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V100V100 • N1 •Independent student journalism SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 N13 Independent Student Journalism

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February 9, 2017

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3 News 8 A&E 12 Features 14 Opinion 16 Sports

Easterner Asks: If you were a love therapist what advice would you give to your clients?

Staff List Editor-in-Chief Rosie Perry 509-359-6737 easterner.editor@ewu.edu Managing Editor Brad Brown easterner.mngeditor@ewu.edu

Mia Petsch junior “Buy a donut.”

Anthony Inman junior “Show that you are caring and responsive and listen.”

Amanda Hernandez senior “Find someone compatible for you.”

Spencer Calveard senior “Keep it casual and try and have a sense of humor.”

Cassidy Brown junior “Be yourself because if they don’t like you, then you’re not going to be happy with them.”

Becca Mackay junior “Never go to bed angry, because if you go to bed angry, you’re going to wake up all bitter. You just want to get it resolved as soon as possible, I think, and have good communication.”

Web and Social Media Director Jordan Perry easterner.online@gmail.com Chief Copy Editor Natasha Nellis easterner.copy@gmail.com News Editor Kristi Lucchetta easterner.news@gmail.com Arts, Entertainment and Features Editor Erin Rebar easterner.aef@gmail.com Sports Editor Brandon Cline easterner.sports@gmail.com Art Director Abbi Vance easterner.photo@gmail.com Designer Gerald Maib Content Editor Ian Bouchard Copy Editor Colette-Janae Buck Staff Reporters Riley Baker Logan Stanley Photographer Ivone Garza Whitney Bolar

Featured picture of the week: Submission Guidelines:

Falling for Hog Canyon Natasha Nellis for The Easterner

To submit photos, attach the largest file size in an email to the Art Director at e a s t e r n e r. p h o t o @ g m a i l . c o m , accompanied by your first and last name, photo name and no more than 50 words describing your photograph.

The picture does not have to correlate with any content being printed the week of.

All submissions must be recieved

by Monday night the week you would like it to be published. Photos must be appropriate and not include any obsceneties.

This photo was taken over the summer when I hiked with my friends to Hog Canyon Falls.

While the rocky coast held the promise of snakes, in fact I had one shoot right by my foot, nothing could dampen the beauty of this majestic waterfall.

Faculty Adviser Carleigh Hill

About The Easterner

Program Adviser Samantha Armstrong

Our Mission

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Abbi Vance | Art Director For this cover I wanted to play with the fact that Valentine’s Day is this coming week and tie it into our cut-out Valentines featured on the spread. I played on the word of Valentine by putting “times” to illude to the fact that this was our newspaper’s Valentine issue.

Illustration by Gerald Maib

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NEWS

EWU new head football coach’s salary has not yet been agreed upon | Jessica Hawley for The Easterner

Aaron Best’s Contract and Salary are Under Negotiation Riley Baker Staff Reporter Following 20 seasons with the EWU football team, as both a player and a coach, EWU named Aaron Best as head coach on Jan. 21. Best spent 14 of those years

as the Eagle offensive line coach.

“I appreciate the opportunity from the bottom of my heart,” Best said.

Although he has been officially introduced as coach, both sides have yet to finalize a contract.

Best had the highest of last year’s assistant coaching

staff salaries at $74,894 as the offensive line coach.

Beau Baldwin, in 2008, earned a base salary of $100,000 along with incentives for playoff success as well as student success in the classroom.

“There’s an agreement in principle between the two parties,

the employee and the university,” said Chad Karthauser, EWU associate athletic director for Business and Finance. ”The terms in principle are worked out ... just the final details of it haven’t been worked out, which, my guess is it’s probably going to happen real quick.”

Karthauser said that besides the figures involved, Best’s new contract will generally be structured about the same as Baldwin’s was.

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Best contract continued....

Of the remaining assistance coaches still on the staff, Jeff Schmedding made $73,861, Eti Ena made $63,240, Cherokee Valeria made $52,485, Brian Strandley and Josh Fetter each made $50,103 and Nicholas Edwards made $42,208.

Coach Best added a new quarterbacks coach on Feb. 3, Bodie Reeder, whose salary has not yet been agreed upon either.

“We’re excited to have him on campus – they ran an exciting brand of football at Oklahoma State,” said Best. “We’re excited to get him in front of our quarterbacks and see what we can add to what we are already doing.”

SAIL Still unfilled are the wide receiver, running back and tight end coaching positions as well as the position Best had previously held. •

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Valentine’s Day Events in Cheney and Spokane Logan Stanley Staff Reporter With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it is that time of the year where significant others are scrambling to put together the perfect day.

For those individuals, there is no need to worry. Here is what you can do in the Spokane region.

Dinner

Events

Melting Pot (707 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA) has an array of offers for couples on Valentine’s Day.

Movie

Cupid’s Combo Cheese Fondue Green Goddess Cheddar: Lager beer, garlic and Green Goddess with cheddar and Swiss cheese blend and black pepper.

Loaded Baked Potato Cheddar: Cheddar cheese blend, Green Goddess, Garlic & Wine Seasoning, potatoes, bacon and scallions.

Spinach Artichoke: Fontina and Butterkäse melted with fresh spinach, artichoke hearts and garlic.

Salad Caprese: Field greens topped with fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh basil with a balsamic glaze.

