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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]. EasternEastern WashingtonWashington University Est.Est. 1916 VolumeVolumeVolume 65, 64, 65,65, Issue Issue IssueIssue 1526 37 NovemberFebruaryOctoberMay 8, 9,9.20135, 6, 20132014 2013 EasternerOnline.comEasternerOnline.com Cosplayers address stigmas Arévalo Costumes, conventions a creative outlet for students to retire By Aaron Bocook staff writer [email protected] In the 1970s and 1980s, in in July the world of science fiction, fantasy and comic book con- By Aaron Bocook ventions, a new trend was on staff writer the rise. Instead of only talking [email protected] about what they loved, fans started to dress up. The board of trustees and the These were no department members of the gallery fell silent at store Halloween costumes ei- their last meeting, Jan. 24, as Dr. Ro- ther; these fans really cared. dolfo Arévalo announced that he will Early practitioners called it cos- be retiring as Eastern Washington tuming. It is now commonly University’s 25th president. called “cosplay.” The people Arévalo’s retirement will who participate take it very se- be effective July 15, 2014, after riously. Like most forms of fa- Arévalo eight years at EWU. His work naticism, cosplay is often mis- has brought the university to new heights in understood. academic achievement, athletic success and vast “It means ‘costume play,’” improvements to the facilities. His retirement said Chris “Burr” Martin, who comes as a shock to many. is no stranger to dressing in “It was like an atomic bomb to me,” said costumes. ASEWU President D.J. Jigre. “I was sitting at the “The first costume I ever board of trustees meeting, and he was going over remember making, with my his report. I just thought it was going to be a nor- mom’s help, was a [Star Wars] mal day. It was shocking. I was completely lost C-3PO costume back in 1977. for words.” We spray painted a Spider- Jigre said even though the board of trustees Man mask and a paper plate had been informed of the president’s decision for my chest gold, and then in an earlier executive session, the reaction was glued some wires onto a yel- shared by everyone in the room. low turtleneck for Halloween,” Arévalo has been at Eastern since April 2006. he said. He will retire with more than 42 years of higher The term “cosplay” is one education experience. He was the former provost of the many stigmas surround- and vice president of academic affairs at the Uni- ing the phenomenon. versity of Texas-Pan American. After coming to The term is attributed to EWU, Arévalo became the first Latino president a Japanese reporter who at- at any public four-year college or university in tended the 1984 World Con in Washington state. Los Angeles. He combined the Recently, Arévalo negotiated a groundbreak- terms “costume” and “play” to ing faculty compensation contract that gained describe what he saw. The at- national recognition and launched a new plan to tendees were not only donning improve student retention and graduation rates. the costumes, but also acting For the first time in university history, enroll- like the characters. ment at EWU has passed the 12,000 mark. According to Chris Mar- During his time as president, there has been tin, “cosplay” no longer tremendous growth in campus facilities, includ- accurately describes what ing the new recreation center, new residence people are doing. halls, the renovation of Patterson Hall and the “Maybe back then that was installation of the iconic red turf at Roos Field. a good definition, but now, In spite of his announcement, Arévalo is still it just doesn’t seem to fit. It’s hard at work. On Jan. 21, he left EWU to con- too cutesy,” Chris Martin said. duct executive-level visits to partner universities “Now-a-days, with people in Bogotá, Colombia and San José, Costa Rica to making working Iron Man support the expansion of university-level inter- suits, I think the name needs Photo courtesy of Nikolas Dalveck national collaboration. He is due to return Feb. 7. to be upgraded. I know a lot of Alumnus Cody Thompson dresses as Kid Icarus at Sakura-Con in Seattle. After he retires, he will not be forgotten. Cath- people who just say they are a erine Moss, assistant to the president and board ‘costumer.’” portraying their favorite be childish. Dressing up in KuroNekoCon, Nelson has of trustees, said his presence is here and will for- Spokane costume enthusi- anime character. Thought it costumes, spending a lot of seen the popularity of cosplay ever be a part of Eastern’s history. ast Tim Martin says he started was pretty cool.” money. It seems a little nerdy, a rise in recent years. She said “Working alongside Dr. Arévalo has been attending science fiction and Tim Martin said today, cos- bit like Star Trek, so they kinda about 800 people attended a tremendous privilege,” said Moss. “He has fantasy conventions in 1979 as tuming and cosplay seem to be label you as a Trekkie.” last summer at the Spokane worked so incredibly hard on behalf of Eastern. I a teenager. fairly interchangeable within Nelson said she does not Convention Center, which is am thrilled he will have the opportunity to retire “In the late ‘80s, I started the general fan community, but mind bearing the nerd label. “I nearly double from previous on such a high note.” wearing various costumes to there are purists that keep the actually like it quite a lot. I’m years. For some, Arévalo represents the dream of op- [conventions], typically not a concepts separate. pretty geeky. I like the fantasy So far, Nelson has not found portunity. “He can speak the voice of the under- particular character, but some- Like many other outposts kind of fun element that comes any outlets for cosplay at EWU. represented because he lived it,” said Moss. thing themed, if that makes of the greater realm of fantasy along with cosplay.” “I just started this quarter, but In his tenure, Arévalo has continually put any sense,” Tim Martin said. and science fiction, including Nelson said she has been I do have a couple of friends students first. “I first heard the term comic conventions, Star Trek going to cosplay events since that go to EWU that are fellow Jigre said having Arévalo as a mentor was ‘cosplay’ at an anime [con- conventions, steam-punk and middle school. “It was very ex- cosplayers that I hang out with. crucial in taking the steps to become the ASEWU vention] I was working in anime, cosplayers have had citing,” she said. “I just have a really good student body president. “Everyone says, you the early 2000s,” said Tim their fair share of experi- “I got to see lots of cool time cosplaying. It’s very social know, Dr. [Arévalo] has a hard skin but is by far Martin. “It was costuming, ences being bullied. and interesting costumes, you for me. I do it with my friends the most kind, generous person I have ever met but the person also acted “There is a bit of a negative know, that put my sewing and I have a good time doing in my life here at Eastern. and behaved like the char- connotation about it,” said skills to shame.” it,” Nelson said. acter they were dressed up EWU junior Kara Nelson. As a staff member of as. It was kids having fun “I think people find it to Spokane anime convention Cosplay-page 6 Arévalo-page 6

News: Quincy’s Book Eagle Life: Woodward Opinion: Neighbors Sports: Slacklining Page 2 Page 3 Page 5 Page 7 Former EWU music Elsa provides Students test government director her view on their balance professor shares her how to sleep over the pool reveals connection in peace statistics to Nelson about the Mandela economy

