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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

'Dirty Grandpa' lives up to its title

‘Dirty Grandpa’ lives up to its title

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer January 29, 2016

W ith renowned actor Robert de Niro playing alongside a much more grown up — compared to “High School Musical” — version of Zac Efron, “Dirty Grandpa” provides many laughs, cringes and one-liners...

Updates on PUB renovation

Updates on PUB renovation

By Erin Rebar, Contributing Writer January 28, 2016

The PUB renovation project is expected to bring big changes, reshaping some portions of the building and completely eliminating others. “Swoops is gone,” said Senior Project Manager Troy Bester,...

ASEWU introduces new legislative EagleSync page

By Kalli Wolf, Staff Writer January 28, 2016

ASEWU is introducing a new EagleSync page that will allow students to stay up to date on changes in the Washington state college experience at the legislative level. “We are trying to get as many...

The Bartlett, putting music first

The Bartlett, putting music first

By Ivy Nall, Eagle Life Editor January 28, 2016

Black curtains, brick walls, a wooden bar top and low lighting — The Bartlett is simple yet classy. Another sold-out concert on Jan. 22 had over 150 occupants raging in the standing-room-only music venue. The...

Men's tennis starts strong in quest to build off successful 2015 season

Men’s tennis starts strong in quest to build off successful 2015 season

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor January 28, 2016

After ending the 2015 conference season winning three out of its last four matches, the EWU men’s tennis team started 2016 downing the Seattle Redhawks and the Whitworth Pirates in a pair of home matches...

Eagles fall to Bobcats and Grizzlies

Eagles fall to Bobcats and Grizzlies

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer January 28, 2016

The Eagles traveled over the weekend to take on Montana State University and the University of Montana. On Jan. 21, EWU played MSU after three wins in a row at home. But its troubles on the road continued...

Women's basketball has successful run in Montana

Women’s basketball has successful run in Montana

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer January 27, 2016

EWU women’s basketball reigned first place in the Big Sky Conference after beating Montana State University, 81-69, and remained in the top spot with a win over University of Montana, 67-65. The Eagles...

EWU Police offer Critical Incident Training

By Jaclyn Archer, Contributing Writer January 27, 2016

On Jan. 28 the EWU Police will sponsor Critical Incident Training for students, faculty and staff who wish to learn how to appropriately respond to an active shooter situation. The training will take...

Local nightclub closes down after renovations

Local nightclub closes down after renovations

By Kristi Lucchetta, Contributing Writer January 27, 2016

Asylum, the newly remodeled Cheney bar formerly known as Goofy’s, is closed after reopening on Sept. 4, 2015. Julius Tepp, owner of Asylum, said he put thousands of dollars into renovations, with...

Legal marijuana still finding its way

Legal marijuana still finding its way

By Sam Deal, Opinion Editor January 27, 2016

On July 8, 2014, recreational marijuana sales became legal in Washington state in accordance with Initiative 502. Along with Colorado, this was the first statewide legalization of marijuana. Alaska and...

Stresses push students out of drug dealing

Stresses push students out of drug dealing

By Sam Deal and Rosie Perry January 27, 2016

There was no peep-hole conversation, no door-chain confirmation, just an unlocked door and Joe Pesci’s voice chattering away as “Goodfellas” played on the television. The house looked not unlike...

Tapingo creates frustration at Swoops

Tapingo creates frustration at Swoops

By Eric Long, Editor-In-Chief January 24, 2016

The food-ordering app Tapingo changed how Dining Services does business and is a convenience for students, but there are still kinks to work out. The app was introduced to Eastern last spring and while...

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