Bacon Caesar Salad: Crisp romaine, bacon, parmesan cheese, croutons and parmesan-dusted pine nuts, tossed in caesar dressing.

California: Baby salad greens, roma tomatoes, candied pecans and gorgonzola with raspberry walnut vinaigrette.

Entree Filet mignon, honey dijon chicken, herb-crusted pork medallions, old bay’ shrimp, teriyaki-marinated sirloin, or featured ravioli

The Melting Pot will not be accepting online reservations for Feb. 11, 12, 13 or 14. Call 509926-8000 to reserve a table.

Garland Movie Theater (924 West Garland Ave, Spokane, WA).

Bourguignonne: European-style fondue in cholesterol-free / 0g transfat canola oil. 6.95 ounces per pot.

Champagne: Champagneinfused broth with herbs, spices, sliced mushrooms and scallions.

5.95 ounces per pot.

Coq au Vin: Burgundy wine infused with fresh herbs, spices and mushrooms. 5.95 ounces per pot.

Mojo: Caribbean-seasoned bouillon with a distinctive garlic flavor and citrus flair. 4.95 ounces per pot.

7 p.m. showing of “Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind” ($2.50/ticket)

Valentine’s On Ice At the University Rec Center (URC) Ice Rink on Valentine’s Day at 7 pm, students can head down and take part in a “fun, 90’s themed skate night.” The event is being hosted by Eagle Entertainment and Campus Rec and the cost of admission is free.

Singles and couples welcome.

Chocolate Fondue Bananas Foster: Bananas and cinnamon in white chocolate flambéed tableside.

Limited Edition Molten Lava: A dippable spin on this indulgent dessert, molten lava fondue is a combination of dark melted chocolate and moist chocolate cake, served with fresh berries, bananas and sweet treats.

Caramel Coconut: Creamy caramel and milk chocolate blended together and topped with coconut caramel cookie crumbles.

Student Suggestions “Probably cook together, have a quiet dinner and maybe watch a movie at home after,” EWU senior Ryan Gunn said.

“First, you have to take her to a nice dinner. You got to go on an adventure with flowers. You woo women like that. It’s a form of showing respect,” EWU junor Leo Beltran said.

As well as the four-course meal, dinners receive a bottle of featured wine and rose petals scattered on the table. Cost: $130 total.

If that’s over budget, the Melting Pot still has other options. For $16, students can buy a package of six chocolate covered strawberries. Or students can purchase a chocolate fondue set up at $29.35 for a personal Melting Pot experience.

“Something with chocolate.

Something original, so not just dinner and a movie. They had to have thought outside of the box.

Something that means you thought about them,” EWU senior Kenna Tornow said.

Abbi Vance for The Easterner

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Appreciation Week is Here

EXTRAS

Marco Vargas for The Easterner

Kristi Lucchetta News Editor

Health Services Administration Launches Long-Term Care Major The Health Services Administration (HSAD) major is offering a new option in long-term care. This was added in order to meet growing need for nursing home administrators, as well as administrators of other types of residential or long-term care facilities.

The program will require students to take part in job shadowing.

ASEWU is Having Their Special Elections On Feb. 14, ASEWU will hold a special election to make changes to their constitution. This will undergo changes to allow flexibility of the election schedule, which accommodates semester students and will give them the opportunity to vote. There will also be a title change for the Director of Finance and a change to the dissolution statement.

Annual Emerging Leaders Conference is Back SAIL has announced the 2nd Annual Emerging Leaders Conference for all students who are interested in developing their leadership skills or getting more involved on campus. This is a 2-day retreat and applications are due by Feb. 16. Any questions can be sent to leadership@ewu.edu.

Barrelhouse Pub & Pizza Located in Downtown Cheney Hand-made pizzas, calzones, sandwiches

Trivia Thursdays

34 oz

“Barrel Mug” of one of our 16 delicious beers on tap

Wide selection of Whiskeys & full bar!

Come watch the game on our 100-inch TV!

122 College Ave. Cheney, WA 99004

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EWU Resident Appreciation Week (RAW), an annual student favorite, kicks off Feb. 13.

Kelsee Tower, EWU Housing and Residential Life employee, said the week is a way to thank the student residents and show them love and appreciation.

“Resident Appreciation Week is a week where we like to recognize the students that live with us on campus,” said Tower. “We do events on every night for the residence to add something special so we can recognize them and thank them for living with us.”

EWU RAW began five years ago and has been improved by students. Tower said students admire the appreciation week since its inauguration year.

“It is one of our most popular events,” said Tower.

“Students really seem to enjoy it.”

Tower also said EWU would like to make improvements for RAW in the future. Events currenlty offered include Bingo and Lip-Sync contests. She said the housing department would like to offer a different array of fun and special events in the future.

“That is what we do to find and initiate new programs for the student,” Tower said.

During RAW, the EWU housing department partners with different programs around EWU, including Men’s Basketball and Dining Services, for support and supplies for the student residents in each hall.

Alece Newberry, residential life coordinator for Pearce Hall, said the appreciation week is a way to show student residents that the EWU housing and hall staff would not be as successful without them and to thank them for their support.

“Resident Appreciation Week is a very special event for our residence halls,” said Newberry. “It is something we do to tell the students that there would not be any jobs without their support and thank them for it.”

Usually, RAW is not on the week of Valentine’s Day, however, the EWU housing department said they are considering it.

