The Easterner: Volume 101, Issue 4

asterner The Easterner

The_Easterner

@EasternerOnline

Eastern Washington University’s Independent Student Newspaper

Food Truck Series

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

www.EasternerOnline.com

Volume 101, Issue 04

Mac Daddy’s

EWU football rallies for road win

Page 14

Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

Page 8

Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

World Party Eagles soccer undefeated in Big brings cultures together Sky play

Page 16

The Easterner Archives

Page 8

Sam Jackson for The Easterner

2 | The Easterner

Volume 101, Issue 04 | October 11, 2017

Staff List Editor in Chief Brandon Cline 509.359.7010 easterner.editor@ewu.edu

3 News | 5 Police Beat | 6 Opinion | 7 Arts and Entertainment | 10 Events | 12 Sports

Easterner Asks:

Managing Editor Logan Stanley

Joshua Boyle Freshmen “I don’t see what the problem with it is. I think it is kind of cool that they are letting people know what is going on in the community.”

easterner.mngeditor@gmail.com

Multimedia Director Audrey Seda easterner.social@gmail.com

Chief Copy Editor Amanda Haworth easternercopy@gmail.com

News Editor Josh Fletcher

Trevor Burgess Senior “Well, I think it’s mostly the student’s responsibility to be voicing opinions but not necessarily every student is going to be passionate or confident.”

easterner.news@gmail.com

Arts & Entertainment and Features Editor Dayana Morales easterner.aef@gmail.com

Sports Editor Michael Brock easterner.sports@gmail.com

What are your thoughts or feelings on allowing activist groups to solicit or promote their causes on campus?

Alexis Schlatter Freshman “I feel like there should be more of a variety, it seems like it is only religious groups that are on campus.”

Madison McKinley Junior “Generally, I think outside groups should go through a process of unbiased officials to be approved to be on campus.”

Ronaldo Romanha Scampini Senior “Actually it is good in my opinion!

It’s good because we students cannot just be on campus only to go to class, you know we have to have something else.”

Kendra Vandenberg Junior “I feel like that is a good thing, that we should be open to letting people come on campus because that is a good way to reach out to students and make that connection.”

Summer Escape Erik Rotness, Junior, says of his photo, “After moving to Spokane toward the end of summer I was caught in a whirlwind of activities.

I made new friends, experienced rush hour traffic, and could see the stress of working while going to school creeping closer. This photo reminds me of my favorite ways to escape it all.”

Art Director Andrew Watson easterner.photo@gmail.com

Social Media Editor Richard Clark IV easterner.online@gmail.com

Faculty Adviser Carleigh Hill chill26@ewu.edu

Staff Writers Sarah Giomi Jeremy Burnham Photographers Mckenzie Ford Bailey Monteith Graphic Designer Gail Powers

Photo of the Week Our Mission The mission of The Easterner is to inform the students, faculty, staff and nearby residents of Eastern Washington University of the governance, activities and views of the campus while providing a learning environment for students interested in journalism and related fields. Our main goal is to publish high-quality news content to the community of Eastern Washington University.

Circulation The Easterner publishes a weekly print version as well as web content during the week at http://www.easterneronline. com. The Easterner is distributed throughout the Cheney campus and business district as well as Riverpoint and various Spokane businesses. If you would like the Easterner to be distributed at your business call the Advertising Department at 509-359-7010.

Corrections The Easterner never knowingly publishes inaccuracies. If any error is found, The Easterner is obligated to correct the error as soon as possible, regardless of the source of the error.

The Easterener does not remove any editorial content from easterneronline.com. However, if there is a factual inaccuracy in a story, the editors will run a correction or an update as needed.

Submission Guidelines To submit photos to The Easterner, attach the largest filesize in an email to the Art Director at easterner.photo@ gmail.com, 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 received

by Monday night the week you would like it to be published.

Photos must be appropriate and not include obscenities.

October 11, 2017 | Volume 101, Issue 04

The Easterner | 3

News

Clarke named first Diversity and Inclusion VP Mandy Nicole Contributing Writer Surrounded by unpacked boxes, Dr Shari Clarke, EWU’s new vice president for Diversity and Inclusion, makes all who enter her office feel welcome.

Clarke’s office is in transition, a distinct metaphor for its new occupant. Clarke stepped into the brand-new position on Aug. 2, and hasn’t stopped running since.

“It’s been a very busy eight weeks,” Clarke said with a smile, “I’m happy to be here.”

Dr. Shari Clarke Clarke applied for the position after a student-led coalition demanded its creation.

“These students care deeply about diversity and representation on campus,” Clarke said. “The administration listened.”

The same attitude that founded the role will fuel Clarke’s mission. “I am here to listen. I want to know the pulse of EWU,” Clarke said.

Clarke completed her undergraduate education at Lane College, her graduate studies at Bowling Green University (where she earned a MA in College Student Personnel) and her PhD in Educational Leadership and Higher Education at the University of Nebraska.

“I loved college,” Clarke said. “I never wanted to leave.”

When the conversation turned to her

academic path, she lit up, ready to share her passion, and described her joy at discovering a major built around college administration.

“I thought, ‘you can major in this?’ I was so happy,” said Clarke.

To call Clarke an award-winning school administrator is an understatement. She was recognized for Excellence in Diversity by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission in 2011, during her time as vice president for Multicultural affairs at Marshall University. The award is only one of a long list of accolades.

Clarke began working in student affairs in 1992, and has held positions at a number of universities.

Most recently, she served as Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion at Ohio University. Her extensive resume

We want Eastern to be an example for other colleges, not just through a diverse student population, but through diversity in administration.

fits the mission of EWU well: to become a voice for diversity and inclusion in the world of higher education.

“We want Eastern to be an example for other colleges, not just through a diverse student population, but through diversity in administration,” Clarke said.

“One of our goals is to be a Hispanicserving institution. We want to lead the way on diversity.”

Program Coordinator for Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Courtney Anderson said she was excited about Clarke’s goals. Anderson said they were in line with those in her department.

