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Jeff Holy, Representative of the 6th District in Washington, cuts the ribbon to unveil the new Patterson Hall during the dedication on Jan. 7.
Instructors move into new hall
Inside: Miller brother stories Page 2 Local brothers create cinema and 3-D games
Portraits of locals Page 3
Alumnus creates portraits of inspiring Spokane locals
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Patterson implements new technology as part of renovation By Wilson Criscione
staff writer wilsoncriscione@gmail.com
After four years, the newly renovated Patterson Hall is now open for winter quarter, and while students will enjoy a smoother walk across campus and substantial amenities in the new building, few will be rewarded more than the EWU faculty members who were displaced during construction. Workers are still putting the final touches on the building, but faculty members from different departments including English, philosophy, history and government were able to set up their new offices just before the quarter started. Already, they are expressing their appreciation for the work done on the facility. “It’s a beautiful building,” said Logan Greene, English department chair. “The people who have been in charge of the project have been really dedicated to making things the way we wanted … providing for our comfort and making sure everything works.” She cited the problems with the old Patterson Hall, which included irregular heat-
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According to Judith Logan, an English professor, movers came to haul books, computers and anything else away from their temporary offices and into Patterson on Dec. 17, while many instructors were finishing up their grading. The faculty had seen the new building in tours, but they did not have full access to the building until the week before the new quarter started. For most of winter break, many faculty members did not have an office. Logan said many instructors had to put the majority of their books in storage when they moved out of the old building four years ago. “I’ve had 28 boxes of books in a storeroom in Reid all this time,” she said. “So it will be like seeing old friends again when I open them in Patterson.” The new building has 44 classrooms, 165 faculty offices and two computer labs, according to http://www.nacarchitecture.com. Greene said the availability of Patterson makes scheduling classes much easier. The rooms are available for general use, and the extra computer classrooms could prove especially beneficial. “The computer classrooms are stellar,” Logan said. “It should be a building we’ll all be proud of and worth the wait.”
Quarters triumph over semesters By Caitlyn Armstrong staff writer caitlyn002@gmail.com
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ing, stained or crumbling walls, dim lighting and a poor building layout. The improvements to the new hall will make the building stand out on campus. There is a hydration station on every floor, available to all, with filtered water. Electronic computer screens outside each classroom let students know if their class has been cancelled or if the room has been reserved. And the bathrooms feature highspeed hand dryers that people must experience for themselves to fully appreciate. But faculty members are relieved to simply have an office to themselves. “It’s just nice to have a door,” said English professor Reagan Henderson. While the building was under construction, many instructors were temporarily placed in cubicles in the Reid Lab building or Cheney Hall. This made it easier for them to communicate with each other, but it often compromised their privacy. As Henderson pointed out, listening to music while grading papers was usually out of the question. More importantly, sensitive conversations with students wanting to speak privately could be heard by someone in the next cubicle.
On Dec. 3, 2013, the board of trustees announced that their final decision on the quarters-tosemesters debate is to continue using the quarterly academic calendar at EWU. The official motion presented by trustee Michael O’Donnell states that, after carefully reviewing all arguments presented by staff, students, administration and also the 35 individuals who spoke out on the topic at the
share their input in regards to what amenities they would like to see in the building. The EWU campus will be closed on Jan. 20 to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Faculty, staff and students can participate in the Unity Walk through downtown
Nov. 8, 2013 meeting, the board believes it is in the best interest for the university, at this time, to remain with quarters. The motion was unanimously approved by all trustees. “I’m happy we’re staying with quarters. They are so much less stressful than semesters and with less classes daily, students are able to get jobs, which for me was really important because I need to work so I can afford to go to school,” freshman Samantha Sarrett said. The statement also mentioned the board wishes administration
Spokane. EWU participants are meeting at the INB Performing Arts Center at 10 a.m. to carry the EWU flag. Wearing red is encouraged. Jan. 13 is the last day students are able to drop a class and still receive a 100 percent refund. Tuition and fees are
and staff and the ASEWU to consider if certain programs would benefit more from semesters and individually move to a semester system. An initial report is to be presented at the Jan. 24, 2014 board of trustees meeting. The board also requests the administration, ASEWU and staff determine whether any improvements could be made to the current system to improve student success and have a report prepared for the March 21, 2014 meeting. It was mentioned in the statement that the overall preference of the student body was, very clearly,
also due on this day. Classes can be dropped through Eaglenet until this date, and must be done in person after that at the Records and Registration office. If students have questions regarding winter weather conditions and
closures, they can contact the EWU Snow Line at 509-359-SNOW for up-todate information. Students can also sign up for EWU Alerts to receive a text message and email during an emergency situation or a school closure.
to remain on quarters, and those opinions directly affected the decision of the board. The enthusiasm and involvement of all those affected by this possible change in this decision making process was noticed and taken into account. Trustee Bob Whaley commented that he was impressed with the depth of thought of the students and everyone that spoke on the subject during the discussion.