“Sometimes, we do the appreciation week on the week where Valentine’s is,” said Tower. “But it is usually more active and involved on the first and second day of the week.” •

EWU Campus Officer Talks Safe Dating Tips Colette-Janae Buck Copy Editor Students and young adults use online dating apps, such as Tinder or Bumble to meet, connect and form relationships with their peers. The ease of connection and swiping right to find a date does not come without its dangers, however.

Tiffinni Archie, K9 officer with the EWU campus police, recommends students be hypervigilant about their surroundings, their clothing, their dates clothing and car for any and all dates that were arranged online.

“Meet somewhere in public first and know your exact location,” said Archie. “That way, if you have to call 911, the dispatcher can help locate you.”

Letting someone you trust know where you’ll be, who you’ll be with and what you’ll be wearing in case anything does go wrong are also great ways to ensure safety and peace of mind when meeting individuals offline.

“Give out as much information to people you trust as possible,” said Officer Archie. “Send a picture of the person you’re going to see and even take a selfie of your outfit.”

Asking a person’s first and last name and approximate age are two other pieces of information. Archie said individuals who are planning to meet someone offline should get this information before agreeing to meet the person.

Archie also suggests facetiming or Skyping before meeting in person in order to help put a live person to a face and a name.

If a date does go south, the procedures for reporting a crime vary depending on the police jurisdiction you’re in, Archie said. Students who are meeting individuals for the first time on campus are encouraged to call the Campus Police line if they feel unsafe or threatened in a situation.

“If it's a crime in progress, call 911,” said Archie. “If it's something else, call our 359 number. We’ll always be willing to come down and assess the situation.”

If students are off campus, Archie recommends calling 911, which will then direct you to where and what department you can receive help from.

“You can always call 911 if you feel in fear,” said Archie. “They’ll direct you. Never hesitate.” •

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Drug Violation

DV/Assault

A CA in Pearce Hall reported an odor of marijuana coming from a dorm room.

An officer made contact and the male student admitted to smoking marijuana earlier.

The student signed a consent to search his room and officers found an empty bottle of alcohol. The student was referred to Student Right and Responsibilities.

Witnesses spotted a male student and female student outside of Isle Hall around 12:15 p.m. yelling at each other. People called campus police and described the male shaking the female who was crying.

The officers made contact and the male was arrested and referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities.

January 27

Drug Violation January 27

Five students and one juvenile in Pearce Hall smelled of marijuana.

When an officer made contact, they admitted to smoking marijuana earlier but did not have any in their possession. The juvenile’s parents were contacted and he was transported home. The students were referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities.

February 1

Drug Violation

February 1

An officer performing a routine check in parking lot 16, noticed a vehicle parked with students in it. When he made contact with the students, he smelled an odor of marijuana.

The three underage students were found in the possession of marijuana and alcohol. They were arrested and referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities.

DUI/Reckless Driving February 3

Officers observed a vehicle driving at a high rate in winter road conditions and noticed the vehicle swerving. When the officers made contact with the nonstudent, they complied to a breathalyzer test and was found to be intoxicated. They arrested the driver with a DUI charge.

Theft

February 4 A female student employee had her purse in an unsecured locker in Tawanka. When she went to buy pizza, she noticed there was $43 missing. She did not notice anything else missing from her purse. The student called officers but there are currently no suspects or witnesses.

DV/Assault February 4

CAs in Dressler Hall reported yelling around 11 p.m. on the fourth floor. When officers made contact, there was an argument between a male student and female student.

There were no injuries. Both students were referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities.

Anyone who has any information on a pending investigation please call EWU Police Department at (509)359-7676 or the Anonymous Tip Line at (509)359-4286.

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A&E

EWU dance club members practice a dip during their Monday practice time Ivone Garza for The Easterner

Valentine’s Day is a Day for Dancing EWU students socialize through Latin, ballroom and swing

Erin Rebar A&E and Features Editor Sometimes, the best way to meet new people is to dance with them.

“I’ve met some of my best friends in [dance] classes,” said Madeline Younglove, an EWU junior and history major who is the current Vice President of Eastern Social Dancers Club. “I even met my boyfriend there, learning how to ballroom dance. You never know what’s going to happen. It definitely teaches you a lot about people. When you dance with other people, you can learn a lot about someone when you’re dancing with them. I think

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it’s a great social experience. I’ve seen a lot of people who come in really shy and by the end of the year or a couple of years, they’ve broken out of it by learning how to interact with people in different ways.”

The Eastern Social Dancers Club is an official EWU club sport that meets three times per week, twice for practice and once for a weekly casual dance. The club also hosts at least one formal dance per quarter, complete with decorations, a theme and, occasionally, live music.

The club focuses on swing, Latin and ballroom dances. The bi-weekly practices, which occur on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1- 2 p.m., are free for all EWU students

and are generally attended by club members who are capable of teaching various styles of dance. The weekly casual dance that occurs every Thursday from 8- 10 p.m. costs $2 and includes a short lesson in a pre-chosen style, followed by an open dance time.

Younglove encourages students of all experience levels to give to club a shot.

“If you can walk, you can dance,” said Younglove. “There’s something for everybody.”

Ellidie Salladay, EWU student and the Social Dancers’ treasurer, enjoys dancing because she finds that it is not only fun, but also great for stress relief.

“I love the theme dances we hold at the end of each quarter the most,” said Salladay.

