Easterner

10th annual library bookmark contest

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The JFK Library is currently holding its 10th annual Bookmark Competition, which began on March 31. Students will have until May 9 to turn in their entries and the winner will be announced during their next event, the "Books2Eat" on May 21.

"The point of the contest is to develop a bookmark for the library," said Carol King, assistant to the dean and event coordinator.

Cheney multicultural festival celebrates diversity

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Eastern and Cheney's Pathways to Progress will be hosting its second annual Cheney Multicultural Festival on Saturday, May 17, in the downtown area of the city. The event will be free and open to all students and community members that day.

"It's a celebration of diversity," said Dr.

Cherry blossoms

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When you walk around the campus, you will see cherry trees with buds. Cherry blossoms are the national spring flower in Japan. Since I am one of the Japanese students here at EWU, cherry blossoms remind me of my hometown, family and friends in Japan.

Diversity gathering

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A diversity gathering took place on Friday, May 2, in PUB 263. Although it was a small group of people in attendance, many diversity issues were discussed and debated among faculty, students and staff.

The discussion was started with an introduction by Dr.

Eastern takes back the night

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sexual assault and abuse is a problem in our society. In Washington state, more than one-third of women have been sexually assaulted in their lifetime, according to the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs Web site.

On Tuesday, April 29, the Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) and the EWU Health, Wellness and Prevention Services held their annual "Take Back the Night" rally in the Campus Mall.

Ironman Challenge

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Ironman Challenge, an event coordinated by the EWU Exercise Science Club, is scheduled from May 4-23. Students can sign up for the event at the University Bookstore and can receive further instructions there as well.

The event requires participants to complete 2.

Mayfest bonanza

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Downtown Cheney will be bustling with live music, stage performances, a beer garden at American Legion and an outdoor 3-on-3 basketball tournament during its first annual Mayfest on May 9 and 10.

"Mayfest is a revamped special event," said Paul Simmons, parks and recreation director.

New York calls EWU junior

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

EWU junior Nathan Coltrane, 22, has been creating commercials and entering competitions for the last few months. Coltrane and his team of five recently created a SWAT commercial for the Dig the Digs competition held by Century 21, which got them a call from New York, the headquarters for the realty company.

Police Beat: Apr. 28 - May 4

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

04/28 11:08 p.m. An employee noticed a baseball on the floor with broken glass in room 110 in LA Hall. A 12x12 textured window had been broken out by the baseball and cost $20 to replace. No suspects have been found.

04/29 4:17 p.m. A female resident of Dressler Hall and her friend were riding the transit bus in downtown Cheney when the female noticed a male riding what appeared to be her bike.

Questions with the president

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With opening festivities planned for tomorrow, The Easterner had a brief chat via telephone with Eastern President Dr. Rodolfo Arévalo to get his take on the new rec center.

Easterner: What do you feel the new rec center will do for Eastern and the outlying community?

Arévalo: Well, obviously I'm real pleased to have the rec center opening because it's going to provide another set of venues for students to participate in.

Rec center information

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The University Recreational Center Governance Board approved the University Recreational Center Advisory Council's (URCAC) proposal for the operation and facility hours on May 1 according to an e-mail received from Evan Buelt.

University operation and facility hours are as follows:

URC Operation Hours

Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters:
Monday - Friday 6:00 - 12:00 a.

The results are in

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

President Brody Faler 546 Whitney Jones 589 Executive Vice President Ryan Eucker 623 Christopher Benz 485 Finance Vice President Evan Buelt 542 Palmer Aguirre 404 Dianna Goodsell 188 Council Position # 1: Academic Affairs Dustin Massie 953 Council Position # 2: Athletic Affairs and University Advancement Colin Lowery 934 Council Position # 3: Diversity Outreach Carlo Calvillo 940 Council Position # 4: Graduate Affairs Carr C.

Campaign sign-stealer charged with assault

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Twice within the last two weeks, election signs for the ASEWU general election have been taken down and disposed of by a student at Eastern Washington University.

Though it was first thought to be an act done by maintenance crews on campus, it wasn't until Lindsay LeVeque, ASEWU executive vice president, made a call to the maintenance center that she found out it was someone acting on his own will.

New paper hits EWU campus

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Students seeking an alternative news voice with a conservative viewpoint will be pleased to know that EWU has a new newspaper.

The independent publication, The Eastern Republic, published for the first time two weeks ago, is the hard work of editor-in-chief Steven Wyble and business editor Michael Astle.

