Volume 103 Issue 1

Volume 103, Issue 1

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September 25, 2019

THE INDEPENDENT, STUDENT-RUN NEWSPAPER OF

EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

3 News | 6 Features | 9 Arts | 10 Sports

Welcome Back Students dance at the annual Welcome Week celebration. From moving in, to dancing through the night, the school year has officially started. | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

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Roos Field renovation proposal approved

On Sept. 6, EWU announced plans to move forward with a $25 million renovation of Roos Field. The EWU Board of Trustees unanimously approved the proposal. So far, $5 million has been donated.

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Editor-in-Chief Richard N. Clark IV easterner.editor@ewu.edu

Managing Editor Dylan Harris easterner.mngeditor@ewu.edu

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Letter from the Editor

Looking to the future without these? Now go deeper.

Think about the social agreements we have made as a society ranging from the value of clothes to the importance of manners. How differently would you live your life without these?

This is the power of language.

It has the ability to shape our understanding of the world around us.

So, if we are solely responsible for creating meaning to the world, then we are able to change that meaning too.

All that is needed is a shift in perspective.

Multimedia Director Malati Powell easterner.multimedia@gmail.com

Chief Copy Editor easternercopy@gmail.com

News Editor easterner.news@gmail.com

Sports Editor Drew Lawson easterner.sports@gmail.com

Arts & Features Editor Hamine Mendez easterner.aef@gmail.com

Web Editor Keri Kelly easterner.online@gmail.com

Social Media Editor Isaiah Gessner easterner.social@gmail.com

Photographer Mckenzie Ford

Director of Student Newspaper Jeff Bunch

Faculty Adviser Jamie Neely jneely@ewu.edu

Richard N. Clark IV Editor-in-Chief 2019-20

Paradigm Shift

First off, before talking about the future and my plans as the editor-in-chief at The Easterner for this year, I want to take a moment and thank EVERYONE, who has come before me.

Regardless of how big an impact you had on EWU and The Easterner, you have made a difference. You are a part of the reason why I am in this position and for that, I thank you.

In the past two years that I have worked at The Easterner, I am really proud of the efforts of our staff to not only create content that is interesting and impactful but also to foster an inclusive learning environment for students who want professional experience with a media organization across multiple majors.

The only thing I am more thankful for is the opportunities to come.

The Power of Media As a child, one of my favorite quotes was “the pen is mightier than the sword.” Its meaning?

Communication, particularly written language, is a more effective tool than direct violence.

At the time it might have been an easy way to avoid conflict for a scrawny 100 pound version of me. But now, 50 pounds later, at the age of 23, I still believe this to be true.

Take a second to think about your everyday life, and how each decision is influenced by our constitution and laws.

How differently would you live your life

Mission We, as independent student journalists at The Easterner, inform our EWU audience of the governance, activities and views of our community. We provide a voice and a learning environment for students to engage, connect and make informed decisions.

It’s not news to anybody that the journalism industry is struggling.

Whether it’s the transition from print to online, the consolidation of media companies, shrinking newsrooms or the debate over what is considered “fake news,” it has led to a decreased trust in the media as an industry.

This has created lots of pressure for traditional journalists to meet the demands of an ever-changing world.

I would argue however, that journalism is not declining due to its inability to adjust to the current state of the world, but rather, that it is stuck in a game of tug of war, as described by Dr. Mike Gasher.

A struggle over its definition and purpose as well as who gets to decide these questions, according to Gasher.

On one end is the news industry, who, as Gasher points out, continues to try to “appropriate journalism as a commercial enterprise serving markets rather than publics.”

The other end is a mix of citizens, alternative news organizations, reform advocates and critical journalists, all of whom want to restore the public service ethos of journalism, according to Gasher.

Simply put, journalism is different in the 21st century than the 20th. Not only because of the way it is distributed, but also because of the way it is consumed.

People nowadays have a higher capacity to understand complex issues and are demanding thought-provoking, inspiring storytelling that encompasses the topics being reported on.

It is this precise reason that I believe we, as a society, need to critically think and redefine what journalism means, what its purpose should be and who gets to ask these questions.

Why be a Journalist?

When thinking of what it means to be American, few images come to mind more than the freedom of the press, save owning a firearm and fishing.

Historically, journalism has played a pivotal role in America’s democracy, been able to dispel common misconceptions, stereotypes and has been a strong advocate for social justice.

Nowadays, however, that significance is being questioned not only by the critics of news, but also dedicated journalists and reform advocates.

I believe journalism should be seen as an approach to knowledge, not just a job.

We are all journalists, knowledge seekers, truth speakers and myth breakers.

I believe the role of the media is to facilitate these conversations and separate fact from fiction.

Because, well, there are different versions of the truth.

