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Old Cheney High School is undergoing a unique transformation into modern apartments

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3 News 10 A&E 12 Features 14 Opinion 17 Sports

Easterner Asks: How do you feel about people preaching on campus?

Staff List Editor-in-Chief Rosie Perry 509-359-6737 easterner.editor@ewu.edu Managing Editor Brad Brown easterner.mngeditor@ewu.edu Web and Social Media Director Jordan Perry easterner.online@gmail.com Chief Copy Editor Colette-Janae Buck easterner.copy@gmail.com News Editor Kristi Lucchetta easterner.news@gmail.com Arts, Entertainment and Features Editor Erin Rebar easterner.aef@gmail.com Sports Editor Brandon Cline easterner.sports@gmail.com

Cameron Heinrichson sophomore “I understand that people do it, but I definitely feel like it could be done in a different manner. It can be kind of overbearing.”

Stephanie Garcia junior “I think it depends on what they’re going to say.

If they’re going to preach the actual gospel then yeah, why not. But if they’re going to condemn people and be rude about it, then absolutely not.”

Michael DiGenova junior “I think everybody has the right and the freedom to speak about it. But I don’t necessarily agree with the things they say all of the time, so I choose not to listen.”

Griselda Orduno sophomore “I feel like preaching, depending on the topic, just because you have certain beliefs doesn’t necessarily mean that someone else’s beliefs are not right. It’s good and bad.”

Chaz Martinez senior “If you don’t particularly want to hear it, walk right past them and get on with your day. I would rather have people preaching about something I don’t want to hear rather than not having the right to preach at all.”

Jared Munssen freshman “I think it’s fine, as long as he’s not intruding on anybody else or getting in the way of what people want to do. Sometimes I kind of feel bad for them because they get shut down a lot.”

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Brad Brown | Managing Editor Old Cheney High School is currently in the process of being repurposed into modern student housing. While the inside is undergoing changes, I wanted to showcase the exterior of the beautiful Gothic brick building that some students will soon call home.

Photograph by Brad Brown

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The old Cheney High School is being renovated for loft apartments | Whitney Bolar for The Easterner

Student Housing Reimagined Old Cheney High School is undergoing a unique transformation into student housing Brad Brown Managing Editor The big Gothic brick building laden with smashed windows across the street from Showalter Hall has been the center of renovation conversations in Cheney over the past few years.

After three earlier proposals for purchasing the old high school fell through, a team of Seattlebased developers has taken on the challenge of breathing new life into the historic building by transforming it into student housing.

“I get really excited about this building,” said Scott Barnes, manager for Eastmark Capital Group.

Thirty-six apartment units with about 90 bedrooms converted from classroom spaces are scheduled to be available for students this upcoming fall quarter. The gymnasium, which is bordered by a second floor balcony, will be re-purposed as a social game room.

Also, part of the nearby auditorium will be converted into a study area and will

preserve proscenium and some of the wooden seating to try and retain the historical feel.

The $75,000 purchase by Scott Barnes and Eastmark Capital Group was made with an intent to retain as many of the historical features as possible. From an exterior perspective, the brick and terracotta decorative features fit the historical feel on College Avenue up to Showalter Hall. For the interior, a lot of the historical features will remain in place, including the terrazzo flooring, hallway lockers and some of the bleachers.

“It’s very much a piece of that kind of post World War I, small town public facility architecture,” said university archivist Charles Mutschler, Ph.D., who also attended the high school in his youth. “In that sense, keeping that is a real advantage because it keeps that historic feel that you have coming up College Avenue, where you’ve got the Fisher Building, the Philena apartments and then the ceremonial entryway into campus of the administration

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Cheney High School Lofts continued... building at the end of the walk. It’s very traditional and not something that every school has.”

Old Cheney High School, also known as the Fisher Building, was built in 1929 and operated as Cheney’s high school until 1967, when the new high school took over.

It later served as a middle school and as a school administration building until eventually being abandoned altogether.

To acknowledge the historical significance and provide tax incentives, the Cheney City Council voted to place the high school on the Cheney Register of Historic Places, a list that currently contains 22 properties.

When Barnes first came to Cheney, he said he appreciated the building and its resemblance to an elementary school he attended and that he always envisioned it as student housing.

Mutschler also agreed that converting the building into housing is a good use of the property.

“I think it makes perfect sense,” said Mutschler. “You’re right next to the campus, my goodness. In a lot of ways this is one of the best possible outcomes. I think the possibility of trying to rework the building for use as small business spaces, leasing out offices or some such, it’s a possibility but I just don’t think it would be as successful as housing.”

Ann Fisher Hehn, whose father the building is named after, had an opposing viewpoint about the use of the historic building.

“It will be destroyed, students do that in this town,” Hehn said to the Cheney Free Press after the building was sold in 2016.

While there may be some concerns about the preservation of the building, the property appears to be in good hands.

Craig Conrad of MMEC Architects, who is in charge of the project design, said at a Cheney City Council meeting that he has experience with buildings like this, and his firm was involved with the Hargreaves Hall remodel on the EWU campus. Additionally, Barnes has stated his interest in retaining as much of the historical features as possible.

The project is well underway and is scheduled to be available for students to move in come September. When completed, these apartments will provide students with a unique and high quality living arrangement in a prime location between the EWU campus and downtown Cheney. •

Mostly old classrooms are being converted to lofts | Brad Brown for The Easterner

Visit easterneronline.com to view a gallery of behind the scene photos

The gymnasium is being renovated to a social game room | Brad Brown for The Easterner

ASEWU Election Season is Here Kyle Fredricks Staff Reporter ASEWU is beginning the election process and is now accepting applications for every ASEWU committee position.

