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ELECTION ISSUE May 4, 2017
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Easterner Asks: What do you want in a student government represenative?
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
Jasmine Flores freshman “Someone that is willing to take other people’s opinions, and that’s not willing to just listen to one person but listen to everybody and get different people’s opinions.”
Joshua Harris sophomore “Someone being active with the concerns of the students, actually listening to the voices of students.”
Austin Flock sophomore “Someone who sits down and really takes into consideration everybody’s opinions, just listens to what everybody has to say.”
Cameron McCardell freshman “Someone who does what the students need, what they want in the community.”
Brooke Henderson junior “Someone with good leadership and [who looks] after the interests of the students and what we need, what we want with our education.”
Rokas Piliusenko junior “Someone that fights for you. Someone that has a common interest that everyone else has.”
Sports Editor Brandon Cline easterner.sports@gmail.com Art Director Abbi Vance easterner.photo@gmail.com
Featured picture of the week:
Designer Gerald Maib
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During my trip to Des Moines, WA we went on a stroll to the Marina Boardwalk. On my way back, I stumbled upon this little guy eating a fish! I’ve never seen an otter up close before and couldn’t help but take a picture of it!
Copy Editor Logan Stanley Staff Reporters Riley Baker Kyle Fredricks Logan Stahl Photographer Whitney Bolar Faculty Adviser Carleigh Hill
About The Easterner
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Our Mission
The mission of The Easterner is to inform the students, faculty, staff and nearby residents of Eastern Washington University of the governance, activities and views of the campus while providing a learning environment for students interested in journalism and related fields. Our main goal is to publish high-quality news content to the community of Eastern Washington University.
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Abbi Vance | Art Director This week was all about the ASEWU Primary elections on April 25. We wanted to showcase one of the bigger events on our campus that happens during the year. We also made the spread this week based off of the Primary Election results. Illustration by Gerald Maib
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NEWS
Members of the Native American Student Association cover their mouths with a red handprint | Brad Brown for The Easterner
SlutWalk Appears on Campus Organizations bring awareness to rape culture on college campuses Kristi Lucchetta News Editor Students rallied on April 27 to combat the perpetration of gender-based violence, rape culture and derogatory labels. A group of speakers addressed a crowded audience in the campus mall for EWU’s first SlutWalk. Their message: take action against different systems of oppression and rise up against rape culture. “We wanted to bring something empowering and fun to campus,” said Janie Wright Leiva, co-president of Generation Action. “An event focused on sexual assault with a message of survival, resistance and empowerment so that people can claim their bodies.” Generation Action, MEChA, the Native
American Student Association (NASA), the PRIDE Center and Scary Feminists organized the event to address what they deemed as a big issue on campus. Hanncel Sanchez, activist and ASEWU general election candidate for Diversity Outreach, addressed multiple issues regarding rape culture, one being gender roles. She said gender roles foster inequality, discrimination, oppression, stereotypes, double sexual standards and that it is at the root of many problems in today’s society. Sanchez also made sure to point out that these issues are not just women’s issues, but men’s as well. “Men get raped too,” Sanchez said. “Men get raped by other men and women, but we don’t talk about it. We need to come forward and start talking about these issues.”