Regardless of whether or not you plan on becoming a journalist in the traditional sense, the skills and work ethic that you gain from it will transfer to any professional job in the media industry.

The journalism program at EWU is not prepared to accommodate the fast-pace changes of the media industry and this is discouraging potential journalists of the future.

Not to mention the fact that students’ career ambitions are often more diverse than the range of paths offered by the usual definition of “journalism.”

At a time when journalism and journalism education is at an all-time low, I want The Easterner to fill that educational void and be a leading example of what journalism can and should be.

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The Easterner never knowingly publishes inaccuracies. If any error is found, The Easterner is obligated to correct the error as soon as possible, regardless of the source of the error. The Easterner does not remove any editorial content from theeasterner.org.

However, if there is a factual inaccuracy in a story, the editors will run a correction or an update as needed.

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Letter, Continued from pg. 1 Again, if you have a passion for business, marketing, design or writing, regardless of whether or not you plan on becoming a journalist in the traditional sense, you will be more prepared for the professional world after working with The Easterner.

For me, journalism is more than just reporting events, it is about asking the tough questions we all want answers to. It is about covering topics that are important to our audience. It is about being transparent. It is about being fair and honest to both sides of a particular issue or story.

It is about elevating the voices of those who have been historically oppressed. It is about continuing to seek new information and understandings of the world. It is about challenging the status-quo. It is about pushing boundaries and creating a new world.

This year, I hope you all take advantage of the opportunity to be interviewed and have your opinion be heard or submit guest columns about issues that are important to you.

“Speaking to a group of journalism educators about what is wrong with journalism education is like encountering a pack of wolves in the woods and lecturing them about dinner etiquette,” Robert Picard said. “It will probably end badly.”• My hope is that this message does not fall on deaf ears but rather on a community that is willing to listen to criticism and eager to improve what it can.

Let’s write history EWU, together.•

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Looking Forward: A call to arms

A student stands in line at Freshens inside the PUB. Tapingo has joined forces with Grubhub.

Grubhub app comes to EWU Dylan Harris Managing Editor College students are busy. Crazy class schedules, job commitments and hours of studying often take up valuable time, which means grabbing a bite to eat isn’t always convenient.

Grubhub, a popular food delivery and pickup app, now offers on-campus dining options at EWU. Similar to the Tapingo app, students can place an order with one of several dining options on campus through Grubhub and skip the long lines and pick up their food.

“I’ll probably use it,” junior Jacob Angiuli said. “It’ll definitely help between classes to

have something ready as soon as class is out to pick up.”

To be clear, Grubhub only offers food pickup services at EWU. It does not offer food delivery on campus. Tapingo has joined forces with Grubhub, so if students try to sign up through Tapingo, they will be directed to the Grubhub app.

Currently, Grubhub is partnered up with The Roost, Einstein Bros Bagels, Elm Street Espresso at Freshens and the Eagle Store Cafe. Students can use any card to pay, including their campus meal plan card.

“It’s easy and convenient,” freshman Mara Albretsen said. “It’s not something I will personally use, because I like going out, but let’s say … you want a snack—it’s easy.”

Food delivery apps like Uber Eats, Grubhub and Doordash have been growing in popularity in recent years. They tout the convenience that comes with such services, so it’s no surprise that these apps have made their way to college campuses, where convenience is somewhat of a necessity for many students.

“If I’m ever running late, I can just get the food and then go,” freshman Anna Davis said.

Students can use the code CAMPUS to receive $2 off their first pickup order through the Grubhub app. The Grubhub app can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or through Google Play.•

Keep the change: park and paybyphone Coins are a thing of the past at EWU. Over the summer, the university removed the old coin-operated parking meters and replaced them with signs for the PayByPhone parking app.

The PayByPhone app was introduced in 2017 as an extra, more convenient way to pay for parking, but the coin-operated meters were still an option until this past summer.

“The meters are obsolete,” said Michelle Rasmussen, senior director of Parking and Transportation Services at EWU. “The company that makes them is no longer

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The paybyphone app is taking the place of the traditional coin parking meters.

(making them).”

Rasmussen said that the parts to fix the coin-operated meters are no longer being made, and that the technology was out of date.

Fortunately for those who frequent the meter spots, the cost has not gone up with the implementation of mobile-pay-only options.

“Cost is still the same as it was,” Rasmussen said. “We’ve been running the PayByPhone along with the meters for the last three years, so now it’s just a transition to just simply the mobile pay.”

Although using the PayByPhone app requires a smart phone, those who do not have a smart phone can call a toll-free number and pay over the phone. Rasmussen also mentioned that there is free parking available on and around campus, including lot P12. Parking passes can also be purchased.

