Issue 22 Volume 67

Volume 67, Issue 22 | April 6, 2016 | Independent student journalism

EWU expands art community Page 9 NEWS ⁄⁄ page 4 Laurie Morley accepts citizenship award

OPINION ⁄⁄ page 11 Lessons on sharing the sidewalk

SPORTS ⁄⁄ page 14 Men’s track and field has successful performance

Contents NEWS 3 A&E 6

OPINION 11 SPORTS 12

Editor’s note:

The one about students and administration

Year-long project showcased in Downtown student gallery | page 8 Nature and outdoor hikes found locally | page 6

Eric Long | editor-in-chief Art comes in many shapes and forms and whether the form is music, photography, drawing or any other form, art affects us all.

This issue features articles about two artists: one from New York who paints and photographs and the other an EWU alum who paints and draws.

The artist from New York is currently displaying her art at the EWU Downtown Art Gallery and the EWU alum is displaying her art at The Satellite Diner and Lounge in Spokane.

If these two articles teach readers anything, it’s that a lot of time is spent to create the art that these two artists presented.

To learn more about these artists and what they created, read “New York based artist displays year-long project” on page 8 by contributing writer Brad Brown and “EWU alum makes her mark” on page 9 by contributing writer and freelance writer for The Inlander Kara Stermer.

Also in this issue: Those wanting to know where the hiking spots are around Cheney and Spokane can read “Warmer weather takes students outdoors” on page 6 by Kristi Lucchetta.

Today is the deadline for abstract and creative description submissions for the EWU Research and Creative Arts Symposium.

For those wanting to know more about the symposium, turn to page 10 and read “EWU symposium to showcase student works” by contributing writer Devante Gaillard.

Joe Matthews wants those who ride bikes on the sidewalk to move to the streets. Read more his reasoning about this on page 11.

Alum art shown at Satellite Diner and Lounge | page 9

Women’s track excels page 13 Proday at EWU page 15 Front illustration by Kayla Lee

Eagle volunteers get involved in the community | page 7

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News

EWU DSS helps students achieve

By Erin Rebar | contributing writer

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he Disabilities Support Services (DSS) office, located in Tawanka Hall, is a place where students living with disabilities can go to receive accommodations to improve their experience at EWU. “The department provides reasonable accommodation for students who qualify, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA],” Kevin Hills, the director of DSS said.

According to the ADA National Network, the ADA, passed in 1990, is a federal law which was put in place to protect people with disabilities from discrimination and to ensure they have access to the same opportunities as non-disabled people. In the university setting, the law manifests itself in the form of a DSS office and requires all universities in the U.S. to have at least one staff member who is dedicated to providing service to disabled students.

At EWU, the program started out with one director and a part-time assistant who together served approximately 70 students.

Now, EWU’s DSS office has a staff of four and serves just under 800 students.

“Our students all self-identify,” said Hills. “We don’t go out and recruit and say, ‘Oh look, you are in a wheelchair, come visit us.’ It’s really for students who think they might need our services. I did research years and years ago about how students find DSS and I found that the number one way that students find [us] is from other students. The number two way was faculty and staff. I even had a student specifically mention that the janitor in the PUB had led them to DSS. I thought that was fantastic because that tells me that people know what we do and that everybody cares about students.”

The largest group of students served by DSS are those with documented learning disabilities or ADHD, but a number of other disabilities have been accommodated on EWU’s campus.

“We don’t disclose the nature of a disability to faculty members,” said Hills. “And that is because the students need to have the right to privacy. Some

faculty may have a preconceived idea of how a student would behave if they had a certain diagnosis and we don’t want to give any preconceived ideas.”

When a student first makes contact with DSS — either by phone, email or walking in — they are advised of the documentation requirements for their particular disability.

If such documentation already exists, the student can forward it to the DSS office. If documentation does not exist, the student is referred for an assessment, generally to an off-campus private care-provider.

Once proper documentation is received, the DSS works with the student to provide an individualized plan based on the suggestions of the documentation, the student’s own experience and the experience of the DSS staff.

According to Hills, “An example of the types of accommodations we might provide would be things like extra time on exams in a separate room. That’s a very common thing. In fact we proctored 776 exams last quarter. 183 of those were done during finals week. We also do things like record lectures. [Students] may need audio textbooks, some sort of assistive technology like a screen-reading software or technology that types everything that you say.”

The accommodations provided to EWU senior Allene Osborn really helped in her adjustment to university life. “I was in the military for quite awhile and when I transitioned out it was a little hard,” said Osborn. “Our son got sick, and so we had to move cross-country. I started school here and it was okay, but being in the military you aren’t really used to asking for help.”

Osborn was referred by a fellow military member who walked her to the DSS office.

“I have arthritis of the spine and it makes things a little difficult,” said Osborn. “They [DSS] always make sure I have the nice chairs instead of the little second grade chair where you slide in the side of it.”

According to Osborn, it is often the simple little things that make all the difference.

Not all cases provide an easy answer, but DSS works with students to get them the help

Illustration by Heidi Watchel they need. “We’ve had to get creative on more than one occasion,” Hills said. Once, a student came in who was completely blind and needed help in his math class. According to Hills, at that point in time they did not yet have a Braille embosser capable of doing math. Undeterred, the staff of DSS “hand-created tactile representations” of math problems for the student. They also hired a math major to help the student in his exams. “One of his professors recommended he become a math major because she thought he was so good at it,” said Hills. “He chose not to, but he was still recommended.”

