Death, destruction and mayhem find their way onstage in the upcoming production of “Betty’s Summer Vacation.” This dark comedy is directed by The Easterner’s Photo Editor Curtis Chandler. The show centers on character Betty (Adrianne Wilson), who is planning to spend a relaxing vacation next to the ocean.
Despite being a fighting style translated as “the art of softness,” EWU’s Jiu-Jitsu club has been training hard in the ancient ways of Samurai combat. The Jiu-Jitsu club meets every Tuesday and Thursday, from 6:30 - 9 p.m., in the Reese Court wrestling room, for more than just grappling.
Last weekend, yours truly, along with six others, engaged in a three-day EPIC adventure into the heart of the Northern Cascades. The aim was to summit the mighty Mount Starlight, which stands at a daunting and chilling 8,800 feet. Having hiked through the Cascades last summer, I was familiar with the jagged peaks and varied terrains that mark the centerpiece of Washington state.
The annual Savage Cup began Tuesday, June 1, with a football game between the EWU equipment staff and athletic training staff. The football game was the first of four competitions. Soon to follow will be a volleyball game, which will be held Thursday at 5 p.
Graduating Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) students displayed their talents one last time at the BFA Senior Exhibition for studio art Friday, May 27, in the EWU art gallery. Artists Juvention Aranda, Sara Babcock, Alyse Walker, Jennifer Wilcox and Ariana Winger were featured at the reception for the exhibition “This is How Big I Was When I Was Little”.
Crews from Spokane, Tri-Cities and Cheney compete against each other to raise money for crisis nursery.
Washington state local band Eclectic Approach, rocked the PUB MPR Tuesday, May 18, with their diverse blend of musical styles, delivering a solid performance to their Eastern fanbase in hopes of promoting their newest album “Jump Into Life.” “Jump Into Life” is Eclectic Approach’s third album produced by guitarist Ryan Janders.
He may be new to Facebook, but Alex Duncan is no rookie when it comes to performing reggae music. He brought his high-energy show to the PUB MPR Thursday, May 20, as part of the Spring Concert Series. Born and raised in St. Kitts, a Caribbean island about 1,300 miles southeast of Miami, Duncan has been singing both reggae and R&B music his entire life.
With a schedule featuring senior recitals, concerts and workshops, the EWU music department is making the hills of Cheney come alive with sounds for all music lovers. On Wednesday, May 19, scores of students and community members flocked to the Music Building Recital Hall (MBRH) to hear sweet and soothing sounds at the annual Spring Band Bash.
California-based band incorporates a variety of genres and encourages crowd participation during spring concert.
Six-member band uses beat-boxing by maintaining a tempo and creating a variety of bass noises using their throats.
Austrian writer Ernst Fischer once said, “In a decaying society, art, if it is truthful, must also reflect decay.” This is the thinking behind Amiri Baraka’s “The Dutchman,” a play that the EWU theatre department is performing.
As an artist and EWU student, Mike Kenney discovered that great ideas start off with a dream. Kenney, who is majoring in visual communication design, created a graphic novel for his senior project based off a dream he had a few years ago. “Marietta” is the story of the second coming of Christ, which takes place in modern times with Jesus wearing a business suit and descending to Earth via an escalator.
The American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Relay for Life has been at EWU for the past week. The events started May 14 at Woodward Field with the relay continuing into the night, honoring both those who have survived cancer and those lost to the disease.
AUAP students bring Japanese culture and more to EWU.
Filled with different takes on relationships in the mythical town of Almost, this romantic comedy is love at first sight.
Idaho-based musician Preston Pugmire uses looping, megaphones and foot pedals to add a special flair to his music.
Miner completes “Sweat of Our Labor” within 18-20 hours.
Fighting will erupt on campus Thursday, May 13 at 6 p.m., during the first annual “Rage in the Cage,” at the rec center. Eagle Entertainment (EE) began working with Do Battle, a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) dojo, winter quarter in hopes of creating a new event that would draw in students.
The band energizes the PUB MPR, prompting the crowd to lie on their backs and keep rhythm with the music.
