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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Eastern Washington University Digital History Collections at EWU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of EWU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Volume 67, Issue 5 | A new age for EWU journalism “ of sexual assaults 90are by someone% who is an acquaintance -Tricia
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NEWS 4 THE DEAL 14 EAGLE LIFE 9 COMMUNITY 15 OPINION 13 SPORTS 16
Editor’s note: The one from 30,000 feet
Eric Long | editor-in-chief
wrote this on an airplane, or — as my chief copy editor I called it — a tube of circulated air from Austin, Texas, to Seattle. After delays, flaring tempers and a few hours of sitting in the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, the group of eight editors from The Easterner that went to the 2015 ACP/CMA National College Media Convention in Austin finally got on a flight, which brought the group at least back to its home state. If you’re reading this, we also made it back to Cheney and printed a paper. For those who don’t know, the conference is four days of nerding out on everything journalism and media related in the collegiate sphere. We learned a lot from the conference and will show it in the future copies of The Easterner. Looking down at the tiny lights miles below this plane, I always remember there’s a whole world of news to cover, and The Easterner only covers a tiny fraction of that world. There is no reason The Easterner can’t give its readers the best sto- ries and the best coverage. Everybody has to wake up, and I think we’ve done just that.
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Editor-in-Chief Eric Long - 509-359-6737 News [email protected] Advertising Manager Colton Weiks - 509-359-7010 [email protected] Managing Editor Lawrence Barich [email protected] Okera Nsombi joins EWU Chief Copy Editor Zoë Colburn [email protected] Eastern’s new professor on Africana Studies and his own journey to self-acceptance Online Editor Kayla Lee when his father moved the family from Co- [email protected] lumbia to Hebron, Kentucky, near downtown Cincinnati, to live nearer to his work. Administrative Assistant Mike Manning “[When he] signed us up for school we didn’t realize there were only three black News Editor students in the school,” said Nsombi of a high Jaclyn Archer - 509-359-6270 school he estimates enrolled approximately [email protected] 800 students at the time. Eagle Life Editor “The problem for me was not simply that Ivy Nall there was a lack of diversity at the school,” [email protected] he said. “It was the attitude that the white Sports Editor students had. I had never seen people that Brandon Cline - 509-359-2273 resented so much having black students at [email protected] the school. So you’d have groups of guys that Opinion Editor would get together, cut class and come out and Samuel Deal try to find myself or my brother or someone [email protected] else, and they were asking for a fight. And Art Director there would be 15, 20 guys that would get Claire Simpson together and do that.” [email protected] Raised in the tradition of Southern Hospi- Page Designers tality, Nsombi initially tried to make friends Brian Loupe in his new environment, “But those people up Abbi Vance there — I have never heard the word ‘nigger’ Alyssa Scheller so much in my life.” Graphic Designers Okera Nsombi posing in his office | Photo by Karissa Berg For his part, Nsombi said the principal Linlin Xing By Daisy Garcia | staff writer equated being called “nigger” to his own Rebecca Savinski his parents’ combined 20 siblings and experience of being called “four-eyes” for his “The ‘N’ is silent. It’s not as scary as it homemade baked macaroni and cheese. glasses as a child, dismissing the racial attacks Copy Editors Rachael Pickard looks,” said Okera Nsombi, Ph.D., Eastern’s The world outside his home, however, was as typical bullying. newest assistant professor of Africana Educa- not so peaceful. “I was almost in a fight at that school every Staff Adviser tion-Instruction, as he explained the pronunci- “Racial tensions were tough in South Caro- other week,” said Nsombi, who added that the Jeff Bunch ation of his name. lina,” said Nsombi. “We had the race riots in only redeeming element of the racial prejudice Staff Writers Nsombi is a young-looking, avuncular school every year, blacks against whites.” was the assumption that he was a great fighter, Lelia Thatcher Chris Mudd man with an almond complexion and Nsombi particularly recalls one persistent and thus was rarely confronted one-on-one. Joe Matthews Rosie Perry closely cut hair. He greets students with instance of race-fuelled bullying that took place “They didn’t realize I had never been in a Allison Todd Daisy Garcia a firm handshake and enthusiastic smile, while he was in seventh grade. fight before in my life, except with my broth- Kalli Wolf but is not afraid of a friendly hug. In “There was a guy that would sit on the bus er,” said Nsombi. the summer of 2015, his teaching career everyday, and he would take his index finger The students were bold, however, in their Photographers brought him over 2,500 miles from the and poke me in the back of the head all the verbal abuse. Yelling “nigger” from their lunch Karissa Berg Melanie Flint palm and crescent of South Carolina to way to school and call me a nigger, everyday tables or from their cars as they drove past the Evergreen State, where he teach- … those things hurt,” said Nsombi. him on the street. Distributor es African American History in lilting According to Nsombi, his experience was “It devastated me,” said Nsombi, who began Colton Weiks Southern tones. typical of black children growing up in the crying himself to sleep every night. “That Social Media Director Nsombi was born and raised in Colum- South during the 1970s, where many whites senior year was absolutely one of the worst Bailey Baer bia, S.C. until the age of 16. “It felt like a still resented the gains of the Civil Rights things probably the worst thing I ever experi- Online Content Manager perfect world … our family was so close,” Movement, sported “rebel flags” and believed enced in my life.” Brian Patterson said Nsombi, describing a close-knit family, “Blacks were getting too many rights.” It was around this time that Nsombi, who tranquil home life and Sunday afternoon The bullying did not improve in high school, had long enjoyed athletics, including basketball family gatherings filled with cousins from and took a turn for the worse his senior year, and baseball, began to fish more frequently.
