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Burden rests heavily on victims of sexual assault Without victim involvement, conviction less likely By Jane Martin wearing during that time, and Jaclyn Archer because that all is very valu- for the easterner able evidence,” said Burns. Statements are taken from the victim, and any Despite EWU’s ranking possible witnesses, to gath- as one of the safest univer- er the basic information sity campuses in Washing- necessary for the investiga- ton as of December 2012, tion. If the victim chooses statistics show that sexual to undergo a sexual assault assault continues to be a se- examination, an officer will rious concern for students. accompany him or her to EWU’s annual security the hospital. The imme- and fire reports indicate diate location and com- that between 2010 and 2012, munity are secured, and there were 22 sexual as- a description of a suspect saults reported on campus. may be released to other Campus police are still law-enforcement in the 2014 in the process of gathering area so that he or she can be and cross-checking data brought in for questioning. for the 2013 reports, and From here things get more final numbers will not be case specific. released until October. The law is very clear Lilac Perhaps more surpris- about how sexual assault ing than the sheer number is defined. of reports, however, is the amount of time and effort required from all sides to Parade see a case through to con- FACT: viction. For the victim, the If the assailant in a sexual assault roller coaster begins with is a romantic partner, it becomes the initial assault. a domestic violence case, and Investigator Quincy Washington state law dictates Burns of the EWU Police that the police must make an said, “First thing that you arrest within four hours. should do once you’ve Photos by Sam Sargeant Share your been assaulted is get away According to the Revised somewhere safe, or if Code of Washington Chap- favorite pictures you’re in your own room ter 9A.44, there are nine from the or residence or whatever, different types of sexual as- TOP: Demonstrators walk Lilac Parade on try to secure that, and you sault, including rape, which with a banner during the our Facebook call 911. Very first thing. So is prosecuted in three de- Lilac Parade on May 18 in page: that we can get there and grees, indecent liberties and Spokane. keep you safe.” voyeurism. Each of these facebook.com/ If the person who has crimes has a specific legal CENTER: EWU’s Color TheEasterner assaulted a student is a definition which must be Guard marches through spouse or live-in boyfriend, fulfilled for an individual to the streets of down- Burns advises that the stu- be charged and convicted town Spokane. dent removes him/herself of the crime. from the situation as soon “Most things we see RIGHT: Swoop gives as possible. here, it usually has some- high-fives to young “You should try to re- thing to do with alcohol,” parade-watchers. move yourself from that Burns said. While some residence and call 911. Go may surmise that alcohol to another neighbor, go creates a gray area when someplace where you can identifying sex crimes, be somewhat safe, but re- Burns said the legal reality move yourself from that is anything but grey. environment,” Burns said. “The laws are very clear For those who cannot about that. It is rape if you leave the residence with- do engage in sexual activity NFL roster opportunities arise out alerting their assailant, with a person who is under Burns says to wait them the influence. … If [the oth- out. “That partner, that per- er person doesn’t] have the son’s generally gonna go to capacity to make a reason- work, gonna do something, able consent decision, then for former EWU football players and it’s gonna afford you it’s rape.” the opportunity -- and at that earliest opportunity By Samuel Deal accomplishments, has pushed the Pulu, who was also signed as a you should remove your- contributing writer football team to new heights. priority free agent by Seattle, alluded self from that environment FACT: [email protected] Running back coach Kiel McDonald to similar feelings and how EWU’s and seek help.” The best thing you can do is to explained what past success means to winning program has prepared him Calling 911 brings the report the incident as soon as Three former Eagles received invites the future. for playing in the NFL. personnel necessary to se- possible. Even if you do not decide to participate in this past weekend’s “Those guys