Kyle Hogarty, an EWU freshman and DSS student, accepted admission to EWU

over two other schools based on the quality of EWU’s DSS program. Hogarty struggles with writing, and because of the accommodations provided to him by DSS he is able to keep up in his classes.

“I write slower than everyone else, so the teacher could be onto the next subject and all the students are on the next subject, when I’m still on question whatever,” said Hogarty. “As a freshman, being a student at the DSS office, I can honestly say this office has made a difference in my life this year. I would highly recommend it to any other disabled students because this office has many resources to help you achieve academically.”

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News

EWU’s professor receives Citizenship Award

By Kalli Wolf | staff writer

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aurie Morley, Ph.D., received the 2016 Timm Ormsby Award for Faculty Citizenship.

Morley is a professor of physical education, health and recreation at EWU, as well as the director of the health and fitness program.

The award was created in 2013 to recognize exemplary civic engagement among faculty from the six public baccalaureates in Washington state.

EWU Faculty Organization President Kevin Decker contacted Morley about the nomination. Though Morley did not know much about the award prior to receiving it, she said it was very humbling. “I was unaware it was going to become public knowledge like it is, so it’s an honor and I’m very flattered and humbled by that,” Morely said.

Morley has been teaching higher education for 23 years, 16 of those being at Eastern. Morley said the award is a result of working with amazing students, colleagues, staff and community partners. “Most of the activities I’ve done have been in collaboration,” she said.

EWU student Peter Smith said, “I would say that most of the general public thinks that teaching P.E. is an easy job, but Dr. Morley continues to teach and lead the program in a way that reflects the importance of our future jobs,” which Smith said is to teach and improve the public’s overall health.

Morley is teaching a class this spring that will bring a garden-based education after-school program to local middle schools. Eventually, Morley said, the class will be part of the health and fitness major.

Being on the Board of Committees and Schools, Morley often reaches out to individuals in the community. “I just contacted the program directors at the various schools and they were interested,” she said.

Last year, Morley was part of the 2015 Class of Leadership Spokane. “One of my team members worked at the Northwest Farm Credit Services and had a small grant,” Morley said.

After applying, Morley received the grant. “That’s how this class became a reality,” she said.

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I’m sure there are thousands of lives that she has touched and I am humbled and honored to have learned from the best.

Peter Smith | EWU student

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Laurie Morley is the director of EWU’s health and fitness program | Photo by Karissa Berg Morley said shebelieves she received the citizenship award due to similar collaborations that have evolved over the years.

“Dr. Morley is a committed member of our society and is very deserving of this award,” Smith said.

Most recently, Morley worked with two other faculty members, Robin O’Quinn, Ph.D., and Camille McNeely, Ph.D., to submit a proposal for a grant through Start Something Big, an EWU program aimed at enhancing the university. The three received one of the larger grants and are working on creating a sustainability major at EWU. Morley said she has been working with O’Quinn for years on sustainability efforts. “It’s been probably over six years on campus Dr. O’Quinn and I have been trying to get something of this nature rolling,” Morley said.

Morley said both the strategic plan and EWU President Mary Cullinan have helped sustainability efforts evolve on campus as well. “It seems like everything is just kind of coming together, finally,” she said.

The sustainability major is in its preliminary stages, but is projected to be available in 2017.

Over the years, Morley has been a part of several collaborations, including maintaining EWU’s community garden located behind the Red Barn. Morley said she believes she received the award for work she has done throughout her years at Eastern, rather than a specific contribution.

“I’m sure there are thousands of lives that she has touched and I am humbled and honored to have learned from the best,” Smith said.

EWU student Isabel Burrows said her favorite thing about having Morley as a professor is how excited she is about teaching. “Her passion for her field is obvious, as well as contagious,” Burrows said.

Morley’s efforts and enthusiasm are obvious throughout campus. “I’m proud that Dr. Morley is being recognized for this award and is being honored across campus,” Burrows said.

Burrows said Morley is an inspiration to all of her students.

“It’s really, to be honest, just trying to think of ways of enhancing the experiences for the students and preparing [them] for the future,” Morley said.

News

LinkedIn Workshop at EWU

By Kristi Lucchetta | staff writer

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etworking is the game and LinkedIn is the tool, according to EWU senior Emma Tilbury.

A LinkedIn Workshop will be held April 7 and conducted by The Public Relations Society of America (PRSSA) along with EWU Career Services to give students tips to better organize their profiles for successful networking.

“LinkedIn has changed networking in so many ways,” said EWU career advisor Jessica Berwick. “It puts each user in the driver seat and provides a wealth of information as compared to traditional in-person networking. With LinkedIn you can practically network with anyone from anywhere at any time.”

The workshop will be located in Patterson 248 and will cover specific areas students can highlight on their profiles. This includes academic achievements, organizations students are involved in along with any causes they are involved in or care about, according to Berwick.

“I’ll also be covering how to write profile content and I’ll show students some of the features on LinkedIn — LinkedIn Pulse, job searching, recommendations, groups and how to network,” Berwick said.

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network with more than 400 million members in 200 countries and territories around the globe.