“I get to wear my fancy clothes more often and dance with friends and strangers and sip the occasional punch.”

Younglove, who has been dancing since she was 2 years old, said the waltz is her favorite dance of all because it reminds her of her ballet years and because she finds it smooth and romantic.

The Eastern Social Dancers Club is always ready to welcome newcomers with open arms, Younglove said.

“Even if you’ve never had any dance experience at all,” said Younglove, “this is the place for you.” •

EVENTS

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Valentine’s Sale Buy your Valentine a sweet treat! This Valentine’s Day, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority will be selling Fresas con Crema and strawberry kabobs.

Courtesy of Friends of The Bing

Comedy Edition: Reel Romance

When: Feb. 14 Time: All Day Where: 105 N. Ninth St. Apt. 101 Cheney, WA Cost: Prices vary

Enjoy a performance of standup and sketches by local comedians Tom Meisfjord, Steve Johnson, Greg Beachler, Jay Mitz, Casey Strain, Dan Anderson, Sam Vidovich and Missy Narrance who will spend the night poking fun at classic romantic tropes.

When: Feb. 10 Where: 1117 W. First Ave. Spokane, WA

Courtesy of Quiero Flamenco

Time: 7 p.m.

Cost: $10 advance $12 door

Courtesy of Nothing Bundt Cakes

Flamenco Pasión

Violets and Valentines

Experience Spanish culture with live music and dance performances.

A Valentine talk and plant sale will be offered by The Friends of Manito and Nothing Bundt Cakes. Plants include flowering plants, fairy gardens, succulents and more.

When: Feb. 11 Time: 7 p.m.

Where: 1017 W. First Ave. Spokane, WA Cost: $20 advance, $25 door

When: Feb. 11 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: 4 W. 21st Ave. Spokane, WA Cost: Free

Courtesy of TED

Ted Talk Tuesday

Courtesy of EWU Alumni Association Listen to a Ted Talk by Smiley Poswolsky.

Powolsky will be discussing how college students can have a more optimistic view of life as a newly minted adult.

When: Feb. 15 Time: 2- 3 p.m.

Where: JFK Library M17 Cost: Free

Speed Networking

Participate in a speed dating style networking event, eat nachos, get drinks and meet new people! This event is 21 and over.

When: Feb. 9 Time: 5:30- 7:30 p.m.

Where: Impulse Lounge Northern Quest Resort and Casino Cost: $8 (includes a nacho bar, one drink ticket and free parking)

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Romantic Valentine’s Day Stories Emily Guidinger Hunt Contributing Writer Most people associate Valentine’s Day dates with fancy restaurants, roses, jewelry and giant stuffed teddy bears. The list of expensive gifts goes on and on, and on, until your wallet is empty and your credit cards, if you dare to use them, are maxed.

But in reality, celebrating Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart while on a college budget looks a whole lot different, and in many cases, way more fun.

Take Savanna Hendrickson and Jacob Druffel’s story for example, as told by Savanna’s sister, Katie Miller, a freshman at EWU. While attending EWU, Hendrickson and Druffel both worked at the URC, Hendrickson at the front desk and Druffel

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at the hockey rink. Druffel said he wanted to surprise Hendrickson with a Valentine’s Day date she would never forget.

Miller said he prepared a homecooked meal, set up a table at center ice of the hockey rink and treated Hendrickson to a romantic evening of dinner on the ice, complete with ice skating, music, mood lighting and the disco ball.

Billy Wright took a different slant on the romantic dinner date when he surprised his girlfriend, Tiana Gabriel, with a rustic outdoor picnic on a frozen lake in Alaska.

Their meal consisted of homemade moose meat sandwiches and the high temperature for the day was minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit.

When Jemma Riedel and Eli Johnson met their junior year at EWU, they said romantic dates were not even on their radar. Riedel, a

Communications in PR major, and Johnson, a Technical Communications major, absorbed themselves in early morning classes, latenight study sessions and hanging out with their friends in the residence halls.

Though they said they differ when determining which day was their official first date, Johnson and Riedel agree their favorite date of their now 1-year relationship was with their friends from Streeter and snyamncut residence halls. The six friends squeezed into Johnson’s friend’s Ford Escape and made the 1-hour drive from Cheney to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

They filled the day by touring the city, walking the boardwalk and exploring the ritzy Coeur d’Alene Resort. They ate on the cheap by packing PB&J’s made assembly-line style, and chips, lots of chips, Riedel said. But

it was after all a date, so the group splurged on the ultimate in decadent desserts at the Dockside Restaurant.

“We haven’t finalized any plans yet,” said Johnson about this year’s holiday, “but we are college students on a college budget, so we try to make even the little things feel like a date.”

“I like it when we cook together,” said Riedel. “That is always a fun date.” •

Valentine’s Day Horror Stories Hannah Kelly Contributing Writer Every year on Feb. 14, countless people exchange flowers, candy, cards and gifts with their special “valentine,” whether it be a friend, loved one or an anonymous person.

For many, the special day goes as planned but for some it does not, and those experiences can make the holiday a big disappointment.

From being broken-up with to dates gone wrong, here are some Valentine’s Day horror stories.

“Last year for Valentine’s Day, my boyfriend was away, so he sent me a bouquet of roses, but then when I posted the picture of them, he broke up with me because he didn’t want his family knowing we were back together.