Timely information: The university police have The Office of Information Dining Services will spon- Feb. 7 is the sixth annual In honor of Black History issued a timely warning Technology would like stu- sor themed dining events “Work it!” career confer- Month, the JFK Library will in regards to a stabbing dents to be aware of a phish- throughout winter quarter. ence. It will be held from 9 have a timeline display in that occurred in the morn- ing email that was recently Coming up soon is the Val- a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the PUB the lobby from Jan. 27- ing of Feb. 2. Police ask sent to certain EWU student entine’s Day event on Feb. MPR. The cost is $5 per Feb. 28. anyone who may have email addresses. This email is 14 and the back-to-back student and includes lunch. any information about the attempting to obtain student brunches during Presi- Students can sign up at altercation to call Cheney login information. Informa- dent’s Day weekend from http://ewu.edu/workit. or university police imme- tion Technology will never Feb. 19-20. diately. ask you for your login infor- mation, so students should Visit easterneronline.com not reply to this email. page 2 February 5, 2014 NEWS Protestors and police clash in Kiev Ukrainian president pressured to pick a side as opposition supports deal with European Union NOVEMBER DECEMBER By Chris Mudd European Union in favor of victory” by the opposition. 21, 2013 8, 2013 DECEMBER staff writer closer ties with Russia, which Although, opposition leaders 17, 2013 JANUARY [email protected] hindered the aspirations continue to call for the resig- Ukraine o cially Thousands of Russia creates a 22, 2014 denies a deal that protesters unite deal with Ukraine of Ukraine’s people to nation of the president as well. would strengthen to destroy a statue to buy government Two An apocalyptic scene move towards what they Yet the implications of a their relationship of Lenin. bonds in return protesters has been unfolding for considered a better life. new Ukraine have yet to be with the European for cheaper gas. are shot in Union. Kiev. Other weeks in Ukraine since “Moving to the EU fully realized. protests break out activists began marching would simplify transactions “This is a historical, po- across the on the capitol, demanding with Ukraine,” said profes- litical and social antagonism country. parliamentary reforms. sor David Bunting, chair of which has presently flared The protestors, demand- the EWU economics depart- up based on the actions of the ing a better quality of life ment. “There would be few- government,” professor Jus- they believe awaits them er trade barriers. Then again, tin Bucciferro of the Eastern with the European Union, look at Greece. The EU didn’t Washington University eco- have fought in the snow and work so well there.” nomics department said. “The fire since December. The tensions only grew present financial situation The Ukrainian people are after the Ukrainian gov- of the country is volatile and the latest to join the grow- ernment instituted a law could worsen if Russian aid JANUARY ing list of countries that have forbidding protests. Those is withdrawn; the long-term NOVEMBER 16, 2014 protested and made signifi- laws have since been an- benefit would only emerge 30, 2013 The government cant changes to the way their nulled and have resulted in after negotiation and greater cracks down on country functions. the Prime Minister and his integration with the West.” Police arrest anti- DECEMBER protesting in the The conflict arose when entire cabinet resigning. government 15, 2013 country by disallowing protesters during The European Union it completely. Ukrainian President Viktor Al Jazeera reports that the a riot in Kiev. suspends their attempts Yanukovych made a last stepping down of the gov- to broker a deal with Ukraine. minute decision to retract ernment officials is being Graphic by Vania Tauvela an integration pact with the considered “small steps to Kiev-page 3 WWU students celebrate right to bare all By Chris Mudd staff writer [email protected]

A student-run organization at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Wash., has spent several years promoting the idea that students should be comfortable in their own skin, even if there is nothing covering it. The WWU Students of Optional Cloth- ing is a club that has embraced the lifestyle of nudist culture and plans events through- out the year where like-minded students can gather and bare all. Most recently, the WWU Students of Optional Clothing planned a trip to a hot spring in the Bellingham area, but they have been forced to cancel due to contamina- tion of the spring. Kasey Hudson works closely with student clubs at Western Washington University. Photo by Samuel Sargeant “There’s no policy about it. Really, all events Dr. Keith Quincy reads his book, “Worse Than You Think: The Real Economy Hidden Beneath Washington’s Rigged Statistics, and Where We Go From take place in a private space,” Hudson said. Here” at Auntie’s Bookstore on Jan. 26 “They have been active for a couple years, but it looks like they haven’t registered for 2014 just yet.” Washington state law only deems nudity Professor challenges recent statistics illegal under particular circumstances. Ac- cording to the law, “A person is guilty of inde- By Wilson Criscione While pouring over GDP statistics, Quincy He said researching employment pros- cent exposure if he or she intentionally makes staff writer noticed a footnote stating that the number pects for a particular major is vital. Addition- any open and obscene exposure of his or her [email protected] given was not strictly comparable for prior ally, actually finishing education and earning person or the person of another knowing that years, and then he noticed the same footnote a degree is of great importance. such conduct is likely to cause reasonable af- As the economy struggles to lift itself in inflation and unemployment statistics. “None of the benefits of a college front or alarm.” out of a recession, former EWU government This led Quincy to seek the aforementioned education accrue to people who don’t EWU enforces its own policy, as well professor Keith Quincy hopes to enlighten the private research company, which puts out a graduate,” Bunting said. as the laws of the state. EWU policy con- public with statistics he says the government statistical report named “Shadow Govern- This advice is echoed by former EWU pro- demns what is considered “Disruptive does not want people to see — and they are ment Statistics.” According to the website, fessor Grant Forsyth, who is now chief econo- conduct/Obstruction.” The regulation clar- worse than most people think. government reporting of statistics has dete- mist for Avista. Forsyth would like to see more ifies that “conduct which unreasonably in- Quincy held a reading of his book, “Worse riorated significantly over recent decades. instruction for students starting in high terferes with any person’s ability to work Than You Think: The Real Economy Hidden Despite recent reports of GDP growth, school, where they would be advised about or study, or obstructs university opera- Beneath Washington’s Rigged Statistics, Quincy says that the GDP has actually economic patterns and the job market. tions or campus activities.” Students can- and Where We Go From Here” at Auntie’s shrunk by an average of 2.8 percent in Presi- “Both schools and students have to be not do anything that causes a scene, such Bookstore in Spokane on Jan. 26. Quincy’s dent Barack Obama’s administration. He also more proactive and smarter about how they as being naked. book relies on statistics from a private research claims the unemployment rate is around 23 look for work,” Forsyth said. Seattle has established itself as a popu- company called American Business Analytics percent, which is close to the percentage dur- Graduates must also be mobile, accord- lar nudist destination and hosts events, such and Research to paint a grim picture of the ing the Great Depression. ing to Forsyth, as job markets are not deep as the “World Naked Bike Ride — Seattle,” current economy and how it has evolved. And Quincy’s claims are even more omi- enough to allow students to stay in one place. which was the second American city after “The book I’ve written here rests on many nous for college students. This advice can be considered whether or Vancouver, Wash., to organize such a ride. years of research,” Quincy said. “They should know that, unless we re- not Quincy is right that the government has According to the Eastern Washington During the reading, Quincy argued that verse course, they will be the first generation fabricated certain statistics. University list of clubs and organizations for the Reagan administration, and later the Clin- in American history that will fail to match the Bunting, while having not actually read 2013-2014, EWU does not have a club for op- ton administration, began rigging economic income of their parents,” Quincy said. his former-colleague’s book yet, stressed that tional clothing. statistics such as inflation rate, GDP growth David Bunting, chair of the economics de- looking at economic statistics is a favorite “It’s a bit odd. But hey … why not?” EWU and unemployment percentages to make the partment at EWU, is more hesitant to strike game for many people, and that they can be student Aaron Knapik said. “I probably economy look stronger than it actually was. fear into college graduates. While it will be interpreted in many different ways. wouldn’t join personally, but I don’t have “It created economic growth when it did a slow process, Bunting says it usually takes “What I tell students is simply choose any kind of moral argument against it.” not exist,” Quincy said. eight to nine years to get out of a recession. your major carefully,” Bunting said.