“Ninety-two percent of recruiters use social media in the recruiting process and 87 percent of those recruiters use LinkedIn,” said Tilbury. “These statistics show that

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having a LinkedIn profile, particularly one that is complete, professional and easy to read, can help you make connections in the professional world.

Making these connections outside of Eastern is incredibly important to student success post-graduation.”

Social media plays a role in a recruitment process for most employers and a simple Google search can reveal a lot about someone, both positively and negatively, according to Berwick.

Berwick advises college students to create a LinkedIn profile as early as their sophomore year, regardless of their major. Although, putting a specific time aside, students should be sure they have relevant professional information to share in their profile.

“I don’t think [social media] is the most important aspect of the networking process or building professional relationships,” said Tilbury. “Ideally, you would network in person with professionals in your field of study and follow up via email, LinkedIn or another appropriate form of professional communication.”

The workshop will touch base on how students can form a solid base of trusted, well-known professionals on LinkedIn, who can introduce them to other professionals.

“We want our workshop to be accessible to the people who need it most: students, particularly juniors and seniors who are graduating within the next year or so,” said Tilbury. “Holding this workshop on campus is the best way to get students to come because they’re already comfortable in this environment and most likely live near the area.”

Statistics show that having a LinkedIn profile ... can help you make connections in the professional world.

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Arts and Entertainment Warmer weather takes students outdoors

By Kristi Lucchetta | staff writer

(above) Jenny Arne, EWU alum, rock climbing during a hike at Hog Lake in Cheney (left) Scenery along a hiking trail at Hog Lake Photos by Karissa Berg

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pring has arrived, along with warm temperatures, sunny skies and outdoor activities students can enjoy here in Cheney and Spokane.

“We’ve been to Hog Lake a few times this year,” said EWU senior Joe Cordes. “I’ve also been to Williams Lake recently but Hog Lake is my favorite because of the landscape and how big it is.”

Hog Lake, located outside of Cheney, has water activities and hiking trails. With the road closed March through November, hikers can take advantage of the 1.3mile loop above Hog Lake and hike 1.2 miles along the main road to a trailhead and horse-unloading area.

This desert area features scenery of yellow bells, desert bluebells, sagebrush buttercups and some hedgehog cacti. As the elevation increases so do the rainfall and eastern pine trees.

“There’s so many little trails and places you can go that it offers an array of opportunities,” said Cordes.

“The way the landscape and waterfall are carved make it that much more appealing and beautiful.”

Over this past spring break Cordes even enjoyed a popular spot outside Cheney: Turnbull. Turnbull is a national wildlife refuge that features an exceptional abundance and diversity of wildflowers along with wildlife during the spring season, according to the U.S

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Fish and Wildlife Service website.

Some species that are often seen at Turnbull during this time of year include tundra swans, Canada geese, the western bluebird and other migrating songbirds.

Williams Lake, located in Spokane County, is a rehabilitated area that currently holds rainbow and cutthroat trout that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife claims will increase the entity of fish from this point forward. The elevation is 2,056 feet with a lake acreage of 317.1 feet.

“This is the Fish Lake trail we go for a walk or [bike] ride,” EWU senior Zach Umemoto said.

Some trails that are located a little bit further outside of Cheney can give hikers views of vast territory from the Spokane Valley to Butte, Montana.

Big Rock, located in the Spokane area, has large granite rocks surrounded by a diverse ecosystem along with a natural wildlife habitat. As the elevation increases, signs will appear informing hikers of where local moose will be roaming in Dishman Hills. In roughly three-quarters of a mile hikers will arrive at the Rocks of Sharon. The hike is about 2.5 miles round trip with a 600-foot elevation gain.

“We went to Bowl and Pitcher State Park, about 40 minutes north of Cheney,” said EWU senior Lowen

Ewing. “I liked the fact that there were so many places that you could actually get to, tons of pre-existing trails but you could also go off on your own.”

Bowl and Pitcher State Park provides an upstream or downstream destination. Those who choose to go downstream can take in the rapids along the Spokane River including a basalt beach. Upstream hikers can enjoy a view of basalt formations.

“The river is right there and you can actually get down to the water. There wasn’t any areas roped off either so you could explore everywhere,” said Ewing. “And it’s dog-friendly so that’s a plus for me and my girlfriend. It also has a campground and places to build fires if you want to spend more than just an afternoon there.”

Iller Creek in Spokane offers a 5-mile loop through a shaded forest with vast views of the Palouse and the Selkirks to the north and east. The hiking in the valley allows the comfort of keeping hikers cool during the spring and summer seasons.

Both Umemoto and Cordes admitted Hog Lake was their favorite spot, and not just for hiking.

“Hog Lake is the easiest [trail] and a nice place to relax once you get there,” said Umemoto. “Our whole house goes out there to have fires on most Sundays.”

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Eagle Volunteers serve the community and give back

By Colette-Janae Buck | contributing writer

Eastern students gathered by Aunja Norland and Rachel Anderson from the Office of Community Engagement | Photo by Melanie Flint

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ngage. Transform. Inspire. These three pillars are the basis on which EWU’s Office of Community Engagement’s student-led service projects are built.

The Office of Community Engagement (OCE) is an Eastern-run organization that helps match students to volunteer opportunities within the Cheney and Spokane communities through the Eagle Volunteers program.