Jaclyn Archer, a member of the Black Student Union (BSU), spoke of specific instances where gender roles, misogynistic culture and rape culture affected her. “I remember walking through Eagles Pub, where I love to sing karaoke, and walking past a table after I had sung a song and having a guy just grab me by the arm and go ‘hey honey can you sing me a song again,’” said Archer. “I had never met this guy, but he thinks it’s okay to grab me and actually spin me around back to his table because it was his right to touch me and address me because apparently femininity is code for permission.” In addition to the speeches, participants made signs, wrote messages on the pavement and wore glitter to show their support for the cause. Four members of NASA had a red handprint in paint across their mouths with
one sign reading, “Am I Next?” Wright Leiva said that college campuses have a high rate of sexual assault, and that during women’s college years, they are at the highest risk of being sexually assaulted. “Marriage is not a license to rape,” said Sanchez. “It doesn’t matter if you’ve had sex a thousand times, you need to get consent every single time. Women’s bodies are sacred, they need to be respected. Women are more than just boobs and butts. Women are human beings that deserve the respect and dignity from everyone.” “We want the Eastern community to know a survivor is never at fault, and we need to stand up and take action on how we think, talk and react to address different systems of oppression,” Wright Leiva said. •
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Vehicle Prowl April 19
A male student parked his 2006 blue and gray BMW in the URC parking garage and returned around 1 p.m. As he was getting gas, he noticed some of his belongings were missing. These included his Oakley reading glasses, his cologne, his gym bag containing an iPod, headphones and clothing. He estimated the total cost of these items came to be $12,000. There are currently no suspects or witnesses.
Harassment April 24
A male student who rides the bus has had conflicts with another male non-student who also rides the bus. The student saw the male at a Cheney campus bus stop, and during the encounter the male told him he was going to beat him up. The student reported this to campus police. Officers are contacting STA to see if the male could be restricted from coming to the campus bus stop locations.
Anyone who has any information on a pending investigation please call EWU Police Department at (509)359-7676 or the Anonymous Tip Line at (509)359-4286.
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Driving While License Alcohol Offense Suspended April 27 April 27
A female student and a male, who is not a student, started arguing in the University Townhouses. The male pushed the female twice, knocking her over the second time, which left her with carpet burns. The male was arrested and booked into the Spokane County Jail.
An officer was doing a safety check on the fourth floor in Pearce Hall when a male student came walking toward him with a Coors Light beer in his hand. The officer made contact with the student and went to the room he came from. There were two other students in the room and additional alcoholic beverages. The two students had a 0.00 blood alcohol level and the male had a 0.19 blood alcohol level. All three students were referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities and the male was also cited with a minor in possession charge.
Assault/Domestic Violence April 30
An officer was called to the Townhouse Apartments regarding a male student and female nonstudent who were fighting. When the male opened the door his face had blood on it. The officers made contact with the male and female, who both appeared to have injuries. The female was holding an infant in her arms when the male assaulted her, leaving marks on her body. She kicked him, which caused him to bleed. The male was arrested and transported to Spokane County Jail.
A&E
EWU Greek Life members participate in MAYhem 2017 | Whitney Bolar for The Easterner
Greek Life Strolls into Competion Logan Stahl Staff Reporter The third annual MAYhem Step and Stroll event took place last weekend where diversified sororities and fraternities from the Pacific Northwest competed in a dance-oriented competition. Most of the competitors at the event were from EWU, but students from Washington State University, University of Washington and the University of Idaho were present. The event, hosted in the Showalter auditorium by EWU’s Diversified Greek Council, included two types of performances — stepping and strolling.
