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New students arrive at Eastern

New students were excited as they passed through the pillars to Eastern on Sept. 23.

Photo by Sam Sargeant

No tuition increase, new operating budget

By Eric Long

Michael Baumgartner worked with the board of trustees in their decision on EWU’s tuition. He initially proposed a 3 percent tuition decrease, but the board of trustees decided simply not to increase tuition.

“I have a special place in my heart for Eastern,” said Baumgartner.

Baumgartner is vicechairman of the Senate’s Ways and Means Committee in Washington, which is in charge of the state’s budget.

He is also an active member of the higher education committee, pushing for lower tuition and an increase in funding at schools across the state.

“I think Eastern does the best job,” said Baumgartner. He appreciates the way Eastern keeps tuition low for students compared to other schools around the state.

The board of trustees also approved a capital budget of $43.6 million for 2013-15, according to Meany. This budget includes almost $14 million for phase two of the Patterson Hall renovation, which is EWU’s main academic building. The building is expected to be reopened by winter quarter in 2014.

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The EWU Board of Trustees approved on July 9 a $498 million operating budget, which does not increase resident undergraduate tuition for this academic year.

According to a news release by Eastern’s media relations director David Meany, the operating budget would cover the years 2013-15.

“The administration continues to work toward maintaining low and reasonable tuition rates because of the benefits students derive from such action. I believe that the best financial aid that we can provide to the overall student body is low tuition, or in this case, a tuition freeze,” said university president Dr. Rodolfo Arévalo in a statement made Sept. 16.

“I realize that we might not be able to continue this trend if the legislature does not provide additional funding to Eastern. But while we can possibly maintain limited increases, we will do our best to keep tuition lower than any other university in the state of Washington.”

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Local vendors and organizations from the EWU and Cheney community will set up booths in the campus mall for Neighbor Festival on Sept. 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Graphic by Kyle Pearson

Live music, silent auctions, wine and beer tastings and 1920s era costumes can be found in The JFK Library Oct. 12 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for Oktoberfest "Roaring 20s" annual fundraiser.

The Experience Exchange first annual internships and service fair will be taking place on Riverpoint campus from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Oct. 2.

The EWU Pride Center will be hosting an ice cream social to welcome students back to campus at 3:00 p.m. Sept.

26 in 105 Showalter Hall. The first Eagle Pride Meeting will follow at 4:00 p.m.

The EWU Pride Center Back to School Kickoff featuring Beverly McClellan, finalist on "The Voice," will take place at 4:00 p.m. Oct. 3 in the PUB Piano Lounge.

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Charges against Gayton dismissed

Trial cancelled for former EWU football player

By Jane Martin

editor-in-chief editor.easterner@gmail.com

All charges against former football player Chandler Gayton were dismissed by the Cheney Municipal Court June 7, nearly 13 months after an arrest in downtown Cheney, according to the case disposition.

Gayton was arrested for allegedly displaying a gun near police officers in downtown Cheney on May 11, 2012, when police responded to a call about an altercation at Eagle’s Pub, according to police records.

On June 7, however, Gayton’s pretrial hearing with Cheney Municipal Court was cancelled and an order of dismissal without prejudice for all charges was signed by Judge Sara B. Derr, according to the case disposition.

The case disposition also states that the court took into consideration the fact

that “[Gayton] stipulates and agrees that the Cheney police officers had probable cause to make the arrest of the defendant on May 11, 2012, and used reasonable force to effectuate the arrest/take the defendant into custody on same said date.”

The Spokane County Prosecutor’s Office dropped Gayton’s case last year before it went to court despite a recommendation from Cheney Police to pursue felony second-degree assault charges.

In an interview this past February, Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney Steven Tucker said that he made the final decision to decline the referral of the second-degree assault charge after he and his colleagues closely reviewed the arresting officers’ reports as well as the surveillance footage of the incident.

“We didn’t feel that an assault occurred,” said Tucker. “[Gayton] never actually pointed the gun at the officers.”

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Leap Motion Controller makes 3-D computer navigation possible

Illustration courtesy of of Leap Motion

By Jaime Williams

online editor easterner.online@gmail.com

Imagine this, you are walking through the computer lab and see a student sitting at a computer, their fingers wiggling, hands waving, pointing and pinching at the monitor.

No, the student is not trying to conjure the ghost in the machine and there probably is no reason to call an ambulance.

The student is using the new gesture control system developed by Leap Motion.

The new controls allow interaction with a computer for various applications, such as developing a manufacturing model, throwing a clay pot or performing a simulation of an operating room, all with natural hand gestures in a 3-D space.

Economically priced, while providing accurate control, the Leap Motion Controller is making waves in the technology

community. This device is about the size of an MP3 player, plugs into a USB port and looks to revolutionize how we interface with our workstations.