Aunja Norland, Eagle Volunteers program coordinator, said the main mission of Eagle Aunja Norland Volunteers is to teach students about meaningful service and the ways they can help their community.

“We think of our program as a service model,” said Norland.

“It’s less about ‘what I can do for you’ and more about ‘what we can do together.’”

EWU junior and Eagle Volunteers member Rebecca Partlow said joining Eagle Volunteers not only helped her find a community in Eastern, but also helped narrow down her degree focus.

“I’m from out of state, so it was hard coming to Eastern and being away from my connections,” said Partlow. “I really found my sense of community within Eagle Volunteers.”

Partlow is a volunteer coordinator at Betz Elementary for a program called Lunch Buddies and a participant in the PrimeTime K-12 mentoring service at Westwood Middle School.

She said through volunteering to work with school kids, she has decided to concentrate her degree toward children.

“I’m a social work major. I declared my freshman year because I knew that was the career field I wanted to go into, but I never really knew what population I wanted to work with,” said Partlow. “The mentoring program has showed me that it’s children I want to work with. It’s helped me grow.”

In partnership with the Cheney School District, PrimeTime Mentors allows EWU volunteers to mentor children in grades K-12 once a week. According to Norland, mentor program sign

up takes place in the fall with duties carrying to the end of the school year in June.

Another large-scale service project students can be involved with is Cheney Clean Sweep, which happens spring quarter.

Eagle UP and Harvest Fest are two other events which happen in fall quarter.

According to Norland, Cheney Clean Sweep is a largescale project Eagle Volunteers is helping to put on within Cheney. Fifty volunteers, students, faculty or community members are needed to help facilitate the project on April 16 at the Veteran’s Memorial Park.

Eagle UP is a fall quarter project that allows incoming freshman and transfer students the opportunity to become active in the EWU community and serve alongside their peers. New students also work with faculty members while participating in service projects across Cheney and Spokane.

Held on Halloween for the past 14 years, the Harvest Fest service event allows students to dress up in costumes and lead tour groups of attending children around campus for trick-ortreating. Faculty and staff also donate candy and time to help hand candy out to visiting children while they are on their tour.

Students are not limited to projects on campus, or those sponsored by Eagle Volunteers. When looking to volunteer, Norland said the program also helps facilitate students in their volunteer service outside of the campus program.

“It’s really up to what a student wants to do. For example, if they wanted to work with animals, that’s not something Eagle Volunteers does directly,” said Norland. “But we can partner a student up with our community partners and see if they can help figure out a volunteer project.”

Opportunities to work with Eagle Volunteers directly are listed on its ORGsync page every quarter. Listings to participate in the upcoming Cheney Clean Sweep volunteer event are posted on the ORGsync site, but students are not required to fill anything out other than an RSVP.

Students interested in becoming a volunteer leader next fall should also apply through Eagle Volunteers’ ORGsync page as applications are already listed.

Eagle Volunteers not only provides services to give back to the community; it also helps students create networking connections within the community for later internships and even post-graduation careers.

“Volunteering is really about networking,” said Norland. “By volunteering students are getting their skills and their names out there and then when they are ready to go job searching, students can utilize those connections.”

Norland said when students need to access their volunteer records for job applications they can be found on ORGsync. After completing a service project, all hours are logged into the Eagle Volunteers ORGsync where co-curricular transcripts can be printed off for verification.

Recommendation letters are also given by the OCE to students who show dedication to community service and are a part of the leadership team.

“Because we have so many contacts within our community, if we get to know a student well enough we can sometimes recommend them for jobs after they graduate,” said Norland. “We can also be recommendations on graduate school applications.”

Partlow said her experiences with volunteering through Eagle Volunteers have helped her beyond deciding her career path and networking. Participating in her favorite service project, Food for Thought, Partlow said her volunteer work has been “enlightening.”

“We do it during Homelessness and Hunger Awareness week in November and we go to downtown Spokane and share a meal with the homeless population,” said Partlow.

“It’s just a great event because it takes away the barrier of us versus them. You sit down, share a meal and learn their story; it humanizes us.”

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New York-based artist displays year-long project

By Brad Brown | contributing writer

Elise Engler’s work on display at the EWU Downtown Student Gallery, connected to Brewster Hall, in downtown Cheney | Photos by Melanie Flint

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lassified somewhere between taxonomy and realism, Elise Engler recreated the experience of walking along New York’s famous 13-mile street, Broadway, documenting every single block along the way.

“Elise Engler: A Year on Broadway” opened April 1 at the EWU Downtown Student Gallery and will run until May 6. Using watercolor and color pencil drawings, Engler chronicled different intersections along the historic street by drawing and painting a comprehensive archive of each of the 250 blocks on its own sheet of paper. When connected the drawing is 6 inches tall by 109 feet long.

Taking exactly one year to complete, through wind, rain and snow, Engler documented in precise detail the perspective of a street walker in New York City.

“I want the viewer to feel as though he/she is walking on Broadway, looking up, looking down, noticing a Rococo roof for the first time, or the carved lions between the windows on the façade of a Harlem apartment building, or the modern tower that sits just between the 19th century church spire,” Engler detailed in her statement at the exhibit.