moving forward “I know that [Seattle] has that cure the location and the to testify against your assailant, NFL rookie mini-camps and the are huge for the program. You get a competitive edge and that’s exactly surrounding area so that making the police aware of the opportunity to make an NFL roster this chance to see what kind of athletes what we had at Eastern. I feel like they can bring the suspect assault provides a data point which coming season. we’re getting and the trajectory of we go into almost the same program into custod, and also see to may be useful in establishing Andru Pulu, Anthony Larry and where we are headed with all the moving forward,” said Pulu. a victim’s medical needs. probable cause for law enforcement Demitirius Bronson are the help it does recruiting,” Pulu was second team All Big The victim will then be if the individual is accused of latest in a growing line of said McDonald. Sky Conference last year after being highly encouraged to go to attacking someone else. NFL prospects produced at Recruiting is a key role in joined by his younger brother, Jordan the hospital and receive a Big Sky powerhouse Eastern “I know that having success at the college Pulu, who also plays defensive tackle. sexual assault exam. According to Burns, any Washington University. [Seattle] has that level. EWU has come up He explained the importance of his Sexual assault exams are chemical impairment, in- “It’s great, every year competitive edge with a formula for the type current situation to future Eagles, useful because they can cluding the use of alcohol we produce every sort of and that’s exactly of person they want to bring including his brother. be used in identifying any or marijuana, inhibits a NFL athlete. It shows that what we had at in. McDonald believes these “It just opens doorways for physical trauma resulting person from legally giving we can hang, it proves Eastern. I feel like are the same type of players everybody else. Everybody who from the rape requiring consent, even if the parties that we can produce the we go into almost whose skills translate to the plays college football wants to play treatment — such as involved have a prior sexu- same type of athlete that the same program next level. at the next level. It makes more bruising or tearing of the al relationship. the D-1 programs get,” moving forward.” “Recruiting the right opportunities for them, for the school vaginal walls or anus. This does not mean that said Bronson, who was young man, the blue-collar and the program,” said Andru Pulu. The information gathered rape cases involving alco- picked up immediately Andru Pulu type. Those guys are going The Eagles have developed one from a sexual assault kit, hol and a romantic couple after the draft by the Seattle to do what it takes to go on of the most successful programs the such as hair, semen and will be easy to prosecute. Seahawks to attend their and play afterwards.” school’s athletic department has ever skin cells, also feed into According to prosecutor for rookie mini-camp. “It helps Recruiting the right seen. With the success of players like the second priority of law Spokane County and su- our program grow. It draws guys has led to the success Andru Pulu, Bronson and Larry, the enforcement: evidence. pervisor of the Sexual As- more student-athletes to the school.” of this program, but the attitudes that system will only continue to grow Burns warns victims to sault Unit, Kelly Fitzgerald, The Eagles have been Big Sky or the coaches and players maintain is the and succeed. ignore their instincts to cases involving couples can Co-Big Sky champions three out of the reason behind the sustained success. “It shows every young man: You take a shower first. “Do not be difficult to prosecute, last four seasons, including a national “As far as the team, I felt we were can come to Eastern and have a shot,” shower,” Burns said. “Do even with DNA evidence. championship during the 2010 season. all a band of brothers,” said Bronson. said McDonald. “Everybody’s story is not take and burn or throw In that time, the system has continued “It was just a great atmosphere. different, you get a chance to come to away your clothes, or wash to produce NFL-caliber players. I think that’s what kept program Eastern, write your own [story] and your clothes that you were ASSAULT-PAGE 2 This recent success on the field, winning while I was there and what play afterwards.” combined with players’ post-collegiate will keep it winning in the future.”