Raul Sanchez, director of elections for ASEWU, said that all 12 positions are open for election. These positions are: president, vice president, finance vice president, academic affairs, athletic affairs, diversity outreach, graduate affairs, legislative affairs, student activities, students health and safety services, students services and technology advancement.

In order to be considered for a position, Sanchez said that students must have attended winter quarter at EWU, or any other college for three years, and have a cumulative 2.5 GPA. Any student can also re-run for a position as long as the requirements are met.

“We’re really looking for students who have a sense of Eagle Pride,” said Sanchez. “These students will be gaining valuable leadership and networking skills, as well as working alongside the students and faculty to improve EWU.” Events will be taking place throughout April and the beginning of May where students running for an ASEWU committee position can

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interact with one another. These events range from Q&A panels to barbecues where students not running for a position can ask questions to the potential committee members and get a better sense of who they are.

“The students are the hiring committee,” said Sanchez. “They vote for who they want to see on the ASEWU Committee. These events are planned so every student has an opportunity to meet with the applicants and ask their own questions and talk about what they feel should be addressed.”

A Q&A panel will be held on April 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the campus mall, and on April 24,

a BBQ with housing and residential life will take place from 3-5 p.m. on the LA Lawn.

The first primary election will then take place the following day on April 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Results of the primary election will be released April 26 at noon.

After the primary election, another panel with housing and residential life will be held on May 3 in the Snyamncut Great Room from 4 to 6 p.m. One last debate will also take place May 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Hargreaves Library. Then on May 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., the general election will be held with the results coming the following

day at noon after being approved by the current ASEWU council.

For those interested in applying for an ASEWU committee position, visit the EWU ASEWU webpage for the online application form. The cutoff for applying is April 14 at 1 p.m., and students must turn their applications into Sutton Hall 110. •

EXTRAS Kristi Lucchetta News Editor

Sexual Assualt App is Available for Student Survivors It is Sexual Assualt Awareness month, and a partner company called Capptivation is bringing a Reach Out Editions app that provide sexual assualt survivors with information about their options for support, both on and off campus. The users will remain anonymous, the information is campus-specific and the app is free. The app is available for download in the iOS App Store and Google Play Store.

Students can search for Eastern Washington University and be taken to EWU’s homepage.

Sustainability Committee Brings Earth Day Fair to EWU Dayana Morales For The Easterner EWU will be hosting its 6th annual Earth Day Fair on April 20 that will take place in the campus mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“It is all about just promoting sustainability, the environment and really taking care of our earth,” Sustainability Student Officer Emily Sherman said.

Each year, the Earth Day Fair committee focuses on a theme. Typically the committee goes with the overall Earth Day theme as a whole, but this year’s theme choice is diverging from what has previously been done.

“We are going with the international Earth Day theme of Environmental and Climate Literacy,” Sustainability Coordinator Erik Budsberg said.

Sherman said this is going to be the biggest Earth Day Fair to date.

There is going to be about 40 different booths for students to visit.

Thirteen of those booths are going to be various EWU Departments, such as the recycling center, the bookstore, EWU surplus, EWU clubs and student groups and majors.

Coordinators said they wanted to focus on actually engaging and getting the students involved this year by having activities for them to do.

“At our table we are going to be making those t-shirt out of grocery bags,” said Sherman. “Housing is going to be doing plastic bag mats that will be donated to homeless shelters.”

This year there will be a booth where individuals can stop by to drop off some of their old clothes and students can also pick up clothing to take home as well. There is also going to be trivia, a bunch of different prizes and giveaways.

“Everyone that attends has the chance to enter the huge raffle,” said Sherman. “The raffle will include a bike, Thomas Hammer gift basket, a $100 bookstore gift card and an EWU Dining Fresh Market Basket.”

The sustainability committee has a whole week of festivities planned. Earlier next week, the committee is going to host sustainability talks, which will take place at the JFK Lobby.

On Monday at 10 a.m., there will be a talk about sustainable coffee with professor Julia Smith and Roast House. At noon there will be a talk about renewable

energy with engineering and design, professor Tony Rizk and Avista. At 2 p.m. there will be a talk on Honey Bees with Biology professor Justin Bastow and master beekeeper Jim Miller.

On Tuesday at 10 a.m., there will be a talk on LEED Building Design, along with a tour of EWU’s LEED-certified buildings at 11 a.m. with Jim Moeller.

At noon there will be a conservation talk with lecturer, in urban and regional, Alex Mann and the Lands council. The council preserves and revitalizes the Inland Northwest forest, water, and wildlife through advocacy, education and community engagement.

At 2 p.m. there will be a EWU food pantry talk with the Wellness & Rec Program Director Tricia Hughes and Pride Center manager Nick Franco.

The last sustainability talk will be a sustainability forum on Wednesday at noon.

Also on Wednesday in the URC, the committee will be hosting the wild and scenic film festival. The films are all going to be environmentally-themed films.

“We are seeking to inform the EWU campus community about environmental issues both local and global,” Budsberg said.

Budsberg said the Sustainability Committee strives to teach each ways to reduce the impact everyone creates on the Earth. He also said the committee is trying to promote sustainable practices and connect EWU with those in the broader Inland Northwest community who are working hard to protect, cleanup and preserve our natural resources. •

“The raffle will include a

bike, Thomas Hammer

gift basket, a $100

bookstore gift card and an EWU Dining Fresh

Market Basket.”

Emily Sherman, EWU Sustainability Student Officer

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ASEWU representatives and EWU students lobbying for a new science center at EWU | Contributed by Haley Risley

EWU Science Building Bill Awaits Approval Kyle Fredricks Staff Reporter The plan to add a new science building to EWU’s Cheney campus is beginning to come together, as EWU’s proposed bill for funding has passed through the Washington State Senate.

