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September 23, 2015
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First win of season, 55-50
Photo by Karissa Berg Eagles run onto Roos Field before the game against Montana State University on Sept. 18.
EWU defeats Montana State in a shootout on the Inferno By Brandon Cline sports editor After starting the season with two road losses the fifteenthranked Eastern Washington Eagles returned to The Inferno, where their offense caught fire in a 5550 win over the eleventh-ranked Montana State Bobcats. The Eagles jumped out to a lead as big as 21 points in the first half, and maintained a double digit lead until a 21-yard touchdown pass
from MSU’s Dakota Prukop pulled the Bobcats within five points. After a missed field goal by EWU’s Tyler McNannay with 33 seconds left, Montana State had a chance to win the game, taking over at their own 20-yard line. Three plays into the drive, redshirt freshman Nzuzi Webster intercepted a pass from Prukop at EWU’s 45-yard line, sealing EWU’s first win of the 2015 campaign. “The first win is usually the hardest, so it feels good,” said
head coach Beau Baldwin. The two teams combined for 1,385 yards of total offense, 410 of which came through the air via EWU quarterback Jordan West, who was named the National Offensive Player of the Week for the FCS. West was incredibly efficient, completing 21 of 24 passes, averaging 17.1 yards per attempt and passing for six touchdowns. West gave credit to the running game for opening up the offense, notably Jabari Wilson, who
rushed 17 times for 188 yards and two touchdowns. “He was huge. He was running so hard and every time he would break one off I would go and talk to him and keep telling him, ‘Hey man, you’re running like I’ve never seen you run before,’ and it was incredible,” said West. The 257 rushing yards were nearly twice as many as the Eagles gained in the first two games combined, rushing for 111 yards against the Oregon Ducks and just 26 yards
Changes on the way for The Easterner By Eric Long editor-in-chief
Welcome Week gets students involved
As fall approaches, Eastern has been going through some changes — a sort of regrowth — and so has The Easterner. Welcome back, Eagles, and a very big welcome to the freshmen and new transfers. You have in your hands what will soon be the past of The Easterner. After issue two, this paper will feel and look completely different. Think The Inlander, but with EWU flare. My team and I are working very hard to put this together for the students of Eastern and the
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NEWS PAGE 2 • EAGLE LIFE PAGE 3 • COMMUNITY PAGE 5 • OPINION PAGE 6 • SPORTS PAGE 8
September September 23: Fall quarter begins! September 24: Comedy Show: MTV2’s Joking Off: Eagle Entertainment hosts in Showalter’s Auditorium from 7-9 p.m.
like a big, floppy book and a whole table is not needed to unfold it. This new layout is just one of the changes happening at The Easterner. Throughout the year, readers of our online site will see improvements. Better
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surrounding community and we are very excited for it to go to print. With this new design comes new opportunities for articles. Throughout the year, The Easterner will feature longer, more extensive articles. Our online site, easterneronline. com, will contain breaking news, up-to-date sports and shorter stories that deserve more of a spot online. We will also be working on special issues, based on specific topics; one of the first students can look forward to will be our sex issue. My jump to make the switch to a tabloid comes at
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a time when print is heading out and is being taken over by the Internet. I want to show students that print can be just as great, but to do that, the physical size of the paper has to shrink and the over all functionality has to change. Anyone who has picked up a tabloidlike paper knows it reads
against the Northern Iowa Panthers. “It opens everything up. When you get the run going, that gets the defense coming down and opens passes up. It was big,” said West. It was another day at the office for wide receiver Cooper Kupp, catching 12 passes for 201 receiving yards and three touchdowns. In ten quarters of action this year, Kupp has 36 catches, 626 receiving yards and eight touchdowns, all of
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By Ivy Nall eagle life editor Welcome week has arrived and EWU is as lively as ever. The colors red, black and white have taken over Cheney. It is difficult not to notice the crowds of students and faculty wearing Eastern apparel, ranging from long socks to hoodies. It is clear everyone is feeling the Eagle Pride as the school year officially begins. Events for Welcome Week started with Move-
September 24: Meet the Greeks Tabling: Meet sorority and fraternity members and learn how to join Greek Life on campus at the PUB skirt from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. September 25: Neighbor Fest 2015: Clubs and orgs, offices and local businesses will be provided with tables in the central mall area from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
in Day on Sept. 18 and will end with the Neighbor Festival on Sept. 25. It is encouraged for new and transfer students to participate fully in Welcome Week in order to learn about Eastern’s many programs and resources. According to Vice President of Student Affairs, Stacey Morgan Foster, the week’s events are designed to familiarize students with what campus has to offer.