I had to delete the posts.” -Jennae Brown, EWU senior

“Last year, my boyfriend had a super cute date planned for us on Valentine’s Day, but then I found out I had to go to Leavenworth with my family for my sister’s volleyball tournament instead. And then on our rain check date we went and saw Deadpool, but about 15 minutes into the movie, someone had a seizure and we had to leave.”

-Anni Storey, EWU freshman

“I was 16 at the time and on a first real date with a real boyfriend. I was driving home from his house after our date and it was really icy, and a mile from his house, I hit a tree in my car and the box of all the goodies he got me (individually wrapped candies, a vase with flowers, a stuffed animal) went flying. I never found a lot of those items and essentially totaled my car. Also, we always drive past that stupid stump of a tree, so I’ll never ever live it down.”

-Amy Mulvania, EWU freshman “My second Valentine’s day with my boyfriend. He couldn’t come home from college, so he had his mom drop off a card and balloons for me, and his mom put the wrong name on the card!” -Shania Walker, EWU junior

“One time, my boyfriend promised me this fabulous date night and I got all ready. He came and got me, brought me back to his parents house and his mom had bought us a heart shaped pizza from Papa Murphy’s.”

-Bri Bailey, EWU senior

“Last year on Valentine’s Day, I was single, so I planned a romantic night with this guy I was talking to. My parents were away for the weekend so we got the house to ourselves. We were downstairs in my bedroom and since the house is old, the ceiling in the basement is very low. After things were done being heated, I went to stand up to go to the bathroom and of course I forgot how low the ceiling was and knocked myself out from standing up on the bed and hitting my head so hard on the ceiling and landed right on top of this guy I was talking to for only a week, completely naked and [it] freaked him out. Later that night, I saw him texting his friends about it.”

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OPINION Gerald Maib for The Easterner

EDITORIAL

Axe the Tampon Tax Before it Bleeds Women Dry

Letters to the Editor

Let’s be real, periods suck. Everyone who has ever experienced one or been around someone who has them knows they’re plain awful.

Despite the excellence of being able to bleed for seven days and not die, along with that monthly reminder that, surprise, you’re not pregnant, periods don’t really have anything going for them. Women get bloated and they get cranky, however there is really no point in complaining about the hand Mother Nature has dealt. Women bleed, this is not new information.

What is frustrating is that women have to deal with that pesky sales tax on items

to help them deal with that time of the month. Beyond being expensive to begin with, tacking on taxes can make feminine hygiene products unaffordable for those with lower incomes.

On Feb. 1 Rep. Sharon Wiley introduced HB 1880 to the Washington State Legislature.

The bill is meant to make feminine hygiene products tax exempt for anyone who receives state public assistance.

Sanitary napkins and tampons are not included on the Retail Sales Tax Exemptions list for Washington state.

According to the Tax Rate Lookup Tool

from the Washington State Department of Revenue website, the retail sales tax rate for the Cheney area is 0.086.

Let’s put this in context. Say you spend $9.27 on a package of 58 pads at Walmart, you would roughly spend 81 cents in taxes on that package. Not so bad, right? Now say you buy a new package every three months, you’d be spending roughly $3.24 in taxes a year. Still not so bad. Over a woman’s lifetime, she can expect to spend around $350 in taxes for her period.

Keep in mind this doesn’t include the cost of dealing with period side effects, which the government is kind enough to include in on the tax exemptions list under the guise of over-the-counter medications.

The thing is, as hard as we wracked our brains, we just couldn’t find a male equivalent. Of course, there shouldn’t need to be a male equivalent for this issue to matter to the greater public.

This is a tax that affects half of the state population and over half the population of EWU. Washington state collects millions of dollars annually in sales tax on feminine hygiene products. According to the Department of Revenue Fiscal Note for HB 1880, the bill is expected to reduce state general fund revenue by an estimated $1.4 million in the first biennium. If approved, this bill will take effect in July 2017.

Rep. Wiley said in the fiscal hearing on Feb. 7 “The bill before you isn’t what I started

with. The best description of this bill is ‘the least we can do.’”

Rep. Wiley went on to say she considered a bill to make these products tax exempt for everyone, but this brought up the issue of diapers and the question of where to draw the line.

“At the end of the day I decided to start small,” said Rep. Wiley. “I also am offering a second bill to take a real good look at what we exempt and what we don’t exempt on sales tax. To take a look at the fact that we try to exempt food and medicine but there are other products that are essential for people’s health and dignity.”

The Washington State Department of Revenue has a list of items that are not currently subject to sales tax, and a few gems on this list include: livestock feed, film and video production equipment, ferry boats, dietary supplements and prescription drugs, football stadium parking and our personal favorite, human body parts.

We are not saying those items should be taxed, however it seems unfair that women are subjected to spending extra funds on something they have no control over.

Feminine hygiene products shouldn’t be taxed, though if the government finds they can’t live without that money, they could at least put those funds toward programs that are meant to benefit women in some way. •

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The War of Art What keeps so many of us from doing what we want to do? Who is that cynic within us that keeps creating roadblocks for our creative endeavors? Its called resistance.

This book by Steven Pressfield exposes the double-crossing aforementioned beast and gives readers the tools to defeat it. “The War of Art” emphasizes the doggedness needed to recognize and overcome obstacles in the creative process and provides practical means to do so. For writers, artists or Courtesy of Wiley anyone looking to express creativity in any form, this no-nonsense book is loaded with tools to help you get there, or improve what you already have going on. (Brad Brown)

Colette-Janae Buck Copy Editor If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably left planning your Valentine’s Day hair, makeup and outfit to the last minute. You pushed it to the back of your mind, hoping to just throw something together that you pulled out of the back of your closet three hours before your date.