In February, a group of 26 students from EWU traveled to Olympia, Washington with members of the ASEWU for an event called Lobby Day. During this event, students were able to meet with senators and representatives who lobbied for improvements for EWU students.

Haley Risley, ASEWU legislative affairs representative, said even though the proposed funding bill for a new science center has passed through the Senate, it is only a third of the way done. The bill will now be presented to the House of Representatives. If passed, the bill will have to be signed by the governor before it is enacted.

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“It’s such a great feeling,” said Risley.

“We still have a long way to go, but clearing the first step shows how much the students want this. We have been working on this goal for quite a while.”

The need for a new science center became apparent when an increasing amount of students couldn’t complete basic science courses due to there not being enough classrooms, Risley said.

“EWU has been working on this project for nearly a decade now,” said Risley. “We had STEM students, as well as non-STEM students, who needed to take lab classes but couldn’t due to the limited classrooms and times they were offered.”

The students were the driving force behind getting this proposed funding bill passed the first step. Risley said that prior to Lobby Day, students were asked what improvements they would like to see at EWU. “We worked on educating the students

on the process of the legislature,” said Risley. “Meeting with the representatives was a huge help; students were able to ask their own questions and voice their opinions in person.”

Students wrote testimonies and documented their own personal experiences about why they felt a new science center was needed. These personal stories were shared with the Senate and representatives during Lobby Day. “The passing of the bill through the Senate tells a lot about the universities character,” said Risley. “It shows unity and what it means to be an EWU Eagle.

No student should be left behind; it was nice to feel the support from every student in the school. Non-science students and science students coming together for a common goal shows what can happen when we work together.”

The bill is currently being reviewed by

the House of Representatives, and Risley said that she is hopeful that by the end of April she will know more about the bill’s status. •

College Textbook Prices are on the Rise Terence Vent For The Easterner Textbook prices increased at a rate three times the national average between 2015 and 2016, a continuing trend that has been going on for decades.

According to the consumer price index report published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in July 2016, the price of educational books and supplies increased 5.7 percent compared to the previous year.

Table 1 lists the highest general commodity gainers.

According to a June 2013 Government Accountability Office report, textbook prices increased 6 percent per year between 2002 and 2012. The consumer price index increased 2 percent per year over the same period.

In an Oct. 3, 2014 interview, Robert Frank, Cornell economist and textbook author, told NPR he believed the exaggerated price increases were

an adjustment to the booming online used textbook market.

Long-term trends don’t agree with Frank’s assessment.

According to a NBC News report, textbook prices among American college students increased 1,041 percent between 1977 and 2015.

The national consumer price index increased by just 308 percent over the same period. Textbook inflation rates have been tripling the national inflation average nearly two decades before anyone had heard of the internet.

Among the more likely culprits for the outsized price increases are a pair of opportunistic sales tricks- the principal agent effect and the captive audience effect.

The principal agent effect comes into play when the shopper and the buyers are different people.

High school textbooks are paid for by the same people who choose them, so they have to pay attention to the prices.

College textbooks are chosen by instructors who care about the content but not the price.

According to market analyst Jonathon Pelliwell, college textbooks typically carry a 20 to 25 percent markup, while high school textbooks are typically marked up less than 10 percent.

The captive audience effect comes into play when a buyer is forced to buy from a single vendor. Think about going to the movies. Outside food and drink is prohibited, so a hungry moviegoer is compelled to either pay up at the snack bar or go without a food item/ beverage. A bucket of popcorn that costs pennies to make and sells for several dollars, and a single pint bottle of water might cost more in a theater than a 24-pack case of water in a grocery store.

Textbook vendors publish frequent revisions and require online pass codes in an attempt to create the captive audience effect.

Many instructors, aware of captive audience practices, protect their students by choosing textbooks that are available from more than one vendor or allow students to use older editions.

One of the largest booksellers, McGraw-Hill Education, is shifting focus from textbook revisions to online educational software. In an Oct. 3, 2014 NPR interview, CEO David Levin said he saw the shift to online software as a way out of the decades-long textbook inflationary spiral.

“We have $150 million going into product creation,” said Levin.

“Your grandfather’s textbook company didn’t do that.”

Levin said that his new educational materials will be flexible enough to be tailored towards each individual student and be available at a lower cost than the same educational materials in a hard-copy textbook market. •

Table 1: Commodity Percentage increase between July 2015 and July 2016 -Health insurance (7.8) -Motor vehicle insurance (6.3) -Educational books and supplies (5.7) -Prescription drugs (5.2) -Tax return preparation (5.2) Textbook prices rose 6.6 percent.

Table 2: Commodity Percentage price increase from July 2015 to July 2016 -Household moving expenses (12.3) -Apples (9.1) -Ship fare (8.7) -Textbooks (6.6) -Admission to sporting events (5.8) -Bacon (5.0)

Soon to be tobacco-free?

Logan Stahl Staff Reporter The tobacco-free campus proposal that was started four years ago by ASEWU, is one step closer to a decision by the Board of Trustees.

An open forum was held on Wednesday in Tawanka Hall for students, faculty and staff of the EWU community to express concerns or questions relating to the proposed policy change.

Representatives from grounds and maintenance, health, wellness & prevention services, human resources, student rights and responsibilities, student health and safety services and university police were present at the forum to answer questions.

About 40 students and staff were in attendance to share their opinions. Most of the students and staff at the forum were proponents of a possible future smoke free campus, but a couple students spoke out against changing the current policy.

There is a mix of policies in place among other campuses in the state. Washington State University and the University of

Washington have tobacco-free campus policies. However, Gonzaga University and Whitworth University do not have tobaccofree policies. Spokane Falls College has designated smoke areas on the boundaries of campus.