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“That was my outlet,” said Nsombi, who still fishes understand what kind of impact that has on kids today and can be seen tracking fishing tournaments … some kids come up to me and tell me that it online as he grades or meets with students in his really made them struggle with what it felt like to Panhellenic sisters Monroe Hall office. be identified as a black person … Others have really His last year in high school, Nsombi said attached themselves to some of the mainstream there was no fellowship to be found among representation of what it means to be black.” black students either. Nsombi describes this mainstream image, com- stick together “They didn’t know that I needed their support,” prised primarily of athletes, rappers and entertain- he said “They made fun of me because of my ers as “sometimes very detrimental.” While there skin complexion being so white … That’s one are more images of blacks in mainstream media, Sororities are proactive when it comes to of the consequences of living in a society where one result of those images is that in a predominant- we still suffer from the effects of dealing with ly white university - such as Eastern - the black safety on campus racism. It made me have more of a need to bond students are primarily represented on the sports with people when I got to college.” teams, where they are expected to succeed. By Daisy Garcia | staff writer Amid the hostility of the Reagan-era South, Nsombi said he hopes to ameliorate the effects of Nsombi did not expect to live past his late teens, inadequate representation as a professor. Plucked by he four Panhellenic any of the four chapters. The much less pursue higher education. He had inter- Scott Finnie, Ph.D, from his duel adjunct positions TSororities at Eastern - I’ve Got Your Back program nalized the racism of his environment and genuinely at two different colleges in South Carolina, Nsombi Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Xi is working to solidify the believed that as a black man he was less intelligent said he believes his experiences both in predomi- Delta, Alpha Phi and Gamma bonds between the members than his white peers. Nevertheless, through the nantly black and white universities has prepared Phi Beta - are implementing of all the sorority chapters. persistence of his father, Nsombi went on to study him to reach out to Eastern students. a new security procedure Since many sorority events sociology at Northern Kentucky University, where his “Some people don’t seem to realize that resistance intended to revive the impor- are held together, the sisters love of African American studies was first ignited. is a natural part of growing,” said Nsombi, who tance of the buddy system to and safety buddies will be “I had never had a black teacher,” said Nsombi. plans to remain compassionate and persistent. He ensure their members stay in the same place at the “Never in my life. I didn’t know black people had also believes that cultivating relationships with stu- safe while here on campus. same time if called upon. Ph.D.s, I didn’t know there were black professors … dents aids in teaching the material, and welcomes This new security procedure The buddy system offers the I didn’t know black people wrote books with the ex- students to visit his office, seek his help or just will be called the I’ve Got first line of support to be ception of a few. I wasn’t exposed to those kinds “shoot the breeze” in his office. Your Back Program. contacted should something of things. So when I got to college and saw a few Nsombi wants his students to know that Black Given recent assaults on happen. The sorority houses black professors dressed up in these suits … what it Studies is comprised of more than just “Dr. King, campus, the sororities have are all within four blocks of did was presented people to me that I could emulate.” and Rosa Parks and Civil Rights, [and] ‘white peo- decided to be proactive each other, allowing immedi- Nsombi began to take classes about the black ple should feel guilty’ ” when it comes to safety. The ate responses to anyone who experience. “I had never in my life heard anything In fact, black studies envelopes several chapters are working together may need help. like that ... and it lit a fire in me that still is in disciplines, including history, psychology and so each girl has a group of The I’ve Got Your Back me today … I thought, ‘People contacts she can turn to in program offers that extra sup- need to know this information.’ case a dangerous situation port group, that extra person That’s what made me want to be arises. This “buddy system,” to talk to. Not only does it a black studies professor. It gave I didn’t see any blacks in the as EWU senior and Vice Pres- encourage the girls to be there me a purpose in life,” he said. ident of Policy and Procedure for one another, “it encour- Nsombi’s education experience “ books that we covered except and Risk Management of ages the valuable skill of net- at Northern Kentucky University Panhellenic Sororities Paisley working,” said Heckman. The stood in stark contrast to his maybe a paragraph or two Heckman called it, the sorori- sorority life emphasizes the schooling up until that point. ties have constructed provides need to make relationships “I didn’t see any blacks in about slavery a safe haven for the girls in that last a lifetime. With this the books that we covered ex- each sorority chapter. new program, the connections cept maybe a paragraph or two Okera Nsombi | EWU Africana Studies professor The program is designed to between the chapters will about slavery,” said Nsombi. connect the girls with a safety hopefully be strengthened. “And a few people maybe men- buddy from each chapter. The Panhellenic Council tioned Rosa Parks.” social work, complete with their own theorists These groups were assigned recognized this in the process Nsombi said the lack of images of black people and schools of thought. and given out with full con- of launching the program that caused him a lot of confusion as he grew up. Un- “Black studies can actually augment your tact information by Halloween will hopefully help hun- sure of his own identity, he said at times he desired law degree, and produce someone like Michelle when girls may need to take dreds of sorority members. to be white and he believes many of his students Alexander, who wrote ‘The New Jim Crow’ … My more safety precautions. Ac- Heckman said she hopes the have similar struggles today. Ph.D. is in educational studies, but I took cours- cording to Heckman, 197 new program will accomplish its “I’ve had black students tell me they wished es in black studies, and that helped augment my recruits have joined the sis- twofold intention of “pro- that they were white … or they’ll talk about family degree in education.” terhood this quarter, meaning tecting the sorority members members … who still have the desire to be like that “Black studies is universal,” said Nsombi. “It’s in- “there are 197 more girls to and really strengthening the today. That hasn’t gone anywhere because the basic terrelated and connected to all the other disciplines build strong lifelong connec- sisterhood.” The prospective structure of the school really hasn’t changed,” he said. out there if it’s taught properly.” tions with,” as well as help goal is to expand this program He went on to say, “My students still tell me As for his experience as a professor at out. Once the program is fully beyond the confines of the they’re not taught anything in school [about blacks], Eastern, Nsombi said it has been quite posi- launched, each girl will be Panhellenic Sororities and and if they are it was one class, or one teacher that tive, “Everyone’s so inviting and warm here. given a list of people she can reach the fraternity chapters went out of their way. And a lot of people don’t It feels good.” contact in an emergency from of the campus as well.