Don’t worry girl, I’ve got you covered. Here are some tips and suggestions to help ease those panic-stricken three hours.

First, think about what type of Valentine’s Day date you’ll be going on and what the mood will be? Is it going to be casual, formal or adventurous? Will you be sitting a lot, as you would during a fancy dinner or while seeing a movie? Or will you be moving while playing laser tag?

From there, you can begin to build your outfit around what activity you’ll be partaking in during your valentine’s date. If you don’t know what your date has planned, stick to the rule of being overdressed rather than underdressed.

Casual Valentine’s dates or casual dates in general happen to be one of my favorite types of dates. They’re low key and relaxed, allowing for optimal interaction without the pressure of a formal setting, which often comes with abundant social expectations.

Keep your outfit, makeup and hair simple yet put together for a casual movie date or similar engagement. A large sweater or cardigan with a comfy t-shirt underneath pairs nicely with

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Charmed Gerald Maib for The Easterner skinny jeans and either a pair of boots or your favorite sneakers.

Keep your makeup minimal and stick to a soft and effortless hairstyle, like curls or waves, to complete the casual look.

Formal outfits are a little more tricky to put together because, depending on the place you’re going to for your date, it may be more formal or less formal than what you consider to be “formal.”

A classic black dress, no matter how cliche it is, is your best bet.

Whether it be a bodycon, fit and flare or a-line, sticking to a simple color with a recognizable silhouette will allow you to slip through even the toughest formal settings.

Pair the dress of your choice with any type of heel and keep your makeup simple and focused, highlighting only one or two of your favorite facial features. A smokey eye with a subtle contour and a nude or pink lip is a go-to favorite of mine for any formal occasion.

Top your look off with one of my favorite hairstyles, the

wrap-around braid crown. If this look is too polished for you, try playing around with the amount of hair you exclude from your braid to create a more messy and playful look.

Non-traditional dates, such as going laser tagging or dancing, requires you to be able to move.

Following the fundamentals listed for a casual date, stick to wearing pants that are stretchy enough to afford you your full range of motion. Skip the sweater look and instead dress in layers so you’ll be kept warm while you’re outside but you won’t die of heat stroke while you participate in your activities.

Makeup again should be kept simple and minimal if you plan to engage in athletic activities, and always, always have a spare hair tie just in case you need to tuck your locks away.

Go forth my fellow lazy girl and have a wonderful Valentine’s Day date! •

Feeling nostalgic for the days of early 2000s television shows? Have no fear, one of the most iconic TV shows of the early twenty-first century, “Charmed”, is now available to stream on Netflix. Throw it back to Courtesy of Spelling Television 2001 with the Halliwell sisters as they battle demons, warlocks and spirits and discover the true measure of the power of three, all while wearing low rise jeans, chunky black heels and silk slip dresses. (Colette-Janae Buck)

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Seein’ Red - Dustin Lynch For those who are looking to expand their musical prowess, “Seein’ Red” by Dustin Lynch is a must for anyone who loves country music or is looking to dip their toe into the country pool. This song carries the traditional country twang with a rock Courtesy of Broken Bow edge and is a perfect blend of country and contemporary music. This is the perfect song to rock out to while getting ready for the day - or anytime really. It speaks to the passion we all feel, especially this time of year, and Lynch perfectly vocalizes the desire and passion we all feel for life. (Natasha Nellis)

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SPORTS 41.5 points per game 14.5 rebounds per game 69.6 percent shooting BSC Player of the Week NCAA Player of the Week Senior Jake Wiley overwhelmed Big Sky opponents at home last weekend, averaging 41.5 points and 14.5 rebounds per game on 69.6 percent field goal shooting in a conference home sweep Brad Brown for The Easterner

One for the Record Books

Wiley takes home national honors as he and Bliznyuk combine for 90 points against Portland State Michael Brock

For The Easterner When EWU senior Jacob Wiley scored a then career-high 38 points in Thursday’s 77-72 victory over Sacramento State, the narrative for the weekend was set: Wiley keeps putting up points and the Eagles keep winning close games.

Saturday’s thrilling 130-124 triple-overtime win against Portland State took it a step further. Not only did Wiley one-up himself with 45 points and 17 rebounds, junior Bogdan Bliznyuk matched him with 45 points of his own and a near triple-double with 10 rebounds and nine assists.

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With 45 points apiece, Wiley and Bliznyuk both tied former Eagle and current Indiana Pacer Rodney Stuckey for the singlegame school record.

Regardless, the anecdote remains the same: Wiley scored at least 30 points in his third consecutive game, and the Eagles continue coming through in the

clutch when it matters most. On the season, they are now 8-3 on games decided by six or less and 11-4 when decided by 10 or less.

They also continue to build on a school-record 10 overtime periods this season, improving to 5-1 on the season in such games.

“Our players feel like if there is time left on the clock we can

win,” coach Jim Hayford said after earning his 100 career win.

“It’s not a false emotion, they just truly believe that.”

Cliche or not, something is clearly working late in games for the Eagles this season. One component is strong free throw shooting; EWU entered the weekend leading the Big Sky in free throw percentage (75.3 percent).