A Damn Derby World Cup Talent Show Inside Fundraiser Soccer Tournament The EWU Pride Center will be Opinion holding a talent show on May 2 The Damn Dirty Apes improv Mudd reviews Upcoming As part of Diversity Week, at 4 p.m. in Showalter Hall 109. group is holding a fundraiser for Godzilla-Page 10 EWU World Cup Soccer Spokane’s junior derby team, the Events Tournament will be on May Parking Permits Cherry Bomb Brawlers, on May News...... Page 2 21 from 4-8 p.m. and outdoor 29 at 7 p.m. in the PUB MPR. Eagle Life...... Page 3 laser tag will be May 22 at Summer, fall and annual Community...... Page 8 8 p.m. outside of Showalter parking permits will go on Opinion...... Page 9 Hall. sale beginning June 6. Sports...... Page 11 EasternerOnline.com page 2 May 21, 2014 NEWS Counseling and Psychological Services reaches out to students

By Aaron Bocook dents have concerns about school to become a clinical Upcoming Student Workshops staff writer or can cause a lot of stress psychologist. [email protected] in their lives.” “I came to the CAPS Spring 2014 Melissa Frank, program presentation today because Pizza tastes better when coordinator for financial aid I’m looking at going to it is free. and scholarships, presented [graduate] school, and I’m If the smell wafting a workshop on May 15 about not really sure how that May “Talking Across Differences” presented by Maureen Nickerson of CAPS from PUB room 261 does financial aid and loans for works with financial aid,” Noon to 1 p.m. in PUB 261 not attract hungry un- graduate school and how to Eliason said. “I’m on finan- 22 dergraduates to Eastern’s plan for life after college. cial aid, and I am accruing Learn how to converse with others without creating offense when speaking Counseling and Psycho- “CAPS focuses on stu- loans, and I’m not really about culture, diversity and individual differences. logical Services’ Student dents’ well-being and men- sure what the future looks Workshop Series, held tal health. Financial stuff, like. So I was coming here each Thursday from noon like financial aid and loans, to learn a little bit more.” to 1 p.m., the wide variety of is a part of that,” Frank Eliason said she learned topics being presented will. said. “I think it’s great that that the maximum amount May “Relaxation and Stress Management: Coping with Each quarter, CAPS CAPS offers the opportu- of federal debt a student can sponsors workshops tackling nity to look at topics you have is $138,000. the End of the Quarter” topics ranging from careers wouldn’t necessarily think “I just can’t help but see 29 presented by Lauren Cahill & Lisa Olson of CAPS Noon to 1 p.m. in PUB 261 after college, to diversity surround mental health.” that number and know that’s issues, to health and wellness, Frank said as students probably going to be how Learn proper stress management and relaxation techniques just in time for ﬁ nals. to relationships. approach the end of their much debt I have,” Eliason Lisa Olson, coordinator undergraduate careers, said. “I wanted to know spe- of outreach services and they should be planning cifically about scholarship psychological counselor at for their loan debts. Frank opportunities for [graduate] CAPS, organizes and man- addressed repayment and school, and now I know, af- June The “Stress-free Zone” ages the series. consolidation of student ter coming here, that they presented by the staff of CAPS “This is part of our out- loans, how to calculate aren’t as good as they are 5 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in PUB 261 reach effort to connect with interest, including daily for [undergraduates]. [Un- Enjoy fun activities and a free massage courtesy of the CAPS program to students,” Olson said. “We interest rates and getting dergraduate] students really decompress from ﬁ nals stress. have different topics every loans for graduate school. have it good.” week. Some of them are EWU junior Aubrey very much related to coun- Eliason said, as a psychol- Graphic by Elsa Schmitz seling and mental health, ogy major, she knows she and things that a lot of stu- will have to go to graduate Caps-page 8

she chooses to pursue charges a stronger case. During this Assault: aggressively. Many times, time, the prosecutor may RECENT ASEWU HAPPENINGS continued from front students really just want to request further investiga- move on with their lives. tion from law enforcement Fitzgerald said, “If you In an ideal situation, to anticipate any weaknesses have two individuals that Gasseling said, police will in the case which the defense The PUB remodel project The council is know each other, even if spend anywhere from four may exploit to cast doubt was rejected in the helping fund $5000 there is DNA evidence, to six weeks investigating on a guilty verdict. As soon general election by 10 for food during often times the issue is an alleged assault. After as charges are filed, he ex- votes Diversity Week whether or not there was that, it may take the plained, things must move consensual contact.” prosecutor another month quickly because of the defen- In other words, DNA evi- to evaluate the case and an dant’s right to a speedy trial. dence only proves two people additional six months to a The process that brings had sex, it does not conclu- year to file charges. an assault case from the The Council approved a The ASEWU council sively prove rape. Fitzgerald initial attack to case resolu- co-sponsorship with approved $10,000 for said that contrary to the ex- tion is heavily influenced KODE Kode Red and gave activities to ll the pectations of most juries, FACT: by time: How much time them permission to many rape cases do not have passed before the rape was bleachers