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NEWS
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Spokane’s Miller brothers venture out of the ‘Myst’ By Nick Thomas
staff writer nickthomas@eagles.ewu.edu
2013 marked the 20th anniversary of “Myst,” one of the best selling computer games of all time, created in Spokane by brothers Rand and Robyn Miller. This fall, the dynamic duo has re-emerged to present the world with two new works. They continue to prove it possible to create successful entertainment in Spokane, though the road has not been easy. Upon completing “Riven,” the critically acclaimed sequel to “Myst,” the Miller brothers parted ways in 1998 to pursue separate creative projects. Robyn Miller made the move to cinema, while Rand Miller pursued real-time 3-D games, like “URU” and “Real Myst,” as well as converting former titles to keep them playable on modern devices like iOS. Now Robyn Miller has released his first feature length film, “The Immortal Augustus Gladstone,” and Rand Miller has announced that his company, Cyan Worlds, has officially begun development of an all-original game called “Obduction.” Robyn Miller’s film is a faux documentary about an eccentric, odd-looking southern gentleman named Augustus Gladstone, played by Robyn Miller, living in an elaborately decorated, secret apartment in an abandoned hotel. After Gladstone releases a series of quirky, mysterious YouTube interviews, a documentary film crew attempts to get to the bottom of the mysterious, toupee wearing man.
They learn that Gladstone claims to be 150 years old and possesses a curious thirst for blood, specifically, blood plasma. Set in Portland, Ore., the film features many scenes filmed in Spokane, including the abandoned Otis Hotel, where Gladstone lives, and The Donut Parade, Augustus’ favorite coffee shop. There are also a number of informal interviews with Spokane pedestrians on subjects like the afterlife and vampirism. The film, like its main character, is eccentric and surreal, leaving the viewer with possibly more questions than answers. It aims to leave you pondering for
days. “A happy ending is a little like eating ramen I think,” Robyn Miller said. “It’s great going down and then it’s gone. I find that ambiguity stays with us because we’re forced to think about the thing. Digest it. There is more multi-tiered meaning there when ambiguity is present.” “The Immortal Augustus Gladstone” is being presented by popular-culture website Boingboing. net. It is available for immediate, DRM-free download for $5.59 at the official website, http://www. theimmortalaugustusgladstone.com. According to the Cyan Worlds website, Rand Mill-
Winter brings EPIC sports By Nick Thomas
staff writer nickthomas@eagles.ewu.edu
There are few sports besides skiing and snowboarding that allow you to travel to the top of a mountain, providing views of snow-dusted peaks and evergreen forests. Winter in the Inland Northwest boasts a proliferation of first-rate ski slopes within easy driving distance from EWU. While many students already hit the slopes on their own, EPIC, EWU’s sports club, is a resource students can use to take their winter at Eastern to a new level. “We are the outdoor organization for EWU campus. We offer trips, as well as inventory to rent or buy. We also have a winter pass that students can buy,” said Morgan Lentini, EPIC staff member. “They are not just trips, though. We allow
Illustration courtesy of Rand Miller
After a successful Kickstarters campaign, Cyan Worlds plans to release their newest game, “Obduction,” in mid to late 2015.
time for hanging out and wandering around town, too.” Whether students range from beginner to seasoned veteran of the slopes, EPIC Adventures is a way to experience the beauty and thrill of the Northwest’s mountains. Students can try out ice climbing, relax at Goldmyer Hot Springs in the Cascades or go dogsledding in Montana. While EPIC has a number of weekend trips planned for winter 2014, there are also many day trips where students can pay as little as $10 for gear rental and transportation to and from local mountains. Every Wednesday afternoon, students can hitch a ride to Mount Spokane from campus and pay just $10 for gear rental and transportation. A night skiing lift ticket is $24. There are a number of overnight trips planned to regional resorts such as Red Mountain in British
Columbia or farther west to Whistler Resort near Vancouver, BC, from Jan. 17-20 for $400. Or students can go on the Schweitzer trip that same weekend for $175. EPIC can take six to 40 students per trip. “The only thing students are responsible for is bringing proper clothes and snacks and food money. Other than that, show up on time and we’ll take it from there,” said manager Andy Rockwood. If students wish to go solo, they can rent high-quality gear from EPIC at reasonable rates. The closest and most affordable mountain is Mount Spokane, which is a halfhour drive from downtown Spokane; 49 Degrees North and Silver Mountain are both an hour away; and Schweitzer and Lookout Pass are both just an hour and a half away. EPIC is located in the URC. The calendar of events is online at http:// www.ewu.edu.epic.
