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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

Big guns won’t bring big change

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer November 1, 2015

Seeing how we are on the eastern side of the state, I know there are a lot of gun rights activists and supporters out there. Realistically, it is probably the majority of people, so I know I’m treading...

Costumes uphold misogynistic values

Costumes uphold misogynistic values

By Sam Deal, Opinion Editor October 30, 2015

The way the leaves crunch under your feet and the fall breeze nips at your skin; the pumpkins lining streets nationwide; the sound of laughter filling the neighborhood. Halloween presents many Americans...

WHAT'S THE DEAL?!

WHAT’S THE DEAL?!

By Sam Deal, Opinion Editor October 27, 2015

What’s the deal with handless scooters on campus? You know, the self-balancing, two-wheeled, motorized crafts that are rapidly changing our commute through campus. It is not an effective form of transportation...

Bernie Sanders speaking at town meeting in Phoenix, Arizona.

Sanders sick of Clinton’s emails

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer October 26, 2015

Finally, somebody said it: “The American people are sick and tired of hearing about your damn emails.” During the first of the democratic debates, presidential candidate Bernie Sanders let everyone...

Potential tax on carbon emissions

By Sam Deal, Opinion Editor October 26, 2015

California Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 350 into law Oct. 7. It is now time for Washington state to follow suit. Also known as The Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act of 2015, the bill...

SeaWorld ‘rewarded’ in spite of cruelty

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer October 19, 2015

In 2013 a documentary called “Blackfish” premiered on CNN. Telling of the unknown horrors taking place behind the scenes at SeaWorld, “Blackfish” exposed the theme park for what they were doing:...

What's the Deal - Group Projects

What’s the Deal – Group Projects

By Sam Deal, Opinion Editor October 19, 2015

This year at The Easterner we are introducing a new weekly column where I will describe ways that students on campus can have a more enjoyable experience. If you think I’m talking about you, I am. What’s...

What’s the Deal?! – Parking

By Sam Deal, Opinion Editor October 13, 2015

This year at The Easterner we are introducing a new weekly column where I will describe ways that students on campus can have a more enjoyable experience. If you think I’m talking about you, I am. What’s...

Guest speakers need to bring more zest to lectures

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer October 13, 2015

Second only to movie day, the day in which the guest speaker presents is probably the day the least progress is made toward class objectives. Some of the things offered definitely could be useful, but...

Society should drive Media, not the other way around...

Society should drive Media, not the other way around…

By Sam Deal, Opinion Editor October 12, 2015

We must demand more. For every victim in Roseburg, Oregon, we must demand more. For the 11-month-old infant who was shot along with his mother and grandmother on Chicago’s south side, we must demand...

First day of school anxiety hits hard

By Sam Deal, Opinion Editor October 6, 2015

Regrettably choking down a cigarette, hoping my heart doesn’t beat right out of my chest, I try to figure out exactly how I am in this situation. The first day of class used to be an exciting time...

WHAT'S THE DEAL?!

WHAT’S THE DEAL?!

By Sam Deal, Opinion Editor October 6, 2015

Campus etiquette is a thing, please respect it or I will push you while I’m trying to get to class. Navigating campus is an art form and just because you haven’t quite figured that out doesn’t...

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