“The addition of Dr. Clarke, both to the administration and to our suite, has brought increased visibility to our department,” Anderson said.

One big step to this ambitious goal

is to introduce diverse perspectives into students’ daily lives.

“We want to appoint diversity and leadership ambassadors - students who will build intentional relationships on campus to promote diversity,” Clarke said.

The individual’s story is paramount to this program. “There is power in the narrative.”

And above all, Clarke says, she believes in the power of education.

“Education is pivotal to success,” she said, drawing a direct line between her own academic path and her goals for EWU. “Education is the salvation.”

Students can meet Dr. Clarke for a Sit ‘n Chat on Oct. 12, Oct. 26, Nov. 9, and Nov. 16 in Showalter 300. •

FREAKY FRESH! FREAKY FAST! ™

Dr. Shari Clarke, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion

$31 * *How much a student group would pay for this space. Call us today 509-359-7010 or advertising@ewu.edu

WE DELIVER! VISIT JIMMYJOHNS.COM TO FIND A LOCATION NEAR YOU

4 | The Easterner

News

Fraternity alums raise $250,000 for the EWU library Sarah Giomi Staff Reporter Alumni of EWU’s Pi Kappa Alpha Zeta Nu chapter have raised $250,000 over the past four years for the university libraries.

The money raised will fund the Archives Hidden Collection Digitization Project converting more than a quarter of a million items, including research papers, artwork and other historical articles into digital versions that would otherwise be inaccessible. The funds will also support the Randy Van Turner Scholarship, awarded in preference to military veterans and members or alum of Pi Kappa Alpha Zeta Nu. “We all came together 60 years later, put away our families, our professions, our hobbies to spend some time together, joyfully, thinking about how to help

Eastern, all in the name of Randy,” Chapter alumni member Jamie Wolff said.

Randy Van Turner was an EWU graduate and member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity who was killed in action in Vietnam.

The scholarship has been awarded to five students since it was established.

The alumni members who supported the philanthropic mission were active members of Zeta Nu chapter over 60 years ago and graduated from EWU around the 1970s.

Alumni member Doug Myers said, “Hopefully we’re not just going to rest on one accomplishment and we’ll continue to support Eastern in many ways, not only financially, but also being a part of the alumni.”

For more information about supporting the Pi Kappa Alpha Fund, please contact EWU libraries at 509-359-6915.•

Volume 101, Issue 04 | October 11, 2017

EWU lost and found will soon be gone Sarah Giomi Staff Reporter University police reminded students that all items found at EWU will be held at the University Police Department for 60 days after the recorded finding.

Items not claimed within 60 days will be thrown away if valued at less than $25, sold to surplus, or donated to local charities. The profit from the surplus sales will be donated to the university.

“The process works because the volume we

have of books and items is so large,” University Police Deputy Chief Gary Gasseling said in a phone interview.

If a student loses an item on campus, they are encouraged to submit a lost or found report, or visit the lost and found office. The office location and report can be found on the police department’s website.

EWU’s policy 603-08: Lost and Found, was established in November 2011, to inform students of the procedure, spread awareness of item safety, and minimize the overload

of items lost throughout campus.

“The best way to manage lost items is with contact information,” Gasseling said. “If you have a book please put your contact information inside so we can get it back to you.”

For questions on the lost and found procedure and item safety, call Campus Police Sergeant Lorraine Hill at 509-3597914 or review policy 603-08 on the campus police website. •

The Easterner | 5

October 11, 2017 | Volume 101, Issue 04

Police Beat Josh Fletcher News Editor

Residential Burglary, Obstruction of Justice, Liquor Violation, Assault

Drug Violation October 3

A CA was doing a routine walk-through in Dressler Hall Tuesday night when they smelled marijuana coming from one of the rooms. Cops were called in to search the room. They found small traces of marijuana, a pipe and alcohol.

The female was cited for being a Minor in Possession.

October 7

Suspicious Circumstance October 4

A student employee, who works at the radio station, called police after he found a “disturbing note.” The note, which he found in the DJ booth, was said to have somebody’s thoughts and frustrations written out. The case is closed with no further action

Drug Violation October 4

On Wednesday night during a building walk-through in Morrison Hall, cops were called due to the smell of marijuana. After police got a search warrant for the room, they found a small bag of marijuana. The male was cited for possession.

Liquor Violation October 6

Somebody at the front desk of Dressler Hall called police after a package from the mail was dropped off and it had a sticker on it saying the package contained alcohol. Police found that a student, who was under the age of 21, ordered alcohol from the internet to have it shipped to her dorm. She was referred to Students Rights and Responsibilities.

Illustration by Gail Powers for The Easterner

Liquor Violation October 7 A CA from Dressler Hall got a call from another resident who was worried for her friend who was extremely intoxicated and the male who was in the room alone with her friend. When officers showed up, they had to transport the female to the hospital for alcohol poisoning.

Liquor Violation October 7

With complaints of loud music and shouting, a CA from Pearce Hall went up to the room to investigate. There they found a party; all 14 students were charged for drinking in the dorms by the Community Advisor.

Just past midnight, one of the CA’s from Pearce Hall was assisting a student to their room who was already treated by the Fire Department for extreme intoxication. The student also had two friends with him, one from Gonzaga and one from Montana State, both under the age of 21. The student from Montana State wanted to ride the elevator up to his friend’s room with him. When the CA did not allow that, the student pushed the CA out of the elevator, resulting in a charge of Assault. Then, once upstairs, a resident peaked out his door to see what all the commotion was about and the Montana State student pushed his way into their room exclaiming he would be staying there for the night, resulting in Residential Burglary. When police arrived to talk to the student he refused to answer any of their questions, resulting in Obstruction of Justice. He was then booked into Spokane County Jail. The other student from Gonzaga was cited for Minor in Possession and was released.

Suspicious Circumstance October 8

On Sunday, a guest of one of the residents from Streeter Hall got too touchy with a CA. The guest, who had alcohol with him, was touching her face, hand, and trying to get into her room. The CA felt uncomfortable, but the case closed with no further action.