er’s new project, “Obduction,” is a real-time, firstperson “adventure game for the new millennium that stays true to the concepts that made the genre great.” Robyn Miller announced that he would be acting in the new game, marking his first return to a Cyan Worlds project in 16 years. Though still in the planning stage, the Mead, Wash., based game company made waves all over the Internet recently with their newest game. After slowing at the midway mark, the Kickstarter campaign suddenly started climbing again and reached its fun-
draising goal of $1 million on Nov. 13, after Hollywood star and “Myst” fan Neil Patrick Harris tweeted to his 7 million followers that Rand Miller needed their help making a new “Myst” game. The story begins with an abduction, specifically, your abduction. A spinning, flashing orb appears above, and you awake by a farmhouse, surrounded by a white picket fence, plunked amidst an alien landscape. You then set off to discover your part in the unfolding story. The budget, small in comparison to games like “Riven,” which took $10 million and four years to make, is enough to cover
“Obduction’s” production expenses, according to the “Obduction” Kickstarter webpage. Most importantly, crowdfunding via donations from individuals allows Rand Miller’s small team of developers to effectively sidestep the big publishing houses responsible for canceling Cyan World’s previous game, “URU,” which the company had spent years developing. According to the game’s website, “Obduction” is slated for completion in mid to late 2015. For more info on either project, visit http://www. cyan.com and http://www. augustusgladstone.com
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EAGLE LIFE
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New Year’s resolutions do not always work out By Rebekah Frank staff writer reinichic10@gmail.com
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Electronic devices help and hinder student learning By Rebekah Frank staff writer reinichic10@gmail.com
As technology becomes more accessible through smartphones, tablets and computers, reliance on these devices may cause students to miss out on developing important skills. Instructors across campus have differing opinions about technology. Some professors have their students place all devices at the front of the classroom before taking any tests, while some do not allow students to use their technology to take notes and others do not care if they do. Technology is a great tool for students to use. It provides services such as searchable e-books, easy contact with instructors and search engines for research. However, it also provides students with distractions both inside and outside the classroom with texting, Facebook, games and Twitter. Jack Gambill, an accounting lecturer at EWU, said he is concerned about student reliance upon technology for problem solving. “They rely too heavy on [technology] rather than trying to think out the problems … you need to think about it and try to understand it.” EWU computer science department senior lecturer Stu Steiner has the same opinion. “It is so accessible that students don’t try and figure out the problem. They have a tendency to try and take the shortcut way and just Google the answer.” Students using technology to find answers instead of trying to figure the answer out themselves is a common theme when it comes to technology and the classroom. Gambill said
Quarters: Continued from front “I like quarters because they let you take less classes at one time, where with semesters you would have more. Also, the classes are shorter, so you are able to take a wider variety of classes during your college career,” junior Vincent Lopes said. Students who enjoy and
his primary concern is that student reliance upon technology may contribute to easier methods of academic dishonesty. EWU sophomore Marissa Freeman said, “I think [students] would learn more if they actually went back and read the material.” The question is: How far is too far? At what point is it not good to use technology? A common issue among instructors at EWU is the issue of smartphones in class. Whether it is used for texting, Facebook or tweeting, it is taking away from the important information instructors are trying to teach students. Students have many distractions in the classroom when it comes to technology. However, that does not necessarily make technology bad, according to Dennis Anderson, EWU Director in Psychology. “There is always the opportunity to not pay attention. … Ultimately it comes down to the student’s choice,” Anderson said. That is also what Freeman thought. “[Students] should actively be thinking, ‘I can’t have my phone out. I need to sit and listen and be able to live without it for 50 minutes while the teacher is talking. … I think it is [the students] responsibility.” While technology offers a lot of useful tools to both students and professors, it does not replace studying or time in the classroom. “If you want to really learn, I think technology is great, but you have to put in the effort,” said Gambill. “When you walk out of this university, [employers] are going to expect you to know [the material]. You may not be able to Google it.”
want to keep the quarter system are satisfied with this decision and glad their voices were heard. “The quarter system was a big thing I looked into when choosing a college. I knew that I wanted to go to a school with quarters and that’s why I chose Eastern over other schools, so I would have been upset if they switched to semesters,” said freshman Michaela Chucka.
As students return from winter break, having gained an extra pound or two after indulging in holiday goodies, many have resolved to lose weight in the New Year. According to the New York Times, the average weight gained during the holidays is about one pound, yet most people never manage to lose that one extra pound. EWU Health, Wellness and Prevention Services director Tricia Hughes said, “Weight loss tends to be a very popular New Year’s resolution and people don’t tend to stick to their New Year’s resolution.” While it is hard for some college students to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight while also juggling school, work, homework, family and social life, the EWU health and wellness staff have several tips. Hughes said, “Don’t go through Baldy’s with a tray, only get what you can carry.” Other tips include taking
the stairs, parking farther away from buildings and walking, not sitting for more than a couple hours and finding a friend to work out with you. The URC would like to remind students that their “Resolution Solution” program will be available during winter quarter. It is an eightweek weight loss and fitness program that is focused on full body circuits and interval training. Students can sign up in the fitness center for the time that works best for them. For more information, contact the URC. “I think people are aware of the tips they need, it is just the motivation of following through,” said Hughes. According to Hughes, it seems as though most students whose resolution is to either lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, get discouraged because they messed up their diet or are not seeing results. EWU athletic trainer Tyler Bridges said, “Don’t get depressed if you don’t see results right away because it
takes time.” Diets and exercise plans can also seem intimidating at times, especially when results are not immediate. “Really it is about adopting healthy habits that are going to do well for your whole life. … It doesn’t have to be all or nothing,” said Hughes. Students who are wishing to lose weight can reach their goals one step at a time by following the instruction of those around them.“It’s going to end up coming down to consistency … it definitely has to be a priority,” said EWU athletic trainer Trevor Jollie. Students are reminded that they have many options to seek help in their fitness goals, including visiting the Health, Wellness and Prevention Services or setting up a free consultation with a fitness trainer at the URC. “Change is hard, and any change is in the right direction. It is not all or nothing, so if you mess up, just start again tomorrow, … take it one day at a time and keep your progress moving forward,” said Hughes.
