A year’s worth of news coverage has kept The Easterner’s staff busy throughout the 2009-2010 school year. Of the stories reported, the newspaper’s staff has decided the top 10 stories that have had the most impact on students. Each story that has affected the university has had its share of the limelight; from computer hacking to department mergers, from red football fields to smoking bans, the year has been busy.
Since coming to Eastern in 1981, Jerry Galm has been tightening the cultural gaps between Eastern and the Middle East. Galm teaches anthropology and archeology at EWU and described anthropology as important because it helps people understand other cultures.
A new honor was bestowed on Eastern this year through Summer Hess, a 27-year-old graduate student in the creative writing department. She is the first EWU student ever to receive the Fulbright Scholarship, a nationwide program dedicated to the international exchange of ideas.
The Student Technology Fee Committee (STFC) recently announced tech awards for the year. Based on the proposals that display initiatives that benefit the general student body, awards address the issue of general student use and provide a plan for long-term operations.
Despite its proximity to the state-of-the-art rec center, Louise Anderson (LA) Hall is behind the times, missing a modern day element now required by law: an elevator. According to the Regulatory Code of Washington (RCW) 70.92.140, all buildings must meet minimum standards for elderly and disabled access.
Spectators decide whose entry is most creative, best represents the story and is crowd favorite.
With his father working as a database manager and his mother being EWU’s president of budget services, Cheney native Justin Terry chose studying computer services as a natural outcome of his upbringing. It makes just as much sense that Terry was the director of information technology for the 2009-2010 school year.
Yesterday marked the day that incoming EWU students were authorized to register for classes, while this year’s sophomores and freshmen registered last week. For all students at Eastern, classes in the first two years are dominated by general education core requirements (GECRs).
EWU’s board of trustees will hold a meeting to plan for the 2010-2011 school year June 29. Although the agenda for the meeting has not yet been finalized, Whitney Fix, a student board member, said that the board will be approving the supplemental budget for the upcoming school year.
After a large public outcry regarding the proposed changes to the 65 and 66 bus routes and schedules, Spokane Transit Authority (STA) has decided to defer service reduction in the Cheney area; however, Eastern students may still be affected. Route 29, which serves EWU Riverpoint, Gonzaga University and Spokane Community College (SCC), is facing changes that could disadvantage students by limiting available means of transportation.
Woodward Field will become Roos Field this fall, with red turf completion.
There have been informal discussions over the past few years regarding whether EWU would benefit from changing from a quarter to semester system. President Rodolfo Arévalo and the board of trustees have charged the Quarters to Semesters Research Committee (Q2S) with the task of researching the possible change.
Although Eastern is trying to be a more environmentally friendly campus, some recyclables are being dumped in the trash. Last year, EWU garnered 2.1 million pounds of solid waste. Of that, they were able to recycle 700,000 pounds compared to just 350,000 five years ago.
EWU hosted the 13th Annual Student Research and Creative Works Symposium May 18-19. The 346 presenters made it the second-largest increase in participants in the event’s history, and 107 faculty mentors who participated alongside students was the largest number to date.
5/17 12:35 p.m. – EWU Police handled a report of verbal abuse between students at the PUB. The officers referred the case of the vocal valkyries to the OSRR. 5/17 2:35 p.m. – Officers made their way to Woodward Field in response to a report that an envelope containing checks had been stolen.
Whether it’s helping students write essays, unemployed workers find jobs or grant writers find demographic data to draft grants, EWU’s Institute for Public Policy and Economic Analysis wants to help. This month, the Institute added Ferry, Pend Oreille and Stevens counties to their expanding list of “democratized data” from Eastern Washington.
On Friday, May 21, EWU hosted its first annual Lavender Graduation. The event celebrated not only the academic success of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) students, but also the hardships and struggles they have faced throughout their lives to get to where they are today.
The JFK Library and the art department have combined resources to host “Think It, Ink it!,” a program for students to express themselves through screen art. Every Thursday from 12 to 2 p.m., staff members work with students in the library lobby to create art that students can print off and share with everyone they know.
Even though only two online classes were offered this quarter at EWU, the preference of traditional classes versus online classes are gauged individually to cater to each student’s best work environment. The first accredited online classes began in 1996 and have since spread to nearly every college and university in the nation.
EWU’s mock trial team and law professionals educate students.
In an effort to bring a greater variety of news sources to students, the Associated Students of EWU (ASEWU) have decided to integrate USA Today into the Campus Readership Program (CRP). Currently, the program provides copies of The Spokesman-Review and The New York Times at various locations around campus.
Crews work to improve the clinic’s condition for Cheney patients.
EWU construction and planning services and the University Bookstore will be working together to fix what has become a “rotten” situation. Since the new wing of the PUB opened in 1995, the bookstore has had to deal with noxious odors belched from the manhole cover in front of the store and refuse overflowing from the building’s sewer system into the back storage area.
With groups accumulating massive rollover totals in recent years, the Associated Students of EWU (ASEWU) have deemed it necessary to abandon a budget carryover for the 2010-2011 school year. “The AS has the budgeting authority, and we allocate money for very specific items and types of events, and we expect the groups to spend it on that,” Patrick Spanner, ASEWU finance vice president, said.
A special section in the Student Service and Activity (SA) Fee will be created, following a vote at the May 18 SA Fee Committee meeting. The addition is formally called the Student Union Building Replacement and Renewal Fund and will contain a base amount of $234,000 to finance repairs to the PUB.
Whitney Pinches, an EWU graduate student earning her master’s in biology, has been working with experimental gene therapy since 2007 to improve treatment for diseases. According to www.ornl.gov, gene therapy is “a technique for correcting defective genes responsible for disease development.
While EWU students may have disappointed some in the recent RecycleMania competition, statistically, Eastern has never been so green. Numbers show that over the past six years, students have nearly doubled their amount of recycled materials. Students and staff improved their eco-friendliness by recycling nearly 700,000 pounds of material in 2010, a step up from the 350,000 pounds recycled in 2004.