The device specifications state a control resolution of a hundredth of a millimeter. While unable to map the top of the hands for a true virtual reality, they have definitely nailed the design for a virtual touchscreen.

Leap Chief Technology Officer David Holz claims intuitive gestures, such as swiping, pinching to zoom and tapping to click, are well done and purported to be backwards compatible with current touchscreen technology.

Rachel Metz, MIT Technology Review’s IT editor, recently tried out the controller and reports the intuitive control could be better, user fatigue can be an issue but the potential opportunities appear plentiful.

When looking to future device integration David Pierce, senior

reviews editor at The Verge, interviewed Holz who states the Leap could easily be no larger than a dime, so adding it to a laptop or tablet should not be difficult.

Interaction with Windows and Mac operating systems can be enabled with the Gamewave application for simple system browsing and document navigation, while Ethereal is an application that enables control of Photoshop.

The SignWaveTM Unlock application addresses the subject of biometric input to augment a systems security authentication process, and for those squeamish about biology, there is even an app to virtually dissect a frog.

Paul Worthington, a consumer imaging senior analyst, states "the $70 phonesized module can connect to computers and other devices, and maps hand movements with accuracy 200 times greater than anything else on the market at any price point for natural user interface and gesture control."

The current price is between $87 to $100 range, according to current distributor websites.

The Leap Motion Controller, as an application, has potential in regards to implementation opportunities provided by this innovative 3-D technology.

The variety of software applications available at the manufacturers Airspace app store reflect a sweeping range of possible areas of application.

Matthew Butter, a contributor to NetAppVoice on Forbes writes, “I’m still more excited about where Leap Motion may be going than where it currently is.”

With the innovation of Leap Motion consider how strange it would look to someone with no technological background to see somebody using a text to speech application in conjunction with the Leap Motion controller.

Perhaps a similar situation led Arthur C. Clarke to state, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”

Campus marijuana policy differs from state law Federal act prevents marijuana use on campus

By Eric Long

staff writer ericz.long@gmail.com

With the recent legalization of marijuana in Washington state, there may be some confusion about the policy on campus.

According to EWU’s media relations director David Meany, Eastern is subject to the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. In order to get federal dollars, Eastern must prohibit the possessionanddistributionofmarijuana and other illicit drugs.

“We simply can’t violate that federal provision. We have a drug-free campus

and culture,” said Meany.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act is part of former President George W. Bush’s No Child Left Behind Act, which was signed into law in 2002.

The main purpose of the act is to support programs that prevent the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs.

It also supports programs that put a stop to violence in and around schools and programs that coordinate with schools, the state and the federal efforts to promote safe and a drug-free learning environments.

According to Deputy Chief Gary Gasseling of campus police, being on a college campus has a different set of regulations because of federal grants.

This includes student loans, scholarship funding and federal funding.

“While state law has changed, the enforcement has not changed on campus.

Marijuana is not allowed on campus. Subjects choosing to use marijuana on campus will be subject to arrest and confiscation of the drug as well as being directed to [the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities],” said Gasseling.

Dean of Students Amy Johnson agrees with the

federal rules for marijuana.

“Because of these federal rules, regardless of state laws, the use, possession and distribution of marijuana on our campus remains prohibited. Additionally, being under the influence of marijuana while on property owned or operated by EWU is prohibited,” said Johnson.

Information about student conduct code can be found in detail on the Eastern website. Students can also find the process for filing complaints, review what will happen in the event of a violation, as well as find the list of sanctions.

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EAGLE LIFE Cheney Restaurant Week offers healthy meal options

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Restaurants offer low-calorie meals

Shannon Bedell

staff writer bedellshannon@gmail.com

Calling all foodies and Gordon Ramsey wannabes to check out healthy culinary delights during Cheney Restaurant Week.

On Oct. 1 to 5, Cheney will host its first annual Restaurant Week in which diners will be able to select from specialized lunch and dinner menus.

This event is the first in a launch to promote healthier eating and living. The event is part of the Eat Well Cheney initiative sponsored by Let’s Move, Cheney. Let’s Move, Cheney stemmed from the national campaign, Lets Move!, started by first lady Michelle Obama.

According to the Let's Move! website, childhood obesity rates in the U.S. have tripled over the past three decades. Let's Move! is working to set children on the path to healthier futures by fostering healthy environments and creating accessible ways to get helpful information.

Let’s Move, Cheney started with Mayor Tom Trulove and the support of individuals throughout the community. From there the initiative got a financial boost from the partnership with Empire Health Foundation.

Featured restaurants include Lenny’s, Rokko’s, Gatto’s Pizza, the Mason Jar and Willow Springs Station Restaurant and Lounge. Students can find Restaurant Week items at the Roost, Baldy’s and Tawanka.