Alumnus creates portraits of inspiring Spokane locals By Wilson Criscione
staff writer wilsoncriscione@gmail.com
Marshall Peterson has taken his sandwich boards around many places in the Inland Northwest, and he recently returned to his alma mater and showcased them outside the PUB. But what he is doing with these A-frames is very different than simply advertising goods. Peterson, who earned his teaching certificate from EWU in 1995, is undergoing a project called Spokane Fifty, a multiyear effort designed to celebrate the people who are most involved in expanding the creative culture in the Spokane area. “The idea behind the project is to support people who are doing awesome
stuff in culture, music and the arts, not necessarily the artists themselves,” Peterson said. The sandwich boards currently feature photographed portraits of 10 of these people in black and white, along with descriptions of their contributions to the area. This is the first manifestation of the project, which Peterson believes may take up to five years to complete and will highlight 50 people. Some of the people featured in the first phase include The Inlander founder Ted S. McGregor Jr., local arts promoter Patrick Kendrick and The Spovangelist founder Mariah McKay. Alayna Becker, who recently took over as editorin-chief of local culture blog The Spovangelist, commended the work done thus far by Peterson.
“Spokane Fifty does an excellent job of illuminating people that are working hard for the cultural betterment of Spokane and is, on its own, a great art display,” Becker said. But there is much more to this project than the sandwich boards. Spokane Fifty also recently staged a private event at River City Brewing in downtown Spokane where those chosen for portraits talked about the past, present and future of the project. Events in the future will be open to the public. Dean Davis, a long-time photographer in Spokane, acknowledged that the area is a smaller artistic market but pointed out that there are still many talented artists around. He supports Peterson’s effort to bring them more prominence.
“I think it’s admirable that he’s trying to shine the spotlight on people who are making a difference in the arts community,” Davis said. Peterson hopes to return to EWU in the near future and would like to spend time with various academic departments to talk about his work and how art and culture impact the area. He believes people from Eastern will be chosen for the next wave of the project. The most important thing to him, right now, is that people check out Spokane Fifty and do what they can to become involved. Nominations are still open, and students can go to http://spokanefifty. com for more information. “When you tell the city what’s going on in the city, you’re supporting the city,” Peterson said.
COMMUNITY
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Police Beat By Amye Ellsworth
managing editor easterner.me@gmail.com
Dec. 19
Fraud Police arrested a man in the EWU bookstore after he was returning a suspicious amount of books for money. They discovered that the student had been writing checks on a closed account. He was arrested on the charge of unlawful issuance of bank checks. The student had also written checks on the same account to EWU dining services and various businesses around Cheney, totaling $750.
Dec. 19
Theft A high school student who was visiting EWU on a field trip reported a stolen cellphone. The cellphone was a Samsung Galaxy worth $200. It was recovered two days later from the ecoATM kiosk at the Northtown Mall.
Dec. 20
Drunk driving As part of the Target Zero campaign to eliminate drunk driving, police pulled over a suspicious driver on Highway 904. He was a non-student and got his license suspended.
Dec. 24
Vandalism Police discovered glass from a broken window on the east entrance door of Showalter Hall. An estimated $1,000 worth of damage was done to the window, and no damage was done inside the hall.
Dec. 26
Fire alarm The Patterson Hall fire alarms were set off as workers tried to get the new hall ready for winter quarter. The alarms were set off by an excessive amount of sawdust, which workers later removed from the building.
Tip of the Week Make sure to take extra care to protect your personal belongings. This is a high-theft time due to students returning with the new gadgets they got over the holidays.
Illustration by Jane Martin Police arrested a man in the EWU bookstore after he was returning a suspicious amount of books for money.