5/10 5:45 p.m.- EWU Police helped Cheney Police respond to a call of a burglary in progress. Officers caught up to three of the five subjects spotted at the scene and questioned them. One male was arrested for outstanding warrants. Though none committed acts of burglary, all five were trespassing.
TJ Mustard, a senior at EWU, is working on developing a hydrogel polymer that will eventually be used to produce biodegradable diapers. Hydrogels are a specific type of polymer chain that are water-insoluble and can contain more than 99 percent water.
“Hi, my name is Frank, and I collect secrets.” This is how Frank Warren, founder of the nationwide cult classic website postsecret.com introduced himself to EWU students during his speech in the PUB MPR Monday night. It’s also how he introduced himself to 3,000 Washington, D.
While recreational drinking may be a fun pastime for many students, it can spell trouble for underage consumers. As with any college town across the U.S., underage drinking undeniably occurs in Cheney. While those partaking in such activities have probably heard the term “MIP” thrown around, few truly understand what it entails.
To serve those who dedicate themselves to protecting the U.S., EWU has taken further action to be a veteran-friendly campus. According to Stacey Morgan-Foster, vice president of student affairs, EWU is participating in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which ensures that state institutions promote a veteran-friendly atmosphere for Eastern veterans and their families.
To help students better understand and appreciate the law, Associated Students of EWU Superior Court will host Law Day May 25. The event will educate students and people in the community about how law functions in the U.S. and why it’s necessary.
The board of trustees will meet May 20 to discuss various items including the Woodward Field name change and the Developmental Relief and Education of Alien Minors act. The board meets about seven times a year. Dave Meany, media relations specialist, described the board as the governing body for the university, as each member is appointed by the governor.
MacKensie Molter-Baddy sat at a fold-up table in the middle of the PUB’s first floor Monday, May 10, asking students rushing to and from lunch one question: “Want to decriminalize marijuana?” She belongs to the EWU chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).
Dr. Georgia Bazemore is trying to start something big: an EWU campus 7,000 miles away from Cheney. On April 22, Bazemore and some of her students met with prospective donors at the Davenport Hotel to fundraise for a campus in Cyprus. Cyprus is an island 46 miles south of Turkey and 65 miles east of Syria.
After a lengthy, wrongful death suit, the parents of former EWU student Jerid Sturman-Camyn have settled the case for $1 million. More than two years ago, Eastern students mourned the death of Sturman-Camyn after he was strangled and dragged 13 miles during a hunting trip just north of Spokane.
Adorned in brightly colored feathers and beads, participants of the EWU powwow danced their way to creating a more diverse atmosphere. The 42nd Spirit of the Eagle Powwow was held at the EWU campus Friday, May 7, and Saturday, May 8. The flag ceremony differed from previous years as the Mexican flag was held alongside the U.
5/3 – EWU Police assisted Cheney Police in a domestic violence call on the 1600 block of Cheney. The incident involved verbal abuse only. 5/4 4 p.m. – Police responded to mutual combat at an intramural flag football game. The combatants were pushing, shoving and punching.
In an effort to offer students the best value for their money, EWU’s Dining Services have changed the format of both Tawanka and Swoop’s. Rather than having an all-you-can-eat buffet at every dining location on campus, Eastern’s campus will keep Tawanka as the only restaurant to offer such services.
Eagle alumni learn how to taste and smell wine in order to give back to EWU.
Students learned about breaking into the technology industry as the computer science department continued its 25th anniversary speaker series. Sirti Director of Client of Services John Overby and founder of local software developer Maple Software John Janzen spoke on their experiences as independent businessmen Friday, May 7.
Renovation costs unknown, advice sought from Spokane architects.
The number of received applications is up from last year at both Washington State University (WSU) and EWU. While the large influx has forced WSU to suspend their incoming services, EWU is still accepting applications. Dave Meany, communications specialist for EWU, explained that with freshmen and transfer applications up 6 percent from this time last year, the school should be able to stay on target to reach its goals.
For the past 12 years, EWU’s Student Research and Creative Works Symposium has allowed Eastern’s brightest to showcase their knowledge. This year’s Symposium is May 18 and 19 in the Senior Hall arts complex and will feature 345 students presenting on a variety of subjects that incorporate most majors offered at Eastern.
Thomas Capaul has been at EWU for most of his professional career. He started school at the University of Washington and then transferred to Eastern where he received his bachelor’s in computer science in 1994. In 1997, he received his master’s and became a professor.
Going green doesn’t seem to be a trend for Eastern students, according to the latest recycling competition. Eastern competed in RecycleMania, a nationwide recycling competition between colleges. Six-hundred and two schools competed to see who could recycle the most; 382 of those schools competed against each other.
Through the efforts of EWU’s Governmental Relations Director David Buri, the class of 2010 can look forward to Gov. Chris Gregoire as the commencement’s keynote speaker. Buri talked to Gregoire’s secretaries and EWU’s media and campaign communications specialist, Dave Meany, who said the opportunity just presented itself.
Eastern professors and students trained for and participated in the 34th annual Bloomsday Sunday, May 2. The event attracted more than 50,000 participants this year. While the 7.46-mile course has proven to be overwhelming for some, others have enjoyed the workout again and again.
Washington’s only student-led program promotes literacy in the university and surrounding community.
Japan and the U.S. are able to continue their ongoing cultural partnership through the Fosseen-Kusaka Distinguished Faculty Exchange Program established in 1994 between Eastern and its sister university Mukogawa Women’s University (MWU) in Nishinomiya, Japan.
4/26 9:40 a.m. – Police received a report of graffiti that appeared three weeks ago in a men’s bathroom. 4/26 3:11 p.m. – Police responded to reports of threatening phone calls from an individual’s significant other. Officers contacted the offending boyfriend who agreed to discontinue his actions.
EWU graduates turned local small business owners Kirt Runolfson and Jack-Daniyel Strong talked Friday, April 30, in the Computer Science and Engineering Building about the challenges and rewards of owning their own businesses. The computer science and engineering department has been hosting discussions for students and professors that feature guest speakers throughout the Inland Northwest.