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By Kalli Wolf | staff writer
ccording to EWU’s Timely Warning Log, a total Start By Believing. According to Johnson, the Start sexual assault.” Aof seven sexual assaults have been reported be- By Believing program has trained more than 300 Think About It and Speaking of Sex also give tween Sept. 16 and Oct. 21. In comparison to previ- students, faculty and staff in how to respond to information to students on how to be an active ous years, two sexual assaults total were reported in someone who says they have been sexually assault- bystander. Hughes said, “If you see something that 2014 and 2013 combined. ed. Johnson said they have hopes to double, even just doesn’t feel right in your gut [these programs Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean triple that number this year. She said teach] how to of Students Amy Johnson said the one thing student that they are “working really hard safely inter- life is certain about is that these assaults are signifi- to create a campus culture that is vene in those cantly under reported. She said, “I don’t believe it is supportive of survivors.” She believes Keep your phone situations and any different at EWU than it is at WSU or Ever- it is important for students to know help someone green,” and added that thankfully Eastern is well-pre- “the victims are never responsible for close by out.” pared for these occurrences. As for responding to the crime.” According students’ concerns about the assaults she said, “I Think About It is an online course to Hughes, think it’s important that is required for the Start By for people to un- all new students Believing Johnson also encourages all derstand that when as well as student campaign was students to keep their phone with they read sexual Use the athletes and Greek implemented When you them whenever possible so that they assault it doesn’t buddy students to be taken are able to dial 911 if needed. last Febru- always mean rape.” are socializing each year. The ary through She pointed out system course covers sexual funding from although sexual assault education The Board assaults are a very Students should and prevention, of Trustees serious matter, it is remember using the high-risk drinking, drug use and Diversity Grant. “It is a public awareness campaign important to note buddy system is a great Walking at night university resources that to help people understand how to respond to some- way to keep safe the word sexual are available. one who comes to you and says, ‘I’ve been sexually assault is used to The Speaking of Sex program assaulted,’” said Hughes if possible. describe anything is done during Welcome Week The main goal of the campaign is to train students from unwanted and participation is required of in supporting victims of sexual assault. “We want kissing to rape and all new students. them to start everything in between. The program covers sexual assault by believing,” Director of Health, Wellness and Prevention education, interpersonal communica- she said. “We Services Tricia Hughes said, “I would agree with tion about sex, consent and healthy Never mix drugs want them to Dean Johnson that we can’t tell whether there’s more relationships. This is the second year and alcohol empower the sexual assaults occurring, all that we can tell is that EWU has implemented the Think survivor, let this is a grossly About It course them know underreported and Speaking of what their re- violent crime and Sex program. sources are and more people are Other Ta ke a Hughes said the If you are planning to drink, make not bring any coming forward.” main goal of these sure your drink comes from a trusted of the blam- ways to self-defense source and you know what’s in it. She went on to say, course programs is “to give ing, shaming “We have more keep safe a baseline knowledge and other freshmen living on to all of our students things into the campus than we around the resources equation that “Those tips aren’t Graphic by Alyssa Scheller have ever before. specific to assault, that are available to happen.” The first six weeks those can keep you Keep a phone them if they or a friend were to be Health Wellness and Prevention Services began safe in a variety on a university, any on hand sexually assaulted, that are both on getting awareness out for the campaign in the university you go of situations.” and off campus.” She said another 2014-2015 school year, according to Hughes. to, is the highest purpose is to “talk about the rape “I think we worked really hard to get information risk time for sexual myths that exists.” She said, “Stu- out last year about Start By Believing,” said Hughes. assaults.” dents believe that rapists are scary “And then this year, for instance, when all the Johnson stated, “We have three primary resources guys in dark backalleys,” when in fact, that is not the case. students went to the Speaking of Sex presentation, that we are pursuing,” when it comes to responding “90 percent of sexual assaults are by someone who is an they were handed a resource card on how to report a to issues of sexual assault. These resources include acquaintance of some sort. Maybe you have a math class sexual assault. So I think we have done a better job an online course called Think About It, a program with them or they live in your residence hall or you met of getting information in the hands of students.” called Speaking of Sex that is put on during Wel- them at a party. We really want to bring that home for our There are also a few tips Johnson said she be- come Week and a public awareness campaign called students, because sometimes they don’t equate that as a lieves students should remember in order to protect
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themselves such as using the buddy system when social- izing or walking at night. CSTEM program celebrates 10 years She said that if students are planning to drink, make sure drinks come from a trusted source and that they know what is in it. She said students should make sure their drink never leaves their sight from the moment it is poured. All students should also be aware that they should never mix drugs and alcohol, whether prescription drugs or not. Johnson also encourages all students to take a self-defense course and lastly, to keep their phones with them whenever possible so they are able to dial 911 if needed. She stated, “Those tips aren’t specific to assault, those can keep you safe in a variety of situations.” According to Johnson, there are two specific points she believes are important for students, faculty and the community to know. One being that people know how to report an incident and are getting referred to the right contacts and two, people are Student studies robot during anniversary celebration | Contributed by CSTEM feeling comfortable enough to By Daisy Garcia and Kalli Wolf | For The Easterner come forward and say, “This happened to me.” She said it he 10th anniversary of the College of Science, Technology, controlling the machine’s inner mechanics and a rocket that beat 99 is very important that people Engineering and Mathematics (CSTEM) and Engineering percent of competitors in Brazil. know where to go and that T Programs at EWU was celebrated on Oct. 30 from 12:30-2 The event started with Dean of CSTEM Judd Case speaking they feel comfortable report- p.m in the main lobby of the Computing and Engineering Building. about the anniversary and how pleased he was with the turnout. ing these incidents. Students, faculty and industry professionals throughout Amber E. Orr - chair of the Spokane Institute of Electrical and For students wanting to get Washington and several alumni returned to meet current students Electronic Engineers (IEEE) - spoke about the history of IEEE and involved, “There are actu- involved in the program and celebrate the success and presence of how the institute supports EWU students because there is a big need ally three clubs on campus CSTEM here at EWU. According to Eastern’s website, “No matter for people who are interested in engineering and Eastern offers great that touch on these issues of which major you choose in the College of Science, Technology, programs that help students work as successful engineers. sexual assault,” said Hughes. Engineering and Mathematics, talented and experienced faculty CSTEM alum Jason Pegg of Spokane’s Ecova Corporation was They are the Peer Health Ed- members will be there to help you learn everything; from how to the featured keynote speaker at the event. He mentioned it is great ucators, the