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exp. Feb. 28. Limit one per coupon per person per visit. page 3 EAGLE LIFE February 5, 2014 ’Work it!’ career conference prepares students for workforce By Kailee Dunn and CEO of Desautel-Hege, Michelle from various panelists,” Turner said. staff writer Hege, who is also an EWU alumna. She Senior Theresa Turner attended the [email protected] will discuss how students can brand conference last year and said she was themselves to future employers. impressed by the array of professionals In May 2013, a study from the “For a student who is searching as well as networking opportunities. Georgetown University Center on the job market, this presentation is “It was very beneficial,” Theresa Turn- Education found that 7.9 percent of really geared towards how to en- er said. “The [employers] really want to college graduates are unemployed. sure that your personal brand is re- talk to you and answer your questions.” On Feb. 6, the sixth annual ”Work ally strong and is a brand that really Although this is an all-day event, It!” career conference will be held. The helps you stand out from the crowd,” students are still encouraged to come goal of this conference is to combat this said Hege. when they are free. statistic. The event will take place from “I am going to share some secrets,” Turner, who could not stay for the 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the PUB MPR. she said. “It’s kind of like you’re hearing entirety of the event, encourages stu- ”Work It!,” presented by EWU what you want the person who is inter- dents to go to any part of the conference Career Services, is geared toward viewing you to tell you, but they don’t.” they can go to because it is that valuable. 6TH ANNUAL preparing students for the job market Hege works for the public rela- Shannon Turner said she believes and creating networks with business tions and marketing firm helping that students will gain skills that will professionals. businesses with branding and repu- set them apart from others looking Romeal Watson, Career Service’s tation management. for a job. WORK IT! internship coordinator and career “It’s about differentiating and it’s “’Work It!’ will prepare students advisor, said he believes that this about preference,” Hege said. “That’s to be more competitive, gain insight conference allows students to take what job candidates want to do.” in career opportunities and how to CAREER FAIR what they are learning from books, Career adviser Shannon Turner actively prepare for them and learn classes and professors and apply it to said she is most excited about some- the nuts and bolts of a successful the work force. thing new they are offering called career,” Turner said. “That is mostly what ’Work it!’ is “The Majors Races.” Expected presenters include em- FEB. 7 about, talking directly with profession- “The students from the major with ployers from Itron, Avista, U.S. Mar- als to get inside perspective on what in- the most attendees at ”Work it!” will have shals, Washington Trust Bank and 9 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. dustries are like,” said Watson. their names entered into a drawing for Northern Quest Resort and Casino. PUB MPR The day will consist of two ses- prizes totaling $500,” said Turner. Admission is $5 per student, and sions in the morning and one in the She said she believes that this event scholarships are available for those who afternoon. Ten different topic areas is overall a great opportunity for stu- do not have the means to pay. Lunch is will be covered, such as social media, dents to broaden their perspective of included in the registration fee. etiquette and interviewing. Time has the industry by interacting with busi- If students have not registered, they been scheduled at the end of the event ness professionals. will be allowed to sign up at the door for students to network with the vari- “Students who have participated in on the day of the event. ous presenters and employers. the past have shared with us that they ap- For more information, contact career Illustration by Vania Tauvela The keynote speaker is president preciated the diverse perspectives offered services at 509-359-6365. EWU music director shares her connection to Nelson Mandela By Rebekah Frank According to Woodward, normally thought about with staff writer the police shot, whipped American music. ”Dr. Wood- [email protected] and imprisoned children of ward is able to combine the all ages. Some of her friends music education she was a part When Sheila Woodward, also suffered from the bru- of in South Africa with the ever chair and director of music tality of the police. growing and changing music education at EWU, first met After Woodward gradu- education in America to create South African President Nel- ated from the University of a diverse music experience to son Mandela, she said she Cape Town, she began work- further students’ knowledge was inspired by him and he ing full-time in directing and expertise,” said Lindberg. continues to inspire her. privately-funded community ”In her study of the effect of Originally from South Afri- music outreach programs. She music, she has shown how ca, Woodward grew up unex- directed a performance for the strong music is to the human posed to different cultures. It school of the blind in South brain, both in infants and in was not until her senior year of Africa that former President adults, and how it assists in all high school when she attended Mandela was a guest for. As parts of education.” a camp with other kids her age Mandela was leaving after Woodward’s inspiration of different races. the performance, Woodward from Mandela conveys her In South Africa it was kindly let him know that all efforts to give back to the against the law for people of of the children were blind and community in the U.S. and other races to be in the same could not see him. South Africa. Woodward ran areas, such as buses or the- This statement, accord- a program in Cape Town, aters. They were only allowed ing to Woodward, stopped South Africa and Florida for to live in the geographical the president in his tracks. juvenile offenders. She gave area of one race. He went and shook every them a chance to learn and According to Woodward, child’s hand. “He has al- enjoy music. she made many friends at that ways had a soft spot with Woodward also has writ- camp. Woodward would meet children,” said Woodward. ten grants to bring South Af- up with those friends and take When Woodward was 42 rican musicians to the Unit- part in acts of civil disobedi- years old, she moved from ed States. The rewards were ence such as going to each South Africa to Florida to used to pay for travel and a Photo by Rebekah Frank other’s houses and handing teach at the University of small fee for the musicians to Sheila Woodward, who grew up in South Africa, was inspired by the late Nelson Mandela. out blankets at squatter camps. Florida. She taught honors perform and infuse the au- The South African govern- courses and had her stu- dience with the South Afri- ment announced that high dents read, “The Long Walk can culture through music. school seniors had to write to Freedom: The Autobiogra- According to Woodward, their final examinations in phy of Nelson Mandela.” the two main things she the language of the elite. “Students reported that has learned are: When you According to Woodward, their actual lives changed, see injustice you have the this prevented black people that they were not the same choice to speak out about it from getting into universi- person they were when they and to maintain peace and ties. They were not even al- started that course, that they live in the present. lowed into legal professions were so deeply impacted by “To maintain an inner to minimize challenging the Mandela and the inspiration peace, to not worry about government. that he was,” said Woodward. the future, to not be angry Within a few days, many EWU senior Joshua Lind- about the past, not to hold children left school and took berg, currently one of Wood- bitterness in your heart, but to the streets in peaceful ward’s students, said she is to go forward with serenity marches of protest. “It was a fine professor. With her di- and always believing in pretty heartbreaking to see verse background and unique the goodness of man and some of the back lashing of ideas, Dr. Woodward brings keeping hope alive always,” the police,” said Woodward. knowledge that would not be said Woodward.