Year round, the Visitor’s Center hosts campus tours for anyone interested in attending EWU. One of eight tour guides takes students around campus, showing them the buildings, answering questions and welcoming the prospective Eagles. Tours are held twice a day at 11 a.
After the outbreak of a campus gossip website, students and the administration have been working to combat discrimination at EWU. Formed after the racial slurs appeared on the site, an anti-discrimination student group has been working with the ASEWU and the administration to remove Eastern from the site’s database.
These general election results are unofficial. The Easterner obtained tentative results prior to ASEWU approval. All published names are therefore subject to correction by the ASEWU. To view the results visit the following link: http://www.asewu.ewu.edu/elections.
African American studies professor Scott Finnie awarded with "Best Professor" by The Inlander.
On Eastern’s campus, there is no blatant racism, but there are barriers that point toward racism, which people don’t talk about, said Gayla Wright, director of equal opportunity and affirmative action. The university defines racism as “a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one’s own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
4/22 12:55 p.m. – EWU Police assisted Cheney Police in response to a report of a male seen brandishing a weapon outside Cheney High School. The male was spotted in a blue, four-door Sedan. When Police arrived, they were unable to locate the suspect.
From the country to the classroom, Dr. Jody Graves shares her passion for relationships with people everywhere. Her obvious pride for the art of music is contagious. Graves, an associate professor of piano at EWU, graduated from the university in 1982.
Attendees wined, dined and danced in support of EWU athletics and the Michael Roos foundation.
The Easterner sits down with Dr. Gulchekhra Zununova, EWU’s Fullbright Fellow to talk about her cultural background and the role it plays in her upcoming talk on campus. The talk will take place in Monroe Hall at 12 p.m. First off, could you please talk a little about yourself: what your work involves, where you’re from, and a little about your background? My name is Dr.
The race for the top three positions in the Associated Students of EWU (ASEWU) has been narrowed down after last week’s primary elections. Presidential candidates Justin Terry and Nathan Lewis came out on top. Both have plans of action if elected, but Lewis’ current theme of “change” should ring a bell for most students.
Tunnels house campus’ main utility lines and are more than 100 years old.
Barrington Place Looking for apartments that are right next to coffee stands, grocery stores and quick meals? Located at 201 Betz Rd., Barrington Apartments is the place. Nearly all of the 108 apartments are rented out to college students, and Barrington offers a variety of one, two and three-bedroom apartments that accommodate any budget.
For Kris Byrum, legislative affairs representative for the Associated Students of EWU (ASEWU), transforming Eastern into a tobacco-free campus requires a dual approach. At the end of last year, Byrum began drafting a tobacco-free policy for Eastern that focuses on changing the role of the university.
With nearly half of the EWU student population leaving Cheney in the summer months, local businesses have begun looking to the community to help make up the lost revenue from students. Local establishments such as Zip’s, Taj and the Tree of Knowledge (TOK) bookstore all say they will remain open during the summer; however, they don’t expect to be nearly as busy without the student traffic.
A blanket of silence came over Eastern’s campus Friday, April 16, as Eagle Pride recognized the Day of Silence. “[The Day of Silence] is a day to represent people who have been silenced over the years, anyone who has felt that they couldn’t be themselves or they couldn’t out themselves because they weren’t comfortable with it,” Eagle Pride President Richard Arquette said.
4/15 9:30 a.m. - An employee at the equipment desk in the PHASE received an iPod that was found on the intramural soccer fields. It is currently being housed at the Red Barn where police are waiting for the owner to come claim it. 4/14 9:27 p.m.
For the past few weeks, students’ schedules have been interrupted by the amount of fencing surrounding Patterson Hall. Those who have to go anywhere near Patterson have seen it. It fences in the park by Hargreaves Hall, connecting to the side of Isle Hall, and, forcing students to walk to the center of campus in order to go anywhere.
The 40th anniversary of Earth Day will be held Thursday, April 22, during which global powers like President Barack Obama and local environmentalists like EWU’s Dr. Christopher Kirby will urge participation in bettering our planet. President Richard Nixon created Earth Day in 1970, and now Obama is encouraging communities, small and large, to participate in local activities to increase environmental awareness.
Recent federal legislation will overhaul the government’s federal student loan program for all student loans distributed after July 1, 2010. New benefits for students and parents receiving loans from the federal government will be in the revised version of the program.
With Friday April 16 being the deadline to turn in the 2010 census, Sen. Mark Schoesler encouraged students to get their forms turned in. The census is used, according to a press release, to determine congressional seats as well as to influence the redrawing of legislative district boundaries.
EWU students get closer to stopping the disease in its tracks with a treatment
In celebration of Native American culture, EWU will be hosting the 42nd annual Spirit of the Eagle Powwow. The Native American Student Association (NASA) is organizing the event, which will be held Friday, May 7, and Saturday, May 8, at the Reese Court Pavilion.
The new Vice President of Student Affairs Stacey Morgan Foster, has high expectations for Eastern and hopes to raise retention rates by applying her past experience to EWU. Foster spent the past eight and a half years as vice president of Student Affairs at California State University (CSU) at Stanislaus, and on April 1, she entered her position at EWU after the previous vice president returned to faculty.
Intense preparation by middle school and high school students culminates in Science Olympiad.
The primary elections for the Associated Students of EWU (ASEWU) will be held April 20, with the general elections following May 4. According to the ASEWU Web site, “The ASEWU are a body of elected student representatives who work to promote and encourage the pursuit of higher education and student life on all campuses of EWU.
Marty Johnson, RN, NHA, Ph.D. tells The Easterner about her experiences as an assistant health professor and what motivates her each day. First off, could you explain some of the duties you have at Eastern? Maybe give us a day in the life. My duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate students in the health services administration major or minor.