EWU senior Remelisa Cullitan, who has been working at the gallery for almost a year, was amazed by Engler’s persistence and meticulous representations.

“It’s really great to see the patience it must have taken Engler to do her drawings just because she dedicated a year to doing it,” said Cullitan. “Typically students see that you draw a scene or landscape and that’s it.”

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The exhibit is in conjunction with EWU’s ongoing Visiting Artist Lecture Series (VALS). Each year for VALS, Eastern Washington University, Spokane Falls Community College, Gonzaga University and the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture invite several internationally-renowned artists to share their work and artist perspectives with the Spokane community.

Jenny Hyde, EWU VALS representative and former New York City resident, led the motion to bring Engler across the country to the Spokane area. Always searching for new artists for the series, Hyde came across and was “enchanted” by Engler’s work while visiting New York.

“On a trip to New York City two summers ago, I was visiting galleries and stumbled upon a work of her’s at the Robert Henry Contemporary, a gallery in Brooklyn,” said Hyde. “Seeing her work in person was a complete delight and came to the conclusion she would be a great visiting artist to bring to Spokane.”

The EWU Downtown Student Gallery has been open since April 30, 2015, and has since hosted a variety of artists, ranging from EWU faculty to now the New York-based Engler, with the hopes of eventually having a student exhibit.

Up until last year the campus gallery in the Art Building was the only place to showcase artwork.

Connected to Brewster Hall and close to the heart of Cheney, the downtown gallery has provided more opportunities for students and Cheney residents who want to view art.

“Usually when I talk to people they don’t even know where the Art Building is, so I know that not a lot of Eastern students get to see the art galleries in the Art Building,” said Cullitan. “But I think having the art gallery in the downtown location, having another place to view art is really important for people to have easier access.”

Engler’s work is open and free to the public on weekdays until May 6 at the EWU Downtown Student Gallery. In partnership with VALS, Engler is scheduled to hold a reception and a drawing workshop April 20 to April 21, with registration required.

“Artists through their practice develop their own way of observing and processing what they see and experience,” said Hyde. “Elise has really trained herself to see the world in a particular way and then puts together these amazing drawings to share with her audience.”

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I want the viewer to feel as though he/she is walking on Broadway, looking up, looking down.

Elise Engler | exhibit artist

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EWU alum makes her mark

By Kara Stermer | contributing writer

One of Ildikó Kalapács’ works that can be seen at the diner | Photo by Kara Stermer

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t dances off of the walls of The Satellite Diner. It pulls you in closer, enticing you to explore the dark corners of the world. The works of EWU alum and accomplished visual artist and Hungarian folk dancer Ildikó Kalapács were hung with care by downtown art curator Joshua Rocco, whose official job title is listed as “art slave” on his business cards. March 1 marked the official debut of the exhibition at the popular Spokane restaurant.

On her website, Kalapács describes her mission as grabbing “a moment in time” and “yielding glimpses of a perceived state of culture and identity” in the current “volatile global culture with its instant communication and mobility.” Her bright and vibrant paintings of men and women develop a sense of identity that words often fail to convey.

Originally from Hungary, Kalapács moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1987 to better explore her artistic freedom — something that was forced underground in the soft dictatorship of her mother country.

“Looking back, I almost resent it,” said Kalapács. “We were not supposed to express greater ideas.”

Upon her start at EWU in 1988, she was finally able to experiment with her conceptual art. Finally, permission was granted to Kalapács to test her own boundaries, bringing to the Pacific Northwest a new sense of global awareness through her sculptures and portraits of

The Satellite Diner and Lounge is located at 425 West Sprague Avenue in Spokane | Photo by Kara Stermer

women soldiers and immigrants.

Satellite Diner a can’t-miss event.

The artwork on display at The Satellite “I don’t necessarily think that art combines photographs from the past with should always be in a gallery or a museum,” her signature style of portraits, creating said Kalapács. “Socially-relevant artwork not only a visual representation of cultural needs to be in all kinds of environments.” identity, but also the relationship between “It’s about putting art up in environhumans and nature. Layers upon layers ments where you have needs that you have are forged together to form a cohesive to meet,” explained Rocco. This has made piece, representthe Satellite the ing the depth of perfect location for perceived identity.

Kalapács’ artwork.

The closer and Rocco, a harder you look, transplant from the more you Missoula, Montana, unveil about the has worked with painting’s subject. the Satellite since “I hope that fall 2014 putting they can discover together art themselves a installations with little bit and what an edgy alternative they can relate spin. In just a year to and how they and a half since associate images Ildikó Kalapács | EWU alum he began curating with each other,” art at the diner, said Kalapács when asked about the Rocco has gained four additional venues reactions she hopes to receive from people to showcase artists. viewing her work. “I don’t expect that “What I love to see most is when they will have the same relationship with people come in with their own art supplies the images, but I hope that, depending on and draw at their table,” Rocco said. their life experience and their feelings, It is not unusual for strangers to strike they can explore them, associate with up conversation about a piece on display them, in their own way.” and push their tables together to have Kalapács has shown her work in art a better discussion. From businessmen galleries from New York City to Japan, wearing a suit and tie on their lunch break making this month’s showcase at The to drag superstars glammed up in glitter

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I don’t necessarily think

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in a gallery or a museum.