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OPINION Construction projects a hassle
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January 8, 2014
By Elsa Schmitz
opinion writer easterner.opinion@gmail.com
Winter quarter brings a fresh start for students and an even fresher looking Patterson Hall, which is opening its doors for the first time since the beginning of the hall’s remodel in April 2010. Many professors and students are left wondering when the next project
for Eastern Washington University will begin. There have been many options for new projects on EWU’s campus proposed by various groups, including the Gateway Project, which will bring a whole new face to Roos Field, and a remodel of the PUB. These projects are both large and costly. The PUB remodel, according to an article posted on Eastern 24/7, will have additional costs on top of
an approximate $10 million in necessary repairs, such as the HVAC and roofing. Most of the funding for the Gateway Project, up to this point, has been through private resources and has no estimated cost. While I am thrilled to have two classes in the newly remodeled Patterson Hall, I am worried that students may only have a little while to transition to a construction-free campus before
EWU takes on another extensive project. The construction on Patterson, while reasonably contained, did make traveling across campus for classes and appointments slightly more difficult. Another large construction site, especially in regards to the PUB, would create a similar situation. This discomfort, coupled with the cost of large projects, such as those currently
suggested, lead me to pose a possible solution. EWU should focus on smaller repairs and fixes for the time being, instead of jumping right into another large project that would cost the university and students precious time, accessibility and money. I propose that the university instead focus on smaller projects that will improve the quality of life on campus. Some ideas include updating security systems
around campus and for the residence halls — which may dissuade possible felons from sleeping in unused halls — increasing the accessibility of older buildings for wheelchairs and updating the fire alarm systems. By focusing on bettering the existing buildings that are on campus for the next few years, EWU can thrive construction-free and create better environments for its students.
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If the PUB gets remodeled, what would you want done?
SPORTS
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Women’s basketball plays in the zone WOMENS Team improves winning percentage over holiday break, collecting BASKETBALL four consecutive wins to boost season HOLIDAY to a .500 winning percentage RECAP
ByElohino Theodore
staff writer theodoreelohino@gmail.com
The EWU women’s basketball team had a chance to improve their record after a slow start at the beginning of the season. The Eagles would, however, go on a four game winning streak in the first few weeks of December after going on a five game losing skid in the month of November. “We had figured out some stuff teamwise and we just [have] really come together,” senior guard Aubrey Ashenfelter said. The Eagles played their first game of the holiday season against Cal State Northridge on Dec. 6, where they won 73-53. During the game against Cal State Northridge, EWU dominated for most of the game, leading by as much as 24 points. Eastern would go on to lead by at least 20 points. Senior center Laura Hughes scored a career high of 21 points, sophomore guard Hayley Hodgins would chip in 15 points and junior guard Lexie Nelson would contribute 13 points and a career high of seven assists. According to goeags. com, head coach Wendy Schuller thought the Eagles played a well-rounded game. “I thought it was a great team effort. I thought our whole team bought into what we were trying to [do] defensively,” Schuller said. Following their first win of the season, EWU earned their second win against the University of Idaho. Very different from their first win, the Eagles would win a close game against Idaho, 85-84. Ashenfelter would go on to score the winning basket with two seconds left in the game. “I was just kind of in the zone. I don’t normally take game winning shots, it’s normally Lexie [Nelson] or Hayley [Hodgins]. It was a great win for us,” Ashenfelter said. For this game, the Eagles shot 52 percent, and Ashenfelter finished with 20 points to tie her career high. Hughes finished with 17 points, while Nelson contributed 16 points.
For Eastern’s third win in a row, they competed against Northwest University on Dec. 17. The Eagles would go on to dominate for the second time during their winning streak, beating Northwest, 90-48. Nelson would have a game high of 21 points. Freshman guard Tisha Phillips contributed 10 points and eight rebounds. On Dec. 20, Eastern beat Boise State 81-66 to get their fourth straight win of the season. By halftime, Eastern would run away with it by opening up a 15-point lead for 10 minutes of the second half. Nelson scored a career high of 27 points, Hodgins scored 14 points, Ashenfelter had 12 points and Hughes also contributed with 10 points and a season high of eight rebounds. EWU would have their winning streak end at the hands of Portland State on Dec. 29, losing 86-74. The intensity of the game rose in the second half; the first seven minutes consisted of six ties and eight lead changes. The Vikings would push their lead to eight points to allow them to outscore Eastern for the rest of the second half. Continuing her consistent holiday scoring, Nelson scored a career high of 29 points. Hughes chipped in with 16 points and grabbed five rebounds, Ashenfelter contributed with nine points and three blocks and Hodgins had a career high of nine rebounds. On Jan. 2, the Eagles played Weber State where they pulled a 78-67 victory. Nelson and Hodgins each scored over 20 points to help Eastern come up with their fifth win of the season. Eastern would get their sixth win of the season to earn a .500 winning percentage against Idaho State on Jan. 4. Nelson scored 18 points, while Hodgins finished with 19 points. The Eastern bench outscored Idaho State’s bench 15-10. Junior forward Melissa Williams is aware of what the team needs to do in order to climb to the top this season. “We’re definitely still working on our defense and just building off of that. We don’t really have problems with our offense, that flows pretty well,” Williams said.