on any physical evidence. This If a rape is reported days or reported? How much time RED charge a $3 entrance fee Aug. 23 is often due to delays in re- weeks after the event, the is spent investigating the for workshops porting and may contribute police cannot go out and case? How much time does to the circumstances that lead immediately arrest the person the victim invest in the case Graphic by Kyle Pearson to plea bargain resolutions in- accused. Instead, they must — getting a sexual assault stead of convictions. spend time interviewing the examination, working with When a case goes to trial, victim, possible witnesses, an advocate and testifying? the legal burden rests upon the accused and other people According to Burns, ASEWU meeting approves votes the prosecutor to prove guilt close to the situation to the best thing that a victim beyond a reasonable doubt. establish probable cause can do to ensure that the as- Fitzgerald explained that for an arrest. Then all the sailant is brought to justice is By Katie Dunn money will come from and ASEWU is working on getting when there is no physical information gathered over the report the assault as quickly contributing writer how it’ll be spent.” a petting zoo for the event. evidence to bring to court, course of the investigation is as possible, preserve as much [email protected] The council approved a The council is also helping the prosecutors must decide forwarded to the prosecutor’s evidence from the attack as co-sponsorship with Kode to fund Diversity Week with whether they can make the office, and they decide if possible by refraining from The 2014 ASEWU council’s Red, a hip-hop dance team, $5,000 for food. Mariana Garcia, case, and if not, they may charges will be filed. showering or altering the time is near the end, but they and gave them permission council representative for resort to a plea bargain to re- scene until law enforcement are keeping busy until they to charge a $3 en- diversity outreach, solve the case. In other words, Cmdr. Rick Campbell and medical personnel arrive, can pass the torch to the newly trance fee for their also requested that delays in reporting can lead to of the Cheney Police said and cooperate with the inves- elected council members. workshops. Kode council members a dearth of evidence, which he recalled his department tigation as long as possible. They approved the elec- Red is creating “They need to volunteer their makes it more difficult to get handling two forcible rape He further advises stu- tion votes for next year’s these workshops time to help serve a rape conviction. cases in 2013 but did not dents to avoid engaging in council members and the to teach dance know where the food at the events. Throughout this whole know if charges had yet been sexual activity with anyone general election result, as it moves from begin- money will come Ethan Vodde, process, Fitzgerald said the filed for either one. while they are intoxicated pertained to the proposed ner level to expert. from and how it’ll a former mem- victim is kept informed. No Campbell said that it is or otherwise unable to give PUB remodel project, which On Aug. 23, be spent.” ber of the stu- plea bargain is made without common for defendants to reasonable consent. Even if a was rejected in the gen- Eastern’s first foot- dent board of the knowledge of the victim, choose to plead out rather person never explicitly says eral election by 10 votes. ball game of the D.J. Jigre trustees member and the Spokane County than go through a lengthy no — because they are frozen Students would have been year will be broad- selection com- prosecutor’s office works trial process. “By design,” with fear, shocked or other- charged $85 a quarter to cov- cast nationwide mittee, resigned. closely with several victim ad- Campbell said, “[the system] wise feel they will only bring er the costs of the the project. on ESPN. The The ASEWU vocacy groups whose job it is isn’t efficient. It is designed to more harm to themselves or Whether or not the ASEWU ASEWU council council thanked to walk the victim through the slow things down.” their property by resisting — pursues the remodel will be was asked to provide up to Vodde for his services and various twists and turns their He explained that accord- they can still report having left up to next year’s council. $10,000 for activities to draw commended him for the fact case may take. ing to the statute of limita- been raped. “We need to get out students back to Eastern for the that every bill he was a part According to EWU Police tions, prosecutors have three Burns said, “Just because a there and educate the stu- game to fill the bleachers. It was of got passed. Deputy Chief Gary Gasseling, years after an assault has person is standing in front of dents,” said ASEWU Presi- approved. “Thank you ASEWU, even when a victim follows occurred to file charges in you naked doesn’t give you dent D.J. Jigre in regards The ASEWU is helping it’s been an honor and a the recommended course a situation involving two the right to do something that to how the project will be fund a student apprecia- pleasure working with a of action in reporting an adults, and it is common for she doesn’t want to do. That’s handled if it is brought tion picnic on June 3 from group of professionals, not assault, the case may never a prosecutor to postpone fil- the bottom line. I mean that’s back up in the fall. “They 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free food will be kids or students, but pro- come to court unless he or ing charges in order to build about as blunt as you can get.” need to know where the provided to all students, and fessionals,” Vodde said.