Ashley Jenniges, ASEWU council representative for student health and services, spoke at the beginning of the forum as she is responsible for submitting the proposal to the Board of Trustees. Jenniges began the forum with a statement.

“Four or five years ago years ago, [ASEWU] started working towards having a healthier campus for students,” said Jenniges.

Furthermore, Jenniges talked about two of the elections that have been completed in the past four years. According to a report released by ASEWU, 82 percent of EWU’s student body said they would support a tobacco/smoke-free campus. Out of the 1017 votes that were received, 76 percent said secondhand smoke on campus bothers them.

As of today, the smoking policy on campus prohibits smoking inside 25 feet of

any building entrance. EWU officials say they are in compliance with the state.

“Our current model is based off state law,” said Tricia Hughes, EWU’s health and wellness director.

Another topic that was addressed at the forum was the resources available to quit if the new policy is passed.

“There are many resources on campus for students to help them quit,” Hughes said.

Karen Wichman, director of Facility Services, said the cleaning of tobacco byproducts that are thrown onto the campus is “time consuming” to clean up on a daily basis.

The issues does not appear to be a problem for the EWU police department. EWU police officer Jose Villasano, who spoke at the forum, said, “It’s very seldom that we issue citations for the current smoking policy.”

Chelsea Goss, policy administrator at EWU, told the forum that the Board of Trustees will have two readings of the policy proposal. The first reading will be in May. The Board will decide if the policy is

worthy of a vote at a second reading to be held in June and will ultimately have the final say on whether or not the tobacco free proposal becomes university policy.

The Board declined a vote on the tobacco free proposal last time a policy was submitted, but Jenniges said, “There is a lot of student and faculty in favor of the proposal which is needed for the boards support.”

Jenniges said she is confidence that the proposal will pass.

“I think it has a really good chance.” •

Gerald Maib for The Easterner

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POLICE BEAT Kristi Lucchetta News Editor

Identity Theft April 4

A male student reported that his wallet was stolen while his car was parked in Lot 16 during the hours of 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. In his wallet, he had his driver’s license, social security card and debit card. The student noticed a charge on his card for $25 at a Zip Trip in Spokane. He filed a report to the Social Security Agency and canceled his debit card.

Hit and Run April 4

A student had his car parked in Lot 16 on 9:30 p.m. When he returned at 3:30 p.m. the next day, he found $1,000 worth of damage on the front left part of his vehicle.

Officers reviewed the cameras near the lot but could not see anything.

There are no suspects or witnesses.

Alcohol Offense April 6

As officers were waiting on the first floor of Pearce Hall while a fire alarm went off, the fire department found an intoxicated male student on the ninth floor. The student declined a breathalyzer test and was charged with a MIP and referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities.

Suspicious Circumstances April 6

A female student received a text message from a person who said her previous boyfriend obtained social security numbers and other information from her vehicle. Officers wrote an informative report and advised her to get in contact with the Social Security Agency.

Alcohol Offense April 6

CAs in Dressler Hall reported a possible liquor violation. When officers responded, eight students were already in the hallway, along with a bottle of alcohol and empty beer cans. The CAs found out about the students drinking from a Snapchat video that showed one of the students “shotgunning” a beer. Two of the students were found to be sober with a .000 blood alcohol level, but one of those two students were accused by the other seven to have purchased the alcohol. This female student is under investigation; she said they went through someone, who has a fake ID, to purchase the alcohol.

Six of the students were arrested with MIPs and referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities.

Alcohol and Drug

Driving While License Offense Suspended April 6 April 6

As an officer was following a vehicle going southbound on Washington Street, he noticed the vehicle made a left turn without yielding, causing oncoming traffic to honk. The officer made a stop on the vehicle and found that the driver’s license to be suspended. The driver was cited to Cheney Municipal Court.

Officers received a call from CAs in Streeter Hall because they smelled an odor of marijuana.

When officers made contact, no one answered the door. Officers called the female resident, who then returned to the room and consented to a search. Officers found marijuana, fireworks, a pipe, two fifths of vodka and a bottle of wine. She was arrested for a MIP and referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities.

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Alcohol Offense

Alcohol Offense

Drug Violation

Around 10:30 p.m. officers were advised of a possible liquor violation on the third floor of Pearce Hall.

When officers made contact, the male student gave consent to search.

Officers found a Four Loko in the refrigerator that the student said he forgot about. The student was charged with a MIP and referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities.

CAs reported a possible liquor violation on the fourth floor of Snyamncut Hall. Officers made contact and three students were found intoxicated. One student was arrested for a MIP and the other two students were arrested for supplying liquor to a minor.

Officers were called to the lobby of Dressler Hall when CAs smelled an odor of marijuana. When officers arrived to the scene, there were four people in the lobby. A nonstudent juvenile ended up having marijuana and was referred to juvenile court.

Stalking

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At 10 p.m. in Pearce Hall, officers received a call regarding harassment. The victim was a female student who reported a male student for underage drinking, which she said was the reason for the harassment. The male kicked the female’s room door open as he walked by and said things to her, she reported. The male was arrested for stalking and was referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities.

April 8

April 9

Alcohol Offense Officers were exiting an elevator in Dressler Hall when they noticed a female in the lobby stumbling and smelling strongly of alcohol.

The officers made contact and the student told them she was fine.

She then proceeded to vomit in a recycling bin. Her blood alcohol level was .153 and she was arrested for a MIP and referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities.

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

EVENTS

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Earth Week Sustainability Talks Listen to sustainability talks during Earth Week and learn about topics such as sustainable coffee production, alternative energy and more.

Courtesy of Get Lit!

Get Lit! Festival

When: April 17-18 Time: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Where: JFK Library Lobby Cost: Free

Attend Spokane’s annual Get Lit! Festival, which celebrates literature and features authors from around the nation.