Stepping originated in early 20th century African American history. Often men working on the railroad and men in the military would use stepping to communicate their thoughts, good or bad, but stepping was also used as a morale booster. Stepping involves using one’s entire body to create sound and rhythm, usually by hand clapping, vocal sayings and foot patterns. However, strolling was started in the early 1900s by Alpha Kappa Alpha, a National Panhellenic Council organization. Strolling involves in-sync dancing while the performers stay in line throughout changes in dance patterns. “[It’s like] synchronized line dancing,” said EWU senior Erik Chavez, a Sigma Lambda
Beta member. “Mayhem is one of the biggest fundraisers for us.” Each chapter started the night with a chant, but soon the real competition started. Each chapter displayed their best step and stroll moves until a victor was crowned. The crowd was engaged all night as they showed support for their chapter and their fellow greeks. Two-time defending champion Sigma Lambda Beta controlled the night, winning $950 for their chapter. “The MAYhem event is an intense competition for greeks to come together and support each other and have fun,” EWU junior Ereisa Morales said. The Mayhem competition has been
growing since the first show years ago. “This is the first year that my chapter has completed in the event,” said Morales. “We have had lots and lots of practice; we woke up early this morning and practiced till two.” Many performers were nervous, even after months of preparation for the event. “I’m excited but also really nervous for [the] show,” EWU senior Eveth Padilla said. Events like Mayhem and being a part of Greek life has had a positive impact on students like Padilla. “If I wasn’t a part of a sorority going to college would be really boring,” said Padilla. “I’ve made so many good friends in school this way.” •
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FEATURES
William Conable teaches the Alexander Technique at EWU and around the world | Whitney Bolar for The Easterner
School’s Most Important Lesson World-renowned Alexander Technique teacher believes students should never stop learning Logan Stahl Staff Reporter Bill Conable lives in Cheney, but he travels the world teaching the Alexander technique. The Alexander technique is a specialized method that teaches one how to improve movement and coordination. Most of the students Conable has taught are performing arts students, such as musicians. Conable received the opportunity to learn the Alexander technique from his cello
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professor at Ohio State University. Conable decided to go to graduate school to continue to learn the Alexander technique. Conable provides private Alexander technique lessons, but he also travels to places like North Carolina and Japan each year to teach workshops. He teaches at the Holy Names Community Music Center in Spokane. Playing the cello and teaching the Alexander technique have made up a large portion of Conable’s career since he studied music in college. He earned his bachelor’s at
The University of Illinois and he received his doctorate degree from Boston University. Conable moved to Cheney in 2008 when his wife accepted a faculty position at EWU. Before moving to Cheney, Conable was a music professor teaching cello at The University of Ohio for 36 years. While living in Columbus, he was the principal cellist for the Columbus Symphony. Being a conductor is another path Conable has taken. He was the conductor of the Ohio Light Opera Company, but he also conducted
at Ohio State. Now, Conable solely focuses on teaching the Alexander technique. However, when Conable was in college, he wanted to be a cello teacher. “I realized what I really wanted to do was teach cello at a university, that was my career goal and I did it,” Conable said. Some of Conable’s biggest influences include his first cello professor, Peter Farrell, and the two main Alexander teachers. He has also worked with one of the most accomplished American cellist, Leslie Parnas.
Parnas has performed at the White House for former presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. Parnas has also played alongside the New York Philharmonic symphony. Conable’s advice to college-aged students is to never stop learning and spend time with people that are fascinating. “Learn as much as you can for your entire life and find things and people that are interesting and spend as much time with them as you can, that’s the most important thing,” Conable said. Another piece of advice that Conable wants college students to know is that studying and doing well in class is important, but learning to interact and see how teachers perceive the world is even more important. “If you have had a great teacher, you