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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

JFK holds 13th annual Oktoberfest

JFK holds 13th annual Oktoberfest

By Jaclyn Archer, News Editor October 16, 2015

On October 17 at 5 p.m. the JFK Library will hold its 13th annual Oktoberfest. The fundraiser is held every October to increase the library’s collection and endowment fund. According to Carol King, director...

Giant Chinese lantern displays at Riverfront Park.

Lantern Festival offers break for students

By Lelia Thatcher, Staff Writer October 16, 2015

While there is not always much to do in Cheney, a quick trip to Spokane provides many options. Currently, the Chinese Lantern Festival at Riverfront Park may be able to give students a break from the...

Chloe Weber makes a successful pass over the net against the Vikings.

Eagles volleyball moves to 6-0 in conference

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor October 15, 2015

The Eastern Washington volleyball team refuses to lose. After another weekend sweep, the Eagles moved to 6-0 in Big Sky conference play and now have a two-game lead on the University of North Dakota, which...

Courtney Catt explains to student Molly Kenoyer ways to get involved in their family outreach program.

EWU hosts first Internship and Volunteer Fair

By Zoe Colburn and Lelia Thatcher, for the Easterner October 15, 2015

EWU’s first Internship and Volunteer Fair on Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Hargreaves Hall was full of opportunity for both students and the 37 local organizations that attended. It was a joint event...

Jordan West prepares for a pass during the game on Oct. 10.

EWU football beats Cal Poly for third win in a row

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor October 15, 2015

For the third-straight game, the seventh-ranked Eastern Washington Eagles found a way to come away with a gritty victory. In front of the twelfth sold-out crowd straight, the Eagles took down the Cal Poly...

Society should drive Media, not the other way around...

Society should drive Media, not the other way around…

By Sam Deal, Opinion Editor October 12, 2015

We must demand more. For every victim in Roseburg, Oregon, we must demand more. For the 11-month-old infant who was shot along with his mother and grandmother on Chicago’s south side, we must demand...

Despite roadblocks, volleyball started the season strong. Sophomore Nicole Rigoni sets ball for senior Alexis Wesley.

Eagles volleyball soars to 4-0 record in conference

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor October 11, 2015

The amazing turnaround from last season continues for the EWU volleyball team, as it recorded its second consecutive weekend sweep to move to 4-0 in conference play and 9-6 overall. The Eagles traveled...

Erika Ruppelius and Angela Birdsell give helpful information to Jenny Peterson.

Health hut keeps students smart

October 11, 2015

For the remainder of fall quarter, there will be a little red kiosk stationed around Eastern’s campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays called the Health Hut. The kiosk is staffed entirely by Peer Health Educators...

EWU student defends his territory between the book shelves during the laser tag event.

Eastern After Dark kicks off with lasers

By Allison Todd, Staff Writer October 11, 2015

Students lined up in the JFK library to join in on EWU’s first Late Night Laser Tag event of the year on Oct. 1. From 9 p.m. to midnight, those attending got the chance to take part in eight-minute,...

Allison Raniere defends herself from an opponent.

EWU soccer on historic winning streak

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor October 9, 2015

Not one, not two, not three, not four, not five, not six, not seven: eight. Eight is the number of matches the EWU women’s soccer team have won in a row, including two home conference victories over...

'Violent' offenses cause barriers

‘Violent’ offenses cause barriers

By Jaclyn Archer, News Editor October 9, 2015

At approximately 11:45 on Dec. 21, 2007, Bill Keizer, a 45-year-old man driving under the influence of alcohol, was involved in a car crash that killed an 11-year-old boy. Keizer was sentenced to four...

WHAT'S THE DEAL?!

WHAT’S THE DEAL?!

By Sam Deal, Opinion Editor October 6, 2015

Campus etiquette is a thing, please respect it or I will push you while I’m trying to get to class. Navigating campus is an art form and just because you haven’t quite figured that out doesn’t...

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