6 | The Easterner

Volume 101, Issue 04 | October 11, 2017

Opinion

EWU football loses out as Big Sky Conference expands The Easterner Editorial Board The Big Sky Conference announced on Sept. 28 that with the University of Idaho football team joining the Big Sky in 2018, Idaho will become one of EWU’s two “protected rivalries” moving forward.

There are currently 13 teams in the Big Sky, but schools are only able to play eight conference games a season, meaning that each year they miss out on playing four teams. The Big Sky remedies the situation by rotating the teams that schools play every two years, ensuring that each team plays at home and on the road.

Having a protected rivalry with another team ensures that the two schools will play each other year in and year out, and aren’t subject to the rotation rules that the 10 other teams in the conference follow.

With the addition of Idaho to the Big Sky beginning next season, EWU’s protected rivals will be the Vandals and Portland State University moving forward. So what’s the big deal?

What should and already has gotten Eagles fans riled up is that Idaho will be replacing the University of Montana as EWU’s second protected rival. And beginning next season, the Eagles and the Grizzlies will not be facing off against each other on the gridiron every season like fans have grown accustomed to for 35 consecutive years. Montana’s two protected rivals will now be the Vandals and their bitter foe for north of 100 years, Montana State University.

The Eagles and Grizzlies will resume playing each other in 2019, but that game will be played in Missoula.

EWU won’t face Montana at Roos Field again until 2020 at the earliest.

EWU athletic director Bill Chaves lamented that while the fans, coaches and administration loved playing Montana, EWU is one of 13 voting members in the Big Sky. “We’re one of 13 voting members when it comes to football at this point in time, and we accounted for one vote,” said Chaves. “And so sometimes certain votes, in a sense, may go your way. And sometimes they may not go your way.”

The top three most-attended games in the history of Roos Field— and six of the top 10—have been when the Eagles faced off against the Grizzlies. There’s no way to know right now how big of a draw EWU’s games will be against Idaho, but replacing the increased levels of lost revenue from tickets, concessions, parking and apparel that come from a home game against Montana will be extremely difficult to replace. This new arrangement isn’t just bad for the fans, it’s bad for business for EWU. There have been a number of proposed alternatives to fix the Big Sky’s scheduling conflict. One of Chaves’ ideas was to give each school either three or four protected rivals and have each team play nine conference games.

Idaho’s inclusion gives the Big Sky 14 football teams for two seasons, before the University of North Dakota leaves to join the Missouri Valley Conference in 2020.

An even number of teams would allow the Big Sky to form two divisions, if they so desired. There is a natural geographical division that each team belongs in, either the north or the south.

Teams would play each team in their own division, which would ensure that they play their natural rivals each season, as well as saving schools and fans money on traveling because of the closer geographic proximity. The other two conference games would rotate against teams in the other division. It seems like a simple enough—albeit far from perfect—solution, right?

But what about when North Dakota departs in 2020 and the Big Sky yet again has 13 teams? One solution is to add another northern team to replace North Dakota, but the better option is to further reduce the conference to 12 teams, creating two six-team divisions.

With six-team divisions, it would allow for teams to play everyone in their division, and three of the six teams in the other division. Instead of not playing some teams in the other division for several years, teams in opposite divisions would only go two years without playing each other.

There’s no easy situation when it comes to trying to please each and every school, but it doesn’t mean that there aren’t any better situations than the one the Big Sky is currently stuck with. Reducing the conference to 12 teams and forming two divisions is the best decision for both the Big Sky and its member schools. •

Vernon Adams Jr. throws a pass against Montana in 2012. After 35 consecutive years of playing each other, the two schools won’t meet in 2018 The Easterner Archives

Letter to the Editor Submission Guidelines -Letters should be 300 words or less and typed, or legibly handwritten.

-Include your full name, signature, telephone number and email address for verification.

-We reserve the right not to publish letters; furthermore, all letters are subject to editing for adherence to Associated Press style.

-Letters must be received no later than Monday at 10 a.m. in order to be considered for publication the following Wednesday.

-If your letter is in response to a specific article, please list the title and date of the article.

We encourage the EWU community to submit letters and opinion pieces that conform to the requirements listed.

Opinion articles and letters to the editor do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Easterner, its staff members or Eastern Washington University.

The Easterner | 7

Volume 101, Issue 04 | October 11, 2017

Feature

How to prepare for an active shooting on campus Mandy Nicole Contributing Writter In light of the recent gun violence in Las Vegas, many are voicing opinions of one of gun advocates’ favorite go-to scenarios - “the good guy with a gun.”

Regardless of one’s personal convictions on the topic, Washington state is an open-carry state. It’s not uncommon to encounter legally armed civilians around town, and those licensed carry responsibilities as well as their firearm.

Officer House of the Spokane Police Department encourages anyone who wants to carry a firearm to be thoroughly educated on how to use a gun for self-defense in an active shooter scenario. Dealing with an active shooter is a complex situation, Officer House explained, and it’s difficult to give armed civilians a set of rules that apply to every scenario. The important thing is to get law enforcement on the scene as quickly as possible.

“Once the police arrive, you have to listen closely to their orders and respond immediately,” House said.

House knows that having more than one person with a gun in a violent situation can make the scene more chaotic.

“When law enforcement arrives, they will not know the difference between the gunman and the armed person trying to protect themselves,” said House. “It’s important to know what you’re doing.”

House says that the best practices for a civilian carrying a firearm during an active shooter situation is to identify yourself to the police early and holster your weapon as soon as you safely can.

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING… Even in an open-carry state, there are places no one is allowed to carry a firearm. Schools are always off-limits, and most universities have rules restricting weapons on campus. EWU police officer Greg Karlis explained that students should not have guns on site.

“No one should be carrying a gun on campus,” said Karlis. “People at EWU can be hesitant to call 911 because they aren’t

sure something is wrong. If you see a gun, you’re sure.”