Scary Feminists build a robot; from quantum mechanics, to how to interpret the how far the program and college itself has come, considering the and Planned Parenthood cosmos; from how to track songbirds. The topics are nearly endless.” program did not exist prior to 2005. He also announced that Case Generation Action EWU, Another beneficial part of the program is the low student-to-fac- will be advancing to the dean of Special Projects. which is new as of this year. ulty ratio at EWU, according to Eastern’s website. Students can After Case thanked everyone for coming, the anniversary cake Hughes said that all three get personalized instruction from professors in the classroom and was cut and everyone was free to socialize, explore and take in the clubs have a hand in sexual greater access to their professors outside of the classroom. festivities. From 1-2 p.m. industry professionals met with students assault prevention. Steve Simmons - Ph.D. and professor of computer science at who were presenting their projects. The celebration ended at 2 p.m. Students can contact EWU’s EWU - put on the event. “You start with an idea, then you use some with a symposium on the Darknet, which involves the issue of Health, Wellness and Preven- type of technology, then you work and work and work until you can hackers maneuvering the inner workings of the Internet. tion Services located in the say it works,” he said. Mechanical engineering accomplishments are huge success University Recreation Center The anniversary event featured student projects, past succes- stories for the school. EWU is one of the very few schools with in- for more information about sors, industrial robotic projects featuring the possibilities of the dustrial robotics. CSTEM has a 96 percent rate of career placement the Think About It course, breakthrough technology of 3D printing, computer games students and continues to educate students in a variety of majors including Speaking of Sex program and built from scratch based on cutting edge experimental development Computer Science, Visual Communication Design, Electrical Start By Believing campaign. software and hardware all within a single quarter, a cyber pinball Engineering and more. machine students learned to program to do whatever they want,
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8 THE EASTERNER November 4, 2015 5021A0058 C24849B Fall B2C Print BROKEN RECORD_9.1x4.75_nwsprnt_2.indd Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Eagle Life Mr. and Ms. Eastern switched for EWU Royalty Pageant title SAIL decides to step away from gender specifics
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his year SAIL leadership has decided to shake things up with TMr. and Ms. Eastern by removing gendered titles and re-naming the contest to The 2015-2016 Royalty Pageant. It was brought to the attention of SAIL that many students may be un- comfortable with having to subscribe to a gender pronoun. In response, SAIL director Stacey Reece, in conjunction with the rest of her team, decided it was time for a change. Though still very new to EWU, the change seems to be going over well with contestants. Senior Danielle Terrell said she likes the change because it is more inclusive and no longer about identification. Sophomore Kennedi Newman agreed with Terrell and added, “I like it because people might feel more comfortable trying out now.” Another contestant, and runner-up, sophomore Seth Cook, said even though the change did not personally affect him, he was still 2015-2016 Royalty Court (left to right) Runner-up: Seth Cook, pleased that EWU is working toward Winner: Nahiely Heredia, Runner-up: Velvet Sewell | Photo by Melanie Flint being all-inclusive. Due to the change there will no longer be two winners and two full courts; there will simply be the Seth Cook jumps for joy at being winner and the court comprised of two named EWU Royalty Pageant runners up. Runner-up (top), Winner Nahiely Since EWU has done away with the Heredia celerbrates with a hug gender-specific pronouns, this year’s after being crowned (above), winner was able to choose their own Velvet Sewell looks out towards title. Adviser for campus programs the crowd after being announced Sundi Musnicki joked about calling EWU Royalty Pageant Runner-up the winner the “Regal Eagle,” and (below) | Photos by Melanie Flint contestant Danielle Silverstone said her 2015-2016 Royalty Pageant contestants | Photo by Melanie Flint title would be “Supreme Queen of the Universe of Eastern.” individuals who likely made the judges most excited to be of service to the commu- These titles may seem a bit out there, but decision extremely hard. nity and to be a role model for anyone who that is the idea behind the change. SAIL The 2015-2016 members of the court are wants to try out.” wants to get more people involved while still Seth Cook — sponsored by Cheney Parks Anyone interested in trying out for being themselves. & Rec — and Velvet Sewell, sponsored future Royalty Pageants can sign up on Contestants are judged on three catego- by snyamncut Hall. This year’s winner EagleSync and need only meet the following ries. First, they must demonstrate a philan- is Nahiely Heredia, sponsored by Sigma requirements: 2.8 grade point average, have thropic cause; second, they perform a talent; Lambda Gamma. Heredia said she would like attended EWU for at least one quarter and and third, they are judged on their ability to to keep to tradition and has selected the title be sponsored by an organization they are answer an impromptu question. of Ms. Eastern. affiliated with. This year’s pageant featured 15 After being crowned Heredia said, “I am
8 THE EASTERNER November 4, 2015 November 4, 2015 THE EASTERNER 9 Eagle Life A look back at the history Homecoming How EWU homecoming has progressed over the years
By Lelia Thatcher | staff writer omecoming a century ago Both Baylor University and the The first homecoming was deemed a 2015 was not much different University of Illinois claim to be the “howling success,” according to Dryden. Hthan it is today: pep rallies, first as well. By the 1920’s, homecom- 91 years later and that same spirit dances, parades, kings and queens, ing had become a common tradition engulfs campus during homecoming tailgating and more all leading up at colleges and high schools across the week. Senior Thor Boutelle said, to a football team’s first home game United States. “Nothing compares to the sense of after being on the road. Sure the Eastern’s first homecoming was community that homecoming brings music, clothes and certainly dancing Oct. 25, 1924, when the school was and I can’t wait for the game.” styles have evolved, but the idea of still named State Normal School of Eastern’s homecoming parade, which celebrating school spirit with stu- Cheney. The football team defeated began in the 1930’s, was previously held dents, alumni, family and community their rival Ellensburg. during the evening, but in recent years remains the same. Cecil Dryden was an assistant has switched to daylight hours in order It is largely disputed where and professor of History at the State to better accommodate families. when homecoming originated, but Normal School of Cheney during Senior Curtis Veium said he loves that many scholars as well as the NCAA, the time that homecoming emerged. homecoming is a way for students and Jeopardy and Trivial Pursuit acknowl- She wrote a book titled “Light for alumni to share college stories and create edge the University of Missouri’s an Empire: The Story of Eastern new memories. “Alumni give hope and 1911 football game as the first official Washington State College,” in which show a path to students who are still in homecoming in the nation. she recalled the events surrounding college, seeing where their degrees have According to the Mizzou Alumni the first homecoming. taken them is truly inspiring,” said Veium. Association, the story goes that “Three years of talk … and as Chester Brewer – MU’s director of many years of urgence by coach Alvin athletics – wanted to raise awareness Eustis, the decision was made to risk about the game between Missouri all on a first homecoming. Events and their rival Kansas that was to be began with the pep rally described as held in Missouri’s new stadium, so he something ‘long to remember.’ Around encouraged former students to “come the brilliant bonfire, there was jolly home.” There was a spirit rally and and banter. As students, alumni, parade and over 9,000 fans showed for faculty and townspeople gathered to the game. celebrate,” said Dryden.
