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The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

The Easterner

Nature in control: Winter weather warmer

Nature in control: Winter weather warmer

By Alex Miller, Staff Writer February 11, 2015

The uncontrollable shivers and constant battles with snow are not as common around EWU this winter as in prior because the Pacific Northwest is in the middle of a warming period called El Niño. Robert...

Adams Jr. leaving for University of Oregon

Adams Jr. leaving for University of Oregon

By Sam Deal, Sports Editor February 11, 2015

EWU’s football team and Vernon Adams Jr. have known for months they would be facing new and daunting challenges at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, on Sept. 6 when the Ducks will host the Eagles. The...

"Oregon it is." Vernon Adams to transfer

“Oregon it is.” Vernon Adams to transfer

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Editor February 9, 2015

FCS All-American quarterback Vernon Adams announced Monday morning via his Instagram page that he will be transferring to the University of Oregon for his fifth-eligible season. Adams will be eligible...

'The Theory of Everything' is a cinematic singularity

‘The Theory of Everything’ is a cinematic singularity

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer February 8, 2015

Director James Marsh evoked the true tale of Stephen Hawking to the Oscar Awards in one of the most powerful films in recent years in “The Theory of Everything.” Marsh was able to interconnect...

Local police banned from using federal laws for seizures

By Mike Hantho, Staff Writer February 6, 2015

Attorney General Eric Holder released an order on Jan. 16 prohibiting local and state police from using federal laws to seize assets or property unless there is evidence of a crime. “The prohibition...

Rachel Dolezal, an EWU Professor, sits on a couch at her home in front of an original painting she created. Dolezal obtained her master's in fine arts at Howard University.

A Life to be Heard

By Shawntelle Moncy, Staff Writer February 5, 2015

When I first walked up to Rachel Doležal’s bright red front door that stood out from the light beige home on South Hill, I felt nervous to have taken up this busy woman’s time to ask her about her...

Get Lit! co-hosting Visiting Writers Series a first

Get Lit! co-hosting Visiting Writers Series a first

By Alla Drokina, Staff Writer February 5, 2015

EWU’s Visiting Writers series begins Feb. 6 with poets William Wright and Andrea Scarpino. The series will feature eight authors who are set to visit on different dates until May 25. Students can expect...

Days of Kindness event encourages lasting effects

Days of Kindness event encourages lasting effects

By Ariel Kimbleton, Staff Writer February 4, 2015

Starting Feb. 17, EWU’s Office of Community Engagement (OCE) will host its third annual Days of Kindness event. The event was created in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on Dec....

Teaching the Movement urges change in civil rights education

Teaching the Movement urges change in civil rights education

By Alla Drokina, Staff Writer January 25, 2015

In 2011, Washington state received a bad grade on its report card. A report published by the Southern Poverty Law Center gave Washington State an “F “on its civil rights history education curriculum...

Low cellphone use in class results in higher grades

Low cellphone use in class results in higher grades

By Aaron Bocook, Contributing Writer January 24, 2015

In 2015, most college-aged students have to strain to remember life before cell phones. Though the smartphone may be one of the most prolific inventions of modern times, it is not difficult to understand...

STA bus from Eastern to Riverpoint a "complicated" situation

STA bus from Eastern to Riverpoint a “complicated” situation

By Mike Hantho, Staff Writer January 22, 2015

The Spokane Transit Authority has recently been working with representatives of Eastern to establish a more direct bus route from the Cheney campus to Riverpoint. According to Eastern’s website, the...

Spokane march symbolizes awareness, need for change in America

Spokane march symbolizes awareness, need for change in America

By Nathan Peters and Shawntelle Moncy, for the Easterner January 22, 2015

Photo by Shawntelle Moncy Eastern students and community members participated in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service event at the Spokane Convention Center on Jan. 19. The event was to commemorate...

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