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After six years of unavailability, a Black Hawk helicopter dropped in on Eastern’s campus to help with ROTC training. Each spring, EWU’s ROTC executes field-training exercises to practice what they learned throughout the year. On May 16, five squads of 10 cadets waited in the overflow parking lot near Roos Field for their turn to hop on board the Black Hawk. Once they were aboard, the helicopter took them to a wooded area where they would immediately begin training. According to senior military science instructor Sgt. Maj. Joseph Martinez, the field exercise starts the minute the cadets enter the helicopter. Photo by Sam Sargeant “They will be doing all of the Cadets wait to load the Black Hawk helicoptor on May 16 to do training in a wooded area. things that we taught them prior to this day, which is leadership — if they’re doing an ambush — half the time planning and then Another non-commissioned of- vous for when we actually touch development,” Martinez said. “So, we might add in a civilian with a about half the time executing,” ficer and EWU senior John Meier down, but other that, I am actually there are going to be scenarios, baby to see how they would react,” Imperial said. lent his best advice to his squad. pretty stoked,” said Matthews. they are going to have to conduct Martinez said. He continued to explain how “You’re going to be fine. Just According to Martinez, the field an ambush. They’re going to pitch Anthony Imperial, an EWU ju- going through ROTC differs from stay hydrated and eat. That’s exercise lasted until the following the plan on how to do that and then nior who served in the army as a simply enlisting. pretty much it. Listen to your su- day, May 17, at 6 p.m. they’re going to put the cadets into non-commissioned officer, went “In the army there’s the enlisted, periors. When you’re in charge, He encourages anyone who is in- position.” through the field exercise before where you just go to basic training, just be in charge. Some plan is terested to give ROTC a try. He explained his role was add- and said it consisted of two parts. no schooling required. As an offi- better than no plan,” said Meier. “The first two years is no obli- ing variables to each scenario to see “The first is planning. Planning cer, you have to have an education. Phillip Matthews, a member of gation. A lot of people don’t know how the cadets would handle the is just as difficult as the executing ROTC kind of replaces basic train- Meier’s squad and an EWU fresh- that,” Martinez said. “They can sudden change. part. That’s part of our jobs as of- ing. ROTC has quite a few one to man, expressed his thoughts just become join our program, they can “If we think the cadet isn’t being ficers is to plan the whole mission four year scholarships available,” fore jumping into the Black Hawk. feel it out and, if they don’t like it, challenged enough, we would add toward success. So, we spend about Imperial said. “I’m feeling excited. I’m ner- they can leave next quarter.” Campus market offers students fresh groceries

By Kailee Dunn EWU junior Jolene Moran staff writer said she enjoys the option [email protected] of having fresh produce at school. Agreeing with her In spring, students can was another EWU junior, count on seeing the red Skye Allen. and white tent extending “I really like the options. out from the PUB, hearing It’s nice because then we music pumped through the don’t have to walk down to air and smelling the aroma Safeway, when you don’t of fresh bread. have a car,” Allen said. Dining Service’s Eagle Ex- Martens said the produce is press Market hosts the Fresh chosen weekly from Charlie’s Market every Thursday from Produce in Spokane and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The tent, de- picked out by procurement pending on the weather, sits and supply specialist, Ken just outside the PUB. Ripley. According to Briana “Not everything is Martens, employee at the specifically organic, but we Fresh Market and an EWU get what we can. Everything senior, when the weather is is as fresh and as local as nice in early autumn and we can get it,” said Katy spring, they try to sell their Matthews, an EWU senior produce outside. However, and Fresh Market employee. in the winter, or on overcast Another perk from the days, students can still find Fresh Market is they always the Fresh Market indoors, have freshly baked bread or sitting just outside of the desserts from Tawanka. Eagle Express Market. “They make it fresh in At the Fresh Market, stu- the mornings. Sometimes we dents can find an array of dif- have bread. Sometimes it’s ferent vegetables and fruit. To cupcakes and cookies. It just name a few, the Fresh Market depends on the holiday,” is stocked with blueberries, said Matthews strawberries, bananas, cucum- The Fresh Market accepts bers, asparagus and lettuce EWU meal plans, like Eagle depending on the season. Flex dollars and Á la Carte “It just depends on the week points, or cash, debit and and the season. We usually get credit cards. more fruit in the spring time “We just want to provide and we do way more vegetables that fresh option to the stu- Photo by Karissa Berg in the winter,” said Martens. dents,” Martens said. Students can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables every Thursday outside of the Eagle Express Market.