Fishing and golfing with NFL players will be an actuality for football fans. EWU and the Michael Roos Foundation will be hosting the first annual Fish and Chip Tournament June 10-12. The tournament will be held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Idaho and consists of a fishing and scramble golf competition.
Meandering along an old rail line from Spokane to Cheney, the Fish Lake Trail has been a center of activity since the summer. While federal stimulus dollars and state grants have funded the completion of several miles of the trail, a recent budgetary decision by Spokane County will reduce maintenance of one of the trail’s prime travel destinations.
4/5 1:24 p.m. – A student reported their black Varsity Schwinn bike stolen from the bike rack in front of Kingston Hall while they were in class. 4/6 10:16 a.m. – EWU Police reported that a clock had been taken down and damaged in Reese Court during a wrestling event.
As the graduation date approaches, some students are worried about the commencement being held on a Friday instead of the usual Saturday. Senior and geology major David Hardenbrook said that his father and brother will not be able to watch him graduate because the event has been moved to the Friday morning of June 11.
After previously serving on the Board of Trustees (BOT) from 1997-2003, Dr. Mark Mays has again been appointed to an open position on the Board. As a member on the BOT, Mays will collaborate with President Rodolfo Arévalo to make sure that Eastern is successful in all aspects of operation.
Low student turnout over several years has created questions about the electoral process at Eastern, including how it’s advertised on campus.
3/29 4:37 p.m. – A female student gave a ring that she found in the women’s restroom in the Theatre Building to EWU police. The student found the ring March 13 after a show. 3/31 7:36 p.m. – A custodian reported that she found a debit card in the bottom of a trash can in Senior Hall’s auditorium.
Opening ceremonies for the annual Washington State Science Olympiad competition will begin Saturday, April 10, at 8 a.m., in the Reese Court Pavilion. Coordinated by EWU’s College of Science, Health and Engineering, the tournament brings 800 of Washington’s brightest middle and high school students to EWU’s campus.
Eastern reduced from six to four colleges, some deans retain program positions
With the recent college consolidations going into effect July 1, the names of the new colleges have been decided. They will be the College of Arts, Letters, and Education and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Social Work. The new Dean of the College of Arts, Letters, and Education will be the current College of Arts and Letters Dean Dr.
TRiO works as a support program to help first generation college students achieve their goals
To honor the success and support TRiO provides for its students, EWU celebrated TRiO day Tuesday, April 6, in Monroe Hall.
Weekend book sale offers students the opportunity to purchase multi-media resources, which will support future of Friends of the Library.
Summer Hess, a graduate student in the creative writing department, is the first EWU student to receive the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship. She will travel to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, for 10 months in spring 2011. The award provides the opportunity for Hess to participate in an effort to educate the Chilean community about the disappearing Atacamean language and culture in Northern Chile, vanishing due to tourism and economic development.
Stanley Kerr sits down with The Easterner to give an insight into a coach’s schedule and what keeps them motivated.
After a scare during fall quarter, H1N1 is not currently a threat to EWU students. According to Health, Wellness and Prevention Services, 13,000 hand sanitizers and 2,000 cold flu kits had been given out by the end of fall quarter. In addition, four Easterner newspaper articles spread the word about prevention and vaccines, and students had the opportunity to attend 20 outreach educational events.
In the ongoing battle against tobacco use, institutions of higher learning, including EWU, are choosing to ban the use of the product altogether.
Annual national survey lets colleges plan for future
Each year, the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) is distributed to freshmen and seniors at Eastern to gauge their college experience.
Student position serves as voice for student body
An open position currently needs to be filled for the student member on the EWU Board of Trustees (BOT).
3/11 11:02 p.m. – EWU Police responded to a drug violation on the third floor of Morrison Hall. Two people in the room had smoked marijuana at a friend’s house and smelled of the substance. They weren’t, however, smoking in the building.
Tibetan monk clarifies Buddhism beliefs and discusses greater meaning
Tibetan speaker Geshe Thupten Phelgye spent March 10 at Eastern talking about the Middle East, community service and inter-religious dialogue.
The Easterner talks with Kendra Selle about her inspirations and what she accomplished in school before obtaining her current job at Eastern. Could you explain your job title and some of the duties you have here at Eastern? Maybe give us a day in the life.
Extensive usage of exercise machines warrants replacements
Recently, the rec center purchased new state-of-the-art cardio equipment for the facility, which includes spin bikes and treadmills. The center managed to purchase the new machines despite Eastern’s current budget issues. According to David Early, director of recreational facilities, the continuous use of the equipment in the rec center and the expiration of warranties was enough of a reason to purchase new exercise machines.
The upcoming annual Creative Works Symposium, which is the largest campus-wide academically-oriented event of the year, is now accepting student abstracts. With April 13 serving as the deadline for entries, student submissions range from presentations based on service learning contracts, visual art, theatrical performances and musical compositions.
The College of Science, Health and Engineering will host an internship fair in the Computer Science and Engineering Building to provide career opportunities for students April 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We [career services] try to get businesses from all different disciplines to participate in the fair,” said Jill Summers, program coordinator for Career Services.
The Holter House offers more spacious rooms and a short walk to campus.
Open Riverpoint forum allows for discussion of issues viewed as unfair
Before break, a meeting was held for EWU graduate students to address any concerns they had for the upcoming year at the Riverpoint campus.
The politically conservative Eastern Republic newspaper may be reaching its final days if no Eastern students volunteer to take charge of the paper’s editing and production responsibilities once they are vacated at the end of the school year.
LGBT center provides a gathering place
Eagle Pride held the grand opening of their Pride Center Friday in Showalter 103 and 105.
Ignoring doctor’s orders and recklessly self-medicating can lead to serious consequences, even death
According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, nonmedical use of prescription medications is the second most abused drug, falling behind marijuana use. These prescription drugs range from Prozac to Lexapro and are prescribed to combat depression and anxiety.
ASEWU Superior Court Justice Justin Fry has proposed that digital signs be installed throughout Eastern’s campus.
With its 10-year beverage provider contract due to end in July, Eastern Dining Services is searching for a new sole-source beverage provider.