know what really happened is by being around them, you got a feel for how they were engaging in the world, much more than anything they told you,” said Conable. “What you learn from a teacher is coming to understand how they think.” This allowed Conable to learn and think for himself. And even when Conable moved to Cheney as a retired professor, he has learned more in the last nine years than he ever has. “I’m almost 75 and just last week I learned something phenomenally important; [it] changed the way I view everything,” Conable said. In his time outside of teaching, Conable likes to garden, program computers and is an avid reader. “I learn stuff; I don’t know what I’m going to find myself interested in next,” Conable said. •
Revoking the “R” Word EWU fraternity joins campaign to end usage of the word “retarded” in everyday speech Erin Rebar A&E and Features Editor The men of EWU’s Pi Kappa Phi fraternity collected around 200 signatures on the backs of t-shirts they wore around campus on April 20. The shirts were labeled “Spread the Word to End the Word” and supported a relatively new campaign focused on asking students to be more mindful of their vocabulary and to avoid using the word “retarded” in their daily speech. The goal of the campaign, which Pi Kappa Phi participated in for the first time this year, was to ask students to sign t-shirts as a pledge to remove the word from their personal lexicons. “There are instances where say, in music, saying ritard or ritardando is appropriate, or in other languages such as French, but using it as a negative connotation is something that we are wanting to end,” said Carlos Hernandez, Pi Kappa Phi’s secretary. “When it comes to our normal-day speech, there are so many words in our vocabulary that would be better suited for a situation rather that saying the “r” word. That’s kind of what the campaign is about.” The campaign fits smoothly into Pi Kappa Phi’s own philanthropy,
Brandon Cole (right), Austin Schultz (middle) and Keith Zimmer (left) of Pi Kappa Phi Courtesy of Pi Kappa Phi an organization called Ability Experience that focuses on helping people with disabilities. “We are the only greek organization in the nation that has their own philanthropy,” said Hernandez. “Through our philanthropy, we make sure that we provide everyone with any type of ability with help they need. We are really about that service to people who can’t provide for themselves in the majority of cases, so that’s also why we did the campaign,
because it just goes really well with our own philanthropy. We want to be able to promote more positivity in particular and people’s abilities rather than what they can’t do.” Collin Jueidi, the chapter’s historian, said he believes that using the “r” word can be derogatory for some members of the population. “It takes away their individualism and groups them in this category,” said Jueidi. “It kind of just ostracizes them.
We don’t think that’s right. We think that everyone is their own individual person and deserves to be treated that way.” The fraternity is hoping to continue their participation in the campaign in the coming years. “Who knows what you can do for a person if you stop saying one particular word,” Hernandez said. •
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Voting Results by School Residence Area
Cheney - 493
Voting Results by Quarter or Semester
Voting Results by Class Standing
355 votes Gaige Baisch
263 votes Teddy Mead
196 votes Maddisen McNeill
277 votes Benjamin Rowe Primary Election Results:
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226 votes Jevion Knox
344 votes Zach Bowman Total amount of votes cast - 786
180 votes Hunter Lovely
152 votes Jaime B. Olguin
Freshman - 127
447 votes Jake Radwick
185 votes Robert Olivares
Total number of students eligible to vote - 10,160
Sopho
223 votes Nate Delo
458 Ashley Jen
Total percentage
Executive President: Gaige Baisch
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Residence Halls - 493
Spokane Area - 86
Jamie B. Olguin Melissa Burnett Geoffrey Bluechel
Executive Vice President: Elizabeth Shimamoto
Director of Finance: Chris Ryckman Andreana Polichronakis
Council 65 votes Geoffrey Bluechel
Junior - 229
omore - 183
8 votes nniges
661 votes Elizabeth Shimamoto
426 votes 241 votes Chris Ryckman Andreana Polichronakis
Senior - 192
Graduate - 8
105 votes Melissa Burnett
Academic Affairs: Teddy Mead Maddisen McNeill Jevion Knox
Athletic Affairs & University Advancement: Jake Radawick Nate Delo
Diversity Outreach: Kyle Carroll Hanncel Sanchez
Graduate Affairs: Will Stotts
402 votes Kyle Carroll
285 votes Hanncel Sanchez
615 votes Will Stotts
181 votes Haley Risley
247 votes Kole W. Mosgrove
Legislative Affairs: Haley Risley Kole W. Mosgrove Benjamin Rowe
Student Activities: Zach Bowman
Quarter - 724 Semester 24
