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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

Easterner has source dilemma

Easterner has source dilemma

By Sam Deal, Opinion Editor January 24, 2016

Student-run newspaper: Made by the students for the students. That is something we take pride in here at The Easterner. Unfortunately students, many of whom lack any work history, aren’t always qualified...

The Fisher Building as seen from Fourth Street

Cheney community members plan to remodel old high school into lofts

By Jaclyn Archer, News Editor January 24, 2016

David Hall and Matt Roberts are two self-proclaimed “idiots [who] want to save Cheney from itself,” and they hope to do it with the help of a school. Across the street from Showalter Hall on the...

Track and Field UW preview

Track and Field UW preview

By Grace Pohl and Riley Baker January 24, 2016

Womens: The women’s track and field team began their season at the Big Sky Conference Indoor Championship at the University of Washington. After almost a month out of competition, these athletes were...

Snow pile on campus

Snow causes problems at EWU

By Rosie Perry, Staff Writer January 23, 2016

This winter brought approximately 30 inches of snow and massive amounts of ice to EWU’s campus, and some students feel there has not been enough done to deal with the influx. Landscape Maintenance...

The Zola Bar

Zola an unusual live music experience

By Ivy Nall, Eagle Life Editor January 23, 2016

To start this series off, Zola was first on the list. With this unique and extensive atmosphere, it is not one to be missed. The building layout may give the impression that it is small from the outside...

‘Jekyll and Hyde’ version of Seahawks return postseason

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor January 23, 2016

I can’t even tell you how much fun it would’ve been to be sitting at my desk on a Sunday night, writing about the second-biggest comeback in NFL postseason history, pulled off by the Seattle Seahawks....

Goodell no good for NFL

Goodell no good for NFL

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer January 23, 2016

From Tom Brady’s balls being too soft to Ray Rice punching out his girlfriend in an elevator, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell continues to mishandle every disciplinary action put before him. What makes...

Michael Bay's latest film '13 Hours' is cinematic vomit

Michael Bay’s latest film ’13 Hours’ is cinematic vomit

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer January 22, 2016

Michael Bay is no stranger to explosion-heavy, overdramatic action films, and his latest,“13 Hours,ˮ is his most recent example of cinematic vomit. The film had long been marketed as the realistic...

'The Forest' loses its way

‘The Forest’ loses its way

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer January 22, 2016

"The Forest” unfortunately didn’t do the legends surrounding Japan’s Aokigahara Forest justice. Also known as the Suicide Forest, Aokigahara is known for being the spot where hundreds of people...

‘That Dragon Cancer’ is powerfully intimate and reflective

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer January 22, 2016

Everyone deals with tragedy in their own way. Some turn to spiritual outlets, others to creative ones. One family turned to the interactive artform of video games to create one of the most powerful games...

A map of gender-neutral bathrooms located on campus

Pride Center provides safe space for students

By Rosie Perry, Staff Writer January 21, 2016

The Pride Center is where students of all gender, sexual and romantic orientations can find a safe and affirming place to be themselves. Though the Pride Center caters to students who fall into the...

Bliznyuk has first triple-double in school history, EWU improves to 3-2 in Big Sky Conference

Bliznyuk has first triple-double in school history, EWU improves to 3-2 in Big Sky Conference

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer January 21, 2016

The Eagles played two games over the weekend, facing Southern Utah University and Northern Arizona University. Coming off of a win against Idaho, EWU was looking to improve on its 7-8 overall record. On...

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