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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

The 'Activity' needs to stop

The ‘Activity’ needs to stop

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer October 31, 2015
"The real victims weren't the tortured families in the movies, but the loyal paying audience." Joe Matthews Staff Writer
Front entrance of Eagle Point Apartment Community

Potential break-in at Eagle Point

By Kalli Wolf, Staff Writer October 31, 2015

On the evening of Oct. 11, there was an apparent break-in at the Eagle Point Apartment complex located just off of Betz Road in Cheney. EWU students Casey Bauman and Anthony Little were away for the...

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...

Cooper Kupp dives with the ball in hand during the game on Oct. 24

Wins stack up for EWU football

October 30, 2015

The Eastern Washington Eagles used yet another second half comeback to defeat the Northern Colorado Bears, 43-41, in Greeley, Colorado, on Oct. 24. The win kept Eastern undefeated in Big Sky play, improving...

The American Indian Education center Currently houses the American Indian Studies Program.

Lucy Covington Center

October 28, 2015

The Eastern Washington University Foundation, which is responsible for all fundraising for EWU, is currently working to fund the construction of the Lucy Covington Center in honor of tribal rights activist...

Police Beat

Police Beat

By Claire Simpson, Art Director October 27, 2015

October 12 10:53 p.m. Alcohol Two intoxicated students were found behind Streeter Hall and referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities.   October 14 12:10 a.m. Alcohol Three...

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...

'SOMA' review

‘SOMA’ review

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer October 26, 2015

Frictional Games has established itself as a leader in survival horror games in the past, and their latest foray may be their most ambitious to date. “SOMA” rivals some of the greatest works of science...

"Crimson Peak" review

“Crimson Peak” review

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer October 25, 2015

Time to put your hands over your eyes, hide behind that popcorn and grab your man’s (or your lady’s) arm for comfort. At least that’s what most viewers might think going in to “Crimson Peak.”...

Oktoberfest at the beach

Oktoberfest at the beach

By Allison Todd, Staff Writer October 25, 2015

The JFK Library staff held the annual Oktoberfest from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 17. This community event, which raises money for the library’s Collection Endowment fund, brought in hundreds of people...

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