Hunter Lovely Robert Olivares
Student Health and Safety Services: Ashley Jenniges Efrain Antunez
Student Services: Kennedy Bailey
206 votes Efrain Antunez
e of students who voted - 7.7%
654 votes Kennedy Bailey
426 votes Colton Faddis
Technology Advancement: 261 votes Colton Faddis
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OPINION EDITORIAL
With Election Results Be a Window Not a Wall The Easterner Editorial Board When someone adopts a position of power, such as a government position, they also need to adopt a policy of transparency and communication. This helps to circumvent situations where things can be misconstrued or misunderstood and reduces speculation. Which is what could have happened with the ASEWU unofficial primary election results reported last Wednesday. When the unofficial results for the primary were posted, with all the ballot measures passing unanimously, some students took to Facebook to voice that they had in fact voted no on some of the initiatives. “How is this accurate? I voted no on one of these and it says 0. I’m confused,” Amanda Marie Mell commented on the election results posted to Facebook. As journalists, we at The Easterner immediately flew into action to find out why this discrepancy existed. Was there some deep ASEWU corruption
that led to election rigging? Was the democratic freedom of the EWU student body at risk? No, as it turns out, nothing quite so exciting or nefarious was behind the results. An error with the tabulation program caused only the yes’s to be reported. Unfortunately, ASEWU didn’t communicate the tabulation issue with the results, even though they had reason to believe it was a problem beforehand. This may have simply been oversight, but it could be misconstrued by students as an attempt to hide information. “I should have questioned [the results] the moment it happened,” EWU Director of Elections Raul Sanchez, Jr. said. Granted these were only the unofficial results, but the incident does raise concerns as to why we, and potentially the student body, had to consider worse possibilities. The conflicting reports forced us to attempt to understand the situation with a lack of information due to ASEWU’s nondisclosure of the computer error. Information helps to control the speculation and suspicion
associated with powerful individuals and organizations. Consider this last presidential election, where rampant misinformation and undisclosed information caused arguments and accusations from both sides. The people want information -- the deets, the scoop. Without it, they riot in the streets, demanding to see tax documents and private emails to assuage their mistrust. While Wednesday’s incident didn’t result in anything worse than puzzled students and questioning journalists, situations like this could become much worse. ASEWU should take this as a learning opportunity and better communicate to their public what is going on behind the scenes to avoid confusion. •
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Don’t Fear Oil-based Face Products, Embrace Them
Calling all EWU fashionistas. Looking for a way to satisfy your new clothing desires while on a budget? Look no further than the Spokane Valley’s Nordstrom Rack. The offshoot, quasi-factory outlet sister store of Seattle-based Nordstrom offers fresh finds at great prices. I love the Courtesy of Nordstrom Rack experience of scrounging their clearance rack and scoring a top that’s regularly $30 for only $9. Plus, you’ll always be sure to find name brands at absurdly low prices as well. Go forth and rummage wisely! (Colette-Janae Buck)
Colette-Janae Buck Chief Copy Editor I know, I know, I know. The first thought that crosses your mind when you think of “oilbased” face products is a throwback to your 8th-grade acne escapade where your face was a literal oil refinery, but hear me out. Oilbased cleansers, moisturizers and serums will change your skincare life for the better. When I first made the transition from using a cream moisturizer to Tarte’s Maracuja oil moisturizer, I was terrified by the very thought of putting oil on breakouts, but I’m glad I did. Let me break it down for you. I had been suffering from a few big pimples every now and again, and I was fed up with my skin and my skincare routine performance, so I searched for sensitive skin moisturizer alternatives and found Tarte’s Maracuja oil. Maracuja is just a fancy name for the oil that is extracted by pressing South American passion fruit seeds. For Tarte’s product, the passion fruits are sustainably harvested out from the depths of the Amazonian rainforest, and the seeds are then pressed using a traditional, no-heat method to retain the proper amounts of nutrient-rich fatty acids and vitamin C. I started using the product around late January and early February, and my skin has turned a total 180 degrees since then. Not only did the frequency of my breakouts shrink, the amount of blackheads I had also shrunk. Even