Paul Kile, assistant director of dining services, said, “Restaurant Week will highlight healthy choices that have been available on the menu at EWU.” EWU will be working on further ways to promote healthy choices they offer throughout the year.

At the participating restaurant, diners will find a specialized menu featuring individual meal options that are each less than

Illustration by Vania Tauvela Local restuarants around downtown Cheney, such as Rokko's and the Mason Jar, will cook healthy lunch and dinner options the first week of October.

750 calories. Lunch will include two courses for $8 and dinner will come complete with two courses for $13. All participating restaurants received nutritional analysis sponsored

by Empire Health Foundation to ensure the calorie standards were met.

Mike Hartman, owner of Willow Springs Station Restaurant and Lounge, said, “Willow Springs is

looking forward to doing this community event and letting diners know they have healthy choices available.”

Some of the items Willow Springs will feature on their dinner menu will be apricot chicken, a portobello steak and salmon with fall squash hash. The lunch menu will highlight different wraps and sandwich options and there are

even healthy breakfast options available.

Dane’ Standish, obesity prevention coordinator for the City of Cheney, talked about this being the first step in getting people conscious of the nutritional information on what they are eating.

Standish said, “Most people pay attention to calories opposed to other nutritional information.

As the initiative continues

we will be working further with restaurants to get full nutritional analysis and help restaurants offer healthy choices.”

Restaurant Week will also give the opportunity for diners to win prizes. Diners who get an item off the Restaurant Week menu will get his or her name entered in a drawing for various prizes.

Let’s Move, Cheney will partner further with

EWU by participating in the Neighbor Festival. The Neighbor Festival will be Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Campus Mall.

Let’s Move, Cheney will be giving out reusable shopping bags along with other prizes.

For more information on Restaurant Week and other Lets Move, Cheney events visit letsmovecheney.com or find them on Facebook.

Oktoberfest roars into the library Staff are simply jazzed by this 1920s-themed event at JFK library Amye Ellsworth

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On Oct. 12, the EWU library will be transformed into a scene from the Roaring ‘20s in order to celebrate its 11th annual Oktoberfest.

The event will include a meal with dessert, beer and wine tastings, live music, live and silent auctions and a performance from this year’s Star Search winner.

Star Search is held each year prior to Oktoberfest, and the winner receives a $500 cash prize. Official rules and an entry form can be found on the EWU website. Entries must be submitted by Oct. 2. The only duty of the Star Search winner is to perform at Oktoberfest.

“It’s our one and only fundraiser that we do, and all the proceeds that we get will go towards the collections. When we talk about the library collections, those are purchased to go towards the curriculum,” said the Dean of Libraries, Suzanne Milton. “Everything really is geared toward student success, and that can be journals, books [or] databases.”

Last year, the Oktoberfest fundraiser garnered $60,000 for collections.

One of the event’s highlights are the live and silent auctions, which feature items ranging from $20$4,000. This year, auction items include a stay in a Hawaiian condo, suite tickets to the EWU homecoming game, a Laserjet printer, Silverwood theme park tickets and a whitewater rafting adventure.

All of these items are donated by local businesses or community members. Many donations come from EWU alumni.

Oktoberfest will also include a wine toss, in which participants try to throw rings onto bottles of wine. If they are able to land the ring around the neck of the bottle, they win the wine.

The menu for dinner at the event is extensive, and all items are provided

by EWU Dining Services.

“We have a full meal, and we have desserts with that.

There is going to be pineapple upside down cake,” said Carol King, the event director of Oktoberfest.

Also on the menu are crudités with dip, deviled eggs, rolls, salad, a choice of chicken or ham, potatoes, peas and carrots. Coffee, tea and water will also be served with dinner.

According to King, the event is usually attended

by around 300 people.

Around 50-60 attendees are students. Many students also choose to volunteer, which gains them free entry to the event.

Because of all the planning required by this large event, King said the planning begins the week after the event ends. They try to do something different every year, and the theme always changes.

Milton encouraged students to participate in Oktoberfest, and said that if students choose to attend, they will find it very beneficial for themselves.

“It’s a great opportunity for them to see how the fundraising efforts help support their education,” she said. “It is a great time to network. There is that community engagement [aspect].”

The cost is $15 for students and $35 for nonstudents. Oktoberfest runs from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased three ways: online at the EWU website, by calling the library administration office or at the door the night of the event. In order to reserve a table, tickets must be purchased in advance.

Reserved tables cost $175 and seat six people.

When: Oct. 12 from 5 to 10:30 p.m.

