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The Easterner

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The Easterner

The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

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Lien back and enjoy the show

Lien back and enjoy the show

By Brad Brown, Contributing Writer February 10, 2016

For most students, Thanksgiving break is a time to enjoy the three F’s: family, friends and food. But for EWU senior Travis Lien, it was 14 hours a day of visual effects editing on campus and multiple...

Lara Croft makes a glorious return with puzzle and exploration sections

Lara Croft makes a glorious return with puzzle and exploration sections

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer February 7, 2016

“Rise of the Tomb Raider” takes the strong foundation of one of gaming’s legacies and reinvigorates it. The previous installment in the franchise attempted to revitalize the aging character with...

Police Beat Issue 15 Volume 67

Police Beat Issue 15 Volume 67

By Mike Manning, Administrative Assistant February 7, 2016

January 25th, 12:04 a.m. Drug Paraphernalia CAs doing rounds in Streeter Hall reported the smell of marijuana coming from a room on the fourth floor. Officers responded to the suspected room and made...

Flint water evolution of injustice

Flint water evolution of injustice

By Sam Deal, Opinion Editor February 6, 2016

The water catastrophe of Flint, Michigan, is another sad example of systemic violence against impoverished and minority communities in the United States. The once-proud town known as Vehicle City was...

New Pride Center Manager opens up about struggles

New Pride Center Manager opens up about struggles

By Rosie Perry, Staff Writer February 6, 2016

As a queer, feminist and multiracial man, Nicholas Franco said he has had to overcome many challenges in his life. “My experiences with discrimination and bullying have helped me become a deeply...

'The Boy’ is as childish as name suggests

‘The Boy’ is as childish as name suggests

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer February 5, 2016

Utilizing two of the most common scare tactics — creepy children and creepy dolls — “The Boy” had the potential to be a decent horror flick. But due to absolutely no character development, an incredibly...

Men’s tennis move to 3-1 on the season

Men’s tennis move to 3-1 on the season

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor February 4, 2016

After opening the season with a pair of home victories the EWU men’s tennis team split two non-conference matches to move to 3-1, falling to the Gonzaga Bulldogs in Spokane and defeating the UC Riverside...

Eagles remain undefeated at home

Eagles remain undefeated at home

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer February 4, 2016

The Eagles returned home for a pair of games after a couple of tough road losses. In conference play this season EWU is 5-0 at home and 0-4 on the road. On Jan. 28, the Eagles matched up against a 7-10...

EWU Young Professionals to hold speed networking event

By Kalli Wolf, Staff Writer February 4, 2016

EWU Young Professionals Network will host a Speed Networking event sponsored by Numerica Credit Union on Feb. 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Impulse Lounge at Northern Quest Resort and Casino. The event...

Women’s basketball splits road pair

Women’s basketball splits road pair

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer February 4, 2016

With a loss against Portland State University, the EWU women’s basketball team went from being first place in the Big Sky conference to tied with Montana State University in first place. Eastern lost,...

Downtown Macy’s closing

Downtown Macy’s closing

By Kalli Wolf, Staff Writer February 3, 2016

After 42 years, the building that currently houses Macy’s will be empty come March. The closure will be one of 40 throughout the country due to underperformance. The downtown Macy’s employs 94 people....

Women’s tennis sweeps weekend matches

Women’s tennis sweeps weekend matches

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor February 3, 2016

The EWU women’s tennis team continued its preparation for Big Sky play with a pair of decisive non-conference home victories over the Nevada Wolfpack and the Whitman Missionaries. The Eagles earned...

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