Socially relevant artwork

needs to be in all kinds of environments.

for a late night of fun, the artwork has a way to unite them all in their subconscious need for beauty and visual stimulation.

“The stillness of painting or sculpture quiets you down,” Kalapács said. In a world of nonstop Facebook, Instagram and Twitter updates, art, as explained

by Kalapács and Rocco, gives people the opportunity to sit and get lost in their thoughts and emotion.

To students hoping to pursue a career in art, Kalapács offered valuable advice: “Figure out who you are and what your values are in life … and ask for feedback from artists you like or trust and that will help you take the next step and develop as an artist.”

On April 8, The Satellite is hosting a forum where patrons can discuss the artwork with Kalapács between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Students can meet with Kalapács and discuss what it takes to become a successful visual artist or meet with Rocco about having their artwork featured in an upcoming installation at one of his five venues.

More of Kalapács’ work can be seen on her website, ildiart.com. Those interested can follow the development of her latest project, The Bearing Sculpture Project, a public bronze display celebrating the strength of the human spirit and burdens brought on by war, at thebearingproject.com.

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Arts and Entertainment

EWU Symposium to showcase student works

By Devante Gaillard | contributing writer

I

n the seventh century B.C., a symposium involved men gathering to drink wine and discuss philosophy on pillows. Symposia this century emphasize discussion of topics between professionals, with considerably less wine.

The EWU Research and Creative Works Symposium Week includes a series of events for students and faculty to showcase their research or other academic works. The Symposium Week starts on May 17 and the application deadline is April 8. Each day’s events are open to the public and free to attend.

“When you’re going to college, this is what you should want to do,” symposium coordinator Jeff Johnson said.

Student Research presentations on May 18 will pause for a free luncheon at noon in the PUB MPR 101. The luncheon will host keynote speaker Kevin Decker, Ph.D., who will talk about the philosophy of Star Wars.

Unlike last year’s National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) held at EWU, creative works like plays and paintings are also presented.

Participation for EWU’s Symposium Week requires a faculty mentor for the research process and an application with an abstract submitted by April 8.

According to Johnson, most students submit directed-study research work. However, works submitted do not need to match a student’s degree path. Johnson recalls a previous undergraduate chemistry student who was passionate about philosophy. The student, in conjunction with their philosophy professor, presented their

own original philosophy works in a previous symposium.

Symposium All students, no matter their class standing, are Week Events and encouraged to apply and attend.

Deadlines: Aside from donations from STCU and the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship, the sympoFri. April 8 sium is funded by the students.

“It doesn’t make sense to not take advantage of the Deadline for abstract and events,” Daniel Castillo, symposium assistant coordina- creative description submission tor said.

EWU graduate student and contributor to the Mon. May 16 2014 symposium, Sean Everett said participating was @ 4:30 p.m. extremely helpful for his future.

“It gave me an opportunity to experience research S.M.A3.R.T. Faculty and and the subsequent formal presentation process,” said Poster Sessions Everett. “I would absolutely recommend it to other stuHargreaves Reading Room dents … It is important to obtain as much experience as possible in a professional setting and the symposium is Tues. May 17 very student oriented, making the presentation process less imposing.”

Student Creative Works Students with graduate school aspirations should Art Facilities on campus reconsider if they are not signed up.

Johnson said many graduate schools require a reWed. May 18 search presentation in a professional setting. Presenting during symposium week will save you registation money Student Research Sessions and travel expenses. It also affords students opportuniHargreaves Reading Room ties to network and talk to potential employers. and Senior Hall “Bringing everyone together,” said Johnson. “That’s what the symposium is all about.”

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Clash of transportation

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F

inally it’s warm enough in Cheney to where one can actually enjoy the walk to and from campus.

The heat not only makes it easier to walk, but easier to ride as well. Whether it be bicycle, scooter or longboard, getting around has become a lot more bearable. But when these forms of transportation clash, the morning trek to campus becomes more like a game of “Frogger” than a leisurely walk to class.

When someone is walking down the sidewalk, the last thing they want to see is someone on wheels coming at them. With little time to react, one wrong move by either person could turn into a pretty nasty collision. With the sidewalks offering very little room to maneuver as it is — presuming the collision was avoided — most likely someone was forced uncomfortably off the sidewalk either into the street or into some form of shrubbery.

Seeing someone closing in on you is nerve-racking, but having them come up from behind you can be even worse. With the majority of pedestrians zoned out to their music, it is likely that coming within inches of them while trying to pass by on a longboard is going to startle them. What makes this even worse is that the pedestrian is given no say to their fate. At least by coming at them you give them a chance to dive aside if need be. Coming up behind someone leaves them no chance if you were to potentially lose control.

Having dealt with this very situation only a couple of days ago, I am speaking from experience when I say being run into isn’t fun, and when it hits you by surprise, it makes things that much worse.

Now I’m sure there are many solutions to this kind of problem.

One could argue the sidewalks need to be wider to compensate for riders as well, while others could claim that two separate paths would be better. But realistically, nothing like that is going to happen, and, really, it shouldn’t have to.

The sidewalks were meant for walking on, not riding, so no one should have to worry that wheeled traffic is going to disrupt their walk. The street is where riding should take place. With spacious streets, riders can enjoy their time away from walkers and those walking don’t have to worry about being hit.