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Photo by Sam Sargeant Soldiers march through the streets of downtown Spokane during the Lilac Parade, May 17, in honor of veterans. ROTC honors veterans in parade By Katie Dunn been involved with the color This is Hagerty’s first year group in the color guard before, but guard marched the two mile course contributing writer guard for the last two years, in- leading the group. The selection for Hagerty was confident that after through downtown Spokane. [email protected] structing cadets on how to hold the commanding position is made the day of practice they were ready “The parade was great,” said the flag to prevent it from falling by the previous year’s commander. for the event. Hagerty. “I am so proud of my Marching across the Cadet forward. The other positions are filled by They were transported to Spo- color guard, they worked hard and Hall parking lot, in the heat of Guard members were also told volunteer ROTC cadets. kane, May 17, by Maj. Von Astudi- they performed marvelously.” the 3 p.m. sun, to the commands to put pressure on their elbows to “Being able to guard my nation- llo, assistant professor of military Most of the color guard was of left and right, the ROTC Color help keep each other united and al colors is so huge,” Hagerty said. science and military science fresh- working off of one to two hours Guard prepared for the Lilac Pa- moving straight. She grew up in Colbert, Washing- men instructor and adviser. of sleep for the parade thanks to rade on May 14. The color guard, in military or- ton, and to her, the Lilac Parade “The color guard is not a the field training exercises their Guard members wielding their ganizations, refers to a group of sol- was always the highlight of spring. military element in the Lilac battalion performed the previous model M16 rifles stood at each end of diers who are assigned to protect the “My dad is a disabled vet- Parade,” Astudillo said. “They day. They did land navigation, the flag bearers as they practiced lift- regimental colors, which represent eran, so the Lilac Parade is kind are an EWU element.” rucking and platoon and patrol- ing their legs in unison, timing their the regiment and are used for iden- of special to me,” Hagerty said. The 75th annual Armed Forces ling operations. Rucking is march- hand movements and wheels, a tech- tification and inspiration. The ROTC “The Lilac Parade is also called Torchlight Parade, featuring over ing and traveling with packs that nique for turning in a straight line. Color Guard at EWU participates in a the Veteran’s Parade, so I can do 200 military members, is celebrat- weigh from 40-70 pounds. “Knuckles to the nose,” ad- number of events including parades, it for him.” ed on National Armed Forces day. “If that isn’t dedication, I vised color guard commander ceremonies for organizations, football The cadets who walked in this Adorning their army combat don’t know what is,” Hagerty Erin Hagerty, a junior who has and basketball games. year’s parade have not worked as a uniforms and black berets, the color said.