Students as well as programs to benefit if amount is passed
In an effort to better benefit the student population of Eastern, the ASEWU decided to increase the student Service and Activity (SA) Fee by 14 percent last Friday.
Police reports for March 4 - March 7.
Two vacant positions on the ASEWU Council have now been appointed to Collin Schuler and Makai Borden.
Team travels to nearby universities to research PUB remodel possibilities
Eastern students and faculty recently traveled to Central Washington University and Washington State University as part of research for the proposed PUB renovation.
While at the schools, the groups observed what was implemented in their union building designs and whether those methods would be applicable at Eastern.
EWU is participating in Recyclemania, a national recycling competition, against 500 universities challenged to collect the most recycled materials from Jan. 17 to March 27.
The ASEWU agrees to the allocation of $26,000 a year, for four years, to improve electronics on Eastern’s campus.
Students raise money through exercise
Haiti will be receiving more support thanks to a little exercise.
Students receiving financial aid may soon find tuition to be a higher hurdle as state and federal funding dries up.
Parks and Recreation narrows ideas list to eight possibilities
After coming up just 65 votes short on Cheney’s $5 million park proposal, Cheney Parks and Recreation is regrouping to bring about a community center.
Local universities partner with companies to provide an opportunity to meet potential employers at the Spokane Convention Center.
Anonymous alum’s financial support helps out 11 departments
EWU’s College of Science, Health and Engineering received a generous donation of more than $300,000 from an alum who wishes to remain anonymous.
Students and faculty across campus have banded together to despise a common enemy: Blackboard.
Last summer’s ice rink was turned into a large basketball court but didn’t live up to revenue expectations, prompting a change.
Police reports for Feb. 22 - Feb. 26
Student group fundraises on campus to collect proceeds that will help alleviate the earthquake’s destruction.
Proposed initiative will help students build skills for jobs on and off campus
The Office of Student Life is planning to develop a new leadership coordinator position to head an initiative designed to expand training offered at EWU.
University Advancement seeks donations from alumni to combat budget crisis
With students battling increased tuition, the EWU “We Need You” campaign was started to raise money for scholarships and make them more widely available to students.
After 25 years of service to Eastern students, the department hosts a series of events
This year marks EWU’s computer science department’s 25th anniversary, an event being celebrated throughout the school year.
M.E.Ch.A Club promotes DREAM Act at EWU
The dreams of undocumented students in the U.S., were heard on Wednesday, Feb. 24, as the Chicano Education program and Movvimiento Estudiantil Chicano/a de Aztlan (M.E.Ch.A.) Club premiered “Papers: Stories of Undocumented Youth.”
Since the eradication of malaria in the ‘40s in the U.S., the “deadliest plague that humanity has ever known” has been forgotten. The disease, however, still claims millions of lives around the globe every year, according to the United Nations and When the Night Comes Web sites.
Dalai Lama’s Tibetan Parliament member and founder of the Universal Compassion Movement discusses peace as well as the significance of occupied Tibet with EWU.
Speaker highlights various learning trends in international speaker series
As part of the International Speaker Series, Yukiko Hosoki presented results last Thursday from her recent research on English education in Japan.
After much debate, the budget proposal will be passed to President Arévalo for final approval
Despite intense discussions at the first two readings, the ASEWU council passed the 2010-2011 Fiscal Budget with a unanimous verdict after its final reading.
Universities throughout Washington state have grown concerned with a state-imposed hiring freeze.
Remembrance committee will construct meditation area after 51-year-old Reid Elementary school’s closing because of significant maintenance requirements.
Victim transported to a local hospital with injury after incident
An Eastern student sustained a gunshot wound to the hand Sunday morning in the El Rodeo parking lot in Cheney.
Two instances of sexual assault bring about awareness to address a growing problem; administrators get involved.
Budget cuts and tuition increases impact every student, but first-generation students face difficulties in continuing their learning.
Students involved are seeking positive action from the administration; site still blocked
In response to a gossip Web site containing hate speech and proposals for positive change, administrators met with students of the Campus Climate Student Action Group to discuss plans of action.
Police report for Feb. 18 - Feb. 22
EWU Police investigating the theft are asking community members for assistance
An Eastern credit card was stolen Jan. 10 from a university van borrowed by EPIC Adventures for a skiing trip.
First reported in a Police Beat by The Easterner earlier this year, three down jackets, a Burton Rush snowboard and a pair of sunglasses were also taken from the vehicle.
The van was picked up by a motor pool, which notified EWU Police about the damaged vehicle.
Suspects involved in the theft used the credit card in several locations around Spokane, including a Conoco station on Ash Street. Surveillance video of the site shows potential suspects at the time of the card’s use, and has provided law enforcement with a photo of the suspects.
At the moment, EWU Police are investigating the theft, and have sent out a photo of the suspects to area law enforcement. Police are asking those with information to contact them at (509)359-6300.
Music theory instructor Erin Foster discusses topics such as the iPod revolution, along with the healing properties of music.
Local universities can annually raise tuition up to 14 percent
The state Senate voted to approve a bill last week that is predicted to have a negative effect on EWU students who depend on financial aid.
After six months of preparing, EWU’s team participates in annual conference
EWU’s mock trial team participated in the Pacific Northwest Regional Mock Trial Tournament Feb. 19 to 22, ending with a 4-4 record.
International scholars come to learn from Eastern’s opportunities
Eight international scholars are visiting EWU with stay periods ranging from six months to a year. EWU is providing the scholars with an opportunity to experience academic life in the U.S., while helping support the university’s global learning strategy through the Fulbright Scholar Program (FSP).
Former Eags turned sport stars will attend the 29th annual auction
The stars will be out in Cheney for the 29th Annual Orland Killin Dance, Dinner and Auction (DDA) April 23 and 24.
Money allocated from capital funds earns Eastern new desks, chairs and lab stools
EWU bought new equipment for more than 50 classrooms with the help of the grounds maintenance department and Eastern students.