Karlis says that although it’s not fun, it’s important for students to imagine an active shooter on campus because it’s impossible to be prepared for a situation you have never thought about.

“When you hear an alarming noise, take action immediately and know ahead of time what action to take,” Karlis said.

There are three important steps to

make the area secure and keep yourself hidden.”

The very last resort for targets is to fight. If running and hiding are not possible, the key, Karlis says, is to even the odds.

“The more the merrier,” said Karlis.

“Work with others nearby to take advantage of any opportunity to disable the gunman. Even the most experienced shooter needs to reload. Use the moment.”

…SAY SOMETHING Most importantly, if you see something, say something. “It’s our job to investigate,” said Karlis. “If you see anything that gives you an instinctual feeling that something is wrong, call us.

Listen to your gut.”

Students with questions about violence preparedness can call the Red Barn for more information.

University Police also offers walkthroughs for student dorms, to help students visualize a plan for the unlikely event of an active shooter on campus. •

It’s our job to investigate. If you see anything that gives you an instinctual feeling that something is wrong, call us.

Listen to your gut.

Greg Karlis, EWU police officer

Illustration by Mandy Nicole for The Easterner

staying safe during an active shooter scenario. First, targets should run and get away.

“Get as far away as fast as you can, and immediately call 911,” Karlis said.

If targets are unable to run, Karlis says barricading in a safe place and remaining quiet is the next option.

“Be smart about using the space,” said Karlis. “Ask yourself what you can use to

The officers at the Red Barn teach selfdefense classes for unarmed assailants and offer pepper spray classes.

“Pepper spray is a good self-defense tool,” said Karlis, who encourages students to buy and carry a canister with them. “But it is important to know how to properly use it. We can teach you how.”

8 | The Easterner

October 11, 2017

A&E

World Party celebrates diversity Sam Jackson Staff Reporter Ambitious to celebrate and embrace EWU’s diversity, Eagle Entertainment invited international clubs and organizations to host a World Party.

The World Party took place on Thursday, Oct. 5 and was located in the Campus Mall. The event accommodated a variety of clubs and allowed them to showcase their culture and provide information for students that were interested.

Some of the organizations that were represented at the World Party were Hui O’ Hawaii Club, Native American Student Association, Ballet Folklorico de Aztlan and Asia University America Program, Black Student Union and Residence Hall Association.

Keresha Richards, Eagle Entertainment’s Diversity Outreach Coordinator, put on Keresha Richards, Eagle Entertainment Diversity the event in order to provide awareness of Outreach Coordinator | Sam Jackson for The Easterner the diversity that exists on campus and to demonstrate inclusion. aspects and see different perspectives,” said “I think it’s a great concept because people Mahina Kuamo’o-Moli, Co-President. “Also this age just want to feel accepted and loved give[s] us all an open mind about how we’re by everyone,” said Richards. “So I think that all interconnected and learning from each it’s important that we show people that they other.” are represented no matter their race, color The Native American Student Association height and size.”

(NASA) attended World Party to advertise Ballet Folklorico de Aztlan (BFA) is a their upcoming events and get the word out dance group on campus. Their goal is teach that NASA is apart of EWU. They want to the history of the regional dances in Mexico invite people to come and see what they are while entertaining their audience. At The all about.

World Party, they were able to explain their “We encourage our new members to bring club to many students. friends and you don’t have to be Native “Eagle Entertainment did a great job American to join our club,” said Alex Tallis, bringing out different clubs on campus with Event Coordinator for NASA. The World Party,” said Sarahi Gutierrez, BFA NASA has some upcoming events including member. “A lot of students who are new to selling caramel apples, hot chocolate and campus don’t know about any of these diverse popcorn balls in the Campus Mall on Oct. 23 clubs and this gives them the opportunity to from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and those proceeds explore new cultures.” will go towards NASA for more events. They Anyone is free to join BFA and their meet on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. in the Native practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 Building across from Kingston. to 8 p.m. at the Multicultural Center.

Richards is looking forward to putting on For the Hui O’ Hawaii club, members were The World Party again, and is implementing portraying different Hawaiian legends and ideas to make it bigger and better. myths with pictures and stories attached to “What we need to do is invite more people them. This was their way in providing a fun out here and have performances in order to learning experience to students on Hawaiian solidify that,” said Richards. “A bigger variety culture. of food, changing the tables into more booths “Since our campus is so diverse I think and things like that. Just turn it up a little bit it just helps everyone to learn different more.” •

The Easterner | 9

Volume 101, Issue 04 | October 11, 2017

A&E Food truck series: Mac Daddy’s Sam Jackson Staff Reporter

Food Truck Series

The Greater Spokane Food Truck Association and EWU have paired up to deliver a delicious collection of food trucks on campus, five days a week.

The Food Truck Plaza is located between Monroe and Showalter Hall. The food trucks are open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday through Friday. The trucks will also be available at the the home football games.

“The idea of food trucks being able to offer quality food, while also upholding health department standards, is rapidly becoming a norm in today’s society,” according to the Greater Spokane Food Trucks Association website. “Until recently,

however, there were no groups or associations in Spokane that continuously advocated, promoted and encouraged the growth of food trucks in our community.”

The initial reason the food trucks are on campus is because the PUB is under reconstruction.

“Because of the elimination of the retail services that existed at the PUB, we decided to bring in the food trucks,” said Dave McKay, Director of Dining and Catering Services. “Last January when the PUB was closed and phased up we worked out a license agreement with the Greater Spokane Food Truck Association and licensed for them

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY OCTOBER 26, 2017

EWU.EDU/STEMFAIR Professional Attire Required

10:00AM - 2:00PM Hargreaves - 2nd Floor

To request disability accommodations for this event, please contact Career Services at 509.359.6934 or careers@ewu.edu.

to bring three food trucks. We can bring more on but there hasn’t been enough business yet to mandate having more than just the three.”