Photos by Melanie Flint, Abbi Vance, and Brena Joynt
10 THE EASTERNER October 21, 2015 Eagle Life Homecoming
2015
What’s next for this week Events coming to a town near you
By Rosie Perry | staff writer
agle Spirit week is here and Eastern is ready to Stacy Reece, bed races are a long standing tradition The parade will be on Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. and will celebrate. Nov. 5 through Nov. 7 bring several dating back to the 70s when the Kinnikinnick, the start by the EWU Surplus Building and end at Arevalo Eactivities which both students and community former yearbook for Eastern, had its last publication. Student Mall. Reece said this event is the most all-inclu- members can participate in. Once the events downtown have finished, students sive and usually the most popular, next to the bonfire, Nov. 5 there will be a bonfire and pep rally down- will have the opportunity to attend, free of charge, a because anyone wishing to participate need just fill out town beginning at 7 p.m. and ending at 9 p.m. where recycled Halloween costume themed dance, during which the form on EagleSync by 4 p.m. Nov. 4. The parade is attendees will be able to enjoy performances by the attendees will wear old Halloween costumes, in the PUB estimated to last 30 minutes and will transition directly EWU marching band, cheer squad and Swoop. Guests Multi-Purpose Room at 9 p.m. A homecoming dance has into the carnival, which will also be located in the PUB will also have the opportunity to listen to a few guest not always been a part of Eagle Spirit week but Musnicki Multi-Purpose Room and will end at 1:30 p.m. speakers, such as football coach Beau Baldwin and said SAIL wanted to include it this year as an alternative During this time from noon to 1 p.m. ASEWU will football players. After all speakers and performers have for students wishing to go out and have fun after the have its leadership reception to celebrate 100 years of finished, Student Activities Involvement and Leadership bonfire but in an alcohol-free environment. service to the students of EWU. (SAIL) adviser for campus programs Sundi Musnicki “The dance is sponsored by new student, transition Nov. 7’s events will conclude with the football game said attendees will then turn their attention to the and parent programs and national residence hall honor- at 3:05 p.m. against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. bonfire where a large ax will be burnt to represent an ary which is affiliated with housing and residential life,” Unfortunately the game has been sold out for a few Eagle victory over the Lumberjacks. said Musnick. weeks. Students wishing to attend the game may still After the bonfire and pep rally the bed races will Nov. 7 brings the first day of Parents Weekend, the do so if the bring their Eagle Card to the game with take place on 1st Street downtown. The bed races are parade, the ASEWU 100 years of Leadership reception, a them. They swipe their cards and will be let in until the designed to get both students and community members family carnival and the football game. student section of Roos Field is full. involved as anyone can create a team. The winners of Combining Eagle Spirit Week and Parents Weekend is The week is full of events where students can have the bed races will not only have bragging rights but they a new idea. “The goal is to get more participation and for fun and show their school spirit. will also receive a cash prize. According to SAIL director parents to feel like this is also their home,” said Reece.
October 21, 2015 THE EASTERNER 11 Eagle Life New Boundary owner hopeful for future in Cheney Owner Shane Noblin hopes to give charity, bring business to community
By Joe Matthews | staff writer
iving in the Inland Northwest where hops, barley After hosting an Oktoberfest party, the next and water thrive it is no wonder the plethora of charitable event they will be hosting is a chili cookoff Lfantastic breweries is always expanding, this time on Dec. 12 with a portion of the proceeds going to the it has to Cheney. Cheney Food Bank. Hoping to have yet another event in New Boundary Brewing Company – located at 505 February, New Boundary’s contributions to the city come 1st Street – opened on May 29, 2015, giving Cheney in more than just beer. its first and only brewery. Hosting a good variety of As of right now New Boundary is a rather small beer, New Boundary’s selection differs from that of bars brewery, but that is going to change in the next couple around Cheney because the beer is made literally 20 of weeks. With a small tap room and little room at the feet away. actual bar, Noblin is hoping to expand the tap room quite Shane Noblin – the owner of New Boundary – has a bit. With a new occupancy level the room should be been brewing beer since 1996 and before that he was able to comfortably hold about 50 people. Still consid- making wine. Owning a supply shop in Alaska, it was ering putting a kitchen in back, New Boundary could easy for him to get the ingredients to start his own become the only place in Cheney where students can brewery. After selling the shop to fund the brewery, enjoy fresh beer and fresh food as well. Noblin moved out to Cheney in November 2014. Being somewhat of a new brewery, the word has “Cheney is a great community. [It] has a pretty stable not fully gotten out about New Boundary. According to population and we didn’t even consider EWU into the Noblin, with more public acknowledgment hopefully equation. We were mainly focused on the city itself,” coming from Spokane and other nearby cities in the Noblin said about the decision to start the brewery here. near future, the brewery has a chance to thrive here Since there are several different breweries in in Cheney. Not only will the brewery succeed, but the Spokane already, some much bigger than New impact it could bring to the city could be substantial. Boundary, it was a risk moving out to Cheney. However, Noblin said he is hopeful for what the future has to bring the competition really does not have Noblin concerned for his brewery and the impact it could have on Cheney. as his priorities lie elsewhere. “Beer groupies are going to come for the beer,” “Each brewery brings its own unique thing to the said Noblin. “They are going to come in and see what whole scene,” said Noblin. “Some of them specialize in I have to offer which in turn also brings traffic into beer; some of them specialize in entertainment. Really, Cheney as well. I am hoping to see a lot more of that what our focus is, is the community of Cheney. That’s what and I’m hoping that the community will benefit a lot we want to do: Give back to the community.” more from it.”