When: April 17-23 Where: See website

Courtesy of High Country Orchard

Easter Egg Hunt Enjoy a fun-filled day at the High Country Orchard. Take a wagon ride, gather eggs in a peach orchard, get a photo with the Easter Bunny, play mini golf, and more.

When: April 15 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: 8518 E. GreenBluff Rd. Colbert, WA Cost: $8 for kids, free for adults to accompany them

Time: See website Cost: Free

Courtesy of St. John’s Cathedral

Courtesy of the Spokane Symphony

St. John’s Lutheran Church Uncharted - The Four Seasons Choir Cantata Enjoy St. John’s seasonal Cantata, a musical performance put on by St. John’s choir.

When: April 17 Time: 6:30 p.m.

Where: 2929 S. Waterford Dr. Spokane, WA Cost: Free

Courtesy of The Blue Door Theatre

Enjoy a unique version of an old classic, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.

The piece will be performed by the Spokane Symphony and a local group called Terrain.

When: April 14-15 Time: 8 p.m.

Where: 304 W. Pacific Ave. Spokane, WA Cost: $25 - $75

Blue Door Improv Comedy Show Enjoy a fun performance by the local Spokane group, the Blue Door Improv Comedy Troupe.

When: April 15 Time: 8:30 p.m.

Where: Showalter Auditorium Cost: Free

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A&E

A student shows off his research | Contributed by Charles Lopez

Science and Art

Annual Symposium gives students a chance to show off their hard work Erin Rebar A&E and Features Editor EWU’s annual Research and Creative Works Symposium, which will be celebrating its 20th birthday this spring, will be bringing over 200 EWU student projects to campus May 16 and 17.

“We typically have a lot [of presentations] in the STEM fields, as well as social sciences,” Associate Dean of EWU Charles Lopez said.

The Symposium brings together students from other disciplines as well. The first day of the event focuses on the fine arts. Students

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will be presenting projects in film, theater, sculpture, painting and other art forms. The second day, students will gather in Hargreaves and Senior Hall to explain their research -from any discipline -- through posters and oral presentations.

“What the Symposium does is it allows students to present their work and share their ideas and research and their designs, their sculptures, their art to the campus as a whole, and to have discussions with others about their research and to continue to build knowledge of the discipline,” Lopez said.

The Symposium gives students the chance

to participate in an event that will build their resumes and enhance their professional portfolios, said Freddy Vega, the Symposium coordinator. It also allows them to interact with professionals in their field and garner real world experience.

“At the end of every quarter/semester, all our professors gives us major projects to complete and turn in as a grade,” said Vega.

“Why wouldn’t you use that research you have put so much time and effort and apply it to the Symposium? Besides getting recognition, and give an extra boost for resumes, students get to have fun doing it. You get a free meal out

of it, you get a few goodies such as a t-Shirt, a bag, notebook, pen, etc. Why wouldn’t students take advantage of this?”

Students who wish to participate in the Symposium are required to submit an abstract detailing their work. The deadline for submission has been extended to Friday, April 14.

“I think Eastern has a culture of undergraduate research that’s very positive, and faculty really enjoy working with students on these individual projects,” said Lopez. “The Symposium is a celebration of their work together.” •

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ATTENTION

Public Hearing on Proposed WAC Changes April 26th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.

Showalter Hall, Room 201, Cheney, WA 99004 What are the proposed changes to the Washington Administrative Code?

Revise WAC 172-121, Student Conduct Code Revise WAC 172-108, Adjudicative Proceedings Revise WAC 172-90, Student Academic Integrity

How to submit your opinions: Members of the public may testify at this hearing and/or submit written comments by 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 2017, to: EWU, University Policy Administrator, Office of the President, 214 Showalter Hall, Cheney, WA 99004; email clamberson@ewu.edu; fax 509-359-7036.

What is the purpose for the proposed changes?

WAC 172-121, WAC 172-108 and WAC 172-90 are being revised due to a recent state appellate court case, Arishi v. Washington State University, which indicates that we must offer a full adjudicative hearing for Eastern Washington University students, if the sanction could lead to suspension, expulsion or if charges were filled for felony level sexual misconduct. These rule changes constitute a significant revision to the way student conduct hearings are conducted, which required changes to the Adjudicative Proceedings and Student Academic Integrity codes to bring procedures and standards within compliance.

Where to find the proposed rule changes: Issue 17-06 and 17-07 of the Washington State Register http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/law/wsr/agency/EasternWashingtonUniversity.htm Additional Information: (1) Date of Intended Adoption: May 12, 2017.

(2) Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW28b.35.120(12).

(3) These rules are necessitated by state court decision.

(4) Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Chelsea Goss, 214 Showalter, Cheney, WA 99004, (509) 359-6322; Implementation and Enforcement: Angela Jones, 214 Showalter, Cheney, WA 99004, (509) 359-6361.

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FEATURES

(left to right) Mycole Meeske, Zebulon Klemke, Eric Williams and Carli Robins | Whitney Bolar for The Easterner

To Graduation and Beyond

As EWU commencement nears, seniors prepare for their final walk Logan Stahl Staff Reporter That first big job or career is on the mind of all seniors across campus. Other seniors are motivated to complete graduate school before they search for a job.

College is the last step of the tedious schooling journey that began earlier in life. College, however, provides a different experience. You grow as a person and learn more about who you are and who you want to be in the future.

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However, most seniors are relieved and excited to graduate. But remorse and anxiety are apart of the feelings seniors have as well. Soon-to-graduate students shared their thoughts about EWU and the future.

Mycole Meeske, a psychology student from Hood River, Oregon said, “I’m so ready to be out of here.”

Meeske said she has liked EWU because of the convenience, the affordability of tuition and the cost of living in Cheney.