Though last winter was hard and it was the food trucker’s first time catering at EWU, they powered through the rough weather in order to serve faculty and students. The Food Truck Plaza has made some improvements to accommodate eating since then.

“If you can remember last winter it was rainy and snowy, they were troopers to be out there everyday trying to set up,” said McKay. “Because of the weather we weren’t able to get the tent and the patio built until late in the spring. So this fall we opened up with that and a couple tables people can hang out at and use when visiting the food trucks.”

Once the PUB is open again, there will be some ideas in place that might allow for the food trucks to stay or return again on occasion.

“At that point we will have to revisit that situation and what we have tried to look at with the construction of the PUB is to put some electrical hookups up at the upper terrace level, so that if we did want to bring in the food trucks in for a special event or a day-to-day thing there would be Bring an a spot for them Updated Resume that would be very convenient,” said McKay. “So we’re making provisions for it but I am not certain on how that will play out.”

Mac Daddy’s dishes | Dayana Morales for The Easterner Not every campus provides food trucks, and with this unique addition there are many benefits.

“I think it’s good in this situation because the PUB is closed and we took away a lot of the services to the campus,” said McKay. “It really is filling a vacancy whether it’s a food truck or a nice little bistro. I think those just add to the ambiance and the experience on campus.”

Mac Daddy’s Gourmet Grub is one of the current food trucks in the plaza. They provide a variety of different mac and cheese options.

The employees enjoy serving EWU students five days a week.

“I guess because I’m closer to this number of individual’s age group it’s a little more relaxed versus when you’re serving parents and kids,” said Will Currie, employee at Mac Daddy’s. “It’s just a little more chill.”

Their assortment of mac and cheese inhibits a wide range of flavors, perfect for all kinds of cravings.

“It’s all really good, it just depends if you like hot and spicy or if you just want bacon mac and cheese,” said Currie. “My favorite is the buffalo because you can’t

go wrong with it. It tastes like hot wings, so you get chicken and mac and cheese together with buffalo sauce. It’s just good.”

Besides EWU, you can find Mac Daddy’s all over. Since Hoopfest to now they’ve catered over 80 events, from Seattle to Coeur d’Alene.

“Right now we are at Harvest House up on Green Bluff, we are going to be up there until it’s done,” said Currie. “Then, as far as everywhere else we kind of bounce around. This location though, at EWU, is pretty solid.”

Students are encouraged to go out and try the food trucks.

“Mac Daddy’s is just a great macaroni and cheese,” said McKay. “It’s street food, and street food is interesting … I think it’s a nice variety and it has its own bit of culture. I think the vendors we have out there do a great job. We’re glad to have them here and hopefully the students try them. It’s amazing for me to talk to people that still don’t know we have food trucks out here or know where they are at.” •

10 | The Easterner

Volume 101, Issue 04 | October 11, 2017

Events

Courtesy of Super Diamond website

Courtesy of Christine Tully

Chicano and Chicana Studies program 40 year anniversary What is it: A week full of activities, including Carlos Maldonado Room Naming, Chicana and Chicano Alumni Panel, Dolores film screening and National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies (NACCS) Pacific Northwest Foco Conference.

Super Diamond Kicks Off Pops Season What is it: Symphony pop concert When: Saturday, Oct. 14 Time: 8 p.m.

Where: Martin Woldson Theater in Spokane.

Cost: Tickets range from $45 to $95

When: Tuesday, Oct. 10 (Carlos Maldonado Room Naming) Time: 3-4 p.m.

Where: Monroe Hall room 201 When: Wednesday, Oct. 11 (Chicana and Chicano Alumni Panel) Time: 3-5 p.m. (reception 4 p.m.)

Where: Tawanka B&C When: Friday, Oct. 13 (Dolores film screening) Time: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Where: Magic Lantern Theatre When: Saturday, Oct. 14 (Call for Proposals for the conference ) Submission deadline is Sept. 6 and the proposers will be notified Sept. 13.

Courtesy of Pixabay

Hump Day Concert Series What is it: Eagle Entertainment celebrates the middle of the week with friends, food and live music.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 11 Time: Noon-1 p.m.

Where: PUB Mall

Courtesy of Disney

Movie screening

What is it: Hocus Pocus movie screening.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 18 Time: 2-5 p.m.

Where: Patterson Hall room 148

The Easterner | 11

October 11, 2017 | Volume 101, Issue 04

EDITORS’ PICKS

Entertainment

Comic of the Week

TV Show: “American Vandal” With a score of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, American Vandal is a half-hour true-crime satire that finds its home on Netf lix.

This new show follows the aftermath of a costly high school prank that left 27 faculty cars vandalized and an aspiring sophomore documentarian investigating the controversial and potentially unjust expulsion of troubled senior Dylan Maxwell played by Jimmy Tatro. This eight-episode series keeps the audience laughing while asking, “who drew the dicks?” Binge watch season one on Netf lix. (Audrey Seda)

Courtesy of Netflix

Video Game: “Madden 18” The latest installment in one of EA Sports’ most popular franchises, Madden 18 is a game changer in terms of feel and graphics. First, there are now more game style offered to players. You can choose between arcade (more highlight plays), simulation (more realistic game play) and competitive (requires more player attentiveness and skill). Also new is the game mode of “Longshot,” which is a road-to-glory feature. But most glaring is the improvement of graphics. Seriously, the quality of the graphics are top-notch.

Madden 18 came out on Aug. 25 and is now in stores. (Logan Stanley)

Courtesy of EA Sports

TV Show: “Curb Your Enthusiasm” Curb Your Enthusiasm is a comedy television series that airs on HBO, Sundays at 10 p.m. PST. The show was created by Larry David, the co-creator of Seinfeld. David stars as a fictionalized version of himself who constantly finds himself in annoying or awkward situations. David’s character is extremely socially unaware, which often leads to said embarrassing, impossibleto-recover-from circumstances.

Whether you want to feel better about yourself or just need a good laugh, Curb Your Enthusiasm is the Courtesy of HBO show for you. (Michael Brock)

START A CAREER WITH PURPOSE & HONOR. A unique opportunity for you to make a difference and serve your community.