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Symposium17th Annual Eastern’s Research and Creative Works Symposium offers a venue for students to present their research and projects to the Cheney and Spokane community

Creative visuals Original music sets tone for art detail concepts, and design installations By Rebekah Frank which converts an entire scenic design staff writer essay, punctuation and all, [email protected] into sounds as he types it. By Rebekah Frank The other project is called, staff writer As students, faculty and “Dayglass.” [email protected] community members gath- According to the sym- ered around the art gallery on posium guide, “Dayglass” is The art building was buzzing with ac- May 13 to watch the art and an instrument that was built tivity on May 13 as students, faculty and visual communication design within the “Max 6” software community members enjoyed refresh- presentations, growing antic- that acquires how many mil- ments and food while walking through ipation permeated the air as liseconds have passed since the art gallery admiring the diverse, col- the music the patch was opened. It orful and arresting works of art. students “There is then divides the milliseconds EWU President Dr. Rodolfo Arévalo began to something kind into seconds, minutes, hours started the event with a quick speech check-in of special when a or days and converts those about the symposium, its history, the and tune performer gets up numbers into hertz values to work involved and the importance of their instru- and they just play create the sound. this event. ments. something solo. ” “[‘Dayglass’] takes es- He explained the symposium start- Around sentially the amount of ed when students or faculty members 5:20 p.m., Margaret time that has past since sat under a tree discussing a subject chairs were Francik the instrument starts run- with a small group. He said the goal set up in ning and develops these of every symposium is for students to the art gallery waves that just keep going present to an audience. and people filled the empty back and forth at different “We try to replicate the process of seats while others walked rates. One cycles back and the symposium as really that,” Arévalo up stairs and looked down forth on seconds, the other said. “Giving the students an opportu- into the gallery. The first minutes, hours and days. It nity to work with one faculty member performance gallery with takes four days to complete to do what we do best at Eastern, which Montgomery Boldt’s mel- a whole cycle,” said Dines. is quite frankly to start something big, ody “Grayback Mountain: EWU sophomore Mar- and you start something big by creating Movement II.” garet Francik, who present- something small at the beginning. It is a EWU senior Tyler Dines ed at the symposium last very important building block.” was the third musician in year. This year Francik pre- EWU sophomore Christopher Steele the lineup for the second sented “Chant,” which is a presented a six-piece ceramic project session. Dines presented piece she composed based which he called “The Journey to Con- a piece of his own titled on Gregorian Chant and a ceptual.” It consisted of six ceramic “Guitar Quartet No. 3.” poem from Stephen Cleo- vases. The first focusing on a func- “This is the third in the bury, which was originally tional form, the second two morphing series of quartets that I have an all-vocal piece. towards sculptural and the last three been writing since I started “I wanted to try to set that being conceptual. here,” said Dines. to music, it was unaccompa- “The idea of ceramics being both func- Dines said he likes the nied and purely vocal,” Fran- tional and conceptional can have a huge symposium and the oppor- cik said. “There is something impact and really give the artist more op- tunities it gives students. kind of special when a per- tions to go. It was kind of last minute. Photo courtesy of Amy Ueckert He had two other projects former gets up and they just Art student junior Amy Ueckert displayed her sculpture during the art and theater he presented on May 14, play something solo. It’s kind symposium on May 13. both about music. One ART-PAGE 8 he calls, “Text to Music,” MUSIC-PAGE 8 NCUR to replace 2015 undergraduate symposium The National Conference on Undergraduate Research is expected to bring 3,000 undergraduate presenters to Eastern next year