“I’m pretty happy with the new signs,” said sophomore Kellen Reynolds. “I use the meters a lot, but I’ve never paid with change

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anyways. I think most people have iPhones.”

Rasmussen said that there is sometimes a slight delay between when someone pays and when the information in the app is received by the parking enforcement officials. She says that if anyone receives a citation after they paid because of this delay, that they can contact Parking and Transportation services to get it taken care of.

One noticeable improvement with the new signs is that the location number is visible from the parking spots, making it easier for people to pay through the app before they even get out of their vehicle.

“As long as I don’t have to pay more, I’m happy,” said sophomore Justin Wilkes. “The new signs do look nicer.”

The PayByPhone app can be found in the Apple App Store or on Google Play. For more information about the app or any parkingrelated matters, contact EWU Parking and Transportation Services. •

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A cost breakdown of the proposed $25 million renovation of Roos field. The EWU Board of Trustees unanimously approved the proposal on Sept. 6. | Ewu.edu

Ready or not, here comes a Roos renovation Dylan Harris Managing Editor

EWU announced plans on Friday, Sept.

6 to move forward with a $25 million renovation of its football stadium. The EWU Board of Trustees unanimously approved the proposal.

The project will be funded through private donations and fundraising, not through state funds or student fees.

The University has already received a $5 million donation from Jack Gillingham, a Cheney resident and prominent business owner.

“Eagle Nation deserves a space that matches the strength, passion and hard work of a program and is a point of pride throughout the region and beyond,” EWU Athletic Director Lynn Hickey said in a press release. “This is a reasonable plan that will give us that space.”

Stadium renovations are set to begin as soon as the $25 million is raised, beginning with a replacement of the turf. Don’t worry, the turf will still be red. There is no official start date, but EWU hopes to replace the turf before the 2020 season.

The proposed plans include new seats

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The following story appeared online at theeasterner.org on Sept. 6. It has been updated with new information. More stories about the stadium renovation will follow.

A rendering of the proposed $25 million renovation of Roos field. The EWU Board of Trustees unanimously approved the proposal on Sept 6. with more leg room, improved concessions and restrooms located closer to the seating areas and additional club seats and suites. The renovation will also feature an expansion of seating on the visitor’s side, and the track around the field will be relocated in order to bring fans closer to the action.

“This has a domino effect,” Hickey said.

“We get a new stadium, but our track team also gets a new track. … This is going to have an impact on all our sports and all our students.”

The location of the new track is expected to be on the south side of the P.E. Building,

where the soccer and practice fields are located. The stadium’s capacity will be about the same, but the school is hoping to improve the overall experience for fans, players and anyone else at the games with the aforementioned improvements.

Roos Field will not only look different; it may also have a new name.

“We can’t say for sure right now, but there might be some opportunities for other donors as well,” the EWU website reads. “We are very appreciative of what Michael Roos has done for Eastern over the years.”

The EWU football program has become a powerhouse, having won the National

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Championship in 2010 and making another National Championship appearance just last year, albeit with an undesired outcome.

This stadium renovation is intended to reflect that on-field success.

“We are an exciting campus with tremendous athletics, as well as academics,” EWU President Mary Cullinan said. “I’m so proud of our student athletes and they deserve to have facilities that support our greatness.”

For more information regarding the project, visit ewu.edu/stadium. The Easterner will continue to follow this story as more updates are made available.•

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Features

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Drew Lawson, Sports Editor:

When you think of the Easterner, you think of the stories that are told. However, behind each story is a knowledgeable and credible writer.

Drew Lawson is our amazing sports editor. Originally from Vancouver Washington, he came to EWU to pursue a double major in Public Relations and News-Editorial Journalism, accompanied by his minor in Technical communication. For Lawson, it makes perfect sense why he does what he does. He watches lots of sports in his free time, including the NFL and NBA. Outside the realm of sports, he plays the drums and goes hiking.

Lawson mentioned how ESPN, KHQ and documentaries are some of his favorite ways to receive his news and information. When asked why he chose The Easterner, he said he loves telling stories and creating content.

It is also another way for him to stay informed. When talking with his mother, I wanted to know how she thought he wanted to begin a career in journalism. She mentioned as a child he would get very interested in a lot of topics, and would want to learn more. She said it was always fun to see how he would collect data. She also mentioned how he has always been very dependable and reliable. Since this article will be forever imprinted in The Easterner’s records, his mother would like to say she's extremely proud of him, and says he is setting an example for his sisters and brother.