CALL TODAY!

866.HIRE-911

GET STARTED! PublicSafetyTesting.com

• Police Officer

• Corrections Officer

• Firefighter

• Paramedic

• Deputy Sheriff

• 911 Dispatcher

12 | The Easterner

Sports

Volume 101, Issue 04 | October 11, 2017

EWU cross country’s Colton Johnsen pacing his way to the top of the Big Sky talented and I thought maybe I would be too just because I was related to him,” Johnsen said.

About a year ago, EWU’s head cross Talented is an understatement. In high country coach Chris Shane and I were school, Connor Johnsen was one of the sitting in his state’s top middleoffice. We were distance runners in discussing the the 1600 and 3200 recent performance meter races. During by a particular his senior year, freshmen on the he was a double men’s side. Shane state champion told me that this kid in both those had the potential to aforementioned be real good. A year distances. later, the coach’s Connor Johnsen prophecy is coming eclipsed the ninetrue. minute barrier for Born on the 3200-meters May 8, 1998 while in high in Bellingham, school, a notable Washington, feat. He also helped Colton Johnsen is lead Sehome High the youngest of two School to a state children. The son championship, both of two supportive in cross country parents, Johnsen EWU sophomore, Colton Johnsen and track and field participated in a during his senior handful of sports year. After high growing up. He school, Johnsen dabbled in basketball and baseball, headed to Washington State University to but mainly stuck to soccer. This love continue his academic and athletic career. of soccer would unknowingly end up You could say the talent runs in the playing a crucial role in the development family. of Johnsen’s running ability.

Leading up to his second year at It was in the sixth grade when Sehome in 2013, Johnsen trained in the Johnsen joined a track and field team for summer — a first for the then 16-year-old the first time. For a number of reasons, runner. It would be the team’s first year Johnsen didn’t take the sport seriously without his older brother since 2008, right away. His dedication to running but there would be no drop-off. The final did not begin until his sophomore year three years of Johnsen’s career at Sehome at Sehome High School. saw the cross country team win three The reason Johnsen initially joined consecutive state championships. track and field stemmed not from his love While the team experienced great of the sport, but because of genetics. success, Johnsen himself had yet to “I saw [my older brother Connor] was capture top glory. That would come

Logan Stanley

Managing Editor

during his senior year, just like his older brother.

Every year, the WIAA Cross Country State Championships are held in Pasco, Washington at the Sun Willows Golf Course. It was there that Johnsen would cement himself as one of the state’s best distance runners and make his informal introduction to a spectator in the stands, who was there just to watch some championship racing.

That certain spectator was Chris Shane. Not scouting any runner in particular, Shane was on his first official recruiting trip as head coach of the EWU cross country teams. He was only two months into the job when he decided to head to the state championship meet.

“I remember it vividly,” said Shane.

“I was standing on the fence line with about 350 meters to go in the race and I see Colton and one of his teammates.

They’re in third or fourth place, maybe fifth or sixth place. And I always like to look into a kid’s eyes with about 350 [meters] to go, just far enough to where they can’t see the finish line.”

“I want to know what is going through their mind in that moment. When I looked at him, and I looked at his teammate, I saw just fire. Pure fire. And I loved it. In fact, I was so struck by that look that I sprinted across the field to see the actual finish. I knew he was moving well, but I wanted to see how well. It was one of the most spectacular finishes I’ve seen.”

Johnsen ended up being edged out by .02 seconds to finish in second place in that race, the last of his high school cross country career. It was one of the races that Johnsen said showed to himself that his ability was special.

Shane immediately went to Johnsen’s coach after the race and asked to speak with the 17-year-old senior. The two had a conversation and an official visit was set

up. There was interest from the University of Washington and Washington State University, but Johnsen eventually settled on EWU as his school of choice.

Upon joining EWU, Johnsen walked into a peculiar situation. Johnsen was a freshman, but he was faced with high expectations, and tasked with being the No. 1 runner for the men’s team. It was that pressure that eventually led to Johnsen dropping out of a few races.

He said he never really dealt with the issue head-on and that caused stress on himself. But, even with this newfound adversity, the freshman still excelled. During his first campaign at EWU, Johnsen clocked 14:45.04 for 5,000 meters in indoor track and was invited to the USA Junior Cross Country Championships in Bend, Oregon in February 2017.

Unfortunately, he got sick before the race and was unable to finish. But the selection to the race alone exemplifies Johnsen’s ability.

This season, things seem to be falling into place for Johnsen. Already, Johnsen has run under 25 minutes for 8,000 meters and has a first-place finish under his belt (Montana Invitational on Sept.

29).

As November quickly approaches and the warm weather fades, the championship portion of the cross country season looms on the horizon.

Next ahead is the Pre-National Cross Country meet, where Johnsen will get his first taste of some top-level Division 1 runners, as powerhouse schools like the University of Colorado and the University of Oregon will be in attendance.

That meet is on Saturday, Oct. 14 with coverage beginning at 7 a.m. on FloTrack, and will be held in Louisville, Kentucky at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park. •

October 11, 2017 | Volume 101, Issue 04

The Easterner | 13

Sports

Volleyball splits a pair on the road Jeremy Burnham Staff Reporter

The EWU women’s volleyball team has had a challenging start to their season. They played nine of their first 11 games on the road, and the numbers got even more lopsided as the Eagles played two more away games on Thursday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct. 7. First, EWU swept Northern Arizona University, 3-0, before losing to

Southern Utah University, 3-1.

The Eagles now sit at 3-3 in Big Sky Conference play, and have an overall record of 6-9.

They faced NAU, who entered the match 2-2 and was coming off a straight-set loss to Weber State University.

Before the game, NAU head coach Ken Murphy said that this was an important match.