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News: Patterson Hall second building on campus to get LEED certification
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Patterson second building on campus to receive LEED certification
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By Lelia Thatcher staff writer Patterson Hall has earned gold certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program for its sustainable design after the four year, $57 million reconstruction. The LEED program is sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council, the biggest sustainable design advocate in the United States. It promotes and acknowledges the use of environmentally friendly materials and designs. LEED is the most common green building rating system in the world. The program uses a 100 point base score to award recognition from certified — 40-49 points — to platinum — 80 points and above. Gold certification requires 60-79 points. Points are can be earned from
six categories: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation in Design. Patterson’s ecological construction and landscaping are primarily what earned the structure gold certification. Other highlights of the remodel include an additional 34,000 square feet bringing the building to a total of more than 136,000 square feet and making it EWU’s largest academic building. It contains 44 classrooms, 180 workstations, two computer labs, a forensic lab and office wings on three sides of the building. It is full of comfortable lounge seating for students and is surrounded by a glass facade that lets in ample natural light. The reconstruction also upgraded accommodations for students with special needs.
EWU’s University Recreation Center was also awarded LEED gold certification after its completion in 2008. Photo contributed by ewu.edu
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CONTINUED FROM FRONT functionality and readability will be the focus of these improvements. Every year, the editor-inchief of The Easterner takes a different route than the one previous. This year, I am taking the editor-in-chief position out of design and layout and putting it into writing. My focus will be on the governments that make the decisions on this campus and with that I will be covering any discrepancies that follow them. On a final note, while we are excited to give students and the community a new layout for The Easterner, we have also been low on staff. So, The Easterner is hiring. We are looking for writers, page designers, graphic illustrators, copy editors and photographers. Interested students should apply on EagleAXIS or email me directly at easterner.editor@gmail.com with an attached résumé and cover letter. We at The Easterner are extremely excited to share with you this new layout, but for now, enjoy the old paper.
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“I’m excited, because I’m doing ROTC, so I’m excited to get involved in that.”
-Holly Herbel Freshman
“It’s been a whole lot of fun. I started out checking people in at the very start of the day, so many people moving in, and wandering around meeting people as I handed out cookies, helped people up the elevator, helped people park their cars and unload them.” “I feel like I’ve just done a lot, today.” As the CA for the Leadership LLC, she’s hoping to get the residents of her floor active on campus.
“I did Running Start, so I came in with 15 credits, so I’m excited to start in on my major soon; I’m applying for my major next quarter.”
-Holly Wilson Freshman
“They did a really good job organizing everything out front. They made it really easy with all the dollies, shopping carts. It was just super easy.” She said her parents loved the campus and her dorm and she said there was a lot more room than she imagined.
-Madelyn Bevens Freshman
-Jessie Grieves Freshman
WELCOME WEEK:
CONTINUED FROM FRONT “Welcome Week jumpstarts students’ college experience by facilitating connections with fellow students, faculty and staff, welcoming them into the family of Eastern Eagles and introducing campus traditions,” said Foster. One of the longest on-going traditions at EWU is when incoming freshman or transfer students arrive and “Pass through the Pillars” in front of Showalter Hall when first walking on campus. Years ago, students who arrived by train on College Street entered through the Pillars, giving the walkway its name of the “Hello Walk.” Along with practicing traditions, Welcome Week also allows students to meet and mingle with one another. Events such as
“I just imagine a big sea of red and black cheering on the team, and I can’t wait to be a part of that.”
Camilla Chase Freshman
Eastern’s first football game, the Welcome Back Dance, Bi-Mart College Night and EWU Spokane Welcome Fest give many opportunities to meet people. “I missed last week’s game so can’t wait for the next home one,” said freshman Camilla Chase. “I just imagine a big sea of red and black cheering on the team, and I can’t wait to be a part of that.” Other students who have attended all of the events so far have been able to make some solid
friendships already. “So far the dance has been my favorite event,” said freshman Cody Bender. “I met so many people that I already feel like I have a big group of college friends.” If students have not been successful in meeting other students during this week’s festivities, or if they just want to get more involved while attending EWU, joining a club or organization is the next best idea. EWU is home to over 150 student-run clubs and organizations that provide members with opportunities to develop as leaders, create a support system amongst peers and network with other students and professors. Clubs range from sports clubs, to religion based, to academic and even school spirit. To find a full list of clubs on campus and how to get involved visit the Clubs and Activities page on the EWU website.
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Meet the Eastern press Editor-in-Chief
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A resident of Morrison Hall discovered that her bicycle had been stolen from a rack outside of Morrison Hall. She had last seen it the night before, and found that the chain it had been secured with had been cut through.
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September 16 2:08 a.m. Sexual Assault An attempted sexual assault occurred at an apartment building on N. 11th Street. Both individuals reside in the building, and the perpetrator has had previous contact with the police.