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Men’s basketball struggling with shooting percentage this season Eastern Washington players plagued with losing streak during holiday break By Ashlee Coffey
staff writer ashlee.coffey@yahoo.com
Eastern men’s basketball has been busy over the holiday break, playing five games total, with four on the road. Eastern’s first road game was played on Dec. 8 against St. Mary’s University. St. Mary’s won their 25th straight home game against the Eagles, with a final score was 93-65. Sophomore guard Tyler Harvey led the Eagle men with 7-of-13 shooting and finished with 20 points against St. Mary’s. Junior point guard Drew Brandon finished the game with 14 points and two assists. The rest of the Eagle men’s team struggled with shooting from the field, finishing the game with only a 31 percent shooting average. Head coach Jim Hayford praised the team this game. “For the most part I was really pleased with our character. This game didn’t come easy,“ Hayford said. “Saint Mary is a top 25 team. We just have to use it to better ourselves.“ On Dec. 15, EWU faced UC Irvine for the second time in preseason play, in their only home game during the holiday break. Eastern lost with a final score of 70-61. Eastern again was held to a low shooting percentage with only 33 percent for the game. Standout players for this game included Harvey, with a finish of 15 points; Parker Kelly, with a 13-point finish; and Brandon, with 12
points, eight rebounds and six assists. Freshman forward Ognjen Miljkovic was also a standout player in this game for the Eagles. Coming off the bench, Miljkovic finished with 12 points, five rebounds and three steals. “We have been shooting really well, but you look at the two games we have played against these guys, they make it hard to put the ball in the basket,“ Hayford said. The next two games for the Eagles proved to be challenging. Eastern fell 92-70, playing Seton Hall on Dec. 22. in New Jersey. Playing University of Connecticut on Dec. 28, Eastern lost its fourth straight game, 82-65. Harvey, Brandon and Kelly continued to standout in the University of Connecticut game. Harvey finished with 19 points. Brandon finished with 13 points, four rebounds and four assists, and Kelly finished with 18 points. “It is not hard to be ready to play against great opponents. Everyone has different game day rituals to prepare for games. When it comes down to it, it’s about confidence and knowing and trusting your abilities,” Brandon said. Miljkovic came off the bench again to have an outstanding game, scoring 15 points for the Eagles, a career high for Miljkovic. “I just wanted to come off the bench and be a good impact player and help the team in the every way I can. I know I am only a freshman, but my mindset is to do the best that I can every game,” Miljkovic said. Hayford was pleased with the playing capabilities this game. “We’re counting on a
”When it comes down to it, it’s about confidence and knowing and trusting your abilities.” Brandon
Photo courtesy of Dave Cook EWU junior point guard Drew Brandon calls a play during the Jan. 4 game against Idaho State.
freshman for offense, and O.G. [Miljkovic] came here and scored 15 very solid points,“ Hayford said. “I think this gives him some confidence going into conference play.“ Eastern opened up the Big Sky Conference play Jan. 2, losing its fifth straight game, 74-67, against Weber State University. Harvey tied his career high of 30 points for Eastern at the Weber State game, with 21 of them coming in the first half. The Eagles shooting percentage increased to 45 percent. Playing against Idaho State on Jan. 4 in their last game over the holiday break, Eastern fell 83-72. Making only three of the first 15 shots of the game dug the Eagles into a hole early in the game that they never were able to climb out of. Hayford did not seem pleased with the
play this game. “When we are missing shots, that’s when your defense has to be their best. Unfortunately, our lack of offensive success, I thought, stopped some of our defense, and we dug too big of a hole.” Eastern had all but three men battling food poisoning this game. Four of the Eagle men contributed all but eight of the total points scored in the game. Harvey finished with 19 points, Kelly finished with 16 points and Brandon finished the game with 14 points, six rebounds and three assists. Sophomore forward Venky Jois finished the game with 15 points and 10 rebounds. That is his 13th double-double in his career of 41 games here at Eastern. Eastern has their first home game to start the quarter off here at EWU on Jan. 9 against University of Montana.
Quarterback
No. 3
Best of 2013 season 4994 yards 55 TDs
Awards
65 percent
•One of three finalists for the Walter Payton Award presented by The Sports Network
completion
•Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Year
332.0 yds/game
•First Team All-Big Sky Conference (unanimous, first team vote on all 12 ballots)
15 INTs
605 yards rushing 4 TDs
•The Sports Network, Associated Press and College Sports Madness second team All-American
Wide Receiver
No. 10
Vernon Adams
93 receptions 1691 yards
•Jerry Rice Award Winner (Top freshman in the country)
21 TDs
•AFCA and Sports Network First Team All-American
112.7 yds/game
•Big Sky Freshman of the Year •Big Sky First Team All American (unanimous first team vote on all 12 ballots)
Cooper Kupp
Running Back
No. 22
Highlights 179 attempts 1208 yards rushing 11 TDs 6.6 yards/carry 86.3 yds/game 23 receptions
Forte emerged as the top running back in a deep backfield to lead the team in rushing, much of which came late in the year and deep into the playoffs. Forte gained 807 yards in the latter part of the season.