Where: JFK library

Theme: Roaring '20s

Cost: $15 for EWU students; $35 for non-students; $175 for a reserved table

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Illustration by Vania Tauvela Cadet Alex Smith jumped from airplanes over Georgia with fellow members of the armed forces through the United States Army Airborne School in Ft. Benning, Ga.

ROTC cadets learn lessons in fighting and flight

EWU ROTC cadets trained alongside enlisted US Army personnel this summer

By Kate Daniel

eagle life editor easterner.eaglelife@gmail.com

While other students were basking in the lake-side sun or grilling hamburgers with friends, Cadet Alex Smith prepared to jump from an airplane miles above the Georgia state terrain.

Armed with a parachute and determination, Smith said she tried to focus on following orders rather than her nerves.

“I tried to focus less on what I was thinking about and focus on what other people were doing.

I had a cadet sitting next to me from another school who thought he was going to throw up, so I was kind of worried I was going to get throw-up on me,” Smith said, recalling her first jump.

“But I was in the middle of a line, so I really just said ‘Follow everybody out, follow everybody out,’ and that’s what

I did. I just followed everybody else right out the door and made sure to do everything right that I’d been taught to do and when I opened my eyes, it was amazing. I had this huge view of woods and fields and a bunch of parachutes.”

Smith was one of several ROTC cadets nationwide who enrolled in summer programs offered by the U.S. Army. Schools like the Army’s Airborne School in Ft. Benning, Ga. offer training to ROTC cadets, enlisted army soldiers, noncommissioned officers and commissioned officers.

“It’s a lot of hard work to go to [an] airborne school and I kept telling myself ‘It’s going to be worth it, it’s going to be worth it.’ And it absolutely was,” Smith said. “I did five jumps. And that first jump as soon as I

“It’s a lot of hard work to go to [an] airborne school and I kept telling myself ‘It’s going to be worth it, it’s going to be worth it.’ And it absolutely was.”

Alex Smith

opened my eyes, I was like, it was totally worth every single piece of work I put into it ... I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

“I met a lot of friends while I was there that I still keep in touch with, and they really helped me get through some of the harder parts,” Smith said. “Making friends with somebody and having a bond that ‘Oh, we jumped out of airplanes together’ is particularly special.”

Spencer Fox, another EWU ROTC cadet, was sent to Ft. Knox, Ky., where he enrolled in the U.S. Army leader’s training course. While at Ft. Knox, Fox was involved with Operation Bold Leader, Charlie Company Third Platoon from June 24 to July 23.

The Army leader’s training course is designed for academic juniors with no prior ROTC experience. Upon completion of the leader’s training course, cadets are eligible to enter into the third year of ROTC training.

At Ft. Knox, Fox arose daily at 5 a.m. for chow, followed by classroom time in which the cadets were taught such skills as military tactics and map reading. After lunch, the cadets gained field experience, learning such skills as repelling, navigation of obstacle courses, water survival, throwing grenades and surviving combat situations. According to Fox, the cadets’ days were packed, with one hour allotted for free time before bed.

At the end of his time at Ft. Knox,

Fox was awarded the Bold Leader Warrior Spirit Award. “[It] is presented to the outstanding cadet in each company who demonstrates inspirational leadership, warrior spirit and highest rating,” Fox said. “I was the highest rated cadet in the Company out of 172 cadets that graduated.”

“I really got a sense of what privates go through during boot camp and so I have a greater respect for the enlisted personnel … I think it made me a better leader, smarter, and helped me think on my feet,” Fox said. “You really have to think on your feet when you’re in a combat scenario and even in boot camp, you’ve got to be able to make the right decision as quickly as possible. … [The drill sergeants] really stress you out so that you can basically train yourself to make the right decision and the best decision under high mental and physical stress.”

“It made me a more well-rounded cadet and a more qualified second lieutenant. … I want to have as many experiences and go to as many schools as I can,” Smith said. “Each one is a learning experience.”

“I am really grateful. I had no idea I was going to get in a school slot and I have been really grateful for ROTC for letting me do something so freaking amazing,” said Smith. “They really helped me become a great person and I can really be proud of the things that I’ve done and I can’t be more appreciative of that.”

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Tall Heights to play at Neighbor Festival Famous Boston-based duo, Tall Heights, bring smooth rhythms to EWU

By Kate Daniel

eagle life editor easterner.eaglelife@gmail.com

Students and staff passing through the Fireside Lounge last March could hear the melodies of Paul Wright and Tim Harrington, members of the Boston-based folk duo Tall Heights.

Tall Heights will be returning to EWU on Sept. 27 to perform at noon in the campus mall as part of the Neighbor Festival, which is an annual event sponsored

by Student Activities Involvement and Leadership and Career Services.

Wright said that he and Harrington began playing music together after graduating college in 2010. They have known each other since childhood, when Harrington’s elder brother was Wright’s best friend.