She also enjoys the small-town atmosphere Cheney provides.

According to data supplied by EWU, 44 percent of students at EWU are transfer students. Eric Williams, an electrical engineering major from Mesa, Arizona and Zebulon Klemke, a business management major from Medical Lake, both attended Spokane Falls Community College before becoming a EWU student. Meeske also attended a different college before EWU. She earned an associate degree from Yakima Valley Community College.

Meeske’s favorite class was human sexuality.

Meeske and Carli Robins, an athletic training

student from East Wenatchee, Washington are planning on attending graduate school after they complete their undergraduate degree. Robins’ favorite class was orthopedic evaluations. For graduate school, she is waiting to hear back from the many schools she has applied to.

Williams is also ready for graduation.

“I’m ready to be done, but also excited,” said Williams when asked about graduating in June. He also said that graduating will invite a huge sense of relief.

But Williams said he is apprehensive

about graduating because he is unsure about how well he is prepared for the future.

Williams has enjoyed the people at EWU and said, “I’ve had many good experiences and made some good friends.”

His favorite class was electrical magnetism with Professor Rodgers.

After graduation, Williams said he needs time to decompress and enjoy a vacation before he plans and starts to work on an internet startup company with his friends.

Klemke had some of the same thoughts on EWU and graduating. Klemke said, “I’m pumped, and ready to go out into the real world.”

But like Williams, Klemke is nervous about getting a good job right out of college.

The cost of tuition is why Klemke liked EWU. His favorite class was multimedia document design. On his future plans, Klemke said, “I either want a job that can become a career or get my master’s degree, but I would like a job so I can pay for my masters.”

Robins expressed similar thoughts on soon being an EWU alumni. “I’m pretty happy to move on to the next chapter of my life.”

“Going to EWU has taught me to always plan for the weather.” expressed Robins.

“The small community and friendly faces that you can’t get at larger schools is what I like about being a student at Eastern,” Robins added.

The 125th Commencement will be on June 17 at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane. •

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EDITORIAL

OPINION

Our Silence is Your Silence The Easterner Editorial Board it is together in the crucible of heated

Gerald Maib for The Easterner

Surrounding this last presidential election and the months following, there was a large amount of political activism occurring, both nationally and on EWU’s campus. After covering these events, The Easterner received several complaints that we were misrepresenting the EWU community as a bunch of liberal snowflakes. This, of course, was never our intention.

At The Easterner, we strive to not only inform our audience, but also to communicate the opinions and views of the EWU community to its peers and surrounding communities. And although we have been trying our best all year, we can not completely feel like we are doing that as well as we could right now.

These complaints brought to our attention the lack of conservative events and opinions published in The Easterner, and we sought immediately to remedy this. As we looked for events and activism groups with more right leaning political ideals, we found nothing; nada, bupkis.

We have yet to recieve a response after reaching out to the College Republicans of EWU and WSU Riverpoint. This is unsurprising as their EagleSync has not been active since Fall 2015.

And we also scoured our emails and contacts for stories and voices.

Healthy conversation requires opposing viewpoints, or else we just turn into a bunch of back patting, agreeable fools. Political discussion requires that others challenge you, and

debate we form the best outcome.

The Young Democrats of EWU (YDEWU) have run into a similar problem. Upon forming their organization last year, they looked to hold debates and forums to keep the political conversation open and lively.

“We were somewhat disappointed with the lack of organized conservatism on campus because it makes it difficult for us to have these conversations and hold these events without input from the other side of the aisle,” said Emily Provencio, President of YDEWU. Do we simply conclude that there is a lack of opposing viewpoints at EWU; that we are nothing but liberals and progressivists with little love for our current government dominated by republicans?

No. As journalists it is not in our nature to rest easy on assumption. We must dig and find until questions are answered. We must search for every facet of a story and every viewpoint.

So how do we fix the problem?

Although we are unable to reach out to organizations, we can not sit idly by and let random chance influence our campus’ representation so heavily. So we must ask that you as a community cry out! Share with us your opinions, your concerns, your dreams.

We live in a country of free speech and expression, so use it. Organize.

Protest. Support. Show not only us but the whole of the community that you exist and have opinions. That we may re-ignite the the burning flame of conversation so we, as a community, can learn and grow together. •

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.

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-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.

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Colette-Janae Buck Chief Copy Editor If we’re being completely honest here, one of my favorite pastimes is to take care of my skin. I revel in maintaining healthy and glowing skin, and when I find a new product that works for my skin or apply a face mask that clears a breakout right up, I’m in skincare heaven.

One of the most important aspects of my skin-care obsession is the usage of sunscreen. In order to keep my skin healthy and free from blemishes or damages, I’ve invested in a quality sunscreen that I apply daily.

Now, depending on your skin type, whether it be oily, dry, normal/combination or acne prone, different formulations of facial sunscreens will do different things to your skin. It’s important to pay attention to the formulas listed on the product’s packaging before selecting a sunscreen, as different stores have different return policies for opened cosmetics. If you’re unsure of your skin type or want to try a different product, Target is great at refunding customers for their cosmetic products.

I have normal or combination skin, so technically I don’t have to be too picky with my sunscreens, but I tend to look for sunscreens that are oil-free and non-comedogenic anyways because it’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to preventing oil build up and breakouts.

Non-comedogenic is just a fancy word that means a product won’t clog your pores. Currently I use Chanel’s Base Lumière as both my daily foundation coverage and my sunscreen.

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SNACK Gerald Maib for The Easterner CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion for normal to dry skin is a great starter sunscreen for someone who is looking to test out a quality sunscreen. The CeraVe sunscreen is rated as SPF 30, is non-comedogenic and is fairly priced at $14. Neutrogena is another brand that offers a wide variety of sunscreen formulas for different skin types. I tend not to use Neutrogena products as they contain a wide range of ingredients that irritate my skin.