84 clubs and orgs under review

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Grievance hearings for clubs and organizations on campus will be held this Friday beginning at 9 a.m. in the PUB MPR.
Eighty-four various clubs and organizations will be required to attend to retain their club status.

"All of the clubs have been contacted through campus mail and it's up to them to attend," said Cassandra Weaver-Sykes, ASEWU finance vice president.

Eagle club hockey nests in new rec center

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Players from the EWU Hockey Club should find themselves logging considerably shorter driving hours next year since the opening of the University Recreation Center will give the Eagles a home venue to hang up their skates.

"The big thing is that we get to play on campus," said EWU Head Coach Gary Braun.

Meet Nico Riego de Dios

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Most would agree that winter in Cheney, Wash., is pretty darn cold, but when you're coming from the Philippines, a sultry cluster of islands in southeast Asia, it's downright glacial.

Eastern tennis player Nico Riego de Dios recollects his experience of arriving in the Inland Northwest just under two years ago in the dead of winter, when the ground was frozen solid and winds howled across the West Plains.

Swede versus Reed: Is Kobe the real MVP

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It's funny how winning makes people forgive and forget.

It seems like just yesterday, Kobe Bryant's mug was plastered all over television screens as he begged to be traded to another team. I vividly remember last summer, Kobe sucking his teeth as he denied to reporters about the allegations that his locker was being cleaned out and how ESPN analysts made him out to be the bad guy.

Swede versus Reed: Is Kobe the real MVP

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ah, Kobe. Boy do I hate you.

But dammit, I respect you.

When it comes to the best player in the NBA right now, it's got to be Kobe Bryant. There isn't a man out there who is more motivated, more egotistical, more blood-driven than Kobe.

Ever since his marketable images came crashing down after the rape case in Colorado, he's been playing with a chip on his shoulder.

Double door dance

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

You know you've had this happen to you: You're walking into a business with double-glass doors, but you don't figure out one side is locked until you bump into it like an idiot.

Only you're no idiot. You're a victim - a victim of one of the most absurd practices known to American commerce.

I love net-neutrality

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I freaking love Net-neutrality! Net-neutrality is the term activists have chosen to describe keeping the Internet free and open to everyone. In recent years various corporate lobbyists, including Comcast, have tried to pressure the U.S. Congress to pass laws that would in effect give control to communications companies over what Web sites are published and at what speed they could operate.

PETA is wrong to focus fault on jockey

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The phrase "part of the game" is used to describe aspects of different sports that come with the territory.

Football players are susceptible to career-ending injuries because of the physical nature of the sport. Basketball players can suffer grotesque leg injuries (if you have a strong constitution, find a clip of Shaun Livingston from 2007).

Political and racial divide

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In an article on politico.com, titled "Hispanics may put Florida in play for Democrats," the recently changing political views of Florida Hispanics are said to suggest that Democrats can carry the state in the upcoming presidential election. In the article, Florida Republican Party spokeswoman Erin VanSickle is quoted as saying, "Florida is the only state with significant Hispanic population in which Republicans have won the Hispanic vote for at least the last four cycles.

Student habits hard to kick

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Not to whimper, but my life is unspeakably hectic these days. Aside from attending classes (most of the time), I'm struggling to keep up with homework, trying desperately to hold on to some semblance of a social life and working 30 hours a week to pay the rent.

Toasting the U.S. holiday melting pot

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I love America and the melting pot of justifications I have to choose from for drinking on a Monday evening in May.

In the United States, no matter what nationality you are or where your ancestors came from, you can drink green beer or down cervezas until you can't stand, when the appropriate holiday presents itself.

Why does our technology suck?

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I'm still waiting for my convertible hovercraft that talks to me in a mechanical voice, I'm still waiting for Mars to be colonized and I'm still waiting for holograms to completely replace the television as a means of entertainment.

Because right now, I'm trying to figure out how the hell I can get my scratchy VHS version of Total Recall to work.

Heroes needed for art supply drive

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Students in the Sociology 483 course are working to raise art supplies to support children at Sacred Heart Medical Center.

"Our biggest thing is just to put a smile on kids' faces, get as much as possible over there and provide a lot of funds for those kids and let them take their mind off of what's going on because it's really difficult," said project member Jodi Rinker.

Hollywood metal

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Remember wanting to swing around on webs after you saw "Spiderman" (the first one, not the crappy sequels), or how you thought you could take on the Persian Army after viewing "300" or how you thought you could fly after watching the original "Superman" (ask your parents)? Well the magic is back in this year's, Marvel Comics soon-to-be blockbuster, "Iron Man.