new lines of division is not acceptable.” Kiev: President Obama expressed a desire for the new Ukraine to have "some sort of dem- continued from page 2 ocratic process that creates a government with greater legitimacy and unity.” No plans Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, for U.S. intervention have been released. warned against foreign interference. “The The opposition is now involved in dis- more intermediaries there are, the more cussions on how Ukraine should proceed, problems there are,“ he said. “These states yet the conflict is still very tense. Former [our common neighbors] are trying to President Leonid Kravchuck told CNN just cooperate more actively with the EU and, at how close the flame is to the powder keg. the same time, maintain close historical and “Let’s be honest, the situation is dramatic. cooperative ties with Russia. No doubt we Both Ukraine and the world recognize the should help them to do this, but to create country is on the brink of civil war.” page 4 February 5, 2014 EAGLE LIFE Seahawk’s mascot visits Eastern

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Even though she directs the program, Mary Ann Murphy has never met the donor. Unknown donor gives $800,000 scholarship to Rural American Photo by Laura Jones

By Rebekah Frank According to Murphy, the applicants for On Jan. 23, the Seahawks’ live mascot Tiama and his handler and trainer, David staff writer this scholarship do not have to worry about Knutson, visited Eastern so that fans could show support for the team before the NFC [email protected] the odds of being selected. “They aren’t com- championship game on Jan. 26. peting against each other, … there is no limit When the Seahawks’ played in New York at the Super Bowl on Feb. 2, the Augur hawk In April 2013, EWU senior Daisy Dice on how many students they would give to.” with a 4-1/2 foot wingspan flew out onto the field in front of thousands of football fans. received an award letter from the Rural However, this application does require a American Scholarship fund that would help her little extra work, such as a handwritten -au in accomplishing her dream. tobiography, and an interview. According to Originally from Priest River, Idaho, Dice Murphy the donor sends David Thomas as a grew up knowing if she wanted to get a de- representative and he does the interviews to gree and a good job she would have to leave decide who will receive the scholarship. her rural town. After she graduated from “The primary thing he is looking for high school, she tried to attend Moody Bible is a self assured person who has direction Upcoming Events Institute while working two jobs, but the and purpose,” said Murphy. workload was too much. According to Murphy, around 40 percent Dice dropped out of school in her first of the applicants have been turned down over By Rebekah Frank year, got married in 2002 and had two the years due to incomplete applications. staff writer daughters by 2007. Now, after receiving According to Vines, applicants should treat [email protected] the Rural American Scholarship twice, she the interview as a job interview and dress pro- is set to graduate from EWU with her mas- fessionally. It is also important that the appli- ter’s in occupational therapy in June. cant look professional in the photo that is to be EWU college advancement director, attached to the application. Mary Ann Murphy, and EWU manager of Not only do applicants get the chance to re- February 6 women’s study center, Carol Vines, coor- ceive funding for their schooling, but they also dinated an event on the Rural American get extra practice for applying for jobs as well. Scholarship on Jan. 30. The presentation is “This is also a really good experience Board of trustees meeting to help students correctly and completely because it involves both an application and 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. fill out the application for the scholarship. an interview,” said Murphy. Hargreaves 223 The Rural American Scholarship is for The scholarship application must be students who missed the chance to attend mailed no later than March 1, and Murphy college after completing high school, which is willing to help any applicant who would includes two-year colleges. Students must like help proofreading, editing and taking “Get Lit!“ 7 p.m.-8 p.m. be 23 years of age, have an AA degree, cur- their picture. Students interested in this rently reside in or hail from a rural commu- scholarship can contact Murphy directly or Bing Crosby Theater, West Sprague Avenue, Spokane nity in the United States, be legal residents attend the second presentation on Feb. 19 at “Get Lit!“ and the Washington State Arts Commission are proud to of the state in which they attend college 2 p.m. in Monroe Hall room 207. announce the Eastern Washington Regional Final for “Poetry Out Loud“ is and are enrolled in the university full time. “It is a wonderful opportunity,” said Feb. 6 at 7:00 p.m. The Rural American Scholarship donor Murphy. “We would really like to get as is unknown. “We have never met the do- many applicants as possible.” nor,” said Murphy. Over the last 20 years “Just be yourself. If you are honest, this anonymous donor has given around hardworking and dedicated, you should February 10 $800,000 in scholarships. be fine,” Dice advised.

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Illustration by Elsa Schmitz Nasty neighbors “Yes … I’m “No … I hanging lack manners probably By Elsa Schmitz out with opinion editor won’t do [email protected] someone.” One complaint that all students anything.” at EWU may have at any point during their time as a student is that we have neighbors that are Elizabeth simply too noisy. Ryan Herr In fact, I have that complaint Mendoza nearly every Friday and Saturday night. I have a part-time job that requires me to commute an hour into north Spokane. In order to get Schmitz to work on time, I have to wake up at the ungodly hour of 6 a.m. on the weekends. Thus, I prefer to get at least seven hours of sleep. My upstairs neighbors have other plans for me, though. They like to have parties or play toss-things- around-room at all hours of the day, but particularly on Friday and Saturday nights, when they seem to in- vite their equally loud friends over. Generally, I’m a tolerant person. I don’t mind if you “No … I’ll probably decide to throw a bash over my head every once in a “Yes … I’m take myself out. I while. I’ll admit that I’ve been one of those people who don’t think there may have been part of the problem at one time or an- going to take other. But I have to draw the line at having multiple should just be one day parties in a weekend that all last until 3 a.m. Especially a girl on a to tell someone you if I am peacefully sleeping through the ruckus until ev- eryone decides to sing a chant and bang on the table, date.” love them. It should waking up every single person in my apartment. be everyday.” What do I do in that sort of situation? Well, there are two options that I can think of. One would be to go up to those noisy neighbors and polite- ly