EWU students transformed the PUB lounge into a coffee shop last Thursday when Eagle Entertainment (EE) held the first Open Mic Night of the quarter. As EE’s most frequently held event, Open Mic Night will take place twice more this spring to determine if there is enough interest to host two events every quarter.
When creating advertisements, visual communication and design majors Oscar Nelson and Katie Irvin use their own personal passions as inspiration. “I like to have fun with every design I do because it directly translates into the quality of work.
Theatre department’s production of ‘Almost, Maine’ promises to be a good show for a date night filled with love, warmth, charm and laughter.
In less than a year, Cheney went from having one hot dog vendor to having three. If John Agosta, owner of the hot dog cart D’Little’s Grill, had been asked whether he believed he would have two competitors back when he started four years ago, he would have laughed it off and asked what else you wanted on your hot dog.
Whether we realize it, the world is surrounded by graphic design. From the logo on a T-shirt to the packaging a coffee maker comes in, everything is designed to entice and please aesthetically. That’s exactly what the seniors of the Bachelor of Fine Arts graphic design program intend to showcase in the upcoming gallery starting May 7.
Percussion brought musicians and music lovers from all across Washington state together to celebrate an entire day devoted to one of the most diverse and technical areas of artistic expression. A Day of Percussion is celebrated in all 50 states. On Saturday, April 24, Eastern’s department of music hosted a variety of percussion clinics and performances.
Beginning Tuesday, May 4, students will be able to enjoy semiweekly musical performances from a diverse set of artists. Crystal Balcom, communications major and concert coordinator for Eagle Entertainment, said that students should expect to hear a variety of different musical genres including acoustic, reggae, folk and disco house.
Eastern students, faculty and community members came together to eat and be entertained at Eastern’s ninth annual Hawaii and Pacific Islander Club Luau in Reese Court.
What is the definition of stalking? What might be considered behavior that crosses the line, and how does the advent of electronic communication factor in? These questions were addressed Tuesday, April 20, as Eastern hosted the two-part seminar “Using Technology to Stalk: Threat Assessment and Safety Planning.
“Art, resistance and revolution” is the theme for Eastern’s Cinco de Mayo celebration this year. According to Jerry Garcia, director of the Chicano Education Program (CEP) and College Assistant Migrant Program (CAMP), the theme represented the desire “to show people how arts are being used to create change and support social movement.
Dennis Dent Jr. has been working his butt off. The 27-year-old Baton Rouge, La., native is not only the full-time adviser of student activities and chairman of college affairs for both the EWU and WSU chapter of his fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha, but is also finishing his master’s degree in public administration.
Last Saturday afternoon, thousands of eco-conscious citizens converged in downtown Spokane to celebrate the 40th annual Earth Day.
“‘I’ll do it when we elect a black president,’” said Jess Walter, quoting what Richard Russo told him when Walter asked him to read at Get Lit! Russo, a former English professor, and Walter read excerpts from their newest works and fielded questions posed by the audience at the Bing Crosby Theater Saturday.
As part of the EWU sponsored Get Lit! festival, The Empyrean coffee house hosted The College Slam, a competition for college students from the Spokane area. Eight poets took the stage to brandish their best poetic efforts for a panel of judges and an audience of about 150 spectators.
Washington State Day of Percussion will take place at EWU Saturday, April 24. EWU’s Department of Music and the Washington State Percussive Arts Society (WSPAS) will be hosting the event. Dr. Michael Waldrop, professor of percussion at EWU, is the president of the WSPAS.
Award-winning author and 2008 Pulitzer Prize finalist Lore Segal read from her charming and entertaining novella “Lucinella” and from her book “Shakespeare’s Kitchen” Saturday at the 12th annual Get Lit! Festival. Segal began with an explanation of her introduction to "Lucinella," which is titled "Lucinella apologizes to the world for using it.
It’s a Thursday afternoon, and Stacie Ramsey and two of her friends are having lunch at the Tawanka Deli. They are talking about the children in the last class they observed. As an education major, she hasn’t seen it all, but she has seen enough to know that she wants to teach primary — no high school attitudes for her.
