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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

EWU shares Thanksgiving traditions

EWU shares Thanksgiving traditions

By Rosie Perry, Staff Writer November 29, 2015

This Thanksgiving members of the EWU community have quite a variety of plans for their break, from a traditional Thanksgiving to foreign students and faculty experiencing an all-new holiday. Director...

Thanksgiving brings ample volunteer opportunities to the community

Thanksgiving brings ample volunteer opportunities to the community

By Lelia Thatcher, Staff Writer November 29, 2015

Each year the week before Thanksgiving, the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign against Hunger and Homelessness team up to sponsor National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness...

Spokane County election results

Spokane County election results

By Daisy Garcia, Staff Writer November 29, 2015

Spokane County held general elections on Nov. 3, 2015. Out of 286,245 registered voters in the county, 120,150 people cast their ballots; the overall voter turnout resulted in 41.97 percent of the registered...

The current science building and one of the labs.

CSTEM faculty unhappy with proposed lab classrooms

By Jaclyn Archer and Kalli Wolf, for The Easterner November 29, 2015

In the spring of 2014, a group of students called the “Science Alliance” rallied support among students and faculty for the construction of new science buildings to replace the half-century-old science...

Venky Jois visciously throwing down a dunk.

Men’s basketball perseveres to start season 1-1

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer November 20, 2015

The men's basketball team started their season with a pair of games over the weekend. They lost their first game on the road, 106-88, against Mississippi State University on Nov. 13 but turned things around...

Amira Chandler and Mariah Cunningham putting pressure on an Air Force player.

Women’s basketball starts strong

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer November 20, 2015

EWU women’s basketball had their home opener against Eastern Oregon University on Nov. 13 with an overwhelming win of 64-40.   The only senior, Hayley Hodgins had a strong performance being...

Sarah Reiter putting her training and endurance to the test.

Sarah Reiter advances to NCAA championships

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer November 19, 2015

The EWU cross-country team had its best finish in program history at the Big Sky Championships by placing second. One of the big contributors to the team’s solid finish is junior Sarah Reiter, the top...

They are just cups, Red for Acceptance

They are just cups, Red for Acceptance

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer November 19, 2015

This year Starbucks has forgone holiday-themed cups for plain red which has some people arguing Starbucks is now against Christmas and Jesus Christ – a claim that is beyond ridiculous. First of all,...

What's the Deal?!

What’s the Deal?!

By Sam Deal, Opinion Editor November 19, 2015

What’s the deal with people who use the URC as a place to socialize? The gym is not a place to meet your next date or make weekend plans. It is a place to better yourself. Personal story hour can...

Eddie (Eli Drushella) and Tammy (Hannah Bancroft) interact during 'Pocatello' showing.

EWU Theater hits the heart, Pocatello does more than just entertain

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer November 19, 2015

Eastern’s theater presented “Pocatello,” written by Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Jadd Davis, and the new production was as captivating as it was relatable. With brilliant performances by...

WHAT'S THE DEAL?!

WHAT’S THE DEAL?!

By Sam Deal, Opinion Editor November 17, 2015

What’s the deal with people who brag about binge drinking? Finishing an entire bottle of liquor is not some historic accomplishment, bro. In the far too many years I’ve spent on a college campus,...

Anti-sexual assault rally on campus.

Good signs make up for poor chant at anti-assault rally

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer November 17, 2015

Awareness of sexual assaults has increased dramatically this year, not just by the campus police, but by students as well. With a rally held on Nov. 3, women and men were encouraged to bring or make signs...

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