Harrington plays guitar and Wright plays the cello; both members sing vocals.

In the words of NPR’S Meghna Chakrabarti, the band has developed a sound

which: “create[s] a rare public space where the people can slow down, even stop, and suspend the chaos of city life in exchange for some really great music.”

Tall Heights has released two extended plays, “Rafters” and “The Running of the Bulls.” In May, the band released its debut full-length album titled “Man of Stone.”

Tall Heights has been featured on Conan O’Brien’s website TeamCoco. com and has been acclaimed in multiple reviews from Boston Magazine, NPR and David Wilcox. The duo also played at South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas, and is presently in the midst of another national tour.

“This is technically our first full-length [album], so it feels like it has more weight. ... We felt really strongly that it needed to feel like two people,” Wright said. “We did this one on our own which is how we did the first [extended play].”

“I was reading about how cavemen did all

the paintings on the walls of their caves … as a way of documenting day-to-day [occurrences]. … We went a long way from being cavemen to now,” Wright said in regards to the inspiration for “Man of Stone.” “I thought the whole message of documenting experience was a powerful one, … finding inspiration, finding light.”

Wright said bands that have inspired him and Harrington include Gregory Allen Isakov, with whom he and Harrington recently played with, Andrew Bird, The Tallest Man on Earth and Laura Marling, with whom the duo recently performed at Martha’s Vineyard.

Wright said the show at Martha’s Vineyard was full of energy and positivity.

“When we get to play with someone that we really love and they’re really enthusiastic it’s kind of like you’re in a dream,” Wright said.

After their show at EWU, Tall Heights will also perform at

Photo courtesy of Tall Heights Childhood friends Paul Wright and Tim Harrington will be performing at the Neighbor Festival on Sept. 27

Gonzaga University on Oct. 2. Wright said he and Harrington feel that they have much more to do musically in the United States, but hope to eventually tour Europe. He said they intend to maintain the band’s signature folk duo style that has been so well received by fans thus far.

“We want to stay

consistent with what we’re doing and keep the duo thing going, … keep playing songs that are really emotional,” he said.

Wright said that he and Harrington are enthused to be returning to eastern Washington and EWU. “For us, it’s all about the students. And as

opposed to some other venues, college kids are just so eager to come up and ask questions and share things about themselves,” Wright said.

“That’s special about college shows. Obviously we meet great people at all our shows, but it’s fun because we get to interact with students.”

EWU Theatre to hold auditions for The Fantasticks

Longest running musical's script originally written as a college production

By Shannon Bedell

staff writer bedellshannon@gmail.com

Ever pictured yourself as Liza Minnelli or maybe Bernadette Peters? Perhaps you know that someday your name will be seen in lights. Your big break might come sooner than you thought.

The talent of EWU can come try out for “The Fantasticks” on Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. in the EWU Theatre.

“The Fantasticks” was written by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones in the 1960s.

The story has a loose base in “Romeo and Juliet” and was originally written for a college production. Before premiering in New York off Broadway, Schmidt and Jones were told they had three weeks to do a complete rewrite of the original story before it would be produced.

The resulting musical went on to be the world’s longest running musical receiving numerous awards over its 52 years in production. The story engages audiences through its twist on the tale of love between the boy and girl next door. In an attempt to bring the two together, their fathers concoct a fake kidnapping that might just backfire on the both of them.

The production will be directed by first timer and EWU graduate Buddy Todd.

Todd’s EWU credentials include choreographing “Ruthless” in 2011 and “Romeo and Juliet” in 2010. Todd graduated with a

Bachelors of Arts in Theatre in 2009.

The production’s music will be headed by Carolyn Jess. Jess brings experience as the musical director of previous EWU productions such as last spring’s “Batboy” and 2011’s “Ruthless.” Jess has helped with over 86 productions in her career.

While taking on an iconic production like this may be daunting to some, Todd explains the musical has always had a simplistic sense.

“The set of the off-Broadway production includes a simple stage, four posts and a chest of props. The concept of a simplistic backdrop will allow the audience to have more focus on the characters and music,” said Todd.

Todd goes on to say, “The music has romanticism to it through its simplicity.

The presentational manner is very vaudevillian. The setting will be completed with larger than life characters, magicians with sexy assistants and absinthe.”

Vaudeville refers to a theatrical genre started in the early 1880s in which separate unrelated acts, such as musicians, dancers and comedians, were grouped together.

Those wishing to try out for the production should be prepared with 16 bars of classical theater music. Jess explains how the music plays part in the production saying, “The music is the center of the story and really tells the story.”

“The show also offers non-singing roles but everyone should have a sense of time and rhythm,” said Todd.