Oily skin can be a tough skin type to find products for, but sticking to brands such as CeraVe or Cetaphil that are oilfree and are especially for oilprone skin is a great method to finding sunscreens that work for you. Aveeno’s Protect + Hydrate SPF 30 sunscreen is a great and affordable option for individuals with oily skin types. It’s oilfree and non-comedogenic, two qualities I would suggest for any skin type but especially oily skin.

If you have dry or sensitive skin, it’s best to find sunscreens that offer a moisturizing property or are a daily moisturizer with the added bonus of SPF protection.

Eucerin Daily Protective Facial

Lotion with SPF 30 is a great option for those with dry skin.

It’s non-comedogenic, fragrancefree and is clinically rated to be safe for sensitive skin types. You could also try a Neutrogena dry skin sunscreen, but even with the label of senstive, the product still irritated my skin.

Acne-prone skin, while it does tend to be oily, requires a little bit of a different style of sunscreen.

You should also look for an oil-free and non-comedogenic formula, but specific brands do make formulas that are tailored to acne prone skin. Cetaphil’s acneprone, oil control sunscreen is a great option for those who suffer from both acne and oily skin.

Neutrogena Clear Face Lotion is another great option. It’s rated at SPF 55, for those who want a little extra coverage.

Sunscreen is an important part of skin care, whether you’re slightly obsessed like me or not.

Protecting yourself from harmful UVA and UVB sunrays is a great way to prolong your skin’s flawless appearance, not to mention it helps keep you cancer-free. •

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Not only have four of five boys released their own music, they all have sounds showcasing their differences we didn’t hear when they were a boy band. Harry is the latest to release his single, “Sign Courtesy of Colombia Records of the Times,” which he will also be performing on Saturday Night Live on April 17. Since SNL guest artists normally perform two songs per episode, we can only assume another song from his long awaited album will drop on Saturday as well. “Sign of the Times” has a laid back alternative pop sound that shows off Harry’s vocal range. Some have compared “Sign of the Times” to David Bowie or Prince, but I’ll let you determine that. (Abbi Vance)

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SPORTS

Shantay Legans (left) and Aaron Best (right) will usher in a new era of EWU basketball and football after replacing longtime head coaches Jim Hayford and Beau Baldwin in the past three months Brad Brown for The Easterner

Out With the Old, In With the New

New head coaches Shantay Legans and Aaron Best look to build off of their predecessor’s successes Riley Baker

Staff Reporter While many students at EWU had a relaxing spring break away from school, athletic director Bill Chaves was hard at work.

On March 29, EWU’s men’s basketball head coach of six years, Jim Hayford, took the vacant head coaching position at Seattle University. Less than three hours following that announcement, Chaves announced that Shantay Legans would be the new head coach. Legans had been the team’s

assistant coach for nine years, including the last six with Hayford.

Less than three months prior to this most recent coaching shift, EWU promoted offensive line coach Aaron Best to be the new head football coach after Beau Baldwin left for the offensive coordinator position at UC Berkeley in January.

It has been a busy two and a half months for Chaves, to say the least, having to replace arguably two of the most accomplished coaches in EWU history.

“Congratulations to both

coach Baldwin and Hayford,” said Chaves. “When you do a good job you have opportunities.”

It’s not every day that a program loses a pair of coaches like this, let alone so close together. In a span of 72 days, EWU’s head coaches at its top two sports (in terms of attendance) both bolted to different universities. But it shows the success that EWU football and basketball has had in recent years.

“There’s usually one of two ways that you depart,” said Chaves. “It’s either you get an opportunity, or someone tells you your time is done.

You hope that all of our staff, if they do a great job, you hope they have opportunities moving forward.”

The fact that following these departures a coach was promoted internally to be named head coach also shows the growth within the program.

“What I think is kind of cool is the fact that they both get to start in the same year,” said Chaves. “They probably can lean on each other and help each other along.”

Now, as spring football opens and the new era for EWU football and men’s basketball has begun,

expectations remain the same.

“Most of our teams start with the expectation of being very competitive in the Big Sky Conference,” said Chaves. “I think their expectation is to carry the torch and move it along.”

Now that the torches have been passed, it remains to be seen if the new sheriffs in town can run with their new opportunities and continue the success that their predecessors made tradition at EWU. •

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EWU Football Springs Into Action as Practices for 2017 Season Begin Riley Baker

Staff Reporter Spring is in the air, and now, so are footballs as they fly across The Inferno at Roos Field.

EWU spring football practices began on April 4, and there is a lot of excitement surrounding the team.

Much has changed from a year ago. There are new coaches on the staff, most notably new head coach Aaron Best. Beau Baldwin went to to Cal, and Troy Taylor and Kiel McDonald went to Utah, while wide receiver Cooper Kupp and other substantial pieces from last year have graduated. While a lot of big names have moved on from the team, the winning mentality still remains.

“The number one thing to the team is physicality,” said Best.

“We’ve always preached it and we need to do a better job, I think, as coaches to translate that into the players … we need to be a more physical team.”

This year, while the defensive coaching staff stays the same, there is an entirely new staff on the offensive side. Since Best was named head coach, he has added former EWU quarterback Fred Salanoa as offensive coordinator and tight ends coach, Bodie Reeder as quarterbacks coach, Jay Dumas as wide receivers coach, Jase Butorac as offensive line coach and Kevin Maurice as running backs coach.

“It’s not going to be a new offense, it’s going to be an adjusted offense,” said Best. “We’re still going to throw the ball; we’re still going to rely on the throw.”

Throwing the ball the past few years has been perhaps the greatest strength for the team.