Committee decides how much money to invest in different areas at Eastern
The Tech Fee Committee will allocate $300,000 to labs and colleges requesting new technology this spring as part of the Student Technology Fee (STF).
1st Lt. Anthony Latham tells what life is like in Iraq compared to life in Cheney
After graduating from Eastern in 2006, 1st Lt. Anthony Latham went overseas to Iraq to serve a nine-month term.
Last week, the EWU administration blocked an online gossip site from campus computers for 10 days.
Recent postings on a campus gossip Web site have shaken up the EWU campus, students and faculty alike. What started as frivolous gossip turned into hate speech filled with racist, homophobic and degrading comments that have the potential to damage reputations.
New draft would spread service across campus with routes bypassing the PUB
Part of a restructure to their operation in Cheney, Spokane Transit Authority (STA) has put forward a draft proposal that would change routes 65 and 66, and eliminate service to the PUB.
A traffic collision in Spokane claimed the life of an Eastern student over the weekend.
Police report for Feb. 8 - Feb. 14
ASEWU committee searches for a dedicated student candidate
The ASEWU council will be accepting applications for the open Technology Advancement position in PUB 303 from Feb. 8 -19.
Annual event hosted by dental hygiene program promotes oral health
Thursday marked EWU’s 29th annual “Eagle Kids Day” where low-income children, ages 18 and under, were provided with free dental care from dental hygiene students and faculty, as well as the Spokane District Dental Society.
Care provided for parents’ ill children so class won’t be missed
EWU received a grant from the state Higher Education Board on Nov. 9, 2009, offering student parents new opportunities for when their child is sick and keeps the student from attending class.
In an attempt to lower deaths and debilitating injuries, EWU Police will reward students who wear safety belts with a cash prize.
Taking office April 1, Stacey Morgan-Foster expresses her joy for being chosen for the position
President Rodolfo Arévalo informed Stacey Morgan-Foster on Feb. 8 that she had been chosen as the university’s next vice president of Student Affairs in a personal phone call.
Eastern’s council focuses on retaining staff positions in budget allocations while giving more than half to clubs and organizations.
School-wide vandalism detracts from Eastern’s appeal
Eastern’s Police Department is working feverishly to catch the students who have been marking up campus since fall quarter.
A 10-day ban has been imposed on a social gossip site on Eastern’s campus network while the student government and the administration determine if further action should be taken on the matter.
Riverfront Park hosted an annual career fair Saturday, Feb. 13 for the upcoming spring and summer seasons.
Local professionals and experts offer insight at the Riverpoint campus
With a “Focus on Diversity,” the goal of EWU’s 2010 Health Care Management Conference is to bring an understanding of how to develop and manage a work force that brings a wide array of talents and values to the workplace.
Protesting students stand against financial aid cuts from Olympia
Eight hundred students filled the campus mall to raise awareness of the proposal to annihilate the state financial aid program. All work study jobs will be postponed and many scholarship programs will be diminished if the proposal passes. President Rodolfo Arévalo was one of the key speakers at the event, urging students to register to vote and contact the state legislators. The walkout was organized by the Student Legislative Action Coalition (SLAC).
Workload for deans will increase, students not directly affected
Starting July 1, 2010, EWU will be officially merging the College of Arts and Letters (CAL) with the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (CSBS) will combine with the School of Social Work and Human Services (SSWHS). The College of Science, Health and Engineering (CSHE) and the College of Business and Public Administration (CBPA) will remain the same.
Three readings are needed at ASEWU council to be finalized
The ASEWU Finance Committee has finalized their first draft of the 2010 budget to be submitted to the ASEWU council for the firs
Police reports for Feb. 2 - Feb. 8
The Easterner sits down with hockey Head Coach Gary Braun to discuss the current season and his professional background.
EagleNet addition enables students to better organize their future schedules
A new online program through EagleNet will help keep Eastern students on track toward earning their degree.
Eastern Magazine, developed by the College of Science, Health and Engineering, shares staff and students achievements.
Campus professor shares his experience from Black History Month’s start
Dr. Robert Bartlett, interim director of the Africana education program who coordinated the events for February, takes a look back this month to remember a time when BHM was not as respected and when racism was not so subtle like it is today.
Dental hygienist students and local dentists provide important services to children with no dental insurance
The U.S. Army brings training devices to EWU’s campus to teach students and faculty more about what the soldiers do.
Due to the denial of funding at the state level, the remodel of Patterson Hall is delayed until the next budget series.
Eastern Washington University held a walkout for students on campus to bring awareness to impending financial aid, work study and State Need grants. The event drew hundreds of participants and featured speeches from Eastern students, faculty and administration.
After a year and a half of work that focuses on updating its applications, the project will finish at the end of spring quarter.
New state bill signed by governor will help reduce waste and keep money in the state.
On Feb. 4, Eastern classes are encouraged to empty and show support against cuts
In an attempt to show state legislators the importance of higher education, Eastern students will stage a walkout Thursday, Feb. 4.
Annual Olympia trip lets students speak with legislators; financial aid dominates talks
Eastern displayed its presence in Olympia after around 20 students traveled to the state capital as part of Eastern’s Higher Education Day, Feb. 1.
Police reports for Jan. 25 - 29
Spokane AIDS Network offers cash prize to best campaign
The Spokane AIDS Network is offering Eastern students the opportunity to win $150 by participating in a regional AIDS prevention contest. Students will create their own projects to raise awareness about preventing the spread of HIV and AIDS in their local communities and colleges.
In an effort to enhance student safety on campus, more emergency blue lights will be added across Eastern.
Coming from Scotland, Dr. Shields sits down with The Easterner’s Jason Keedy to tell of his many accomplishments in education.
EWU to collaborate with WSU in order to get lights put up
The EWU/WSU Riverpoint campus is about to be seen in a whole new light courtesy of the solar-powered lights being installed at the bus stops.