EWU’s annual Family Weekend Celebration kicks off with bingo and karaoke for all ages, Friday, April 16 at 7 p.m. The celebration, which is sponsored by the Residence Hall Association, is designed to bring students and their parents together while they participate in various events on campus.
While addressing donation letters for St. Jude’s, students ate free food and listened to the band Crickets of Cascadia .
When individuals immigrate from communities suffering from economic hardship to find work in the U.S., their stories are often limited to their experiences across the border. Many people fail to consider what happens to immigrants’ families, the wives and children who are left alone in Mexico.
Two and a half weeks into the spring quarter, EWU junior Kristine Brons and Chi Alpha pastor Kevin Yeadon are completely reintegrated into the collegiate grind. They are studying chemistry, counseling students and going to their weekly Chi Alpha meetings.
Fan page promotes poetry contest to celebrate local ‘heavy metal’ icon
While many people flock to movie star or musician fan sites, others choose to join a Facebook fan group of a different type of celebrity: the Garbage Eating Goat. This fan site is centered on the metal suction goat that resides in Spokane’s Riverfront Park.
Director shares about this quarter’s senior capstones and main play
The EWU theatre department is taking a lighter tone for its upcoming spring production “Almost, Maine.”
Recipe for some inexpensive jambalaya.
With the help of Eagle Entertinment and the Associated Students of EWU, Eastern took another step toward integrating itself with the Cheney community by hosting the second annual Eggstravaganza.
Lately, Hollywood movies have been more about looking good than actually being good. Director Tim Burton’s latest retelling of “Alice in Wonderland” was no exception with its visually stunning effects and lackluster plot. Based on the Lewis Carroll classic novel and his poem “The Jabberwocky,” Alice in Wonderland follows the grown-up version of Alice (Mia Wasikowska) as she returns to Underland for one last adventure.
Years after branching out from Cheney, a locally born artist has returned to share her one-of-a-kind art. According to artist Nancy Morrow, art is “something that grabs hold of you and offers you another way to view the world.” Students can witness Morrow’s definition of art in person when she presents “Parable,” an exhibition of paintings and mixed media artworks, which will be shown at the Gallery of Art on EWU’s main campus beginning April 8 and running through April 29.
The adventurous world of burly Vikings and fire-breathing dragons debuted in DreamWorks’ new animated film “How to Train Your Dragon,” which I watched with the stars and creators at the premier at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Hollywood.
Easter represents the Christian faith’s highest devotion to Jesus Christ, his miracles and his resurrection, but the celebration itself combines elements from many cultures using various historical symbols.
April Fools’ Day is here. It is time to pull out the Whoopee cushions and fake dog poop to partake in antics. There’s no better way to start off spring quarter than with a good, classic prank. Whether it’s tying your roommate’s shoes together or hiding, their booze stash, this April Fools’ is certain to be full of clean, immature fun.
What do you get when you combine hiking, golf and flying discs? You get frolf. Frolf, shorthand for Frisbee golf and also known as disc golf, is similar to traditional golf, only players use specially made flying discs instead of balls and golf clubs.
After years of being a popular childhood book and TV show, “Little House on the Prairie” makes its way to Spokane as a Broadway musical. The play shows pioneer life through the eyes of Laura Ingalls Wilder (Kara Lindsay) as she grows up on the prairie.
National Poetry Slam champion visits campus, drops some rhymes
The PUB lounge became the scene of a slam poetry exposition March 8 with three well-known poets putting on a free show at 7 p.m.
Open Mic night brings guitarists, poets, comedians and singers
Talent took the stage Thursday evening, March 4, as Eagle Entertainment hosted Open Mic night in the PUB lounge.
Students and ‘Page Ahead’ promote childhood reading
When they’re not playing Muggle Quidditch or saving the world from Lord Voldemort as a faction of Dumbledore’s Army, the EWU Harry Potter Club (HPC) is rallying against a much more tangible enemy: childhood illiteracy.
Director Jeff Sanders brings modern goth-emo theme to Shakespeare’s timeless love story
The classics have descended on the University Theatre for two weekends with the production of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.”
