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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.

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'It Follows' delivers rebirth of horror

‘It Follows’ delivers rebirth of horror

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer April 12, 2015

In an age of remakes and sequels, director and writer David Robert Mitchell brought to the audience a fresh and thrilling tale that was original and haunting. "It Follows" is perhaps the most genuine...

'Kingsman: The Secret Service' is a sleeper-hit

‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’ is a sleeper-hit

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer April 11, 2015

"Kingsman: The Secret Service" takes the intensity of an action blockbuster and mixes it with the integrity and charm that only the British can bring. Academy Award winning actor Colin Firth is a member...

'To Pimp a Butterfly' a masterpiece

‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ a masterpiece

By Joe Matthews, Contributing Writer April 11, 2015

“To Pimp a Butterfly,” by Kendrick Lamar, may not hit your subwoofers hard, but the blow your heart will take will be extraordinary. From the first line of “Wesley’s Theory,” to the eerie...

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Career Services offers employment help

By Ivy Nall, Copy Editor April 10, 2015

With major career choices, whether in life or deciding a college major, students can gain access and assistance at EWU Career Services, located on the first floor of Showalter Hall. According to the...

STA tax ballot can improve bus routes

STA tax ballot can improve bus routes

By Katie Dunn, Staff Writer April 10, 2015

Spokane Transit Authority is looking to make changes to their bus system through Proposition No. 1 on the April 28 ballot. According to the ballot, the purpose of the proposition is to improve and...

The Kent KM Royals team prepare for the start of a competition round at the FIRST Robotics Pacific Northwest District Championship on April 1.

FIRST Robots take over Reese Court

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer April 9, 2015

Basketball season is over, but Reese Court was packed last week as the Pacific Northwest For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics 2015 District Championships were held...

Tyler Harvey driving against a Georgetown defender

Late rally not enough, (13) Eagles fall to (4) Hoyas

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Editor March 22, 2015

The music stops and the dancing comes to an end for the Eastern Washington Eagles men’s basketball team. EWU’s season came to an end after an 84-74 loss to the no. 4 seeded Georgetown Hoyas in the...

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D.J. Jigre opens doors into his life, hardships

By Nicole Ruse, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2015

This is part two of a feature story on D.J. Jigre. Part I can be viewed here. As D.J. Jigre, ASEWU president, walks into The Mason Jar on a cold, raining February afternoon, a couple of people instantly...

EWU advances to first NCAA Tournament since 2004

EWU advances to first NCAA Tournament since 2004

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer March 15, 2015

It was looking grim. Everything the EWU men’s basketball team had worked for in the offseason and in 33 grueling games during the season was slipping through its hands in the 34th and most important...

Morris Street Market back in business

Morris Street Market back in business

By Alex Miller, Staff Writer March 14, 2015

Students living in Streeter Hall or Morrison Hall who are looking for groceries can avoid a long, cold walk to campus by visiting the Morris Street Market in Morrison Hall, which re-opened on Feb. 18. Most...

EWU's dance team "Code Red strikes a pose at the yard show.

Yard show celebrates history

By Alla Drokina, Staff Writer March 13, 2015

The annual Yard Show event, hosted by the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), gave it and the Diversified Greek Council organizations the opportunity to strut their stuff with their strolling and stepping...

SAIL offers pancakes, puppy love during finals week

SAIL offers pancakes, puppy love during finals week

By Katie Dunn, Staff Writer March 12, 2015

There are two kinds of stress: good stress that causes people to push themselves and stress that is viewed as bad, like worrying over a final, according to the Counseling and Psychological Services at...

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