The show requires performers ready to take on larger than life characters who can transport the audience through the story. Todd looks forward to the collaboration that attracts many different performers to the theater and said, “I am open to non-traditional casting in some of the roles.”

Jess, elaborating on the casting possibilities, said, “The lead female role is usually a strong soprano, but one of the great things about the story is that many parts are interchangeable.”

Jess is excited about the possibilities “The Fantasticks” will bring for those who audition and said, "I hope it will show-

case the flexibility of the talent in the EWU Theatre community and that the audience will be blown away by what the production has to offer.”

Todd elaborated and said, "I hope my performers have the same conviction I feel so that the audience can be transported and moved by the silliness, romance and terror that ‘The Fantasticks’ has to offer.”

With the experience between Todd and Jess, and the story of “The Fantasticks”, audiences and cast members are sure to be drawn in.

For further information on auditions and other EWU Theatre events, visit the EWU Theatre Facebook page.

“The Fantasticks” opens Nov. 15 and will be showing through Nov. 23.

“The music has romanticism to it through its simplicity. The presentational manner is very vaudevillian. The setting will be completed with larger than life characters, magicians with sexy assistants and absinthe.”

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“It was so much fun. I appreciate everything,” said Adams after the upset in Corvallis, Ore. “What we are dealing with is unfinished business.

The end of the road [came] last December against Sam Houston State, we want to keep [the season] going. We want to get to the national championship this year. I just love my team and I’m so

proud of this win.”

Local and national media asked how Adams could top the performance at Oregon State. The next week, however, Adams totaled 217 total yards and four touchdown passes in the first quarter alone. He completed 8-of-9 passes for 189 yards, and also rushed for 28 yards during EWU’s onslaught in the first 15 minutes.

“He has an energy and a motor, and it becomes infectious not just with the offense, but with the whole team. It was great to start

the way we did.” Baldwin said.

It will be interesting to see how Adams responds after a subpar performance against Toledo, where he threw for 326 yards despite the struggles. But if the past is any indication Adams is always ready to improve according to Coach Baldwin. “He may end up with a great stat line, but he will think he should have been better or he should have done something else. I love that about him. He is never satisfied.”

OPINION

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Easterner Asks What is the most challenging part of moving to college?

“Dealing with bureaucracy … making sure that I dot all my ‘i’s.”

Dustin Viall

Interviews by Elsa Schmitz. Photos by Laura Jones.

“Getting used to not having everything you need right there with you.”

“Finding a place that you fit in … finding your identity.”

“Moving in and getting used to living in the dorms in such a small space.”

Jade Franklin

Eric Beisley

Silvia Valdovinos

“Making sure you have everything before you leave.”

“I’m on the eighth floor of Dressler, so waiting for the elevator with all your heavy stuff.”

"It’s really hard to try to keep up with [friends] because they’re all everywhere.”

James Hopkins

Brian Norwood

Kathleen Smalls

“Being financially responsible for yourself.”

“To be independent.”

“The transition from leaving your hometown and moving.”

Anthony Wood

Jennifer Mota

Nathan Miller

Not all new experiences make for a good time separate world from the one they’ve known, it is still subject to rules and regulations set by the A new year at college university, the state and brings the opportunity the federal government. to expand There are a lot of resources available to stuminds, take dents that outline what chances the university expects of and experience new the student body’s conduct, the importance of things. keeping oneself safe and Students what state laws and regcan be certain that Schmitz ulations may apply to there will students who find thembe a variety of experi- selves in sticky situations. ences available to them Eastern Washington whenever a new school University has a comprehensive student conyear begins.

Perhaps a new club is duct code, which outcreated or someone takes lines what standards the a chance and signs up university will hold stufor that free mic session dents to.

Within this docuat the local coffee shop.

In any case, there are ment, the university many fun things bound sets standards includto happen both on and ing the policies on acaoff Eastern Washington demic dishonesty, social misconduct, hazing and University’s campus.

However, students alcohol and substance who focus too much on abuse. The consequencthe fun aspects of col- es of breaking these pollege may be riding a icies are outlined further fine line between setting on in the document. aside time for fun and Along with Eastern being reckless.

Washington University’s Students who find student conduct code, themselves in sticky sit- there are federal and state uations — like receiving laws that impact students. a minor in possession ciIn the past year, tation, receiving a driv- Washington state saw ing under the influence the passing of Initiative citation or even being 502. This initiative alcharged with assault — lows for those 21 years may find themselves un- of age and older to have der sanctions by Eastern possession of marijuaWashington University. na-related paraphernaThese sanctions include lia and up to one ounce loss of financial aid, of usable marijuana.

However, it is imporprobation and dismissal tant to note that those from the University.