To fully understand Lawson, I also needed another perspective to get the full picture. I talked to one of his close friends, who called Lawson loyal, honest, passionate and everything you would want in a friend, co-worker, son and human being. The more you know.•

Richard Clark is the Editor-in-Chief for The Easterner. He is a senior studying political science and journalism. Clark is originally from Two Harbors, MN, and attended Robert A. Long High School in Longview, WA. From photography to rafting, backpacking and anything outdoors, Clark’s interests have made him an extremely well-rounded individual. Clark is always trying to better himself by taking in as much information as he can, often times through audiobooks, documentaries and podcasts. Those who know Clark best refer to him as passionate and a natural leader. Clark’s reason for leading The Easterner is short and sweet—to save journalism.•

Isiah Gessner, Social Media Editor:

Isiah Gessner is The Easterner’s social media editor. He is a freshman at EWU and is studying business. His favorite movie is “The Dark Knight” and he’s a fan of “How I Met Your Mother” as well. His hobbies include sports, music and hula hooping. In fact, he is so good at hula hooping that he performed next to his cousin in the school talent show! This man is thoughtful and driven.

Gessner likes to make his friends laugh and is very funny. He cares legitimately for everyone that he meets and loves to bring joy to those who encounter him. Those who know him say that he is “this amazing combination of being creative, funny, relatable and a good friend to talk to.” Gessner’s goal while working at The Easterner is to gain knowledge about journalism and to work together in a community to create a high-quality product consistently. His favorite social media sites are Instagram, Hulu and YouTube.•

Hamine Mendez, Features Editor:

Hamine Mendez is a junior majoring in news editorial journalism and minoring in film and communication. The Spokane native and Gonzaga Prep alum is the Vice President of Programming for Beta Theta Pi at EWU. Mendez enjoys writing and creating music, hanging out with his fraternity brothers, hiking, cliff jumping and intellectual conversations. His mother, Lynda Booth, said he’s always been a thoughtful person.

“He’s very insightful, appreciative and confident,” Booth said.

Booth said her favorite things to do with Mendez are doing whatever he desires to do.

“He has a spectacular gift of living in the moment,” Booth said.

Mendez gets most of his news and entertainment from YouTube. He’s working at The Easterner to gain professional, hands-on experience. He also loves creating his own content and sees his position as an opportunity to connect with the campus.•

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Dylan Harris, Managing Editor:

Dylan Harris is a senior here at EWU and is a senior member at The Easterner. Harris is a journalism major with a minor in business. Harris was born and raised in Spokane where he went to North Central High School. Harris’s main interests are sports, especially basketball (he is a pre-June 2019 Clipper fan), playing video games, watching movies, hanging out with friends and family and he loves to follow the news. Words people have used to describe Harris are “funny” and “passionate”. Harris has had a passion for writing since the 4th grade, when one night he told his mom he had a 16-page essay due the next morning. Though now he has gotten much better at not procrastinating. Since Harris was a child he was also obsessed with reading The-Spokesman-Review, looking at the sports section, reading all the stats. He still to this day reads the physical copy of the Wall Street Journal, though now he tends to read all of it, not just sports. Harris has always been a funny, outgoing guy who loves to write. In recent years he has directed his writing to be a journalist. Harris would one day like to work at a newspaper or news outlet in the Spokane area.•

Meet The Team

Jacie Philips, Advertising Director: Jacie Philips, a senior studying accounting from Royal City, WA, is all gas and no breaks.

That's how most of her friends described Philips.

With a nickname like Leadfoot, it's hard not to see why.

From being extremely motivated to be succesful in life to wanting to help others do the same, Philips strives to be great in all aspects.

She spends most of her time working and hanging wih friends and family.•

Malati Powell, Multimedia Director:

Malati Powell, a junior from Lakewood, WA, is a Visual Communication and Design major.

Powell is the Multimedia Director, and has always had a passion for art.

Her friends describe her as dedicated and passionate individual, who does not let things get in the way of her goals.

Powell enjoys playing the piano, photography and hiking outdoors.

Having transfered from another college, Powell has sought after a sense of community and joined The Easterner in order to be a part of something bigger and make some friends a long the way!•

Mckenzie Ford, Photograper:

Mckenzie Ford is the photographer for The Easterner. She is an occupational therapy major and is currently in her junior year.

This year will be Ford’s third year working at The Easterner.

“I love taking pictures. It’s really cool to be able to go to different events on campus that I probably wouldn’t normally go to,” said Ford.

She likes dogs, especially her german shepherd. Mckenzie also enjoys science like chemistry and biology.

“I don’t really have an all time favorite movie,” Ford said. “But I watch ‘This Is Us’ and ‘The Bachelor.’”

Ford’s mother Lisa Evans describes her daughter as a hard worker and ambitious.