“We know Eastern is a good opponent and is in the same place as us,” said Murphy. “It’s EWU volleyball prepares for battle. They’ve began conference play with a record of 3-3 Photo courtesy of Ron Swords

Junior Taylor Larsen spiking the ball at a home game this season | Photo courtesy of Ron Swords

important that we move ahead of them.”

EWU started the first set with three straight points. After an error

by NAU, senior outside hitter Ashley Seiler had two straight kills for the Eagles. However, the lead didn’t last, as NAU answered with their own three-point streak. The rest of the first set went back and forth until EWU reached set point at 24-23. Freshman outside hitter MaKenna Davis won the set for the Eagles with a kill.

The Eagles led throughout most of the second set, including a 22-15 advantage, before NAU stepped it up.

With some good serves, along with a few EWU mistakes, NAU closed the gap to 23-21. But they wouldn’t get closer than that. Each team traded scores after that, and EWU closed it out 25-22.

The third set started

off neck and neck. However, with her team clinging to an 8-7 lead, Seiler had her 12th kill of the match sparking a run by the Eagles. When EWU went up 14-9, NAU coach Murphy called a timeout in an attempt to stop the bleeding. It didn’t help, so he called another timeout with the score 18-11. NAU answered by tying the game at 22, but EWU closed it out 25-23 to complete the sweep.

EWU head coach Michael King was pleased with how his team came together on the road.

“Our senior leadership and our underclassmen competed really well tonight,” said King.

“I am proud of how everyone contributed to tonight’s win.

We needed everyone tonight and they each played their role with passion and character.”

EWU then headed to Utah for a Saturday match with SUU, who entered the match 0-5 in conference play, and 5-12 overall. SUU got off to a fast start, opening a 13-8 lead. Though EWU were able to close the gap to 19-18, SUU answered by scoring the next

four points in a row. SUU was then able to end the set with a service ace by Miranda Canez.

EWU was able to pull ahead in the second set. When SUU had a chance to knot the score at 19, they committed their sixth service error of the match.

EWU took the set 25-19.

While EWU opened the third set with a 4-0 run, the rest of the set was all SUU. SUU took their first lead at 8-7, and held it for the rest of set, eventually winning 25-18.

Despite moving late in the fourth set, the Eagles were unable to win it. SUU closed the match out with a 26-24 win.

Senior middle blocker Macail Evans led SUU with 17 kills, while freshman outside hitter Elisa Lago had 18 digs. For EWU, Seiler had 17 kills and freshman libero Catelyn Linke had 22 digs.

The Eagles return to Reese Court on Thursday, Oct. 12, as they take on Idaho State University at 6 p.m. Admission is free. •

14 | The Easterner

Volume 101, Issue 04 | October 11, 2017

Sports

No. 10 Eagles stage late comeback to beat the Aggies EWU football walks onto the field on Sept. 30. They’ve won their last four games after starting the season 0-2 Bailey Monteith for The Easterner

Michael Brock Sports Editor

A couple weeks ago, after the EWU football team came back from a 24-6 halftime deficit to beat Montana 48-41, head coach Aaron Best marveled at his team’s resiliency.

“It’s unconventional sometimes where we put ourselves behind the eight ball time after time,” said Best. “Then they find a way to get out of it.”

On Saturday evening in Davis, California, the Eagles found themselves in another hole, facing an 11-point fourth quarter deficit to UC Davis. However, as they’ve done countless times in the past, EWU found a way to get out of it.

After trailing 31-20, the Eagles scored two touchdowns in as many minutes and came back to beat the Aggies, 41-38. With the win, EWU improves to 4-2 overall and 3-0 in Big Sky play. But let’s set the scene first.

The EWU defense forced UC Davis into a punt on their first drive and junior quarterback Gage Gubrud got the scoring started with a 40-yard pass to junior running back Sam McPherson. The point after was missed though, and EWU led 6-0. On the next UCD drive,

sophomore quarterback Jake Maier hit junior wide receiver Keelan Doss with a 26-yard pass, which set up a one-yard touchdown run from junior backup quarterback C.J. Spencer.

The Aggies led 7-6.

Gubrud started the next EWU possession with a 13-yard completion to junior wide receiver Nsimba Webster and a 15-yarder wto junior wide receiver Zach Eagle, however his screen pass was tipped at the line and intercepted. Maier and the Aggies offense threatened again, but their 36-yard field goal was blocked.

The UCD defense kept up the pressure to end the first quarter, sacking Gubrud and forcing EWU to punt. Another long connection from Maier to Doss (this one for 45 yards), set the Aggies up at the Eagles 13 yard line. Spencer, the backup QB, kept it himself again for another one-yard touchdown and the 14-6 lead.

After trading empty possessions, Gubrud found sophomore wide receiver Jayson Williams for a 12-yard touchdown pass to cut the lead to 14-13 midway through the second quarter. The rest of the second quarter was a defensive clash, as both teams were forced to punt twice. Then, the Aggies

Illustration by Andrew Watson

The Easterner | 15

October 11, 2017

Sports

Introducing Your New Career Development Platform

Manage your

Search and apply for

ONLINE PROFILE

JOBS & INTERNSHIPS

Find activities like

Follow your favorite

Get personalized

Make appointments with

CAREER FAIRS

UPDATES & CAREER RESOURCES

EMPLOYERS

YOUR CAREER ADVISOR

Login at ewu.joinhandshake.com Complete Your Profile Add your education, work experiences, skills and interests, to discover jobs and resources that you actually want!

Plus, you’ll be entered to win a $100 Bookstore Gift Card!

Email careers@ewu.edu a link to your completed Handshake profile by November 30, 2017 to enter the drawing.

missed another field goal, this one from 41 yards to end the half.

At the break, Gubrud was 17/25 for 191 yards and two touchdowns. But he did have an interception and the team had negative one rushing yard.

The Eagles opened the third quarter with the ball, but long drops by redshirt freshman tight end Talolo Limu-Jones cut consecutive drives short. On the next possession, a 24-yard trick pass by Spencer put the Aggies in the red zone. Then, Doss caught his ninth reception, this one a 16-yard touchdown, to take the 21-13 lead.