Only existing in 200 other countries, Skyler Oberst brings a Peace Pole to Cheney
This year, EWU will become part of a worldwide campaign to promote peace through the Peace Pole Project, which started in Japan in 1955.
Women’s commission holds forum to discuss safety
The Women’s Commission spoke for the unheard voices of Eastern women during an open forum Thursday, Jan. 28.
The state legislation is still in its developmental stage
Upcoming state legislation may give the Board of Regents and Trustees the authority to set university tuition in Washington state without requiring the approval of authorities in the state government.
Annual session focuses on hearings for university programs through January; raised funds come from Service and Activity fee.
There’s a time each quarter that sends most students into a temporary depression: paying for tuition.
Police reports for Jan. 19 - 24
Community member shares her stories of traveling and what it means to her to be at Eastern now
Interview with community member Kathleen Warren.
Forum addresses women's issues on campus
The Women’s Commission will be holding an open forum Thursday, Jan. 28 to discuss issues that are currently facing women on campus.
With each candidate delivering speeches and answering questions from students, the decision of who will hold the position is in sight.
Students receive run-down on what they can do to prevent power-based violence on Eastern’s campus
EWU students will no longer be bystanders for power-based violence. On Jan. 24, EWU hosted a seminar for students regarding the Green Dot strategy.
West Plains Karate provides free lessons to female students
West Plains Karate is offering the Self-Protection Connection program, a self-defense training course for women that is free to Eastern students. It is scheduled one Saturday every month during the winter quarter from noon to 5 p.m., at The West Plains dojo located at 422 First St.
Due to the recent departure of chairperson number two ASEWU will interview to fill the position
After the unexpected leave of University Advancements and Athletic Affairs (UAAA) chair member Ray Greene, the ASEWU is looking to fill the position before the end of February.
Internships offered to students with disabilities help establish careers
The Workforce Recruitment Program makes government internships available to those students with certified disabilities.
The 80 percent of students receiving financial aid may be affected in coming year
Students receiving federal aid may soon have their education funding cut off.
The newly proposed budget means less funds and more cuts to higher education institutions state-wide
Gov. Chris Gregoire has been required by state law to submit a balanced budget for 2010 with about $2.6 billion in cuts, many of which are aimed at colleges and universities.
The workforce at Eastern may suffer major losses due to recent budget cuts
Gov. Christine Gregoire has proposed a budget that will postpone work study jobs for the next two years. If it passes, then students won’t have the option to work any state-funded work study jobs.
A student perspective of the Haitian earthquake
Students of EWU felt the aftershock of the devastating 7.0 earthquake that hit Haiti Tuesday, Jan. 12. Sarah Lantimo and Fabiola Lubin are two EWU Haitian students who were personally affected by the horrific earthquake, that struck their homeland along with their family and friends. Lantimo and Lubin started raising money Friday, Jan. 15, to help their home country and the distressed people of Haiti.
University braces for further cuts on top of last year’s reductions
EWU President Rodolfo Arévalo announced to a crowded room about the upcoming budget for the university.
Headed by the ASEWU, the group organizes rallies to inform lawmakers in Olympia about Eastern’s situation.
Eastern students take part in a state-wide design project for senior capstone class
When the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) was in need of a new logo and Web site design, Eastern students accepted the challenge.
Police reports for Jan. 13 - 18.
Dental program reaches out to underserved areas to provide services to community members who usually don’t have access to them.
Dining services at EWU provide students and faculty with the opportunity to surprise fellow Eagles with care packages.
Eastern Libraries will be partnering with the INNCH project in an effort to preserve native history
EWU Libraries will be collaborating with partners from the region to prepare the Inland Northwest Network of Culture and History (INNCH) project, a one-year planning grant to give regional community and cultural groups the opportunity to share important historical content and artifacts online for the first time.
Students participate in an essay competition against peers and other university undergraduates to explore anthropologic responsibility.
Africana Education Program holds annual drive in honor of the face of civil rights
This Martin Luther King Jr., Day was “a Day On, Not a Day Off” for those involved in the 2010 School Supplies Drive.
Conference prepares students for employment through instruction on situational leadership
The Office of Student Activities presented the first installment in a series of monthly leadership seminars to university leaders and other interested faculty, staff and students Jan. 12 in PUB 261, from noon to 1 p.m.
With a passion for students and a talent for teaching, John Cogley sits down with The Easterner’s Jason Keedy to elaborate on his various teaching jobs as well as what gives him his passion for teachers.
The Easterner’s Alina Shanin sits down with ASEWU President Ryan Eucker and Easterner’s Editor-in-Chief James Eik to clear up recent issues.
Maintenance issues and expiring bonds are among the reasons cited by ASEWU Executive Vice President Stacey Butler to renovate the Pence Union Building.
State budget problems and busy schedules hinder progress
The ASEWU has been busy discussing various budget requests as well as how the tech fee will be allocated throughout campus. In addition to these topics, the ASEWU has been assessing the athletics fee, which has been on the back burner for years.
Program from ‘Get Lit!’ helps to fund the annual literary festival
Eastern found a new way for people to lighten up their day by donating to the “Lit! Lovers” programs online.
Police reports for Jan. 4 - Jan. 10.
Recent changes in the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) have forced EWU administrators to include a fire safety policy in next year’s Annual Security Report. The new policy is open for initial discussion until Jan. 13.
Lutheran Church provides support for victims of assult at EWU
The Women’s Support Group provided by the Lutheran Community Services (LCS) is stretching their branch out to the EWU campus to help collegiate assault victims cope with their experience in a friendly and supportive environment.
For more than 12 years, EWU’s Friends of the Library (FOL) have worked to assist the Library Development Board with its programming. Aiding in the promotion of EWU Libraries and its services, the FOL serves not only as a support group, but also as a provider of volunteers who assist in various events.
EWU’s International Field Studies program is rarely utilized, but potentially highly beneficial to students who want to go on a short-term trip abroad.