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Gerald Maib for The Easterner the seasonal dry skin I had been trying to nurse also started to clear up, a first for me as my dry skin had a history of being stubborn. Beyond the obvious improvements, the texture and overall appearance of my complexion has improved tremendously over the past four months. I have found my makeup applies much more evenly now that I’ve consistently used the Maracuja oil. The best part about Tarte’s Maracuja oil moisturizer is that you only need a tiny amount to apply it all over your face. It spreads easily and also doesn’t leave your skin feeling oily or overly wet. Usually, I’ll cleanse my face with my Philosophy brand Purity cleanser (another recommended favorite of mine) before applying aloe vera gel and two to four
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drops of the Maracuja Oil to my skin. I rub the aloe vera into my skin, making sure there are no wet patches left on my skin before I apply the oil moisturizer because I feel like this method allows the oil to soak into the skin more. Tarte’s Maracuja oil is a great moisturizer for those who want to leap into the oil-based face product fad. It’s light-weight, sustainably sourced and packed with all kinds of vitamins and fatty acids that help your skin achieve and maintain a healthy, blemish-free glow. Next time you’re in Macy’s, stop by the cosmetics department and ask for a free sample. You won’t ever go back to your conventional moisturizer ever again. •
One of the great hidden gems on the EWU campus is the Surplus Store. Tucked away behind Roos Field, adjacent with the upper parking lot, lies the home of discount central. From household furniture, chairs and office supplies to computers and bicycles, Surplus sells a variety of used items that are no Courtesy of EWU Surplus Store longer needed from EWU’s campuses at highly marked down prices. They’re only open two days a month or by appointment, but if you manage to get in, it’s hard to walk out empty-handed. (Brad Brown)
VIDEO GAME
Puyo Puyo Tetris One of the latest releases for the Nintendo Switch brings back the fun of Tetris with all new game modes and excitement. Puyo Puyo Tetris is a multiplayer puzzle attack game where players can either play through the solo campaign or play against their friends in each of the different Courtesy of Sega multiplayer modes. In the standard versus mode players can choose to play either Tetris or Puyo but among the many choices there is a mode called Fusion switch really changes things up by having the player play with both Puyos and Tetriminos dropping onto the same board! The variety and endless fun this game brings to the system makes it a must have for all Switch owners. (Rosie Perry)
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EVENTS
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Cinco de Mayo Celebration Fundraiser Alpha Kappa Psi will be selling strawberries and cream to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
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Aspire Career Summit
When: May 5 Time: All day Where: Tawanka Hall Cost: Prices vary
Put on by EWU Career Services, the Aspire Career Summit is a four day event full of on-campus workshops, employer panels and networking opportunities. Time: Times vary Cost: Free
When: May 1 - 4 Where: Tawanka 215
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Wild West Classique
Verdi’s Requiem
Listen to the Spokane Symphony Chorale, the EWU Symphonic Choir and the Gonzaga University Chamber Chorus as they sing Verdi’s Requiem.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a live Mariachi band, virgin horchata and a Western photo booth. When: May 5 Time: 6 p.m. Where: 901 W. Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA Cost: $10 suggested donation
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When: May 6 7 Time: Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 3 p.m. Where: 1001 W Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA Cost: $15 -$54
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Exploring Climate Resiliency Attend a lecture by Cadie Olson, Spokane’s environmental and sustainability manager, that discusses climate resiliency in the Inland Northwest. When: May 9 Time: noon - 1 p.m. Where: Science Lab Cost: Free
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Pie an LTA Lambda Theta Alpha will be tabling for Cinco de Mayo and are encouraging students to stop by and pie their favorite Lambda Lady. When: May 5 Time: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: Campus Mall Cost: Free
SPORTS
