

Editors’ Picks

By The Easterner, Editorial Board April 5, 2018

Ready Player One Based on Ernest Cline’s book that became a cult phenomenon, legendary director Steven Spielberg adapted the novel for the big screen. Set in a dystopian Earth in the year 2045, Ready...

Does diversity in its broadest sense include white supremacists?

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...

Editors’ Picks

By The Easterner, Editorial Board March 14, 2018

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite I still like reading an actual book more than books off a Kindle, but it is hard to beat the convenience. It’s easy to grab and start reading because of how small and light...

Editors’ Picks

By The Easterner, Editorial Board March 11, 2018

“Everything Sucks” Set in the 1990s in the town of Boring, Oregon, “Everything Sucks” is a drama-comedy detailing the lives of teenagers in Boring. While on the surface level the show may seem...

Editors’ Picks

By The Easterner, Editorial Board March 5, 2018

HomePod Apple finally released their smart speaker and it is like most Apple products-awesome. Many people thought that this “over priced” ($349) smart speaker with the laughable Siri was not going...

Governor Jay Inslee at an EWU Young Democrats event held in October 2016. | The Easterner Archives

Opinion: Transparency on trial: Governor Inslee, the people need your help

By Logan Camporeale, Special Contributor 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 up homework and thinking about your weekend plans,...

Editors’ Picks

By The Eastern, Editorial Board February 14, 2018

"The Howard Stern Show” There is a reason Howard Stern is known as ‘the King of All Media,’ he is the greatest broadcaster ever. When you have to drive from Spokane Valley to Cheney three days...

Easterner Asks

By Richard N. Clark IV, Social Media Director February 14, 2018

Kyle McMurrich, Junior “New food definitely, maybe a new place to do homework and just something new for the whole campus cause I know Patterson is the newest building on campus besides the PUB.”...

Editors’ Picks

By The Easterner, Editorial Board February 9, 2018

Movie: “Hostiles” "Hostiles" opened in theaters on Jan. 26. This film features an array of brilliant actors such as Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike, and Wes Studi. The film does an outstanding job...

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