Remember in grade school when children would parade in with a handful of odd toys and random trinkets so the teacher could dedicate an hour of class to show and tell? Well, the EWU music department has brought it back.
Spring break is just around the corner and it is time to party hard whether at home or in a hotel in Vegas.
The timeless classic “Romeo and Juliet” will once again make its way to stage this Friday, only this time it will provide a new edge.
Mel Gibson is no stranger to revenge films, and his new movie, “The Edge of Darkness,” relentlessly follows that trend. This doesn’t necessarily mean he isn’t getting really good at it.
Personal Trainer Dan Stephenson advises students about how to stay healthy through nutrition.
Students filled the PUB lounge and paused in hallways to listen to the vocal stylings of Andrew Belle and Allen Stone. The singers were sponsored by Eagle Entertainment, which made it possible for students to listen without charge.
Chi Alpha will be welcoming campus missionary Dan Guenther Feb. 26 at 5 p.m., in Patterson 103 to discuss how science and religion can be linked. Guenther, who has served on the Central Washington University campus for the past 11 years, has worked to better the relationships between those of the Christian faith and those who are more scientifically oriented. He has written articles calling for respect and tolerance in order to reconcile the two often antagonistic sides.
Personal trainer Justin Christman, who specializes in cardio, weight loss and strength gain, gives advice on how to achieve a more effective workout.
EWU Retirees Association (EWURA) held its monthly meeting Feb. 18 to discuss English professor Dr. Paul Lindholt’s presentation on “Assessing the Bureau of Reclamation Art Collection.”
February welcomes speakers and heritage to EWU campus
It’s no coincidence that Feb. 2 was the day chosen by EWU to begin celebrating its first-ever Chicano History Month.
Spokane students share the stage with Eastern’s Jazz Ensemble
A jazzy tune floated from the EWU recital hall Friday, Feb. 19, as the Eastern Jazz Ensemble and EWU Repertory Jazz Ensemble hosted a concert featuring the Lewis and Clark High School jazz band.
Juried art show brings submissions from across the country
From the “odd, but humorous” to the “playful, fun and abstract,” EWU’s upcoming art show has something for everyone.
Hollywood’s dynamic duo Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese once again show their skills in the 2010 flick.
EWU students now have a cheap on-campus laser tag option for those cold weekend nights
Campus Recreation and Housing and Residential Life jointly purchased a laser tag system to provide EWU students with more options for entertainment in Cheney.
The NAACP and SRHD present students with facts about the threat of contraction
With 34 million cases worldwide, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) continues to ravage human populations – especially young adults.
Finally, another classic, blood-lusting monster attacks the big screen, coming as a relief from overdone vampire movies. “The Wolfman,” staring Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins, opened in theaters Feb. 12.
This puppet-filled Broadway musical brings on laughter from the moment the first words are uttered by the actors.
Graduating class of 2010 prepares for spring ceremony by gathering for some final touches at the Grad Finale.
Easterner writer gets an exclusive look into the 82nd Academy Awards after speaking with insiders.
Drag show brings more than 400 viewers to help raise money toward AIDS prevention and the Jimmy V Foundation.
The Muppets and Sesame Street take on a whole new meaning in the humor-filled award-winning Broadway musical.
Guest speaker uses “To Kill a Mockingbird” as an example of justice in the U.S.
On Thursday night, the dean of Gonzaga University made a visit to EWU to talk the social justice and what it means in today’s society in his seminar, “Social Justice: Then and Now.”
The Spokane All-City Jazz Ensemble (SAJE) belted out classic jazz tunes alongside professional jazz musician Marcus Pintrup Sunday night in the Showalter Auditorium.
Love blossoms and hope springs each year as many happy couples celebrate their bliss on Feb. 14. But where does that leave those of us who lack a significant other?
Travolta plays another mentally unstable role
With more explosions than Michael Bay can shake a stick at, and one of Hollywood’s greatest over-actors going postal on terrorists, it’s seems that “From Paris with Love” took the phrase: “All killer, no filler” a little too seriously.