It is important for stu- who are present on the dents to understand that Eastern Washington although college may University campus are seem like a completely still subject to the fedBy Elsa Schmitz

opinion editor easterner.opinion@gmail.com

eral laws over the new I-502. This means that those who choose to partake in the allowances made by this initiative had better do so off Eastern Washington University campus and under the explicit statutes lined out by the initiative.

It is important that students take the time to view these resources available to them, especially those who are going to be living on campus this year. Any violation of these codes of conduct and laws can result in consequences that can affect a student in the present as well as in the future.

If too much time is spent partying and getting in trouble, then a future employer might have second thoughts about hiring you. If you have dreams of getting into the perfect graduate school, then make sure time is set aside for studying and staying on top of your schoolwork.

One way to make sure to have fun without causing trouble for yourself is to join one of the many organizations on campus, begin your own or find an opportunity in the community to keep yourself busy.

Students shouldn’t feel like they aren’t allowed to have any fun while here at Eastern Washington University, but should rather see that there is a delicate balance between the fun aspect and the work aspect. As the saying goes, “Work hard, play hard.”

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SPORTS Eastern takes on early challenges

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september 25, 2013

Eastern's football team works toward fourth game in season

By Galen Rock

sports editor easterner.online@gmail.com

While the majority of the Eastern student body was winding their summer down, reveling in the last bit of sunshine and leisure before a long school year, Eastern football had been in full force.

Through the first quarter of the season Eastern is 2-1, including a thrilling 49-46 win over the 25th ranked Oregon State Beavers on the opening weekend of the season.

This was the fourth time since the division was created in 1978 that a FCS, formerly known as Division I-AA, team defeated a ranked FBS opponent.

“Whether it is game one, two or whenever it is, it is an opportunity,” says EWU head coach Beau Baldwin. “For us to go to a Pac-12 stadium is an opportunity. I love the idea of a challenging schedule.”

The idea of accepting challenges has prepared Eastern for this opportunity. Over the past three seasons, EWU has played three Pac-12 teams — University of Washington, Washington State and Oregon State — the margin of victory has been razor thin.

The outcome in all three games was decided by a combined 10 points.

The Eagles are already 1-0 in nail-biters in 2013, and have now won 12 games since 2010 when trailing or tied in the fourth quarter.

Eastern out-gained the Beavers 625-527 in the

shootout, which featured seven total lead changes — six in the final 24:47.

The 625 yards were the seventh-most in school history, and the most since EWU had 626 in the FCS Playoffs against McNeese State in 2007.

Fresh off the biggest win in school history, the second-ranked Eagles were facing a former National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics rival of the 1970s, Division II Western Oregon.

The Eagles were still able to notch a dominating win. Eastern finished the game with 597 yards of offense and held WOU to 217, including a commanding 254-3 advantage in the first quarter for EWU. Defensively, senior safety Allen Brown intercepted a pair of passes, giving him four in his career. Senior linebacker J.C. Agen led the Eagles with seven tackles, Junior linebacker Cody McCarthy had four tackles, a sack and a pass broken up, and senior cornerback T.J. Lee III had a pair of tackles, a sack, a forced fumble, a pass broken up and a fumble recovery.

The singular loss for EWU came against another, less heralded FBS foe, the Toledo Rockets. Toledo had started the season 0-2 after two very tough South Eastern Conference assignments in Florida and Missouri.

“It’s a test — it’s a true test,” said Eastern head coach Beau Baldwin during the week leading up

to the game. “They are a very quality opponent, and a team that wins eight or nine games every year at the FBS level.

When you watch video of them, they can play with any team in the country. … Our margin for error is going to be razor thin, especially on the road.”

Baldwin’s words proved prophetic as Eastern found themselves in a defensive battle with the Rockets that allowed for very little room for error.

Errors the Eagles could not avoid as they let this one slip away 33-21. The game was much closer throughout then the final score indicates.

Despite losing 33-21

last week against NCAA Football Bowl Division foe Toledo, Eastern remains second behind top-ranked North Dakota State in The Sports Network Top 25 FCS Poll released, Sept. 16.

The 2-1 Eagles have a bye this week, but then return to action to face fourth-ranked Sam Houston State on Sept. 28 in Huntsville, Texas.

“I think the bye is at a good time,” said Baldwin.

“We play a very tough Sam Houston State team on the road, and the bye gives us a chance to heal up and study them a little better. We want to put our best product on the field in two weeks.”

Women's soccer team offense falters

By Galen Rock

sports editor easterner.online@gmail.com

At the onset of the 2013 season, EWU head women’s soccer coach George Hageage was excited at the prospect of returning 80 percent of his scoring production and instituting a more aggressive attack.

That vision has started to wither as the Eagles have stumbled to a 1-6-0 record early in the season. After getting off to a winless start, Eastern is looking to build off the momentum of their first win, which came Sept. 13 against the Idaho Vandals in Moscow, Idaho.