“I think she’s adventurous, kind of shy” said Evans. “She has come out of her shell a little bit after being a cheerleader in high school.”•

Keri Kelly, Web Editor:

Randle Kinswa, Sports Reporter:

Randle Kinswa, a sports reporter for The Easterner, is a sophomore at EWU pursuing a degree in political science. He is from Napavine, WA and attended Napavine High School. Kinswa plans on attending law school after his time at Eastern, and is interested in studying either constitutional or financial law. Kinswa’s interests include following sports, particularly basketball and football, going hunting, fishing, watching movies and following political and pop culture news. He is working at The Easterner to hone some of his skills and better himself as he thinks more about future career goals.

“I want to improve my writing,” Kinswa said. “That will get me in the direction I want to go.”

Kinswa’s long-time friend, Jordan Purvis, described Kinswa in one word as wise.

“When you ask for advice from him, it’s usually very short, but it’s always accurate and helps you out a lot,” Purvis said.

Be on the lookout for some awesome Randle Kinswa sports reporting this year!•

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Keri Kelly is a current freshman at EWU from Kennewick, WA who is majoring in visual communication design. Some of the hobbies that Kelly enjoys partaking in would be drawing, playing the harp, color guard, going to church and her most recent activity that has sparked her interest, Dungeons and Dragons. Some of the content that is most frequently consumed by Kelly would be Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube--along with “master of disguise” which Kelly explained to be her “favorite movie of all time”. Kelly is working at The Easterner “to help inspire trust in the media again and to help the student body formulate their own opinions through providing facts.”

Kelly’s best friend Anna said that her favorite memory with Kelly would be doing color guard with her--and explained how helpful she was with teaching her some of the essential parts of color guard when she first got into it. Kelly’s sister Abby stated that as “Keri has gotten older, she has found independence in herself, which has allowed her confidence to grow. It’s been a very special thing to watch.” Keri is a very hardworking individual with massive potential as she begins her journey with The Easterner.•

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Welcome to Cheney!

Get to know some of the popular spots to eat, socialize and study

Hamine Mendez Arts & Features Editor

Campus life is truly something else. However, when thinking of campus life, everyone has a different perspective. Some of the main points that come to mind are places to eat, where to hang out and where to study. From freshmen to seniors, everyone has a unique perspective. Here are some of the perspectives from a few of your fellow students.

Food

When asking where people love to eat on campus, the most notable & mentioned place was Panda Express. Freshman Calvin Law and senior Hayden Boring

both agreed. Coming in a close second was the Union Market.

Several students said they like to buy groceries and cook their own meals. Junior Kendall Watson and sophomore Emma Hudson shared that they bought lots of groceries from the market during their freshman year.

“Toward the end of freshman year, I started making food in my dorm more,” Hudson said.

Social Life For many, college is a great place to socialize and spend time with friends. Our very own EWU campus has been, and will continue to be a great place for friends to meet. The answers I received varied from the URC basketball courts, the school gym, the

residential halls and the library.

Freshman Tiana Armstrong she said she hangs out with friends mostly at their dorms. Boring mentioned the URC, because of the ice rink for Hockey.

One of the less popular, but more important parts of college is the

Study up studying aspect. Lots of students like to study on campus, and the library seems to be the most talked about place to study. However, people have different sections of the library they consider to be the most quiet. Hudson mentioned how the desks with privacy walls are some of the best places to go to be secluded. I was also told that the quiet zones on the first floor are also good places to be.

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Outside of the library, Law shared that he will most likely be using the residential hall study rooms.

Armstrong said she prefers to study in the multicultural center.

When asked about what places will be the most active & loud during the school year, I received two common responses. The campus mall and the PUB were the most noted places. However, freshman Maddie Lively said that she believes the URC will also be a very loud place filled with students.

To get a unique perspective, I asked Freshman where they think people will be gravitated to during the school year. Some of the most notable being the PUB, the URC and the residential halls. Law said that he thinks “probably the study rooms in the halls” will receive a

lot of traction. Watson also made me aware that Greek houses will also be places where people tend to gravitate toward. Although they are technically off-campus, they are a part of the EWU community.

As mentioned earlier, campus life means different things to different people. The point of this piece is to inform any student who would like to learn about what other people think, and possibly give them an idea of how they can enhance their EWU experiences.

As we can see from a variety of people, they all have different ideas on how they connect with campus. If you read something about a place you have yet to visit, I highly encourage you to go check them out. •

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Easterner Asks

Why did you choose Eastern Washington University?

"It felt like home as soon as I stepped on campus.

I loved how welcome everyone made me feel."

- Giacobbe Galietti Freshman "I've always loved the Eagles and have wanted to be here since I was younger. The eagles campus is home now."

- Johnny Mcguire, Freshman “I came to Eastern because my parents went here and my dad played football so I grew up hearing stories about Eastern all the time."

- Rochelle Koepke, Freshman "I came to Eastern for the accelerated occupational therapy program. It's one of the only schools on the west coast that has it."