New Boundary Brewing Company | Photos by Karissa Berg
12 THE EASTERNER November 4, 2015 Opinion
Op-Ed Sexual assault awareness bettering our campus PNW simply perfect By Sam Deal | opinion editor EWU is Having learned, just days prior, Inland Northwest deserves more love; don’t be so quick to leave moving in the how to give support in similar right direction situations, you’d think I’d have been By Sam Deal | opinion editor with the cam- prepared to help. pus-wide sexual Helping as much as I could, I still assault awareness felt overwhelmingly underprepared “I can’t wait to leave this campaign. for that conversation. I knew the place.” Reported sexual assaults have in- statistics, but I still never imagined The frequency that I hear creased dramatically this quarter. This that I would sit there hearing this those words is climbing at is obviously troublesome, but as report- story from a friend. a steady rate. Admittedly, I ed by The Easterner, this increase is The rage I felt was quickly am a consistent abuser of the partially due to the university’s push to overtaken by anguish. sentence. It flows with con- increase on-campus awareness. Knowing that someone I cared cerning regularity, thick with Illustration by Rebecca Savinski Due to the nature of the crime, about had and would forever be a negative context that picks at many of the violations that occur will altered by the choices of another my consciousness. not come to light. But with each case is the most helpless I’ve felt in my In 2013, I moved to the gleaming as epic backdrops that is brought to the authorities the entire life. Inland Northwest with the for our major cities? Maybe prevalence of such crimes becomes I felt like my sympathy fell mindset that Cheney-Spokane the ease with which you more evident. on deaf hears. How could I ever would be a stopgap, a way to can break away from all the Via the timely warning log we’ve understand the fear and complete check off another box on the clutter of everyday life? had seven reported sexual assaults lack of power a victim of such a list. With my time quickly After spending a week in this quarter, five more than 2013 crime feels? Thankfully it didn’t. coming to a close and my exit a city four times the size of and 2014 combined. But that doesn’t Two days later, I received a thank from the area imminent, it is Spokane, I’m longing to get mean assaults are occurring at higher you text for simply being there and hard not to wish these last few out of cell service and plunge rates. They are just being reported listening without judgment. months would just fast forward. into the mountains surrounding so easily contradict much of more than in the past. I don’t think anyone will ever However, after spending this our little metropolis. their daily sentiment toward A societal change in the way truly be prepared for that conversa- past week in Austin, Texas, a And a 15-minute drive out where we live. we view sexual assaults is not going tion, but because of that class, I at familiar feeling crept into my of Spokane will put me in a Being away for a week has to happen overnight. Sadly it is a least understood how to be supportive thoughts: “I’m so happy to be position to do that. reinforced the desire to cherish process of changing opinions and and not standoffish. from the Northwest.” The last shades of fall will my remaining time here. This proving relevance. No, there is not enough being Not that there is anything be fading away as the chilling revitalized spirit combined with The strategies being implemented done to prevent sexual assault. But wrong with Austin – or grip of winter inches closer. anticipation of what adventures throughout our campus to actively with each step comes more progress anywhere else in the United Yes, snow is falling at elevation. lay ahead increases my ability advise students about the dangers against what can look like an States – but the PNW is a place Earlier this month, while to maximize all the Inland associated with being a student is insurmountable foe. EWU’s timely unlike any other. Spokane isn’t navigating a trail up Mount Northwest has to offer. vital to that process. warning log is a good way to track home, therefore “nothing quite Spokane, I found myself at a I came to terms with But it is about much more than and respond to sexual assault cases, like home” doesn’t pertain to picture-perfect vista of the un- Spokane being temporary a warning of the dangers. but the more prevention presented to this feeling. derlying valley. In the waning long time ago, but that doesn’t During winter quarter 2015, one students the better. In previous ventures, I sunlight, my friend remarked, mean rushing into the future. of my classes viewed a pre-launch Changing a society that would attempted to pinpoint exactly “We are truly lucky to live Slowing things down and seeing presentation from the Start by prefer to remain ignorant to its what makes this region so where we do.” what is right in front of me is a Believing campaign. During the own shortcomings is a difficult enjoyable. Is it the fresh air? Is Nodding in agreement, I much better predicament than session, I listened but did not put task and one that does not occur it the picturesque landscapes wondered how two people could plotting the escape route. much thought into what was actually in one giant sweep. Unfortunately, being offered. sexual assault is part of our ethos. Not two days later a friend came But not only is the university What’s your favorite part about living in the PNW? to me and explained their own increasing awareness, it is also Tell us on twitter @easterneronline experience with sexual assault. It had changing our mindset toward occurred months before and until one of aiding victims rather than that point, I had had no idea. excommunicating them.