Not only is it safer for everyone to ride in the street, it’s a practice of common courtesy. Knowing you could possibly be putting someone else in danger when there are alternative choices is incredibly selfish and one shouldn’t hesitate to point that out.

It may seem that I hate all skaters and bikers, but really I partake in similar activities on the daily. The only difference is that I ride where it’s appropriate and safe for everyone. Keeping in mind the comfort of our peers, the sidewalks should remain for walking only.

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

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Sports COLUMN

Opening day is here for Mariners

By Riley Baker | staff writer

S

pring is here and the new baseball season is upon us. This is a magical time for fans everywhere, as everyone is full of optimism and hope that this is the year their team wins it all.

For many fans here in the Northwest, our focus has shifted to the Seattle Mariners. Following a team that hasn’t seen the playoffs since 2001, we continue to hang on to what little hope we have that this will be the year we finally see October baseball in the Emerald City again.

What makes this year different from last is the huge change in personnel. New General Manager Jerry Dipoto took the helm at the end of the 2015 season and made several key moves over the winter, including the hiring of new manager, Scott Servais.

With a new skipper and fresh faces in the lineup and bullpen, there is plenty of reason to be excited for 2016. Plenty of students have been seen wearing their Mariners gear so far this spring, which leads to the assumption that there is a considerable amount of excitement among students here at EWU. “The GM change is huge for me,” said Miles Gaston, a freshman at EWU. “Jack Zduriencik was not leading the team in the right direction. With new leadership in Dipoto, I think they can become playoff contenders.”

Dipoto has certainly made an impact on this franchise.

Making several moves over the offseason, he added left fielder Norichika Aoki to the top of the lineup, as well as center fielder Leonys Martin to the bottom. Each of them will add speed to both the basepaths and to the outfield that was strewn with inconsistency and inexperience throughout last season.

First baseman Adam Lind was acquired by the Mariners to add depth to the middle of the order, and Chris Iannetta will provide a decent bat at the catcher’s position. It will be fun to watch this lineup and see if the new-look offense will produce.

“I really like the job Dipoto has done bringing in some new guys, and I think they have a solid club,” said Kyle Larson, EWU junior. “I like Iannetta a lot, I think he’s a better offensive player than Mike Zunino. They have a decent shot to make the playoffs this year, but probably won’t go very far if they do make it in.”

Starting pitcher Wade Miley was added to the rotation to give the team a reliable third starter, and the bullpen got a full overhaul. Of the bullpen, Charlie Furbush will be the only relief arm that was on the roster last opening day, and he will most likely sit out the beginning of the season due to stiffness in his shoulder.

“The biggest moves for me were the improvements to the bullpen,” said Gaston. “Last year the bullpen was the reason

why they lost so many games in the last few innings. Even with all the moves made to improve the bullpen, we won’t know how good they will be because they are almost all new besides Charlie Furbush. Our bullpen will probably be the deciding factor of whether or not they make the playoffs.”

Tony Zych has impressed so far this spring with 18 strikeouts and one walk over 9.2 innings pitched.

And the addition of veterans Joaquin Benoit and Steve Cishek will hopefully provide lockdown innings late in games — something that lacked last season.

Despite all the optimism for this year, students are focusing more on the future than this season.

“I’m excited to see what the club looks like in the next few years,” Larson said.

With the team being revamped, the ultimate goal this year will be to make the playoffs.

“I don’t think this year will be the year they win it all,” said Gaston. “But I think it will be a stepping stone to becoming a playoff contender for years to come.”

76251 There is still reason to be excited for the 2016 season. The team appears to be new and improved, and what can go wrong? Who cares, it’s spring and let’s just all be happy that baseball is back.

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By Riley Baker | staff writer

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omen’s track and field competed in the Stanford Invitational and the Al Manuel Northwest Dual Meet on April 1 and 2.

The Eagles had four Big Sky Conference Outdoor Championship qualifiers at these meets, including redshirt senior Katie Mahoney who placed first in her section of the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a finishing time of 10:10.33. That time broke the school record, previously set in 2014 by current teammate, senior Catie Arrigoni.

Also qualifying in the 3,000-meter steeplechase was junior Paula Gil-Echevarria with a time of 10:36.65.

Qualifying for the 10,000meter was junior Sarah Reiter with a time of 33:46.71. That time was just .7 seconds away from breaking the school record, which was set by Kari McKay in 1992.

“I was super excited and happy about my race because it was a personal best and it was a great way to start off the season,” Reiter said.

Sophomore Bridgette Underwood qualified in the javelin with a throw of 143-8, placing second overall at the Al Manuel meet.

The Eagles now have seven women qualified for the conference championships.

Senior Erika Lombardo finished in first place in the 200-meter with a time of 25.38 at the Al Manuel meet.

Junior Erin Clark placed first in the pole vault at the Al Manuel meet with a height of 11-7 3/4. Freshman Samantha Raines placed second in the same event with a height of 11-1 3/4.

Senior Mayra Chavez placed second in the 5,000-meter at the Al Manuel meet with a time of 18:03.18.

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Jr. Sarah Reiter running a 10,000 meter | Photo contributed by goeags.com Sophomore Paris Flenoy placed second in the shot put at the Al Manuel, throwing a distance of 42-2 1/4.