Writer, filmmaker, radio talk show host and activist addresses issues of oppression
In honor of Black History Month, Williams’s talk, “Me, Myself and I” Tuesday, Feb. 9, discussed her personal experiences with trying to embrace the different aspects of her life to teach students the consequences of not just racism but also sexism.
What personal trainer Sean Dalrymple knows about the rec center’s resources can help health-conscious students and athletes improve their workouts.
Many bands compete for the winning position, but only one walks away a champion.
Personal Trainer Kelsey McClain provides tips to step up workouts to achieve fitness success.
Being a college student usually means getting very little sleep. But when you do catch some shut-eye, these tips will help you make the most of it.
Love won’t just be in Valentine’s Day cards this month on campus. Film professor Sarah Lee Monroe is presenting a film series throughout February with the theme of love. Each movie in the series is presented through the perspective of a different cultures: Black, Chicano, Native and Gay.
Author of “The Jewel of Medina” and “The Sword of Medina” tells EWU students and faculty about her books, which were criticized by many countries.
With winter Olympics on the horizon, athletic training students share an inside view on skating
A pink sequined blur floats effortlessly across the ice, her face constantly smiling as she convinces judges and the crowd that everything is going to turn out alright. The music itself has no words. Though music is an integral part of the routine, it takes a back seat to the skater, as it does in so many princess movies.
Three black professors share what they believe this month is about
For the month of February, Black History Month (BHM) will be celebrated across the country as well as at EWU. It is a month to honor often overlooked history and to celebrate a joining of cultures of America.
Now home to the EWU Police, the Red Barn has served as a landmark in Cheney
Cheney’s Red Barn is an easily recognized symbol of the town. However, the historical significance behind the landmark is less-widely known.
For students that stay up late to finish homework or study for tests, nutrition is an important part of staying healthy.
Part of a plan for a tobacco-free campus
Kris Byrum, EWU student and the current ASEWU Legislative Affairs representative, has a vision for Eastern’s campus to be tobacco-free and is working on implementing his plan.
Battle of the Bands successfully provides listeners with variety
Eagle Entertainment will be hosting a battle of the bands that is free for anyone who would like to attend, Thursday at 7 p.m., in the PUB MPR.
Despite the creative parts of the album, it remains lacking
Avant-garde rockers Vampire Weekend have released their sophomore effort “Contra” on XL records and spared no expense turning up the eccentricity.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, three professors compare King’s beliefs with those of President Obama.
Denzel Washington plays the protector of the last Bible on Earth
The latest release from director duo The Hughes Brothers, “The Book of Eli,” portrays Denzel Washington as Eli, a lone wolf traveling the American wasteland on a mission of faith.
Fitness trainers are interviewed each week.
International filmmakers come to Spokane to answer questions about their movies
The 12th annual SpIFF opens Jan. 28 and features some award winning films from directors around the world. During the 10-day festival, 28 films will be showing at the AMC theater in River Park Square, as well as the Garland and the Magic Lantern theaters in Spokane.
Lights, camera and action were not the only components needed for the short films of the 48-Hour Film Festival. The festival, which was part of Spokane’s First Night activities, pushed independent filmmakers to new levels of creativity.
Cross-country ski tours provide a chance to see things at a different angle
The opportunity for EPIC Adventures to take its first cross-country ski trip has not occurred yet due the lack of snow in Cheney.
Cellists of all ages gathered for the annual recital at EWU to celebrate the art of cello playing
Music filled the recital hall Saturday, Jan. 16, as 60 cellist pulled their bows across the strings for the performance of CELLObration Spokane 2010.
“Slim” finds joy in his work as producer even though it requires waking up early in the morning
Sean Widmer, or “Slim,” is currently the producer for the highly popular morning radio program, “The Jay & Kevin Show.” Widmer graduated from EWU in 2005 with a communications major and has worked in radio since college.
Despite the lack of originality, the mix of humor and gravity provided a solid film
For an actor as type cast as Michael Cera, taking on a role as an awkward virgin looking to get lucky didn’t seem like much of a challenge for the veteran movie nerd. “Youth in Revolt,” however, seemed proof that even the type cast can have multiple dimensions.