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Police Beat
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September 18 2:15 a.m. Alcohol Officers found an underaged student sleeping on the steps leading to the Tawanka loading docks. After having some difficulties waking him, they determined that he was highly intoxicated. He was slurring his speech and nodding off while they were talking to him. Medical personnel cleared him to return home safely, and he was cited with for a minor in possession.
8:04 a.m. Malicious Mischief It was reported that the east lawn of Showalter Hall had been driven through multiple times, tearing up the grass. There are no leads or suspects.
9:58 p.m. Traffic Stop An officer stopped a blue Nissan on the 900 block of Washington Street for a burnt-out headlight. When the driver’s license was run, it was found to be suspended in the third degree. She was cited and released.
September 19 3:36 p.m. Alcohol During the football game, a university employee reported two intoxicated women near the south exit of Roos Field. They smelt of alcohol and were having difficulties keeping their balance, with BACs of .127 and .223. One was cited with a minor in possession, and the other was referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities.
September 20 11:06 p.m. Marijuana A Brewster Hall CA smelled marijuana outside of a room and alerted the authorities. His eyes were red, and he admitted to having just returned from smoking outside. He was referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities and .6 grams of the drug were taken from him.
September 21 1:30 a.m. Sexual Assault The perpetrator met the victim at the university event REC-Splosion and attempted to touch her over her clothing in the lobby of Morrison Hall. The act was witnessed by others in the room, and the perpetrator turned himself in. He was cited for indecent liberties with sexual motivation.
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Upperclassmen forced to pay for future luxuries PUB remodel costing students who will not benefit from finished product By Joe Matthews staff writer Students returning to Eastern this year might be curious as to why they are now getting a charge on their tuition bill of $65 for the Pence Union Building (PUB). This is a new charge instated this year to pay for the remodeling of the PUB. Starting in 2018 the charge will be increased to $85 a quarter. The projected total cost for the remodeling is $35 million, all of which is coming from students. Having only a few quarters left here at Eastern, I paid little attention to the election on the remodeling of the building last spring. The renovation of the PUB passed last spring by a very narrow margin. The final vote was 1,052 to 983. With 48 percent of people saying they did not want to remodel the PUB, the voters
made it clear that they had their concerns. With money already being tight for most college students, I am sure that was one of them. Like many students here, it has little effect on me since I will not be here upon the completion. When I paid my bill however, I realized that it did have an effect on me. I have to pay an extra $195 over the course of this school year for something that I won’t even get to enjoy. Compared to the full price of tuition, this really is not that much. However, it is still $195 that I could use to help accomplish things in my own life. I understand building it for the future of our school is important and I am in full support of it. The only problem is having current students pay for the luxuries of future students. The building process is not supposed to start for another two years meaning that, in best case scenario, it
will be done in three years. This means possible solution: if just the freshman that only this year’s freshman will get this year paid the $65 a quarter fee that to see the new PUB. would accumulate to around Last fall enrollment $312,000. By the time they are “A new PUB is seniors and everyone is payreached 13,453, according to the EWU home page. Out of a great idea— ing $85 a quarter, a single those, 1,598 were freshman. year’s total will be around just the way If the numbers this year are $3.4 million. If this fall’s class we are being consistent with those of last keeps getting charged the fee, year there are approximately forced to pay along with every new class 11,900 students that are payfor it is not.” each year, the money will be ing for something that they assembled and only the ones won’t see. that get to use the PUB will At the rate of $65 a quarhave paid for it. ter the fee collection will acThis article is not meant cumulate to around $773,000 to bring down the idea for staff writer a quarter, and over the year the new PUB. It is merely to grow to around $2.3 milhelp others realize one realion, from students who, if son why the passing of the they graduate in four years, project was not in everyone’s won’t be around to see what their mon- best interest. A new PUB is a great idea ey went to. — just the way we are being forced to With that being said, I feel there is a pay for it is not.