Wide receiver Cooper Kupp (right) was the 69th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the highest an EWU player has been selected since offensive lineman Michael Roos in 2005 | The Easterner Archives
California Dreamin’
Cooper Kupp and Samson Ebukam selected by the Los Angeles Rams in 2017 NFL Draft Logan Stanley Copy Editor
After breaking record after record during his time at EWU, wide receiver Cooper Kupp begins his next journey in the NFL. With the No. 69 selection in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams drafted Kupp. It is the highest an EWU player has been drafted since offensive lineman Michael Roos was drafted No. 41 overall by the Tennessee Titans in 2005. Kupp was also the second FCS player taken in this year’s draft. Originally thought of as a lateround draft pick, Kupp began to spring up draft boards after an impressive performance at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama back in January. The hype around Kupp
intensified leading up to the NFL Scouting Combine, with some scouts and analysts having the Eastern Washington University product ranked as a top four wide receiver. A somewhat subpar outing at the Scouting Combine factored into the built-up buzz partially dieing down. After a handful of private workouts and a Pro Day that saw Kupp shave off time from his 40-yard dash -- his speed had sparked questions about his athleticism -- that decline appeared to experience a boost prior to the draft as the negative chatter surrounding Kupp began to dissipate. It was looking like he was going somewhere late in Round 3, but three wide receivers -- Corey Davis, Mike Williams and John Ross -- were selected in the top 10 picks. The quick selections were genuine
surprises, with most projections having Williams as the first wide receiver taken, and not until at least the middle of the first round. And with a wrench thrown into the works, the timeline of Kupp’s selection was subsequently moved up. The selection at No. 69 made Kupp the sixth wide receiver taken overall in the draft. He’ll be joining last year’s No. 1 pick quarterback Jared Goff and a receiver unit that features Tavon Austin, Robert Woods, Mike Thomas, Pharoh Cooper and Bradley Marquez. It is an aspect of the offense that is in need of a boost. Last season, the Rams finished No. 31 in passing offense, per Pro Football Reference. Kupp looks slated to be competing for the No. 3 wide receiver spot, behind Austin and Woods. A majority of his playing time at the
NFL level figures to be in the slot position, with the potential to create mismatches using Kupp’s 6-2 frame against nicklebacks, who usually tend to be smaller in size. During his time at EWU, Kupp was one of the most prolific wide receivers in NCAA FCS history. Among the 15 records Kupp owns, he set the record for career yards (6,464), receptions (428) and TDs (73). Kupp’s receptions stand as the most at any collegiate level. As well as becoming the second highest drafted player in EWU history, Kupp added another accolade to his name. The Kupp family became the fifth three-generation family in NFL history and the third family to have players drafted in three different generations. His father, quarterback Craig Kupp, was
drafted by the New York Giants in 1990 and his grandfather, offensive lineman Jake Kupp, was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1964. Craig Kupp played one season in the NFL with then Phoenix Cardinals, while Jake Kupp played 12 seasons with four teams (Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints). Jake Kupp ended up being enshrined in the Saints Hall of Fame in 1992. Joining Cooper Kupp in Los Angeles will be linebacker and former teammate Samson Ebukam. At No. 125, the Rams selected Ebukam in Round 4 via a trade with the New York Jets. Los Angeles gave up a sixth-round pick to move up 16 spots, a likely indication that Rams’
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Cooper Kupp continued... defensive coordinator Wade Phillips values the pass rusher from EWU. Ebukam spent a majority of his career at EWU as a defensive end, where he stood up as a pass rusher. His listed position in the NFL is as outside linebacker but the position change does not actually alter what role Ebukam will fill at the next level -- he will still be a stand-up pass rusher on the edge. The pick at No. 125 caught some off guard, as various draft rankings had Ebukam as a late-round selection in the 200-250 range, and the fact that Los Angeles gave up a draft pick to acquire him. He will be coming into a situation that features elite pass rushers Robert Quinn and Connor Barwin, who Ebukam will be learning after. It remains unclear just exactly where the Rams intend to place Ebukam, whether that be at weakside linebacker or at left/right defensive end. While it has yet to be confirmed by the teams themselves, it appears that two more former Eagles will be