In the high jump, sophomore Tierra White placed second with a height of 5-3 at the Al Manuel.

Sophomore Dominique Butler placed second in the triple jump at the Al Manuel meet with a distance of 38-0 1/4.

Sophomore Samantha Lester placed second with a distance of 139-01 in the discus at the Al Manuel.

Placing third in the 400meter hurdles at the Al Manuel meet was sophomore Leanne Asper with a time of 1:03.67.

Senior Kaytlyn Coleman threw a career-best distance of 194-6 in

the hammer throw at the Stanford Invite, placing fourth in the event.

“You couldn’t ask for a better way to start the outdoor season,” said head coach Marcia Mecklenburg. “The meets were nice season openers by most of our athletes and we are looking forward to competing on our home turf next weekend at the Pelluer.”

There is a lot of confidence in the team moving forward.

“As a team, I felt it was a strong start to our outdoor season,” said Reiter. “I feel like we are strong collectively as a team and that we can continue to improve as the season moves forward.”

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Sports

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Good weather, great results for men’s track and field

By Grace Pohl | staff writer

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he EWU men’s track and field team participated in two meets on April 1 and 2, the Stanford Invitational in Palo Alto, California and the Al Manuel Northwest Dual Meet in Missoula, Montana.

The men who competed at the Stanford Invite were as follows: Sophomore Jeremy VanAssche – 100-meter and 200-meter Junior Austin Upmeyer – 400-meter Senior Joey Payne – Javelin Freshman Larry Still – Pole Vault Even though he had already qualified, VanAssche had a qualifying time for the Big Sky Conference Outdoor Championship in the 200-meter with a time of 21.65 seconds. He also placed fourth in the 100-meter with a time of 10.53.

Also at the Stanford Invite, Payne took third place overall in the javelin with a toss of 200-7.

At the Al Manuel Northwest Dual Meet, senior Aaron Brenton took third place in the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a time of 9:54.29, while junior Austin Oser placed third in the 1,500-meter with a 3:59.18 time.

“This was the first year the meet didn’t have bad weather,” said Oser. “Going into the meet I was a little skeptical because my workouts have been gearing me up for the 5,000 and 10,000-meter races, but I ended up coming away with an eight second personal best so I was really pleased with how the meet went.”

Freshman Chez Jackson took third in the 400-meter dash with a time of 49.30. Freshman Ammon Auna took third in the 200-meter with a time of 23.35 and freshman Jonah Mathews placed second in the 100-meter with a time of 10.81.

“I’m excited about what lies ahead for our team. Today’s performances are far ahead of where we were at this time last year.

We’re proud of both the Stanford and Missoula squads. Chez Jackson had a breakout meet with his high jump and 400-meter race. We are looking forward to carrying the good energy from this and the Stanford meet into next week’s home meet,” head coach Stan Kerr said.

Men’s Qualifiers/Records:

Jeremy VanAssche .......... 100-meter ...... 10.53 Joey Payne ....................... Javelin ........... 193-03 Joey Day .......................... Javelin ............ 190-03 Aaron Cunningham ......... Shot Put ......... 53-2 3/4

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Sophomore Jeremy VanAssche qualified in the 200-meter at the Stanford Invitational | Photo contributed by goeags.com

Sports

All offense at EWU football Pro Day

By Grace Pohl | staff writer

P

ro Day came to EWU on April 1.

Four former EWU football players were a part of the testing for professional football scouts, with offensive linemen Clay DeBord and Aaron Neary being the main attractions.

Scouts tested speed, agility, weight-lifting, height and weight, among other measurements. The main outcome these players hope for are possible professional football opportunities with the NFL Draft in late April as well as free agent possibilities.

DeBord came in at 302 pounds and 6 feet 6 inches. He has a school-record of 51 games played at EWU. “It was good, and I definitely had a good experience and put up some good numbers,” said DeBord.

“Hopefully I showed well and I did a good job for the guys watching. I was happy. If I get drafted, I get drafted – if I don’t, I don’t. I’m just going to work my tail off and try to earn a spot on a roster – that’s the plan. Whether I get picked up via the draft or free agency, it doesn’t matter. I’m just hoping to get an opportunity.”

Neary was a two-time All-American and All-Big Sky performer in his career at EWU. He benched 225 pounds with a total of 26 reps and measured in at 6-foot-3

while hitting 301 pounds on the scale.

“Bench is what has gone up the most, and I thought that would be one of my better tests for sure. My goal was to get two more reps on top of that, but I can’t complain about 26. It was a huge improvement from three months ago when I couldn’t even do 20,” Neary said.

“I’ve been training for three months and building to this,” said Neary. “I think it went well in the end – it’s an experience of a lifetime. I think I did well and I was confident, so we’ll see where that takes me. If I can just get an opportunity I know I’ll make something happen.”

In addition to DeBord and Neary, offensive lineman Cassidy Curtis, weighing 308 pounds with a height of 6-foot-6, was at Pro Day. The 2015 graduate completed 25 reps in the bench press.

From EWU’s 2014 team, running back Quincy Forte took part in Pro Day. He improved in all of his marks from last year’s Pro Day. He measured at 5-foot-10, 194 pounds, with an improved time of 7.01 seconds in the cone drill, compared to his 7.13 last year.

The 2016 NFL Draft takes place April 28-30.

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