That’s when Gubrud led the Eagles on an 11-play, 75-yard drive, capped off by a 14-yard pass to Limi-Jones to narrow the UCD lead to 21-20. Maier came back with a 73-yard drive of his own, hitting redshirt freshman Christian Skeptaris with a nine-yard touchdown to make it 28-20, UC Davis, as the third quarter ended.

Gubrud was picked off again to open up the final quarter, this time by Vincent White, who returned it 41 yards to the Eagles 21 yard line. The Aggies threatened, but were forced into a field goal. With 11:38 remaining, EWU was trailing 31-20.

On the very next play, Gubrud connect on a short pass to Webster, who ran 71 yards up the middle for the touchdown.

The two-point conversion was no good and the Eagles deficit was now 31-26. But the defense picked up a pivotal three-and-out, and EWU took over near midfield. They’d only need two plays to retake the lead. First, Gubrud hit Limu-Jones with a 46-yard completion. Then Limu-Jones caught the 6-yard touchdown and Webster caught the two-point conversion with 9:23 remaining.

34-31, Eagles. Two touchdowns in 1:57.

Just like that.

Spencer scored his third rushing touchdown of the night to give the Aggies

the 38-34 advantage. But the EWU offense wasn’t done yet. A long run by McPherson and a 13-yard completion to Sblendorio had the ball at midfield. After a few empty plays, EWU needed a Sblendorio reception on fourth down to keep the drive alive.

Now in the red zone, McPherson’s sevenyard run picked up first-and-goal. On the next play, Gubrud found Sblendorio with a six-yard touchdown in the corner of the end zone to retake the lead, 41-38 with 1:37 to go.

The game ended on a 49-yard missed field goal by the Aggies, their third miss of the contest.

Following the game, Best commented on the Eagles’ comeback.

“We are a team that responds and we handle adversity really well,” said Best. “UC Davis played a heckuva game and they are a heckuva team. We just happened to make one more play than they did.”

Gubrud, the winner of the last three BSC Offensive Player of the Week honors, was 33/53 for 452 yards and six touchdowns. In all, eight Eagles had at least 20 receiving yards and four had at least 50. Webster had six catches for 102 yards and a touchdown, and Sblendorio finished with seven catches for 82 yards and a touchdown.

Limu-Jones had three receptions for 66 yards and two touchdowns, while McPherson added three catches for 58 yards and a touchdown, in addition to his 53 yards rushing.

On defense, five players finished with double-digits tackles including junior defensive lineman Keenan Williams (12), junior cornerback Josh Lewis (11), junior linebacker Ketner Kupp (11), junior safety missed Mitch Fettig (10) and junior linebacker Kurt Calhoun (10).

EWU will return home to play Montana State University next Saturday, Oct. 14 at 1:05 p.m. at Roos Field. •

“At the end of the day [we won with] guts...

That’s who we are and will continue to be.”

Head coach Aaron Best

16 | The Easterner

Volume 101, Issue 04 | October 11, 2017

Sports

Junior forward Devan Talley kicks the ball on Sept. 24. They have gone 4-0-1 in conference play | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

Women’s soccer undefeated in Big Sky play after weekend road sweep Jeremy Burnham Staff Reporter

After seven home games in a row, the EWU women’s soccer team finally hit the road on Oct. 6 and Oct. 8. The weekend was a successful one as the Eagles defeated the University of North Dakota 2-1 on Friday before beating the University of North Colorado 2-0 on Sunday. EWU is now 4-0-1 in conference play, which is good for first place in the Big Sky Conference.

It didn’t take long for EWU to get on the scoreboard on the road against UND. In the fourth minute of the match, senior midfielder Aimie Inthoulay received a pass from freshman midfielder Emma Vanderhyden. Inthoulay was able to beat UND sophomore goalie Catherine Klein for her second goal of the season. This would be the last time Klein would be scored on until overtime.

EWU senior forward Chloe Williams entered the match one goal shy of the BSC all-time record. Midway through the first half, Williams got her first shot off, but it was into a crowd of UND defenders. Less than a minute later, she got another opportunity and had a shot on goal. Klein read Williams well enough to make the save. Williams finished with six

shots (two on goal), even though she didn’t score.

UND finally got on board midway through the second half as junior forward Katie Moller got a ball past Busselman. That would be all the scoring either team would manage for the rest of regulation.

Five minutes into extra time, the game came to an end when Vanderhyden was able to beat Klein with the first goal of her career.

After the game, EWU head coach Chad Bodnar was happy to get a win on the road.

“Teams are always going to be tough to beat on the road in this conference and I’m proud of our kids for finding a way,” said Bodnar. “We weren’t as sharp as we usually are in front of goal, but we strung some good stuff together going forward. We just didn’t put the final touch on it today.”

On Sunday, both teams started very slow.

The score was still 0-0 at halftime. While the Eagles had nine shots in the half, there weren’t many scoring opportunities for either team.

It wouldn’t take long into the second half for the first scoring opportunity to occur. UNC sophomore midfielder Olivia Seddon had a one-on-one with Busselman, but Busselman was able to make the save for EWU. Later in the second half, EWU would

finally break the tie with a pair of goals. In the 60th minute, junior forward Devan Talley hit sophomore forward Saige Lyons with a perfect pass. Lyons was able to beat UNC senior goalkeeper Madeline Burdick for the goal. Ten minutes later, junior midfielder Jenny Chavez launched a shot from 40 feet away. The ball sailed into the upper left corner of the goal and the Eagles took a 2-0 lead.

“The road trip as a whole showed a toughness in our group to get two wins with

tough travel,” said Bodnar. “We continue to grow and get better in different areas as a team each week and I’m extremely proud of our whole team.”

Williams now has a chance to get the record in front of EWU fans as the Eagles face Portland State University on Oct. 13 at 3 p.m. The University of Montana then comes to Cheney on Sunday, Oct. 15 for a 1 p.m. start time. •