ask them to turn down their music. However, there Garrett Sokridanny are a couple issues that I have with this option. First of all, I don’t quite like the idea of confront- Ambrose Bunt ing, even politely, a group of loud, raucous and, quite possibly, drunk people. Who knows what may come of that situation; they could comply, or they could get angry and try to fight me. And we all know I have no idea how to fight. The second option is to wait until the noisy neigh- bors have delayed sleep so long that it is going to af- fect my productivity the next day and then call the Cheney non-emergency dispatch. These nice people are here when there is no on-call number for your Question for next week: apartment complex, or if it seems too sketchy to go confront the noisemakers. While filing a noise complaint against those pesky neighbors may seem like something a person with the “How would you handle personality of Maleficent might do, it’s a somewhat easy solution to a touchy problem. Most people will receive a warning, which usually queues a calming of the party. I admit, I have done this to my own noisy neighbors. noisy neighbors?” While I understand that it’s hard to control noisi- ness when you’re caught in the throes of a good party, it’s important for all of us to do our part in not dis- turbing others’ sleep. “Her” exposes the truth of virtual reality

By Wilson Criscione What makes “Her” so eerie is not just the thought staff writer of a man falling in love with his operating system, [email protected] but the similarities between Theodore’s external world and our reality. As he walks down the street, If you’re going to see Spike flirting with Samantha through his earpiece and Jonze’s “Her” in theaters, the passing countless strangers looking just as insane as experience really begins the mo- he does while ostensibly talking to themselves, it’s ment you arrive in your seat, hard not to wonder if this is simply a step up from take off your coat and, if you’re the crowds of people in today’s world staring at their like me, rush through your Twit- 4-inch devices as they avoid each other on the street. ter feed before a polite commer- When Theodore gets home, the lights auto- cial tells you to put your phone matically turn on and he dives into a virtual video away. It’s sometimes hard say- Criscione game, a screenless projection in an empty room, ing goodbye to your little friend as he isolates himself from the world through for two hours, but once “Her” takes off, you may technological innovations. Theodore may be a question your relationship with technology for loner by our standards, but, in his world, this be- some time afterwards. havior seems normal. In “Her,” Joaquin Phoenix plays Theodore Unlike other futuristic movies, technology is Twombly, a kind, introverted man who is strug- not out to kill us. The people do not act, or dress, gling to finalize a divorce in near-future Los Ange- like robots, and humanity is not at stake. Instead, les. Theodore writes personal letters to others for the men wear high-waisted pants that look like a living, a surrogate for those who cannot find the they are from the 1800s, and the mustaches to- right words to express their feelings for loved ones. day’s hipsters regretfully like to sport have made Theodore is able to portray deep emotion in a full comeback in Jonze’s future society. these letters, but he has a harder time with his Theodore’s best friend and neighbor, Amy, played own feelings. After going on his first date since his by Amy Adams, along with her deliberately chaotic failed marriage, he realizes he can’t commit to an- nest of hair, is working on a documentary which is other person yet and discovers all he needs in a re- nothing more than footage of her mom sleeping. lationship with his artificially intelligent operating Illustration by Elsa Schmitz system, Samantha, voiced by Scarlett Johansson. “Her“- Page 6 Scarlett Johanson voices Joaquin Phoenix’s artificially intelligent love interest. page 6 February 5, 2014 COMMUNITY Madlibs Police Beat

By Amye Ellsworth managing editor By Amye Ellsworth [email protected] managing editor [email protected] Jan. 27 7:55 a.m. Vandalism In the ______, in the world of ______, fantasy and comic Police discovered graffiti on an outside brick decade genre wall of Streeter Hall. The graffiti was done book conventions, a ______trend was on the rise. Instead of in red paint and was of a hand with two adjective fingers crossed in the middle. It was two to three feet in length and height. An estimated only talking about what they loved, ______started to dress $50 worth of damage was done. plural noun

up. Jan. 27 11:47 a.m. Agency assist The university police assisted the Cheney The WWU Students of Optional Clothing is a ______that Police Department in locating a man that noun was brandishing a knife. The man was has ______the lifestyle of nudist culture and plans events found near Eighth and Cedar. He was ar- Illustration by Elsa Schmitz verb rested by Cheney Police Department for An intoxicated student on the second floor of Dressler Hall vomited in his bed. throughout the year where like-minded ______can unlawful display of a weapon. plural noun Feb. 2 ______and bare all. Jan. 27 1:20 a.m. verb 4:35 p.m. Alcohol An intoxicated student on the second floor Drug violation of Dressler Hall vomited in his bed. Medics Three male students on the fifth floor of were called, but the student refused treat- A/An ______scene has been unfolding for ______in Snyamncut Hall were referred to Student ment. He also refused a breathalyzer test. adjective length of time Rights and Responsibilities after police dis- Police referred the student to Student Rights covered a strong odor of marijuana on their ______since activists began marching on the capitol de- and Responsibilities. country clothing. No drugs were found in the room. manding ______reforms. Feb. 2 adjective Jan. 30 2:40 a.m. 1:47 p.m. Assault Malicious mischief University Police assisted Cheney Police When Sheila Woodward first met ______President A vehicle was scratched with a key in Lot 9. Department in the aftermath of a fight-related country Police have no suspects or other information stabbing. An unknown suspect stabbed an ______, she said she was inspired by him and he regarding this incident. EWU student during an altercation, and the prominent figure victim is currently in stable condition at Sacred Heart Hospital. Police are asking anyone who continues to inspire her. Feb.1 may have witnessed a conflict in the area of 6:05 p.m. Sixth and H Street to Fourth and I Street to call them with any information. Malicious mischief A carving of a football with the letters “S” ______will always be a constant adversity that all athletes and “C” inside it was discovered on a sup- plural noun port beam in the URC. Tip of the Week will have to ______with no matter what sport they ______in. Avoid circumstances that could put you verb verb in a dangerous situation, especially if alcohol is involved. It is better to call the police to mediate conflicts or assist in medical situations.