Joe Matthews
letter to the editor Rape Culture on Campus
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Dear EWU Community; In the past four days, two sexual assaults have happened on campus. Following the reports of the assaults, the university keeps sending the same email out to us students. In the email, if you haven’t read it already, it lists 11 ways that you can keep yourself safe on campus. The list includes telling me to wear rape whistles or other loud noise makers and to never be alone on campus. Let me stop you right there; I shouldn’t have to walk in a group 24/7 in order to feel safe on your campus. We would like to know, what are you doing to keep students safe? Will you be increasing patrols? Increasing lighting? Holding anti-rape workshops? What is EWU’s policy on handling sexual assaults? If someone is convicted of a sexual assault, are they expelled from the university? Do the campus police handle this or do the city police? These are all questions that the University should have addressed in the first place. Furthermore, why don’t we work with incoming and returning students to discuss what constitutes consent. As well as inform the student body on what the consequences of sexual assault are; instead of only victim blaming and perpetuating rape culture? Students should know that if convicted it not only affects their educational career, but also has far reaching consequences that will haunt them for the rest of their lives. Even more, it might help put our minds at rest if you could explain to us how the police handle this type of crime. We should not only be doing this, but we should also be informing fellow students about our great on campus mental health facility, CAPS. This can help victims of assaults learn to cope with what they have gone through or even help a would-be attacker work through their feelings and find healthy way of expression. We’re asking you, Eastern Washington Uni-
By Rebekka Shelp EWU student
versity: What will you do to stop promoting rape culture and to face the real problem head on? For example, we respect any individual’s decision to engage in self-defense and protective methods if it makes them feel empowered. What we will no longer tolerate is institutional promotion of the idea that the responsibility for stopping rape is in the hands of the victim. In particular, if prevention is our focus, then all aspects of prevention should be addressed. To kill a weed, you have to get to the root. Victims are not the root — perpetrators are. Finally, the lists on “how to avoid being attacked” just further promotes a culture where the attacker is not to be blamed for act, but rather the victim is being advised and asked what can you do to stop making people want to attack you. Instead of saying well, “She was dressed pretty revealing” or, “Why didn’t you have a buddy with you,” or even the ever popular, “You were really drunk and all over them.” We should be really asking saying, “Why is our campus an environment where someone feels comfortable committing sexual assault?” As students we do not feel that EWU is properly holding perpetrators accountable for their actions based on these emails. Above all, this is why we are asking our university officials to change how they react to these assaults. We are asking all students, staff, and community members who share our beliefs to take a minute and on one form of social media or another share our message victims are not to blame [by] using the hashtags #EWUAgainstRapeCulture and #NotOnMyRedTurf. Please help us spread the word and make the university a safer place for all of its students by sharing this letter directly to the Eastern Washington University Facebook page. Help them understand we will not let victims carry this weight alone.
Cullinan welcomes students By Mary Cullinan contributing writer
Dear Campus Community: Welcome to the new academic year! Fall Term begins in a whirlwind of activity. Many thanks to everyone who Cullinan has been helping to move students into residence halls, provide orientation and advising, feed thousands of students and their families, and create warm, welcoming campus environments for us all. As you prepare for the start of classes, I hope you’ll also participate in some of the traditions of EWU Welcome Week: Convocation, Pass Through the Pillars, my State of the University talk, and the Celebration Conference are just a few of the many events that launch Eastern’s new year. This is such an exhilarating time. It will be another excellent year. I look forward to working with you all!
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CONTINUED FROM FRONT which lead the FCS, and all but the 36 receptions lead Division I football—Western Michigan’s Daniel Braverman has 40 receptions. “I’m just having fun. One of the biggest things is that we have receivers on this team that can make plays,” said Kupp. “You don’t see anyone on our team being doubleteamed, because if the defensive coordinator wants to take a player and have him double a certain guy, there’s three other receivers on the field that can make you pay for that. It’s awesome having a core of receivers that can make it real hard on the defense to guard everyone.” Three other Eagle receivers caught touchdowns from West, including Nic Sblendorio, who had three catches go for 120 yards, including a 78 yard reception that went for a touchdown. Kendrick Bourne caught his fourth touchdown of the season, which is tied for fifth most in the FCS. Tight end Zach Wimberly had the other touchdown catch, corralling a pass from the one yard line to give the Eagles a 14-0 lead. While the Eagles defense gave up 50 points, they also had several big fourth down stops that killed Montana State drives. On fourth and two from their own 33yard line on the first possession of the game,
Miquiyah Zamora and Nzuzi Webster stuffed Bobcats running back Chad Newell for a gain of just one. The stop gave the Eagles offense great field position, which they cashed in on two plays later on a 31-yard touchdown run from Wilson. The Eagles defense came up big on Montana State’s second drive as well, denying Newell again, this time with the ball inside EWU’s 10-yard line. And just like the previous drive, the Eagles offense found the end zone, giving them a two possession lead halfway through the first quarter. Montana State managed to stay within striking distance throughout the rest of the game, thanks in large part to Prukop. The quarterback was 29-46 for 353 passing yards and four touchdowns, but what he did with his legs was even more impressive. He rushed 28 times for 196 yards and a touchdown, with many of those rushes coming from scrambles where he evaded pressure and found something out of nothing. “You want to be fortunate to hold onto a big lead against Montana State, but it’s going to be a game of flows. That’s true especially against a quarterback like Prukop – he’s going to will himself back into the game. That’s what he was doing at the end of the game and it was a battle down to the end,” said Baldwin.
What’s Next: The Eagles hit the road again next week, traveling to Sacramento, California to take on the Sacramento State Hornets on Sept. 26. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:05 p.m.
Photo by Karissa Berg Eastern’s Tyler McNannay kicks for the field goal during MSU game Sept. 19.
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