12 THE EASTERNER November 4, 2015 November 4, 2015 THE EASTERNER 13 Advertisement Opinion Blue Light Effects on Vision, the Eye, and Life WHAT’S THE DEAL?! Studying for mid-terms As blue light is becoming more ubiquitous in recently? Have you notice our environment, we’re finding more eye strain your eyes feeling strained, and injuries, especially from electronic devices. Loud library patrons need to zip it tired and gritty? It may be Another phenomenon that’s been noted is blue more than just not getting light’s affect on people’s Circadian Rhythms. enough sleep. New research This can affect sleep/wake cycles, mood and from Essilor Labs and the memory, thus causing sleep, stomach and By Sam Deal | opinion editor Paris Vision Institute in psychological disorders. That’s not good if you Dr. Borgholthaus France shows that not only have an 8 a.m. class/test the next day. is Ultraviolet light harmful Fortunately, there are things that can be done to to your eyes, but also the wavelengths in the blue reduce the effects of blue light toxicity. One, peri- spectrum between 380-500 nm. These shorter, odic breaks (20 seconds every 20 minutes) from the visible wavelengths pack greater energy than computer and/or cell phone reduces the mesmeriz- other longer wavelengths. Like shorter UV wave- ing effect of Blue light. Two, rapid focus changes lengths, blue light can damage the front (cornea) from near to far, back and forth, 10-15 reps. during and middle (crystalline lens) of the eye. But, the break help relax the eyes. Three, there are whereas UV light is filtered out by the cornea also new lens coatings that protect eyes from blue and lens, causing eye irritation and cataracts, blue light damage, even when no prescription power is light gets through and can cause damage to the needed. I’ve witnessed a dramatic, immediate and back of the eye (retina). positive effect on several people’s visual comfort You may be surprised at the sources of UV and when I demonstrated this coating. The coating isn’t blue light. Not only are the sun and some lasers the cheapest, but neither are college books and causes of radiation injury, but also new LED tuition. I highly recommend it for anyone who is lights found in car headlights, computer screens in front of a computer screen for regular extended and even cell phones. New fluorescent lamps time periods, longer than 1 to 2 hours. I’d also rec- pack more blue light than the older fluores- ommend yearly eye exams to monitor vision needs cent and incandescent lights. It’s like we’re and eye health. These items can help your college surrounded by it! life be more healthy and productive! Illustration by Linlin Xing
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14 THE EASTERNER November 4, 2015 November 4, 2015 THE EASTERNER 15 Sports
Pirate Swoop riles crowd for Halloween game Oct. 31. | Photo by Melanie Flint 16 THE EASTERNER November 4, 2015 Sports
EWU defense holds Weber State to 13 points, win sixth straight game
By TJ Moulton | staff writer
(left) Wide reciever freshman Simba Webster runs down the field (right) Wide reciever freshman Jason Williams catches pass | Photos by Melanie Flint
he Eagles survived a defensive battle Perhaps Kupp’s biggest catch of the game came Sophomore linebacker Jake Gall added decided by one possession, with the Eagles and windy conditions Oct. 31 to defeat on a big fourth down conversion early in the 10 tackles, the third time in the last four winning four of the five games. T the Weber State Wildcats, 14-13. The third quarter, setting up his second touchdown games in double-digits for the sophomore “You can be a talented team, but you win gave the fifth-ranked Eagles their sixth of the day, where Eastern took a 14-13 lead and linebacker. Senior defensive back Todd have to have the guts and mindset late. If straight win, while improving to 6-2 overall and never looked back. Raynes was second on the team in tackles, you don’t have it, your season is going to remaining unbeaten in conference play. Despite giving up 412 yards of total while junior defensive lineman Samson end at some point,” said Baldwin. “You have Difficult on-field conditions and a offense and losing the time of possession Ebukam added 1.5 sacks, bringing his total to have that mindset and mentality that it physical Weber State defense made for tough battle 41:35 to 18:25, the Eagle defense up to 3.5 on the year. doesn’t matter what just happened, you have sledding for the top-ranked passing offense in pitched a shutout in the second half. Senior While the wind had an impact on the to keep responding.” the FCS, as junior quarterback Jordan West linebacker Miquiyah Zamora was all over the passing attack for both teams, special teams The Eagles moved up in both the FCS was held to a season low 121 passing yards. field, recording 16 tackles and a sack. “They suffered the most. Weber State kicker Josh STATS and Coaches poll the following week, to “There were certain things our offense did kept us on the field quite a bit,” said Zamora. Kealamakia missed three field goals on the day, fourth. The Eagles are the highest-ranked two- well, but even in sleet, rain, wind, we have “I’m just so happy with the defense, the including go-ahead attempts from 38 and 40 loss team in the FCS, with one of those losses to operate better and execute better in those young guys made plays. Everyone was on the yards in the fourth quarter. coming to the Oregon Ducks, an FBS team. moments. The only time I really get is if there same page today, it looked good.” “Forcing field goal attempts were huge. are unforced errors or discipline issues,” said Momentum started to swing the Eagles’ Even if they made them, we were in a better sit- head coach Beau Baldwin. “We have some way when redshirt freshman linebacker Alek uation on the scoreboard,” said Baldwin. “There What’s Next: The Eagles have back-to-back things we have to examine in areas that could Kacmarcik put an end to a Weber State drive late is no question the defense stepped up. You have home games for the first time all season, as they have been the difference had we not won. We in the first quarter with his first career intercep- to have all facets of your team ready every week take on Northern Arizona University on Nov. 7. have to keep working on cleaning those up.” tion. The Wildcats were up, 10-0, and on EWU’s if you are going to win games like this.” The Lumberjacks are 3-2 in conference play and Not all was bad for the Eagle offense, as 23-yard line when Kacmarik picked off Wildcats The one-point win was the Eagles’ are coming off comfortable victories against junior wide receiver Cooper Kupp hauled in quarterback Jadrian Clark. Eastern responded second such victory on the season, and Northern Colorado University and the Wildcats. seven catches for 74 yards and two touchdowns. with an eight-play, 73-yard scoring drive. five of the last six Eagles games have been The game is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m.