279 yards 5 receiving TDs
Defensive Lineman No. 91
Quincy Forte
3 sacks 1 INT 1 TD
This lineman from Portland, Ore., was one of the many freshmen that made an impact this season for EWU. Ebukam’s interception against Southern Utah was one of the many crucial plays he made throughout the year.
No. 54
Samson Ebukam
61 total tackles 1 TFL 1 INT
Linebacker
1 FF
Albert Havili
1 TD
Sophomore quarterback Vernon Adams finished with 518 yards of total offense as the fourth-ranked Eastern Washington University football team arguably registered the biggest victory in school history.
Montana St: EWU 59 MSU 24 November 9 With record-breaking quarterback Vernon Adams leading a perfect 8-of-8 scoring performance for the Eagles, the third-ranked Eastern Washington University football team took command of the Big Sky Conference race with a 54-29 victory over fourthranked Montana State at sold-out Roos Field.
2nd round: EWU 41 SDSU 17 December 7 Quarterback Vernon Adams had five touchdown passes and 244 yards of total offense, and running back Quincy Forte rushed for 202 yards and a score, as the third-seeded and No. 3 ranked Eastern Washington University football team beat 13thranked South Dakota State 41-17 in bone-chilling 12-degree weather.
Semifinals: TU 35 EWU 31 December 21 A fast start and fast finish was enough for the Tigers as they rallied from 10 points behind in the fourth quarter to stun Eastern Washington University in the semifinals in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision. Towson, which went scoreless for 29:19 in the game, used touchdown drives of 75 and 71 yards in the final 5:09 to overcome a 31-21 Eagle lead, including the game winner with 17 seconds left.
Sam Houston: SHSU 49 EWU 34 September 28 The much-anticipated rematch between secondranked Eastern Washington University and fourthranked Sam Houston State saw SHSU reassert their dominance on the ground to the tune of 450 rushing yards, 280 coming from SHSU running back Tim Flanders.
Portland State: EWU 42 PSU 41 November 23 With quarterback Vernon Adams and wide receiver Cooper Kupp combining for a quartet of records, the Eastern Washington University football team scored the game-winning touchdown with 31 seconds remaining on a Adams-to-Kupp connection to defeat Portland State 42-41 and win the Big Sky title outright.
Quarterfinals: EWU 35 JSU 24 December 14 With true freshman Albert Havili providing the decisive blow with a 77-yard interception return for a touchdown, third-seeded and No. 3 ranked Eastern Washington University defeated Jacksonville State 35-24 to put EWU in the FCS semifinals for three out of four years.
Via goeags.com
Eastern football breaks records for 2013 season
28 total tackles 4 TFLs
Oregon State: EWU 49 OSU 46 August 31
Havili, another true freshman, made the most of his opportunity. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches and 240 lbs., Havili brings size and speed to an Eastern defense that needed just that. That speed was no more apparent than in the crucial moments of the FCS quarterfinals where Havili intercepted a Jacksonville State pass and scampered down the far sideline for the game-clinching touchdown.
Via goeags.com
By Erika Meyer
staff writer erikan.meyer@eagles.ewu.edu
It was quite the season for the Eagle football team in 2013, despite losing in the semifinals to No. 5 ranked Towson. In 2013, Eastern made history by breaking records individually and as a team for the school, the Big Sky and in the FCS. In the season opener on Aug. 31, Eastern won with 18 seconds left over No. 25 ranked Oregon State, which is a divison up. The Eagles were the seventh school in FCS history to beat a ranked FBS school. The Eastern Eagles were 2-2 before starting Big Sky Conference play, which they were predicted to finish second behind Montana State. For the first time the Eagles were 8-0 in conference play and they were outright Big Sky champions, which has not been done since 1997. Eastern has won their seventh Big Sky Title in the last 10 seasons and three in the last four years, this has not been done since 1997. The Eagles won the Big Sky title outright, with a comeback 42-41 victory with 31 seconds left in the last regular season game against Portland State. With their 10th appearance in school history, the Eagles came into the playoffs seeded at No. 3 The Eagles topped out the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 41-17. The Eagles outscored the Jackrabbits in the second half, 27-3, with great efforts by sophomore quarterback Vernon Adams and junior running back Quincy Forte to help the No. 3 Eagles advance to the quarter finals against Jacksonville State Gamecocks. After many injuries in the Eagle secondary left players, like senior safety Allen Brown and sophomore safety Todd Raynes, out for many weeks in midseason, and junior safety Tevin McDonald would suffer a season ending injury against Idaho State on Nov. 2 with a broken fibula. McDonald’s injury would move senior cornerback TJ Lee III to move to free safety and would bring back senior McKenzie Murphy to play safety, who appealed for a sixth year eligibility. Against the Gamecocks, it was certainly defense who put the winning effort by a 77-yard interception return by true freshman linebacker Albert Havili to beat Jacksonville State, 35-24. Football - page 8
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Women’s soccer coach hired By Ashlee Coffey
staff writer ashlee.coffey@yahoo.com