But now with Kupp, Kendrick Bourne and Shaq Hill all graduated, there will be a new core group of receivers.

Nic Sblendorio has the most experience among returning wide receivers EWU and is currently the only senior on the offensive side of the ball.

“The good thing is we have an expectation and a tradition to be excellent at this position,” said Sblendorio. “One thing we’re

preaching to every one of our receivers is nothing’s entitled.

Just because we’re going to be an Eastern receiver doesn’t mean we’re going to go for 1,000 yards and score a lot of touchdowns. We’ve got to put in the hard work and we’ve got to pay our dues.”

The senior wide receiver from Sammamish, Washington has a lot of faith in the new group of receivers and he also believes in Best.

“Coach Best has really stepped into a nice role, and we’ve been ready,” said Sblendorio. “I’ve been here four years and I’ve known he’s been ready. I knew that if [Coach Baldwin] was ever going to leave, Coach Best was going to take it over at full force, and he’s done that.”

Even the players on defense feel the change in coaching. Junior linebacker Alek Kacmarcik has felt the new coach’s presence.

“I think he’s definitely a little more in your face than maybe Coach Baldwin would be. A little more exuberant all the time instead of just some of the time,” said Kacmarcik. “He talks about being physical … so I think those are kind of the biggest things we’ve seen so far.”

Back on the offensive side of things, junior quarterback Gage Gubrud is ready to roll with the new coaching staff after having a breakout season which saw him finish third in voting for the Walter Payton Award.

“There are changes and there are things that are similar,” said Gubrud. “He’s definitely put his own kind of little twist on things … practices are a little bit more up-tempo with transitions.”

While there have been plenty of personnel changes since the 2016 season ended, the team looks poised for to make another playoff run in 2017 to begin the Coach Best era.

Spring practices go through April 28, with the Red-White Spring Game taking place on April 29 at 2 p.m. •

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EWU linebackers coach Josh Fetter leading his players through a drill during spring football practice on April 11 Ivone Garza for The Easterner

New EWU head football coach Aaron Best roams the field during spring football practice on April 11 Ivone Garza for The Easterner

EWU Women Lead the Way at 45th Annual Pelluer Invitational Logan Stanley Copy Editor

Over the weekend in winterlike conditions, the EWU track and field competed in the 45th Annual Pelluer Invitational.

The three-day invitational was comprised of regional opponents in the University of Idaho (UI) and the University of Montana (UM) and is the only home meet on the season for EWU. In total, four new top-10 marks were hit during the meet.

On the women’s side, EWU took home the victory by winning both dual matchups, defeating UM 95 to 74 and UI 106 to 64.

Leading the way for the women were a number of athletes across multiple events.

Freshmen Carli Corpus and Kaili Keefe both added their names to the EWU all-time list.

Corpus won the 3000 meters in a time of 10:20.87 (sixth on top-10 list) and Keefe ran 4:33.24 to place second in the 1500 meters (eighth on top-10 list).

Senior Kendra Hamm turned in multiple top performances with a win in the heptathlon (4,674 points), 200 meters (26.13) and a second-place finish in the long jump. Hamm’s mark of 18-4 1/2 in the long jump is good for ninth on the top-10 list.

As well as Corpus, Keefe and Hamm, another trio of Eagles excelled with first-place finishes junior Dominique Butler in the triple jump with a mark of 38-4 1/2, senior Erin Clark in the pole vault at 12-7 1/2 and senior Samantha Baker in the javelin with a throw of 149-10.

Sophomore Elizabeth Pouty placed second in the pole vault, tying with teammate Clark at 12-7 1/2, and that mark moves Pouty up to eighth on the top-10 list.

It was a team effort that impressed women’s head coach Marcia Mecklenburg.

“We had some great performances from numerous athletes given the challenging conditions they were competing,” said Mecklenburg. “I could not be more pleased or proud of the crew.”

On the men’s side, the squad suffered defeats in both matchups, 71 to 75 against UM and 76 to 79 against IU. There were bright spots to look at though, with a handful of victories picked up by EWU’s youngsters.

Freshman Colton Johnsen won the 1500 meters in a 3:58.29, freshman Keshun McGee won the long jump with a leap of 23-11 and freshman Dawson Lack won the 100 meters in 11.44.

The men’s 4x100 relay consisting of junior Chez Jackson, sophomore Jonah Matthews, junior Jeremy VanAssche and Lack-- placed first with a time of 41.29. That time ties the ninthbest mark on the top-10 list.

The field events were controlled by EWU; senior Scottie Miller won the discus in 157-10 and placed second in the shot put with a toss of 52-6. In the hammer throw, senior Shawn Buck took first with a mark of 174-11.

In total, men’s head coach Stan Kerr was content with the team’s work.

“Overall, it was a good day for us,” said Kerr. “We knew coming in that the weather would play a factor in the quality of performances. Today, however, great attitudes trumped the climate and our athletes generated several performances.”

Up next for the EWU track and field team is a pair of meets in California this weekend. Some of the team will head to Torrance for the Mt. SAC Relays from April 13 through April 15, while some of the team will participate in the Long Beach Invitational on April 14 and 15. The rest of the team that is not traveling to California will participate in the Whitworth Twilight in Spokane on April 13.

That meet begins at 2 p.m. •

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Did you know that 1 in 10 EWU students have reported sexual violence?* *Data from 2016 NCHA Survey

It is estimated that only 5% of sexual assaults on college campuses are reported, making sexual assault the most unreported violent crime.

EWU Student Support and Advocacy: 509-359-7924 EWU Police (24/7): 509-359-7676 EWU Title IX Coordinator: 509-359-6322 Cheney Police: 509-535-9233 Lutheran Community Services 24 Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Line 509-624-7273

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