URC gives students a chance to ask fitness-related questions. Want to ask the personal trainer a question? E-mail easterner.eaglelife@gmail.com
Students participate in annual Fear Factor event, eating strange foods and handling different challenges.
Artists seek to capture the creative and practical side of art while simultaneously delivering a message to onlookers.
Students reclining at the PUB lounge Wednesday afternoon listened to the vocal styling’s of Lindsey Harper and her musical accompanist Travis Newlon, who played an acoustic guitar.
Students Harry Riley and Jared Munson entertain the Spokane crowd after classes at various locations
The two Eastern students, both juniors, are stand-up comedians and regularly perform in locations around Spokane.
Glitzy vampires are given a humorous twist in a story written by the“Harvard Lampoon”
I’ve only seen or heard of vampires in books or movies, so reading “Nightlight,” a humorous fiction story written by the “Harvard Lampoon,” added a different and more comical view from the one I had.
Action movie promises thrilling ride for those who can handle the heat
“Armored” is another big heist film from director Nimrod Antal that brings together many big names like Matt Dillon, Columbus Short, Skeet Ulrich, Jean Reno and Laurence Fishburne to produce an original, fast-paced thriller that satisfies from beginning to end.
Going to the movies used to be a cheap date: $20 would buy two tickets, a bucket of popcorn and a couple of sodas to impress that special someone. Now that the tickets cost around $20 alone, and snacks are another $20 or $30, movies are just too expensive. However, there is one thing that can be done to save that extra $20: bring your own food.
Local resorts offer more than just diverse terrain parks for students who enjoy winter sports
Living in the Inland Northwest, Eastern students are lucky to have access to the rich and diverse skiing and snowboarding that surrounds Cheney.
Eastern’s music department is hosting a workshop for high school students from the finest programs in Washington
Airway Heights provides EWU students with a closer and cheaper location to catch new flicks
The city of Airway Heights received a welcomed gift when the new Village Centre Cinemas (VCC) opened during Halloween weekend last fall. For EWU Students, as well as the residents of Cheney, this gives a new option to see movies.
These aren’t your typical grandmas.
The Tap Grandmas of Spokane have been performing for schools, fundraisers, theaters and other community events for the past seven years, bringing their shoes and smiles to every stage, including the University Theatre, Tuesday, Nov. 24.
AUAP students entertain EWU students
During International Week, Asia University America Program students danced, sang and shared folk tales with EWU students
The excitement in the air was palpable Nov. 19 as eager fans poured into the AMC Theater to view a midnight showing of the second movie in the “Twilight” saga, “New Moon.”
Switchfoot’s new CD is being swept off of the shelves, and most of their concerts are already sold-out while many fans across the U.S. race to get that last ticket.
The first Palestinian film nominated for an Academy Award was “Paradise Now.” This also happened to be the film shown during international film night, Nov. 19.
Las Posadas, which means “the shelter,” is a holiday that pays homage to the trials and tribulations faced by the Virgin Mary and Joseph as they looked for a place to stay the night and birth their son, Jesus.
A review of Will Stratton's latest album "No Wonder."
Theatre Department delivers a strong perfomance on the opening weekend of the production, “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie”
We are pleased to inform you of the EWU Harry Potter Club. OK, it may be far from Hogwarts, but the Harry Potter Club (HPC) is a sanctuary for muggles who dream of an owl dropping a sealed letter on their windowsill.
With Thanksgiving around the corner, students tell of their favorite Thanksgiving dishes that their families enjoy with their turkey dinners.
Best-selling author of “Corelli’s Mandolin,” Louis de Bernieres, is at it again with his 2008 publication of “A Partisan’s Daughter.”
For a movie that ranges from the Vietnam War to mentally incapacitating animals, “The Men Who Stare at Goats,” directed by Grant Heslov, manages to be funny and thought-provoking, though it rings of a Coen brother-like execution.
Eagle Entertainment put on the first Open Mic of the school year with student acts that included stand up comedy, poetry and live music that attracted one of the largest audiences ever.
The Fall Composures Forum last week presented music majors with an oppurtunity to showcase their talents.
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