- Emma Chadwell, Freshman "Eastern is very close to home while still giving me the ability to be independent. It's a very kind atmoshphere that has a very interactive campus."

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Looking Back

Field to get a name change DUSTIN TOMS The Easterner Archives This story was originally published in The Easterner, Vol. 61, No. 29, May 26, 2010 and has not been changed except for AP style.

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After 73 years with the same name, Woodward Field is about to get a big Woodward Field was named after Arthur C. Woordward, who was a change to the field. longtime head coach at Eastern and specalized in physical education. His The field will offically be renamed sons will be attending the ceremony, Roos Field in honor of EWU alumni Michael Roos and his wife Katherine.

The name change is pending on the he certainly understands and he is "It's an honor for my wife and I to completion of the current project of excited about the progress for Eastern. have the field named Roos Field," said installing red synthetic turf on the His dad's legacy will live on. We will Roos. "We are very fortunate and proud field. recognize him with a plaque at the to be Eastern grads and to give back."

"Given the substantial nature of the stadium," Chavez said.

With the renaming of the field, the Roos' benevolence to the institution, According to an interview with sign at it's enterance will need to be we felt like this Roos' agent, Cameron replaced. Chaves doesn't believe the was an ideal way Foster, the name change cost for a new sign will exceed $2,000, of recognizing that Woodward at a glance has been planned since but nothing is certain yet. As for the benevolence," Athletic • Opened in 1967 Roos dontated $500,000 process of the red turf, it has yet to be Director Bill Chavez • Renovated in 2004 for the field. made official. said.

• Current seats: Before the nme change "We're completely still in process The field was 12,021 could be completed, it mode. There are still a couple different originally named after • Construction cost needed the approval of things occuring. It's contractually Arthur C. Woodward, a $1.5 milion the board of trustees, making sure that all the t's are crossed former head basketball Thursday, May 20. The and the i's are dotted," said Chaves. and football coach at EWU. board made it all but official.

"We're still excited about the project, "[Woodward's son] indicated Roos and his wife are thrilled to have but there is still work to be done before though it is sad [to change the name], the field bear their name. the shovel hits the ground." •

Confessions These posts were originally published on Instagram @EWU_Confessions. Tge purpose of this platform is to provide a safeplace for students to comfortably share their expierences and to support one another. The account @EWU_Confessions is not affiliated with The Easterner and is independently operated by an EWU student. In order to submit confessions, please go to @EWU_Confessions on Instagram.

- Ashton Beach, Freshman "I chose to go to this university because the community here is so welcoming. The school spirit and how everyone comes together as one is very heartwarming."

- Alyssa Hanson, Freshman

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Jessica McDowell-White moves up the court.

Women's Basketball

EWU junior midfielder/forward Sariah Keister fights for the ball on Sept. 20.

Soccer

Home: EWU Soccer Field 2019 Record: 3-5-1

Home: Reese Court

2019 Remaining Home Schedule

2019 Fall Quarter Home Schedule

Sept. 27 vs Northern Colorado

Oct. 30 vs Northwest University (Exh.)

Sept. 29 vs Montana

Dec.1 vs Pepperdine

Oct. 6 vs Idaho

Dec. 8 vs Northwest Christian

Oct. 18 vs Southern Utah

Why students should attend, according to head coach Wendy Schuller:

Player to watch: Sophomore guard Jessica McDowell-White McDowell-White made a big impact at EWU her freshman year. After averaging 8.5 points and 2.8 assists per game, she had one of the most memorable plays in team history in the Big Sky Conference semifinals. With EWU trailing Northern Colorado by one point with 4.6 seconds remaining, McDowell-White inbounded the ball off the back of a UNC defender back to herself and hit a layup while drawing a foul. EWU thus advanced to the BSC Championship for the first time in Schuller's EWU career.

The information in this guide was gathered and reported by Drew Lawson for The Easterner.

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Volleyball

Why students should attend, according to head coach Chad Bodnar: "We play an entertaining, attack-oriented brand of soccer that is wide open and fun to watch. Our student athletes work extremely hard to represent EWU and the City of Cheney well."

Player to watch: Junior midfielder/forward Sariah Keister Keister has shouldered the goal-scoring burden for EWU thus far in 2019 with five goals on 13 shots on goal. In EWU's most recent match, a 4-2 loss vs North Dakota State, Keister was the only Eagle to find the back of the net. Look for Keister to continue her attack on opposing goalkeepers as EWU starts Big Sky Conference play.

Home: Reese Court 2019 Record: 2-10 2019 Remaining Home Schedule Sept. 26 vs Sacramento State Sept. 27 vs Portland State Oct. 8 vs Idaho

Why students should attend, according to head coach Leslie Flores-Cloud: "The student body should come to be entertained! We want our fans to be screaming and shouting with our bench. We want them to be amazed at the speed of our game (and) the effort we put in our play.