16 THE EASTERNER November 4, 2015 November 4, 2015 THE EASTERNER 17 Sports EWU soccer moves on to EWU volleyball earns bid to Big conference tournament Sky tournament, sits at 9-3 By TJ Moulton | staff writer By Brandon Cline | sports editor 11 11
he Eagles’ women’s soccer team drew with the Big Sky champions Idaho Vandals on Oct. 30 Tand now turn their attention toward the Big Sky Soccer Championships from Nov. 5-8 in Moscow, Idaho, where they are the third-seeded team. The Vandals were 9-0-0 coming into the match and had already clinched the Big Sky regular season champi- ons crown, with the Eagles needing a victory to earn the second seed in the tournament and a first round bye. After a scoreless first half in which both teams Team celebrates after a point. Beating Montana state 3-2 | Photo by Karissa Berg finished with five shots apiece, the Vandals got the scoring started in the 70th minute. Clara Gomez sent a ball into the box off of a corner kick, where Amanda Pease headed the ball into the net for a 1-0 Idaho lead. In the 83rd minute, sophomore Chloe Williams delivered an equalizer in the box off an assist from redshirt sophomore Delaney Romero, her 11th goal of the season. The 11 goals are tied for the most goals in a single season in program history. The match ended in a draw after neither team could connect on a game-winning goal in the two overtimes, denying the Vandals of a perfect Big Sky season. “Today was a tough environment with weather, the surface of the field, and an opponent that has been on a roll through conference,” said head coach Chad (left) Chloe Weber and Jessica Gilbert block the ball. (right) Nicole Rigoni sets the ball against Montana State | Photos by Karissa Berg Bodnar. “I think today was a great chance for us to play a playoff-type game on the field we will be playing The Eagles split a pair of matches for the third straight with 12 kills and senior Ana Jakovljevic had a match-high on Thursday. I’m excited about our regular season and weekend en route to clinching a spot in the Big Sky three aces. The Grizzlies’ Hannah Sackett led all players really excited about our chances next week.” Volleyball Tournament with four matches still to play with 16 kills. The Eagles ended the conference regular season in the regular season. The Eagles fell to the Montana Final Score: Eastern Washington University defeats with 20 points and a 6-2-2 record. Overall, the Eagles’ Grizzlies in four sets on Oct. 29 and defeated the Montana Montana State University, 22-25, 26-24, 23-25, 25-15, 15-13. 12 wins in both conference and non-conference com- State Bobcats in five sets a day later. What It Means: The Eagles improved their record to bined are a program record, with seven of those wins The Eagles sit atop the North Division at 9-3 in league play, 9-3 in the Big Sky, earning their first berth in the confer- coming on the road. a game ahead of the second place Idaho Vandals. In the South ence tournament in four seasons. The Bobcats dropped to The appearance in the conference tournament is the Division, the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks sit in first place with 1-11 in conference play. first time the Eagles have advanced to the conference an 11-1 record, a game ahead of the 10-2 Idaho State Bengals. Turning Point: After going down 1-3 in the fifth and tournament in back-to-back seasons since 2004-05. In Final Score: University of Montana defeats Eastern deciding set, the Eagles reeled off six straight points, going 2014, the Eagles claimed the sixth and final seed of the Washington University, 29-27, 15-25, 25-21, 25-16. up 7-3. The Eagles held off the Bobcats’ charge, winning tournament, losing to the third-seeded and eventual What It Means: The Eagles dropped to 8-3 in the Big their first five-set match all season. conference champion Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, Sky on the season, their third loss in their last four matches. Key Statistics: Senior Allie Schumacher recorded a 3-2, in the quarterfinals. The Grizzlies improved to 3-8, with two of those wins season and match-high 23 kills in the match, while senior coming against the first place Eagles. Ryann Ensrud piled up 27 digs. The Eagles out-blocked the Turning Point: With the match tied at 15 in the third Bobcats 13-8 and out-killed them, 71-62. What’s Next: The Eagles will face off against the set, the Grizzlies went on a 5-0 run to take a 20-15 lead, sixth-seeded Sacramento State Hornets in their first match winning the set 25-21 and taking a two sets to one lead in of the tournament on Nov. 5. In the home matchup against the match. The Grizzlies dominated the following set 25-16, What’s Next: The Eagles’ last home match of the season is on the Hornets on Oct. 2, the Eagles scored three first half giving them their third conference win. Nov. 5 against the Lumberjacks, followed up by a road match in goals and comfortably won the match, 3-1. Kickoff is Key Statistics: The Eagles were out-blocked 21-9 in the Moscow, Idaho, on Nov. 7 against the Vandals. Both matches are scheduled for 10 a.m. match, with sophomore Chloe Weber finishing with a team- scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. high three blocks. Freshman Jessica Gilbert led the Eagles
18 THE EASTERNER November 4, 2015 Sports Women’s cross-country finish second, men fourth
By TJ Moulton | staff writer
he Eastern Washington University cross-country teams competed at the Big Sky Championships TOct. 31 in Cedar City, Utah, with the women finishing second and the men fourth. The women’s team – ranked sixth in the western region – came home with a program-best second place finish. The Eagles had a balanced attack led by 2014 Big Sky champion junior Sarah Reiter’s eighth place finish with a time of 18:25.8. Reiter was followed by senior Catie Arrigoni, finishing ninth with a time of 18:36.2 and a 12th place finish by senior Berenice Penaloza, in 18:46.7. Senior Mayra Chavez and junior Paula Gil-Echevarria rounded out the Eagles’ scoring, finishing 18th and 28th, respectively. “We had a great day today, a career all-time day for Eastern. It's a big step in our program. I am pleased with how every single one of our women athletes ran,” said head coach Chris Shane. “To get beaten by a top 30 team in the country and moving up, it speaks volumes to our program at EWU. I expect more great things in the future from that team.” The women scored 75 points, losing out to Big Sky champions, Weber State Wildcats, who moved up to 27th in the national rankings. The men’s team equaled their second-best finish in program history, finishing fourth behind Northern Arizona, Weber State and the Big Sky champions and host school, Southern Utah, which came in first place. The men were led by junior Stephen Bottoms, who fin- ished 12th with a time of 26:13.2. Sophomore Austin Oser finished 17th overall with a time of 26:29.6, followed by junior Alex Kimsey’s 20th place finish in 26:38.6. Scoring was wrapped up by a 33rd place finish by junior Isaac Kitzan and a 38th place finish by junior Daniel Schofield. “On the men’s side I saw more of the same gutsy effort. I could not have asked for more from them today,” said Shane. “The way that we trained this year, sacrificing some early races to put in more training, it put our men in a situation where they had to be ultimately confident that they had the training to compete at their best.” Combined, the men’s and women’s team finished with 193 points, the third-lowest score behind Northern Arizona’s 128 points and Weber State’s 135 points. “Overall, we were one of the best programs out there today. We can look forward to bigger and better things as Eastern Washington develops and grows and I can expect the program to be a real powerhouse over the next few years,” said Shane of the combined team efforts.
What’s Next: The teams will compete in the West Regional Championships in Seattle on Nov. 13. Following the regional championships is the NCAA Division I Championships in Louisville, Kentucky on Nov. 21.
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