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This may be the most but Jigre insists there can be no after what you want.” relevant information to the stu- staff hours. misunderstood aspect of Writers’ Meetings: dents, faculty, staff and residents cosplay. The Easterner is open for any of the communities surrounding Advertising: EWU student or faculty who wish EWU. If you would like to place an “The social aspect of it is are abstract feelings based to write or copy edit news stories. ad or classified ad, call 509- great,” Tim Martin said. “Es- “Her”: in reality? 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For feel anything other than dis- “We created the Spo- Theodore, to paraphrase the comfort during the auditory kane Havoc Squad and words of his ex-wife, it’s a sex scenes and uninspired have helped raise a lot of relationship without the re- romantic dialogue that Sa- editor-in-chief sports editor page designers money for Make A Wish, sponsibilities of a real rela- mantha guides us through. Jane Martin Galen Rock Tanner Streicher Toys For Tots and even tionship. But maybe that’s the point. [email protected] [email protected] Jessie Corigliano spent some time at private This is where the movie Whether or not you can 509-359-6737 509-359-2273 parties for special needs hits. Amy, seemingly his identify with Theodore, it’s staff adviser kids,” he said. one anchor in society and impossible to ignore the is- managing editor opinion editor Jamie Tobias Neely Chris Martin is now a the physical world, asks the sues “Her” so skillfully rais- Amye Ellsworth Elsa Schmitz member of the Spokane question the audience grap- es. Jonze doesn’t so much [email protected] [email protected] staff writers Ghostbusters, who attend ples with throughout the en- create a different world for 509-359-4318 509-359-6270 Shannon Bedell charity events dressed as tire film: Is it not a real rela- the audience but rather an Elohino Theodore the Ghostbusters, com- tionship? exaggeration of our own re- online editor art director Chris Mudd plete with ecto-goggles For someone fabricat- ality, while hinting at how it Lei Silva Laura Jones Erika Meyer and proton packs. ing feelings for other people might shape an individual’s [email protected] [email protected] Rebekah Frank “I used to be pretty shy while writing letters all day, personal life. You might not 509-359-4318 Kailee Dunn about it, but now, I’ve devel- Theodore finds genuine leave the theater crying, but chief copy editor Wilson Criscione oped an ‘I don’t care’ at- comfort and joy in his re- it might cause you to pause Mollie Gower copy desk Aaron Bocook titude,” Chris Martin said. lationship with Samantha. for some self-reflection the [email protected] Jasmine Kemp Ashlee Coffey “I’ve walked into places And this raises deeper ques- next morning when you Nicole Ruse like Wal-Mart wearing my tions both for Theodore and wake up and reach for your news editor Zoe Colburn photographers Ghostbusters costume be- the audience. To what extent phone out of habit. Cheyenne Dunham Claire Simpson Karissa Berg cause I just came from a [email protected] Sam Sargeant charity event. If people 509-359-6270 police beat illustrator laugh or make fun any- Jessie Corigliano distributor more, I know it’s because eagle life editor Cameron Bowers they have no idea I just Do you tweet? Kate Daniel graphic artists spent time trying to make [email protected] Kyle Pearson a special needs child have Follow us 509-359-4317 Vania Tauvela some fun or raised money for charity, so it doesn’t @easterneronline bother me anymore.” page 7 SPORTS February 5, 2014 EWU athlete throws himself into new sport

By Erika Meyer discus and hammer throws. staff writer He then placed second [email protected] in the hammer at the 2010 USATF National Junior Track It was not until his ju- and Field Championships nior year of high school with a throw of 213-7. that EWU junior thrower Arakawa’s best marks Jordan Arakawa decided during his time at Capital he wanted to try something High School were in the beyond playing football discus at 172-9 and ham- and baseball. mer at 218-3. A Washington native, Coming to Eastern was Arakawa is one of the top one of Arakawa’s only option throwers at Eastern, hold- due to starting his career late. ing a record that is second “Usually your junior year, of all time in school history. that’s your big opportunity to During the indoor season show schools you’re college he competes in the weight material,” said Arakawa. throw, and, during outdoor “But since I started so late, season, he competes in the no colleges looked at me, hammer throw. He used to and [Mecklenburg] gave compete in the discus, but me an opportunity to try realized he was not built out, and it all worked out.” enough for that throw. According to Arakawa, “I was a discus thrower, head women’s and thrower’s but I am not a massive hu- coach Marcia Mecklenburg man being so I couldn’t get gave him the opportunity away with throwing the col- to come to Eastern. lege discus,” said Arakawa. “[Arakawa] is a very During his high school explosive young man,” years at Capital High School said women’s head coach in Olympia, Wash., Arakawa Marcia Mecklenburg. “He played football and baseball, is genetically gifted with but going into his junior year his explosive strength. He he got injured during football is not very big but he is season. He decided to take an- able to overcome that with other path. how explosive he is and is Photo by Karissa Berg “I kept getting injured in passionate about his events.” Eastern record holder junior Jordan Arakawa competes in the weight and hammer throws. football, so I thought maybe a Arakawa made his first non-contact sport would be a appearance in the outdoor place 21st overall. school record-holder David Championships for the time to learn about his events better option,” said Arakawa. season of 2011. He had a In 2012, Arakawa saw Paul, who has 68-8 1/2 feet. weight throw with a toss of with Internet research. “He Arakawa also played season-high discus throw action in his first indoor During his outdoor sea- 62-3 1/4 during the Candy loves his events,” said Meck- baseball, but he said he was of 156-2 feet and in the season. He threw a person- son, Arakawa competed in Cane Meet on Dec. 6-7. lenburg. “He learns as much not fond of the hammer throw, al best of 59-5 3/4 feet in the the hammer throw, clear- On Jan. 31, Arakawa as he can about them, so he is program at his “I was a discus Arakawa hit a weight throw at the Idaho ing the 200-foot mark five launched a personal best very knowledgeable about the high school. thrower, but I mark of 196-3, Vandal Indoor to rank times during the season. with a throw of 66-1 in the hammer and weight throw. “After foot- am not a massive which was good eighth all-time at Eastern, He placed second at the weight throw at the Ed He would be a dream for any ball and base- human being so I for his personal and took seventh at the Big Big Sky Conference Out- Jacoby Invite, a mark that coach to work with.” ball, my dad said couldn’t get away best and the fifth Sky Big Sky Conference In- door Championships with continues to rank second Not only is he successful I needed to try with throwing the all-time spot at door Championships with a throw of 208-4 feet. His in school history. He is at throwing at EWU, but he out for another college discus.” Eastern. He also a throw of 57-7 1/2 feet. personal-best was of 213-8 currently ranked 23rd in the puts in time to be known as sport,” said Ara- placed fourth During this season, he red- feet also putting him second nation. a student-athlete. kawa. “So I tried Arakawa in the hammer shirted for the outdoor events. all-time holder at EWU. “I would like to have Arakawa holds a 3.92 track. I was origi- at the Big Sky Going into 2013, Ara- Arakawa went on to 10 [Arakwa’s], and [Meck- GPA and is majoring in nally going to Conference Out- kawa tossed personal best compete at the NCAA Di- lenburg] would agree with pre-med. run, but then I decided to door Championships and of 65-4 feet in the weight vision I West Preliminary me,” said men’s head coach “I really enjoy school, throw the day of try outs.” seventh in the discus. He throw at the Big Sky Con- Round, where he placed 21st Stan Kerr. “He’s a top stu- and I really enjoy learn- During his senior year advanced to the NCAA Di- ference Indoor Champion- with a throw of 201-11 feet. dent in the university and ing,” said Arakawa. “And a of high school, Arakawa vision I West Preliminary ships, and placed second. Coming into 2014, Ara- has a good work ethic.” reason why I am fond of the placed third at the State Round in the hammer and That mark sits second in kawa has already qualified According to Mecklen- hammer throw is because I 3A Championships in the got off a throw of 193-11 to school history only behind for the Big Sky Conference burg, Arakawa puts in a lot of am