SCORES EWU 23

1st

26

54

2nd

46

77

EWU

Junior forward Bogdan Bliznyuk drives to the basket against Portland State on Feb. 4 Brad Brown for The Easterner

Sac. State

Men’s

Feb. 2, 2017

72

Portland St.

Feb. 4, 2017

130

39

1st

26

47

2nd

60

44

3OT

38

124

BIG SKY STANDINGS Conf. / Overall 9-1

14-7

Portland State

4-6

11-10

EWU

8-3

16-8

Sacramento State

4-6

7-14

North Dakota

8-3

13-8

Northern Colo.

4-7

8-14

Idaho

7-4

12-10

Idaho State

3-7

5-17

Montana

6-5

11-13

Northern Arizona

3-8

6-18

Montana State

6-5

11-13

Southern Utah

2-9

4-20

Men’s

Weber State

TWEET OF THE WEEK @jon_kasper

“Teammates had never scored 45 in a game in #BigSkgMBB history until today. Jake Wiley and Bogdan Blizynuk both with 45. Neither hit a 3” Senior forward Jake Wiley celebrates with his teammates by the bench after making a basket and getting fouled Brad Brown for The Easterner Saturday was no different as PSU shot 23-36 (63.9 percent), compared to the Eagles’s 34-43 (79.1 percent), including 26-32 from Wiley and Bliznyuk.

EWU held a 39-26 halftime lead, but the Big Sky’s top scoring offense woke up in the second half. At one point, the Vikings were shooting 7-9 from three and 17-20 overall to tie the game at 86 after regulation.

Wiley carried the team through regulation, scoring 34 of the team’s 86 points, while Bliznyuk ended regulation with 18 points.

EWU trailed in the first two overtimes but willed their way

to a third and final extra period.

In this one, Wiley and Bliznyuk scored the first five points of the period, clinching the Eagles’s lead for good. Bliznyuk scored 27 points in the three overtimes, including going 13-15 from the free throw line.

Wiley and Blizynuk had a game for the ages, combining for 90 of the team’s 130 points.

Wiley’s performance over the weekend (41.5 points per game, 14.5 rebounds per game, 69.6 percent shooting) earned him both the Big Sky and the NCAA Player of the Week award.

“I’ve never coached a game where two guys each had 45

points and they both had doubledoubles,” Hayford said. “It’s amazing and it’s really neat to have it happen in a win.”

With the victories, EWU (16-8, 8-3 Big Sky) moves into a tie with University of North Dakota for second place in the Big Sky, with two road games looming.

EWU will play the University of North Dakota tonight at 5 p.m. in a battle for second place, and then play the University of Northern Colorado on Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. Both games can be heard live on 700-AM ESPN. •

QUOTE OF THE WEEK Jim Hayford

“I didn’t even know it until this past week. I’ve coached over 500 games, and at the end of year two here I was just hoping to be around for year four.” - On his 100th career win at EWU.

BY THE NUMBERS 83

The number of points senior Jake Wiley scored in EWU’s two conference home wins last weekend.

130

The number of points EWU scored in their win against Portland State on Feb. 4, the most in school history.

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SCORES EWU

Sac. State

Women’s Feb. 2, 2017

72

16 13

1st 2nd

14 08

23 20

3rd 4th

23 20

EWU

Portland St.

Women’s Feb. 4, 2017

68

65

14 16

1st 2nd

07 17

13 25

3rd 4th

13 25

62

Women’s

BIG SKY STANDINGS Northern Colo.

10-1

18-4

Weber State

4-6

10-11

North Dakota

10-1

15-7

Portland State

4-6

10-12

Montana State

9-2

16-5

Sacramento State

4-6

8-13

EWU

8-3

13-9

Northern Arizona

2-9

6-16

Idaho

7-4

12-10

Southern Utah

0-11

5-17

Idaho State

6-4

12-9

Montana

0-11

3-19

TWEET OF THE WEEK @jhunt_32

“Great road win tonight @EWUWBB!! Go get the road sweep Saturday! #GoEags”

QUOTE OF THE WEEK Wendy Schuller

“Any time you can get a road sweep in the Big Sky it’s a good weekend. Today wasn’t always pretty, but we stepped up and made sure to get stops when we needed to.” - On EWU’s win vs. Portland State.

BY THE NUMBERS 118

The total number of points that EWU starters scored in their two road conference wins last weekend.

89

The total number of points that EWU’s opponents’ starters scored in last weekend’s games.

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Junior Delaney Hodgins stepped up big for the Eagles last weekend, averaging 20 points and eight rebounds per game Whitney Bolar for The Easterner

Defense was Key in Women’s Basketball Conference Road Sweep Brandon Cline Sports Editor Thirty-four point seven. That is the shooting percentage the EWU women’s basketball team held its opponents from the field over the weekend, leading the Eagles to a road sweep over the Sacramento State Hornets and the Portland State Vikings, improving their record to 8-3 in Big Sky Conference (BSC) play.

The Eagles notably excelled in stifling the offense of their opponents in the first half of games, yielding just 22 points to the Hornets in the first half on Feb. 2 and 24 points to the Vikings on Feb. 4. Sacramento State is averaging 82 points per game this season, but the Eagles held the team to just 65 points on 7-35 (20 percent) shooting from beyond the arc.

“We worked hard to prepare, and I thought that our players really carried over the things that we wanted them to do in this game,” said head coach Wendy Schuller.