Even if they don't know the rules of the game, I believe they would be entertained."

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"Going to games is a great way for students to get involved at EWU. Having school spirit can enhance their experience and they will have a chance to make a direct impact on the success of our team. We have an exciting team to watch and we could use their help making Reese Court a hard place for opponents to play."

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Oct. 26 vs Weber State Nov. 7 vs Montana State Nov. 8 vs Montana Nov. 16 vs Northern Colorado EWU freshman Nicoletta Capizzi.

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Player to watch: Freshman middle blocker Nicoletta Capizzi Capizzi has entered the EWU program with a bang, leading the team in kills with 84 and ranking second in assists and points with 216 and 99.5, respectively. EWU needed help after a difficult 2018 campaign, and thus far Capizzi has done her part as one of the team's newcomers.

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Football

Why students should attend, according to head coach Aaron Best:

Home: Roos Field 2019 Record: 1-3 2019 Remaining Home Schedule Sept. 28 vs North Dakota October 12 vs Northern Colorado Nov. 2 vs Northern Arizona Nov. 23 vs Portland State

"Truly enhancing the entire college experience by attending football games will allow you start and build on your connectivity to EWU as a whole. Saturdays in the fall are a great opportunity to show your school spirit as a true fan ... there aren't a ton of (games) in football, so make the most of the opportunities!

Player to watch: Junior quarterback Eric Barriere The EWU signal caller took over five games into 2018 and led the Eagles to a 2019 FCS National Championship appearance. On Sept. 7, 2019, Barriere threw for 522 yards and five touchdowns against Lindenwood. The 522 yards were the second most in school history.

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Hockey

Home: University Recreation Center Why students should attend, according to head coach Greg 2019 Fall Quarter Home Schedule Sherman Sept. 27/28 vs Gonzaga

"Hockey is one of the most exciting games to watch; (it's) high paced with lots of action...(the) players are truly dedicated."

Oct. 11/12 vs Oregon Oct. 17 vs SRJC Oct. 18/20 vs Washington State Oct. 24 vs BYU Oct. 25/26 vs Boise State EWU sophomore forward Mitch Hunt.

Nov. 22/23 vs Washington

Player to watch: sophomore forward Mitch Hunt Hunt scored 21 goals and notched 20 assists in his freshman season at EWU. He was named one of four captains for the 2019/20 season.

Men's Basketball Home: Reese Court

Nov. 26 vs Belmont Dec. 8 vs North Dakota Dec. 13 vs Multnomah

EWU students should take advantage of free admission to home games

DREW LAWSON Sports Editor Drew Lawson is the Sports Editor for The Easterner. The opinion expressed in this article is his own, and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Easterner’s editorial board.

EWU students know full well by now that their EagleCard is their ticket to get basically anywhere on campus. You want to hit up the gym? Swipe in with your EagleCard. You want to use your entire meal plan on Panda Express? Pay with your EagleCard. That same EagleCard gets EWU students into every home sports game for free, and as students we should take advantage.

Not every school offers students this luxury of free home games. At Washington State, you have to pay $239 to get a season pass for all home games, according to the school’s website. At the University of Washington, students have to pay $165 to get season tickets for football and men’s basketball games per the UW ticket office. At EWU, the only charge comes when you inevitably lose your EagleCard and have to replace it.

I would encourage all students to take advantage of this opportunity, as it only lasts while you’re in college. Last year, my dad and brother came out for a football game and had to pay $40 a ticket to get in. As a student, I swiped my EagleCard and waltzed in for free.

Also, don’t just go to football games. It gets cold in the winter, and attending volleyball or men's and women's basketball inside room-temperature Reese Court is a great way to spend your weekend. The soccer team is always competitive and fun to watch. Hockey offers high scoring matchups, and yes, the occasional fight.

Snap a photo with Swoop at a football game. Slap the boards at a hockey game while yelling at the opposition.

Try and hit a half court shot during timeouts at basketball games. Support your school's athletic programs for free, and have some fun along the way. •

Why students should attend, according to head coach Shantay Legans:

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"We want the students to be a part of an experience that starts with them creating a dynamic atmosphere on a nightly basis that the entire university and community can rally around, as we have very high expectations for 2019-20."

Player to watch: Junior guard Jacob Davison Davison averaged 15.2 points per game in 2018-19, including a career-high 41 against Northern Arizona on Feb. 4, 2019. Davison missed the final 11 games of the 2018-19 season, including the Big Sky Conference tournament, with an ankle injury. Look for Davison to come back fully healthy and ready to lead an EWU team that could challenge for a BSC title this season.