The Eagles were able to outscore the Vandals 2-1 behind junior forward Cassie Black's 16th career goal. Black is now one goal shy of tying the EWU alltime record for most goals in a career.

"I thought we did what we needed to do, which was to come out strong quickly," says Hageage.

"Cassie's goal just a couple minutes into the game allowed our energy level to stay really high throughout the first half."

This win was a bright spot in what has been a brutal start for this young Eastern team, who were shut out of their next match to Gonzaga 1-0 on Sept. 17.

The team is no stranger to

Photo by Anna Mills

Brianna Brannah posseses ball during practice on Sept. 24.

being shut out, either. Five of their last seven matches have ended in Hageage’s team being shut out and all seven matches have seen the Eagles score less than three goals.

"Simply put, we need to get more shots," Hageage said in August, perhaps predicting his team’s offensive struggles.

"If you look over the last few years, even though we tend to get outshot in total shots, we tend to have more quality chances. If we can get off five more shots a game knowing that three of those shots will probably

Photo by Anna Mills

Sophomore quarterback, Vernon Adams , prepares to start a play

be on goal, we'll have more of an opportunity to score goals."

Youth also has played a huge part in the slow start.

While Eastern will rely on upperclassmen like Black, senior forward Siara Byers and defensive stalwart Nathalie Schwery, underclassmen like Taylor Berdar, Clara Elsholz and Courtney Young will all make an impact this season."I think this year's group of freshmen has the potential to be really good," Hageage said.

"It's just a matter of when that's going to happen. At the very least, the group

will give us solid depth this year, but I expect some of the players to come in and battle for positions from the start."

When you couple the team’s offensive shortcoming with a very challenging non-conference schedule, the team’s struggles seem to make more sense.

Matches against solid teams like Washington State, Nevada, Reno University, Fresno State, as well as Gonzaga have twice. knocked the Eagles down, but not out. Hageage’s team starts league play Sept. 26 at Idaho State.

Vernon Adams garners recognition

By Galen Rock

sports editor easterner.online@gmail.com

Eastern has seen its share of offensive stars during the Beau Baldwin era.

Players like Bo Levi Mitchell, Taiwan Jones and Brandon Kaufman were all stars. None of them seemed to shine as bright as current EWU quarterback, sophomore Vernon Adams.

Through three games Adams continues to lead FCS in points responsible for with 86 (12 touchdown passes, two rushing touchdowns and one twopoint converRock sion). He is third in passing efficiency, 192.1, fourth in passing yards, 345.0 per game, and third in total offense, 396.3. “[Adams] has taken a leadership role. He progresses every day in camp, and he is getting better. He is going to be hard on himself,” said Eastern head coach Beau Baldwin after the Oregon State upset. “He has stepped up as a leader.”

Adams, whose play has been likened to the Seattle Seahawks’ Russell Wilson and reigning Heisman trophy winner Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, has indeed stepped up big time.

At the onset of the season, the burning question for this Eagles team was what they would do after losing three talented wide receivers to the NFL. Adams has silenced all of those questions by being the playmaker this team needs.

That is not to say Eastern does not have its fair share of talented pass-catchers, players like Ashton Clark, Shaquille Hill and Cooper Kupp have all been impressive in their own right. But the sophomore quarterback is the straw that stirs the drink.

After amassing a schoolrecord 518 yards of total offense in the win over Oregon State and scoring the winning points with a 2-yard run with 18 seconds to play, Adams earned a variety of honors including Sports Illustrated’s College Football Breakout Performer of the Week, The Sports Network National Offensive Player of the Week and was also a College Sporting News All-Star for FCS. CBSSports.com also selected Adams as one of its four Players of the Week consisting of players from all classifications of college football, and he was among 20 players selected as Yahoo!

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Eastern Sports Stats –Eastern Football remains in second place in The Sports Network Top 25 FCS Poll from Sept. 23.

–Senior Lindsay Niemeier notched 21 assists in Eastern volleyball's last game aginst Portland State Univeristy on Sept. 23.

–Cross country competed in the Montana State Universiy Invistational on Sept. 21.

Junior Chris Schroll finished 10th overall for the men's five mile race, and sophomore Sarah Reiter finished 18th on the women's three mile course.

–Junior Alexis Filliol and freshmen Erin Blessing and Dani Young collected their first win of the season as women's tennis opened their season in the Boise State Jack Taylor Classic on Sept. 20-21.

–Eastern football goes on the road to take on their past season foe, Sam Houston State, Sept. 28 at noon.

–Junior Cassie Black scored her 17th goal in the women's soccer match against North Dakota State on Sept.

22. This ties her with two other athletes for the EWU all-time goals list.

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