“I thought defensively we did some

nice things and played with a lot of intensity. It was good to see the ‘Big Three’ be effective for us offensively.”

EWU’s ‘big three’ of seniors Ashli Payne and Tisha Phillips, as well as junior Delaney Hodgins, carried the Eagles offensively during the weekend. In the 72-65 win over the Hornets, the three combined for 55 points on 18-36 (50 percent) shooting from the field. The trio also combined for 18 rebounds and 15 assists, as well as blocking five shots and recording two steals defensively.

It was much of the same story against the Vikings two days later, with Payne, Phillips and Hodgins combining for 50 of the team’s 68 points, while chipping in defensively with 27 rebounds, three blocked shots and five steals in EWU’s 68-62 win.

Portland State shot a respectable 22-57 (38.6 percent) from the field, but shot just 3-12 (25 percent) from three-point range and 15-24 (62.5 percent) from the free throw line.

Schuller again noted the team’s defensive effort and

complimented the play of the team’s three leading scorers.

“Anytime you can get a road sweep in the Big Sky it’s a good weekend,” said Schuller. “Today wasn’t always pretty, but we stepped up and made sure to get stops when we needed to.”

The Eagles, now 8-3 in conference play and 13-9 overall, are outscoring their opponents by an average of three points per game this season. The team is shooting 2.5 percent better from the field than opponents, 2.1 percent better from three-point range and 2.4 percent better from the free throw line. While the numbers seem marginal, it adds up to a team that has won four of its last five games and is in contention for a BSC championship come March.

The Eagles return to Reese Court for a pair of big games this weekend against fellow title contenders. They face off tonight against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (10-1 in BSC play) at 6:05 p.m., and then against the Northern Colorado Bears (10-1 in BSC play) at 2:05 p.m. on Feb. 11. •

Aaron Best and EWU Lock in 2017 Recruiting Class EWU football signs 19 players to letters of intent on national signing day Riley Baker Staff Reporter New head football coach Aaron Best coined the phrase “EKG”–”Eagle Kind of Guys” at his introductory press conference.

Those are the type of players Best and his coaching staff signed to letters of intent on national signing day, Feb. 1.

“When we set out, we are looking for the total package – Eastern kind of guys who are good people, good students and good players,” said Best.

“When you mix those things together, we’ve coined the phrase EKG. Every one of them fits that mold based on what we’ve seen thus far.”

Despite the departure of previous head coach Beau Baldwin, all 19 commits signed letters of intent on Wednesday.

Of the players signed, 15 are from Washington state and two are from the

same California high school as former EWU quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. One of the signees was a local kid from Gonzaga Prep, defensive end Matthew Simpson. He was the co-defensive MVP of the 4A Greater Spokane League his senior year.

“He comes from a highly-touted high school program at Gonzaga Prep, so the locality of Matt excites us,” said Best. ”We’re looking for good players who are good students and make good decisions, and he’s on his way to doing that.”

In total, EWU signed a well rounded bunch. The class consists of three wide receivers, three linebackers, three defensive ends, two quarterbacks, two offensive linemen, two cornerbacks, a defensive back, a defensive tackle, a safety and a tight end.

“The one position we didn’t feel like we needed to address in the now was the running back position,” said Best. “We feel we have young players

there who are going to be very effective moving forward, and we’re excited at that position.”

Last year, the Eagles signing class included five offensive linemen and three running backs, including Antoine Custer Jr. and Tamarick Pierce who both saw a good amount of playing time in 2016. But despite the difference in acquired talent this year from those prior, EWU recruiting coordinator Cherokee Valeria says it is always hard to tell where this class will end up comparing to years past.

“This class turned out to be exactly how we expected,” said Valeria.

“Unfortunately, that is extremely rare in recruiting.”

With the first big day under his belt as EWU’s head coach, Best continues to work towards his first game come summer’s end.

“It’s been a whirlwind,” said Best.

“I’ve been excited every single minute along the way.” •

2017 EWU Football Recruting Class Pos. LB WR CB WR DB WR TE DE S LB DT DE CB QB OL LB OL DE QB

Athlete

Hometown, High School

Xavier Banner Andrew Boston Ira Branch Johnny Edwards IV Anfernee Gurley Marques Hampton Jr. Dylan Ingram Mitchell Johnson A. Pasesa Leiato Cale Lindsay Amir Matheney Debore’ae McClain Darreon Moore Nick Moore Wyatt Musser Chris Ojoh Matt Shook Matthew Simpson Gunner Talkington

Tacoma, Wash., Lakes HS Puyallup, Wash., Emerald Ridge HS Tacoma, Wash., Mount Tahoma HS Pasadena, Calif., Bishop Alemany HS Everett, Wash., Archbishop Murphy HS DuPont, Wash., Steilacoom HS Camas, Wash., Camas HS West Linn, Ore., West Linn HS Steilacoom, Wash., Steilacoom HS Tacoma, Wash., Lakes HS Olympia, Wash., Olympia HS Bremerton, Wash., Peninsula HS Pasco, Wash., Kamiakin HS Newhall, Calif., Hart HS Kennewick, Wash., Kamiakin HS Sunland, Calif., Bishop Alemany HS Graham, Wash., Graham-Kapowsin HS Spokane, Wash., Gonzaga Prep HS Battle Ground, Wash., Battle Ground HS

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