joining Kupp and Ebukam in the NFL. Just after the draft concluded, it was reported that wide receiver Kendrick Bourne signed with the San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Shaq Hill signed with the Houston Texans -- each as undrafted free agents. Multiple sources have said Bourne has signed a three-year non-drafted free agent contract with the 49ers, and EWU has announced Hill signed a non-drafted contract with the Texans. Both posted the information online, but no official reports have come in. In San Francisco, Bourne will stepping into a wide receiver corps that consists of Pierre Garçon, Marquise Goodwin, Aldrick Robinson, Jeremy Kerley, newly-drafted Trent Taylor and fellow free agent rookies KD Cannon and Victor Bolden. Garçon, Goodwin and Robinson are expected to get a majority of the reps at the starting positions, whereas Bourne will be fighting to earn a roster spot and fill in depth at wide receiver. Over in Houston, Hill will link up with a group of wide receivers that has 2015 Pro Bowler DeAndre
Miquiyah Zamora (left) and Samson Ebukam (right) celebrate after a play during EWU’s game in the FCS playoffs | Brad Brown for The Easterner
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Hopkins, Will Fuller V, Jaelen Strong and Braxton Miller. Hill was not the only undrafted free agent at wide receiver the Texans signed, as Deante’ Gray and Justin Hardee agreed to deals as well. Those three just mentioned, alongside Keith Mumphrey, Wendell Williams and Tevin Jones, will all be battling it out for the final wide receiver positions. Additionally, EWU quarterback Jordan West has said he’s been offered a tryout at the Chicago Bears rookie mini-camp on May 10-14. He will be looking to be offered a contract, and compete for a quarterback spot on the roster behind free agent acquisition Mike Glennon and 2017 No. 2 pick Mitchell Trubisky. If confirmed, that would make it five EWU players from this current draft class in the NFL. Counting Kupp and Ebukam, EWU officially has six players in the NFL as it stands. In all, EWU had more players drafted than the University of Oregon, Washington State University and University of Arizona combined. • Wide receivers Cooper Kupp (left) and Shaq Hill (right) celebrate during EWU’s game in the FCS playoffs | Brad Brown for The Easterner
Kendrick Bourne evading a defender during EWU football’s game in the FCS playoffs | Brad Brown for The Easterner
EWU Volleyball Shifts Focus and Roster; Adds Eight New Players to Team Riley Baker
Staff Reporter It appears the EWU volleyball program is rebuilding its team around a new set of values. Head coach Mike King announced on April 14 that the program acquired eight new players, six of which signed national letters of intent, along with a pair of walk-ons. “The first thing they bring is an all-in attitude,” said King. “The values, the beliefs, the mission; they’re invested in it. Not only are they invested into the concept of what we recruited them on, but they’re invested in the process of that concept.” The eight newcomers double the roster that was temporarily sitting with eight players after a shift amongst the team following last season. Since the end of last season, four players transferred out of the program and one graduated. Some players were not all-in after the coaching changes that made King head coach in October of 2015 and Diana Villalpando as assistant coach in February, King said. The way the program was moving, it ended up not being for everyone. “At the end of the day it wasn’t the right fit for them in terms of what they were willing to sacrifice
and what we were willing to sacrifice,” King said. Now, with new players coming in, King said he really wants to establish a culture among the new team. “When you’re bringing eight players in, if the culture is not well established, then it has the opportunity to go a multitude of different directions,” said King. “The real focus is establishing a very core set of beliefs, values and habits with the players we currently have in our program. I feel very, very comfortable saying that the players we do have in our program are 100 percent bought in with our values and our beliefs.” After finishing last season with a record of 13-13, King wants to give his players an experience they’re proud of. “Go to work and get your hands dirty,” said King. “That’s what we recruited to. That experience of everyday when you walk in there’s a purpose behind what we do and there’s a method behind what we do.” King added that the program’s vision is to be Big Sky Conference championship contenders every year. Hard work pays off, and if each of the new recruits buy in to the team’s new culture, EWU volleyball could see plenty of success over the next few years. •
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