constantly studying it.” Eagles continue to qualify Slackliners balance a for championship status thin, wavering line By Elohino Theodore during spring when the staff writer weather is better. “We By Erika Meyer [email protected] have gone through the staff writer process of adding slack- [email protected] Balanced over a pool, lining to one of our list of EWU students practice activities,” Mower said. With under a month left their slacklining, a current “Last year, the climb- in the season, the Eagles are trend becoming promi- ing club was the sponsor in a good spot with five more nent on campus. of the slackline over the members of the track and field Slacklining originated pool. But we have found team earning their spot to the in Yosemite Valley, Calif. that having it as a club indoor championships. It became popular in the sport would be a difficult On Jan. 31 and Feb.1, the mid to late 1970s. process to go through be- distance runners were sent to There is main skill that cause slacklining’s such the University of Washington one must have in order to a social sport. It’s not as Invitational due to the univer- successfully take part in much of a competition.” sity being at sea-level and the this sport. “Slacklining’s Slacklining over pool rest of the members were sent main purpose is to help areas is an alternate op- to the Ed Jacoby Invitational in your balance, and it’s just tion when participating Nampa, Idaho. The Eagles set WITH TWO MEETS LEFT, EAGLES CAN STILL a fun activity you can do in this activity. “Going seven qualifications going into QUALIFY FOR THE INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS. in your leisurely time,” over water is exciting be- the Big Sky Championships. EPIC adventures climb- cause if you fall there’s “We had terrific individual ing wall instructor and less chance of getting efforts across the board that supervisor James Mower hurt, and you can do highlighted a solid weekend said. “A lot of climbers more risky things. A lot for us,” said men’s head coach slackline mostly to im- of people I’ve seen will Stan Kerr. “We also experi- prove [their] balance and actually back flip into the enced a level of competition [to] improve their core water,” Mower said. and a venue that will pay good strength.” Setting up the slacklin- dividends as we draw nearer Mower has been slack- ing equipment over pool to the conference meet.” lining for three years. areas is usually done the Sophomore distance When he came to Eastern, same way as the original runner Sarah Reiter is one the climbing club had set sport. “It’s just a differ- of the Eagles who qualified up a line outside of the ent way of doing it over over the weekend in Seattle. Graphic by Kyle Pearson PUB. “I went there, thor- water. It doesn’t change In her 5,000-meter race she oughly enjoyed it, and much except for the land- ran a time of 17:26:65, and on Puccino jumped in the long Sophomore thrower “[Arakawa] continues to by that spring I actually ing really,” EPIC adven- top of that, Reiter qualified yet jump for a personal best of Morgan Romey threw 44-6 put together outstanding per- bought my own slack- tures assistant manager again in the 3,000-meter race. 23-4 feet, qualifying him feet in the shot put, entering formances week by week,” line,” Mower said. Benjamin Ward said. Junior distance runner Ber- for the championships. her to the conference meet. said Kerr. “That mark cer- The activity is easy At Eastern’s pool, stu- enice Penaloza also qualified Puccino has now qualified “[Romey] continues to tainly shows implications of to set up, it is cheap and dents use the facility to for the 5,000-meter race to the for the long, triple and high improve each week which competing at the Division I a lot of the equipment their advantage in order indoor championships with a jump for the season. we need her to do,” said Championships.” comes from climbing. Ac- to perform moves while time of 17:30:04. She is a also Junior sprinter Brad Mi- Mecklenburg. The Eagles now stand at cording to http://www. slacklining. “There’s a re- a double qualifier for the chael earned his way into Junior thrower Jordan 25 qualification marks so slackline.com, there are ally deep section that they indoor championships and the championships record- Arakawa had a personal far on the season: 13 for the a lot more people taking use the diving boards for. qualified for the 3,000-meter ing a time of 48:95 in the best of 66-1 in the weight men’s team and 12 for the part in this sport in city There’s a high board and race as well. 400-meters and also placed throw at the Ed Jacoby In- women’s team. parks and campgrounds. a normal low board that “Our Seattle group of dis- fourth in the Ed Jacoby In- vite. This continues to rank “I’m very proud of the There has even been a they use for tricks and tance runners had some fantas- vitational. second in school history team’s effort today,” said push to make slacklining learning,” Ward said. tic races,” said head women’s “It was important to get to only behind school-record Kerr. “It’s exciting to see a club sport as well, but, Besides swimming pools, coach Marcia Mecklenburg. Boise [Idaho] so the sprinters holder David Paul, who their potential unfold in a so far, efforts have been there are other ways to par- “We have a solid distance crew, could have some experience had 68-8 1/2 feet in 2007. Senior good competition.” unsuccessful. ticipate in this sport. and their races each week are in running on a banked-board thrower Zack Nielsen threw Eastern will head to Eastern students on Highlining is another proving it.” track,” said Mecklenburg. 61-9 feet in the meet, complet- Moscow, Idaho for two meets campus can be found way to slackline. On Feb. 1 at Ed Jacoby “Keeping that in mind, the ing another 1-2 sweep for the on Feb. 8 and Feb. 9 hosted by participating in this ac- Invitational, junior Phil meet was a great success.” Eastern duo this season. University of Idaho. tivity outside on campus Slacklining-page 8 page 8 February 5, 2014 SPORTS Athletes receive treatment and training Sports Bulletin Trainers keep students in tip-top shape for competition By Amye Ellsworth managing editor By Elohino Theodore [email protected] staff writer [email protected] Two basketball players were named Scholar Ath- Injuries will always be a constant letes of the Month for February. Sophomore Tyler Har- adversity that all athletes will have to vey and junior Lexie Nelson received this honor. Nel- deal with no matter what sport they son’s 3.71 GPA and 16.6 points per game earned her perform. this recognition, and Harvey’s 3.61 GPA and recent free Athletes rely on athletic trainers and throw Big Sky Conference and Eastern school record doctors to diagnose and treat their inju- secured him this honor. ries. Eastern’s current athletic department is composed of six certified athletic train- ers, who cover all of Eastern’s Division I NCAA sports. “There [are] a lot of sports that are in season, and a lot of sports that are out of season,” assistant athletic director Brian February 7 Norton said. “I cover football. We have several guys that either had to have sur- gery at the end of the season, or are deal- ing with an injury that we’re rehabbing right now to try and get them better.” The women’s tennis team struggled against Gon- Norton’s list of injured football players zaga and University of Idaho, losing to both teams, 6-1. ranges from 10-14 athletes who need as- They will have their first home match Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. sistance from him. Norton states that not Graphic by Kyle Pearson against Lewis-Clark State. all of the players on this list have major in- juries, but some of them are post-surgical, players as well as tennis. Hoob currently an athlete gets injured, they have a and need extensive rehab time. is working a few injured basketball play- lot of responsibility,” Hoob said. Several of these athletes are quarter- ers, one of which is rehabbing after an “They are required about another backs, receivers and lineman. Norton also ACL reconstruction surgery. Hoob is also hour and a half time on top of their currently works with Eastern’s football working an athlete that is currently play- practice time, their weight time, their players that are getting ready to work out ing through a knee injury, plus some com- studying [and] their school work. February 8 with professional teams. “We don’t want mon ankle injuries that she has treated They have to put in a lot of time to anybody to leave here broken, that’s why throughout the year. get back on the court for sure.” we want to make sure everybody is taken For tennis, injuries differentiate from The EWU Athletic Department also care of,” Norton said. the contact heavy basketball. “They have tries to get athletes to keep up with their The typical day for the athletic depart- a lot more of the chronic-type injuries, it’s fitness