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The EWU sideline looks on as the Idaho Vandals march down the field during EWU's 35-27 loss to Idaho on Sept. 21.

DREW LAWSON Sports Editor After a four-game nonconference schedule in which the only positive result came against Division II Lindenwood, No. 21 EWU (1-3) is hoping a little home cooking can help right the ship on Sept. 28 against No. 25 North Dakota (1-2).

The Eagles return to Roos Field after a disappointing two-week stretch that included a fourth-quarter meltdown at No. 11 Jacksonville State on Sept. 14 and an upset 35-27 loss at Idaho on Sept. 21. When coupled with the 47-14 season opening loss at Washington, EWU has already lost more games this season than they did in all of 2018.

Big Sky Conference play now looms for EWU. The eight-game slate is one that EWU will probably have to go unbeaten in to return to the FCS playoffs. First up is the Fighting Hawks of North Dakota, which entered the FCS Coaches Poll Top 25 for the first time this season after their 27-23 victory over Sam Houston State on Sept. 14.

UND isn’t ranked in the FCS Stats Top 25.

The game counts in the BSC standings for EWU, but doesn’t for UND as the Fighting Hawks are transitioning to the Missouri Valley Conference and are ineligible for the BSC’s automatic bid into the playoffs.

UND has been forced to use four quarterbacks this year. In the season opener against Drake, senior Nate Ketteringham was injured and replaced by senior Andrew Zimmerman. On Sept.

14, Zimmerman was also injured and replaced by freshman Tommy Schuster.

The Fighting Hawks have also used junior Noah Grover at times this season. The

rotating door at quarterback is expected to end against EWU, as UND Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Alec Stocker Johnson told The Easterner that Ketteringham has been cleared and is back at the top of the depth chart.

Elsewhere, UND has been led by senior wide receiver Noah Wanzek, who has 24 receptions for 241 yards and a touchdown through three games. Defensively, senior linebacker Donnell Rodgers has 29 total tackles to pace the Fighting Hawks. UND currently has the FCS’s highest ranked passing defense. The unit is led by junior cornerback Jordan Canady, who has 24 total tackles and an interception.

For EWU to get back on the right track and start BSC play with an important home win, several areas will have to improve.

Below are The Easterner’s three keys to an EWU victory over UND.

Three Keys to Victory - Get off to a fast start.

EWU came out of the gates poorly against Idaho en route to a 28-0 halftime deficit. Since Ketteringham is returning after a two and a half game absence, he may be facing a bit of rust to start the game. It’s important that EWU get off to a fast start while Ketteringham is shaking off that rust.

If the Eagles allow UND to hang around while Ketteringham gets in a rhythm, UND’s chances of an upset drastically increase. On the contrary, if EWU can get off to a quick double-digit lead, UND might have a tough time recovering from the early punch in the mouth.

- Gain a defensive edge.

The EWU defense has had a rough start to the 2019 season after a terrific 2018 performance. Through four games,

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EWU head coach Aaron Best instructs his players on the sideline on Sept. 21.

EWU has given up an average of 40.5 points per game, a drastic increase from 2018’s 22.7 points per game. Part of the problem has been injuries, as five key defensive contributors have all missed time (senior linebacker Jack Sendelbach, senior defensive end Justiss Warren, junior linebacker Chris Ojoh, junior nose tackle Keith Moore and sophomore cornerback Darreon Moore). However, in 2018, EWU lost six defensive starters throughout the season and didn’t miss a beat.

The defensive unit has also struggled with complacency. EWU head coach Aaron Best said after the loss to Idaho that there’s a sense of entitlement within the team right now.

“There has got to be a legitimate motivation of ‘you are competing for your spot,’” Best said. “There’s too many guys at this time that are not competing week in and week out for their opportunity to play on Saturdays.”

If the EWU defense can avoid staying complacent and comfortable and instead begins playing with an edge, they should

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see that 40.5 points per game average decrease as the season goes along.

-Play consistently for all four quarters.

The Eagles have yet to play a game where they’ve consistently outperformed their opponent in every quarter. EWU never had much of a chance to beat UW, so that can be ignored. However, against Lindenwood, the Eagles struggled to stop the Lions in the second and third quarter.

Against JSU, EWU was outscored 21-0 in the fourth quarter after leading for almost the entire game. EWU outscored Idaho 27-7 in the second half, but the 28-0 hole the Eagles found themselves in at halftime was practically insurmountable. Senior wide receiver Jayson Williams said the team is trying to do too much on the field and needs to slow down.

“At the end of the day it’s a team game,” Williams said. “It starts in practice. We have to take steps forward, because if not, we’re going to be at home watching the playoffs.”

EWU vs UND kicks off at 2:05 p.m. and is being televised locally on SWX. •