Easterner editor sits down with Trulove to discuss his upcoming challenges as well as future plans for the City of Cheney
To honor Martin Luther King Jr. on his birthday, Angela Schwendiman will be giving a lecture in Showalter 109. The Easterner’s Jason Keedy sits down with her to discuss the topics of her lecture.
Student alcohol usage is down from last year
Changes in the student conduct code have been proving themselves successful for EWU.
Hacker installed video sharing software; university acts quickly to inform students
Shortly before the end of fall quarter, Eastern’s computer security system was compromised and files containing student information may be at risk of being exposed.
Police reports for Dec. 3 - Jan. 4
Dr. Arévalo speaks on Governor Gregoire’s new budget proposal.
After a stressful quarter filled with budget cuts and staff losses, Easterner reporter Jason Keedy sits down with President Arévalo to discuss what EWU’s future looks like in regards to the new budget proposal.
The custodial staff at EWU does a lot of cleaning on campus. Whether it is wiping vomit from a bad cafeteria experience or cleaning the school bathrooms, the custodial staff does just about everything at EWU.
Web site helps EWU organizations raise money
“Point, click and give!” (PCG) is a 24/7, year-round Web site where anyone can donate money to any organization at EWU with just the click of a button.
Three-time Easterner Editor-in-Chief Scott Sawyer passed away Dec. 12, 2009.
He was 37, and he loved to fish in Montana, watch endless movies and the TV show “Twin Peaks” and is the primary reason why The Easterner looks the way it does currently.
Student Technology Fee supports PUB computer lab, Mars lab, Netstorage
The Student Technology Fee Committee is accepting proposals for the use of tech fee funds from all parts of the university to develop new programs that can be used to increase student access to technology outside of the classroom.
Department sees hundreds of grads pass through
EWU’s computer science department celebrated its 25th anniversary, as well as the retirement of Ray Hamel, a long-time department chair, Dec. 3.
Offices move into Reid Elementary and classes are spread across campus to accomodate for the loss of space.
After last year’s cuts, JFK Library tries to prevent future damage
Due to this year’s budget cuts, the JFK Library has been forced to decrease its hours and staff to reduce cost by $542,000. According to the Dean of Libraries, Patricia Kelley, next year’s budget looks just as dismal.
Examining posters on campus
Most Eastern students are familiar with work33.com signs that are posted on many of the billboards around campus.
After two years, Zeisler-Vralsted will remain at Eastern as faculty
After Vice President of Student Affairs Dorothy Zeisler-Vralsted stepped down EWU is looking to hire a replacement.
EWU’s Task Force has been collaborating about turning the current six-college university into a four-college university.
Police reports for Nov. 17-30
EWU senior gets internship that allows her to study in Washington, D.C.
Spokane theater featuring films such as “White Christmas,” “Holiday Inn”
The Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane will be hosting a holiday film festival Dec. 4, featuring three of Bing Crosby’s films as well as a chance to listen to his niece and nephew talk about him.
$9,600 given to Eastern meant to encourage students in their careers through Project LAUNCH, an internship program
Local businesses sponsor luncheon to teach students the correct way to hold untensils and converse while eating a meal
Some college students use ADHD drug to increase focus and improve study habits, with or without a prescription
Discussion panel compares the conflict between the U.S. and the USSR to the current War on Terror
Holy Grounds, led by United Ministries, offers students the opportunity to discuss how biblical topics relate to present-day life and culture.
Despite attempts to clear the air on parking, questions and misconceptions remain on where it’s OK to park
Nov. 9 meeting reveals apprehension and doubts about college merger, with fears that plans are being rushed.
Construction work that fenced off the walkway from the mall to the corridor between the PUB and the Science Building is complete with only minor details to be finished.
The 11th annual Jazz Dialogue Festival was held last Friday and Saturday with more than 50 different guest groups from Washington, Idaho, Montana and Oregon.
Police reports for Nov. 10 - 16
Money from tuition fee allows several groups to maintain operations
A Service and Activities (SA) fee meeting was held Nov. 10 to discuss how funds were going to be distributed for the next budget term. The terms currently run in five-year increments, and Tuesday’s meeting was held for Creating A Respectful Environment (CARE), The Easterner and the ASEWU to plead their cases regarding how much funding they each would receive for the upcoming term.
Program gets started with a bake sale to provide gifts for 60 children this year
Every year, the Annual Giving Tree (AGT) makes it possible for less fortunate families to celebrate Christmas joy by receiving gifts.
Cheney Fire Department uses an abandoned house as a training exercise
On Nov. 2, Cheney Fire Department (CFD) set an abandoned house ablaze on the corner of Fifth and F Street.
Cheney recruiting center sees an influx of enlistees for 2009
Cheney’s Army Recruitment Office has seen steady numbers through thelast few years, with 21 active duty recruits in the last year, six of those being recruited in the last three months.
Police reports for Oct. 30 - Nov. 8.
ROTC Program Director discusses past military experience
Program Director of Eastern’s ROTC discusses war, military leadership and his experiences in Operations Desert Storm and Enduring Freedom
The Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society will present a book sale at the JFK Library from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 17-20 to raise money to attend the Pacific Northwest Regional Conference in Missoula, Mont., in the spring.
In the effort to combine six of Eastern’s colleges into four, the College Consolidation Task Force is now focusing on four specific proposals. At the same time, it is assuring students that the effects of such a merger will have little impact on their education.
Globe trotter Monica Metz reveals how to tour the world without travel agents booking the trip
Monika Metz has traveled to 80 different countries, spending three to four months in each, without any travel agents assistance or the accompaniment of friends. She presented her trips on a slide show projector while explaining the differences in cultures.
URC fitness center holds competitive food drive, while males participate by growing out their facial hair for the entire month
American Legion members recall stories from their years of service in the military
The American Legion Post No. 72 located at 116 College Ave. is a nonprofit organization in Cheney dedicated to the support of those who have served in the military, including veterans, soldiers on active duty and their families.
An open forum concerning the Service and Activities (SA) fee was held in PUB 263 Nov. 4, giving EWU students a chance to voice their opinions on the percentage allocations.
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