regimen when they take time off Men’s tennis shut out Lewis-Clark State during ment starts at 7 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. a non-contact sport so they’re not getting from their sports due to injury. “We [try] their home match on Feb. 1. The team defeated their The reason for the early start is to accom- knocked over,” Hoob said. She also men- to have a goal for them to attain. It’s re- opponent, 7-0. They will face Gonzaga on Feb. 8 at 5 p.m. modate the class schedules of athletes. tions that she deals with treating ally difficult to take a week off and come “We don’t want to have a kid miss class to back injuries for tennis athletes as back and still be as good a shape as do rehab,” Norton said. well as shoulder injuries. you were,” assistant athletic Trainer Visits from athletes usually decrease “There’s a lot of maintenance that Shawn Edgerly said. from 8-11 a.m., which is typically when I want my athletes to do. If they [have] Edgerly mentions that the athletic most classes occur. According to Norton, something that’s just a bit of a nagging in- training department usually has the the number of visits starts to expand at jury, I require that they come in 40-30 min- athletes try to stay in shape while tak- February 27 around noon. Some of Eastern’s athletes utes before their practice time,” Hoob said. ing time off from their sport because usually have afternoon class as well, so “When it comes to something that’s of injuries. This happens by getting on they try to meet with athletic trainers from a little bit more severe, something that’s a stationary bike or doing certain work- noon-1 p.m. acute, something that they’re trying to outs to keep the athletes in shape. With the Big Sky Championships looming on the The operation hours are five days a kind of work through, I require them to Trainers deal with many aspects track and field horizon, five more athletes earned their week. “We try to get stuff done in the off- come in about an hour or so early before when working with an injured ath- way to the Feb. 27 meet. Distance runners Berenice season in those five days prior to the week- their practice.” lete. “You definitely have to have a Penaloza and Sarah Reiter, long jumper Phil Puccino, end,” Norton said. The athletic trainers try Hoob also states that the athletic passion for the career,” Edgerly said. thrower Morgan Romey and sprinter Brad Michael all to give the athletes a day off to take a department requires severe injured “A lot of us are not necessarily doing secured their place in the championships during the break from the obligations of rehabbing. athletes to come in after practice to it just for the paycheck, but just [be- University of Washington Invitational in Seattle. Assistant athletic trainer Kacey Hoob go through methods of icing treat- cause] we love to be here and work is in charge of injured women’s basketball ment or various other rehabs. “When with athletes.” Men’s hockey team loses on Eighth-ranked Eagle road, hopes for home win By Ashlee Coffey The second game of the series yielded men stagger and soar staff writer similar results, with EWU falling 1-4. [email protected] Eastern’s lone goal came from Nick Red- By Ashlee Coffey ding, assisted from John Vant and A.J. King, staff writer Eastern men’s hockey lost a two-game in the second period. [email protected] road series to University Victoria on 3-5 on “We could have been more aggressive Jan. 31 and then 1-4 on Feb. 1. and shut down their break out which would Eastern men’s basketball In the first game of the series on Jan. 31, have given us more time on offense. But as a had a busy week playing two the Eagle’s managed to knock three goals whole ,we played good hockey. They just got games in three days: Jan. 30, into the back of the net. The first coming the bounces they needed to run away with losing against University of from junior Uriah Machuga in the first pe- the win,” senior Ryan Pajimola said. North Dakota and Feb. 1, riod at the 1:59 mark. This was assisted from Eastern had 20 total penalties for both beating Northern Colorado freshman Tanner Hawes and Christian Ste- games. University. phenson. The next two goals came from the “Our issues on the weekend were too In the first game, played second period: One unassisted from Paxton many penalties. [The University of] Victo- against University of North Bell and the second and last goal for the Ea- ria scored [nine] times in [two] games with Dakota, the Eagles lost 73-61. gle’s coming from Tyler Mort, assisted from [four] goals coming on the power play. We EWU had a staggering 16 turn- Hawes and senior J.R. Strait. need to be more disciplined and when we overs, a bleak-looking 37.7 per- “It was a tough loss on the road and we get our chances, we need to shoot. We spent cent field goal shooting aver- need to be better on our end. We need to too much time short handed,” head coach age and zero fast break points. take care of the puck and be smart. We did Bill Shaw said. “I think all of our guys stick together this weekend no matter what,” The Eagles will play University of Victo- understand that we are Strait said. ria again on Feb. 7 at home. competing,” head coach Jim Hayford said. “I think our guys are doing that [competing]. I think we did that to wrestle the Photo courtesy of EWU athletics lead back, but we are not doing Sophmore guard Tyler Harvey shoots over his defender. Slacklining: it yet for 40 minutes, and that continued from page 7 is part of our development and is ranked second in the BSC. assists, seven rebounds and maturity process.” Eastern had a field goal two steals. He is the Big Sky The slackline rope is usu- Sophomore forward shooting percentage of 54.4 Conference leader in assists ally tied to high mountain Venky Jois had 16 points, percent, 30 points scored in the and is now in the school record ranges or other high places of five rebounds and two paint and players off the bench books, having the fourth-most elevation. blocked shots. combined for 30 points. assists in the school history. This is done at higher al- “I need to finish way “Our guys stepped up and “When you have a guy titudes with a much greater stronger than I did. At times took victory out of the jaws of making 10 threes, it makes it risk because of higher el- I was thinking it was going defeat instead of snatching de- easy for an outlet pass. I trust evation starting at heights to be a foul, so I just left it feat out of the jaws of victory,” all my teammates. Every time of 25 feet. up there. I need to muscle Hayford said. “That is some- I throw them the ball I think The low element ver- it up with stronger finishes and thing we need to keep learn- they are going to make a shot. sion of slacklining is what is not be crafty,” Jois said. ing, so today was an important They finished them and came done on Eastern’s campus Junior guard Drew Bran- step for our program.” up with a big number in that during warm weather. Yoga don had another double-dou- Sophomore guard Tyler category,” Brandon said. can be done on this ver- ble. He had 11 points, 13 re- Harvey had another big game Other honorable mentions sion for relaxation as well. bounds and three assists. for the Eagles. He went 10- for this game include junior The low element slackline “We need to come out and of-15 from the 3-point line guard Parker Kelly, who is typically used between fight the whole game. We need to tie the school record had 17 points and six re- two trees when it is taking Photo by Sam Sargeant to get a great shot. I need to for number of 3-pointers bounds and junior forward place outside. Tim Ross balances on a slackline over the pool in the PHASE. do better at controlling the made in a single game. He Martin Seiferth, who had Ward has been partici- game at times and get the finished with 38 points. 10 points, six rebounds and pating in slacklining for for fun, and is just another on to, to make it easier guy the ball in the right “I tried to just be pa- three blocked shots. The fi- two to three years. “I don’t hobby for him. to start with,” Ward said. spot,” Brandon said. tient. [Brandon] did a great nal score was 94-90. know if I could equate my- As far as introducing “Get them enthusiastic The game against North- job finding me. My team- The Eagles take their self to any sort of skill lev- slacklining to more people, about it. Tell them why ern Colorado University was mates did a great job of game back on the road, el,” Ward said. “That’s not Ward has some advice. it’s cool, [and] show them a different story. The Eagles, finding me,“ Harvey said. playing at Montana State, even the reason why I do “You can give them a why it’s cool; explain how ranked eighth in the Big Sky Brandon finished this game Feb. 6 ,and at Univeristy of it.” Ward does slacklining hand, something to hold the system works.” Conference, beat NCU, which with 15 points, a career-high 12 Montana, Feb. 8.