After months of searching, the Eastern women’s soccer program has hired Chad Bodnar. Bodnar was the head coach of both the men’s and women’s soccer programs at Walla Walla Community College. Having spent 10 years with that program, Bodnar finished with a record of 210 wins, 15 ties and 11 losses. Walla Walla Community College never lost
Football: continued from page 7 This gave the Eagles their third appearance in the semifinals in the last four years. No. 3 ranked Eastern would now face No. 5 ranked Towson University. The Tigers would rally to beat the Eagles in the final minute of the game on a one-yard run by their running back Terrance West. The Tigers rushed for 241 yards on the Eagle defense. West could not be stopped. “I know the end result is not what your ultimate goal is, but in terms of the way the players competed, stayed together, fought, scrapped and left it on the field, it was all out there,” said Eastern head coach Beau Baldwin. “I would like to make a statement thanking the seniors for helping pave the way for not only this year, but the path that has been paved since 2009. A lot of them got here and redshirted. They help continue to make these strides.” As the Eagles ended their season in the semifinals for the second year in a row, there were plenty of awards for the Eagle standouts
more than five games in a season under head Coach Bodnar. “We are excited to have coach Bodnar join our Eagle family,“ head athletic director Bill Chaves said “Chad [Bodnar]’s record and accomplishments at Walla Walla over the past 10 years have been tremendously impressive.“ Before being hired at Walla Walla, Bodnar also served as the head coach for the Pasco men’s soccer team. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity of developing a win-
Adams and redshirt freshman wide receiver Cooper Kupp. “It has been a special season,” said Baldwin. “[Kupp] took that redshirt year and took his talents to a new level.” Kupp received the highest honors, winning the Jerry Rice Award, which is given to the top freshman in the FCS, and also winning the Big Sky Freshman of the Year. He broke many national records for receiving yards, catches and touchdowns. “I congratulate [Kupp] for winning this award,” said Adams. “It’s a great honor for our entire team. He’s worked hard for it and deserves to be recognized as the best freshman in FCS.” Adams received the Big Sky MVP award and was runnerup for the Walter Payton award, while Lee is the third player in Eastern history to receive first team All-Big Sky honors three times and Coach Baldwin received Coach of the Year in the Big Sky Conference. “[Adams] mindset is that he wants to keep getting better and there is still a very high ceiling he can go after,” said Baldwin. Five Eastern players received first team all Big Sky honors, five players for second team, four
ning tradition at Eastern Washington,“ Bodnar said. “It all starts with recruiting, and I think the Cheney and Spokane area has a lot to offer. At the end of the day, our goal is to become as competitive as quickly as possible, and I will begin pursuing the best players in the region right away.“ The Eagles struggled last season under previous head coach George Hageage. The team finished 3-15 overall, winning only one game in conference play with a record of 1-8.
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Returning player for the Eagle’s, Cassie Black, is pleased with what the new coach has planned for the team in the upcoming 2014 season. “Coach Chad [Bodnar] is a great change to our soccer program. He is ready to come in and really hit the ground running. We’re excited to have his competitive edge and definitely looking forward to working hard and seeing results.The team is confident that we will be among the top competitors of the Big Sky Conference next season.”
By Amye Ellsworth
managing editor easterner.me@gmail.com
Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams will encounter Big Sky Conference competitors in their upcoming games. The men’s basketball team will have their first two home games since winter break on Jan. 9 at 6:05 p.m. and Jan. 11 at 2:05 p.m., both in Reese Court. They will take on the Grizzlies of Montana and the Bobcats of Montana State. Women’s basketball will be on the road for their next two games, but will return to Reese Court on Jan. 16 to take on Northern Arizona.
Photo by Laura Jones The Towson Tigers tackle their way to a win.
players for third team and 11 players for honorable mention. The Eagles broke 48 school, 22 Big Sky and 12 FCS records during the 2013 season. This spring 22 seniors will be graduating from EWU's football program.
“These seniors have built this program. What we are able to do today is a lot of credit to them. When you are underclassmen you look up to these guys,” said junior linebacker Cody McCarthy.
The men’s tennis team officially swings into season on the road against Willamette on Jan. 16. Women’s tennis follows, beginning their season on Jan. 25 in Eugene, Ore. Track and field season is also beginning soon, with the team’s first indoor meet Jan. 18 at the University of Washington indoor preview in Seattle.
WELCOME BACK Welcome back to campus students, faculty and staff! And welcome back to the newly renovated Patterson Hall! This state-of-the-art academic building will give students a first-class learning environment. On behalf of Eastern Washington University, I would like to thank all of you for your patience during construction over the past four years, and I hope you enjoy your experience in this premier facility. Sincerely, Rodolfo Arévalo, President