2015, Porter said there is a lot By Aaron Bocook of planning that needs to be staff writer done by Eastern students, es- [email protected] pecially undergraduates. In 2015, the undergraduate When she participated in portion of Eastern’s sympo- EWU’s Student Research and sium will be temporarily re- Creative Works Symposium placed by NCUR. in 2011, Lindsey Porter had no “The huge thing next year idea, in just a few years time, is that there is no [undergrad- she would be coordinating uate] symposium at all,” Por- Eastern’s largest campus-wide ter said. “We are replacing it; academic event. since NCUR is coming, our In 2015, Porter will help undergraduate students are coordinate the National Con- going to attend that instead.” ference on Undergraduate Jeffrey Johnson and Research, or NCUR, which Nambi Gamet, seniors in will be hosted by Eastern EWU’s anthropology pro- Washington University. gram, not only presented at As a graduate student in EWU’s symposium, but also public history and archeology, attended NCUR 2014, April Porter knows all about the re- 3-5, in Lexington, Kentucky. search aspects of conferences, Johnson said presenting at but said it was the unique conferences and symposiums combination of research with is a great way to be exposed creative works that got her to research from many differ- interested in helping out in ent fields, as well as creative Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Johnson EWU’s 2014 symposium. works. He said that his presen- “I was really passionate tations have been an integral Jeffrey Johnson presented his research on Paleo-Indian hearth features at NCUR 2014 in Lexington, Kentucky. about that,” Porter said. “I part of his growth as a student think it’s great that we have and are a good way to actively and contribute new research submits an abstract gets ac- been a challenge, Porter see what NCUR will be like this opportunity, so when I participate in education. to it,” Gamet said. “It’s a cepted. But for NCUR, stu- said, but the work has been at Eastern in 2015. was told that they were look- “It’s important for an [un- good opportunity.” dents have to submit their rewarding. From planning Although he will not be ing for a new coordinator dergraduate] to present their He said his experience abstracts four months sooner, lodging for the 3,000 ex- around next year, Gamet [for Eastern’s symposium], research and get exposed,” at NCUR was a chance to and have to be approved. pected attendees to figur- said he is also excited for someone who was going to Johnson said. “This will be my meet a lot of people he Though NCUR is replacing ing out abstract deadlines, Eastern to host NCUR be in a graduate program, I third conference this year.” could not meet otherwise the undergraduate sympo- Porter has had an active and was happy he had the jumped on board.” Gamet said the sympo- and has helped him to start sium, Porter said there will hand in the effort. chance to attend the confer- With over 600 present- sium, and larger events like building a network for his still be a graduate sympo- Johnson hopes to start ence in Kentucky. He said ers this year compared to just NCUR, helped him become career after graduation. sium in 2015 that will run in graduate school at Eastern he was just as happy with fewer than 500 in 2013, the more competitive in his field. Porter said though NCUR combination with NCUR. next fall. He said after at- his experience at EWU’s 2014 symposium is Eastern’s “Symposium is a way to is exciting, the requirements Coordinating the 2014 tending NCUR 2014 and symposium. biggest yet. With over 3,000 at- show the Eastern student are more rigorous. At EWU’s symposium while looking presenting at the EWU sym- “A lot of amazing things tendees expected for NCUR in body I can take something symposium, anybody who ahead to NCUR in 2015 has posium, he cannot wait to come out of Eastern, and the

TOP: Dancers performed traditional Mexican dances during the Cinco de Mayo celebration in the campus mall. Photo by Sam Sargeant BOTTOM: Sapna Basy dances at Eastern’s Got Talent on April 11. Photo by Sam Sargeant

Eastern Washington University is having their third annual Diversity Week celebration “Get Out of Your Comfort Zone Educate, Embrace, Celebrate” from May 20-May 23. Diversity Week is sponsored by the EWU president’s committee on diversity. There are many events taking place Noon-3 p.m. and everyone is encouraged to attend. Diversity Festival Displays and Food from the Michael Stringfellow, of the Air Mobility Four Corners Command, handed out fliers before the PUB MPR Lilac Parade began. Photo by Sam Sargeant

7 p.m. Student Cultural 5-8 p.m. Trip to San Coffee and Tea Francisco Ceremony Outside snyamncut Streeter Hall Lounge

5-8 p.m. Lessons in Traditional International Dance Streeter Hall

TOP: A performer danced at the Spirit of the Eagle Powwow on May 10. Photo by Karissa Berg BOTTOM: Group Effort Dance Company performed a dance during the Shades of Black Cultural show in the PUB on April 18. Photo by Karissa Berg page 8 May 21, 2014 COMMUNITY POLICE BEAT His package for the Kennedy MUSIC: Center festival consisted of two May 12 contrasting songs. 10 a.m. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 As he sang his second song, Theft about a boy who needed the Equipment of an estimated at $745 was “It’s kind of a nice way to get love and attention of a particular stolen from the PHASE. The training exposed to other people’s work woman, Bray focused his attention equipment included elbow sleeves, tape and then also to have other people behind the audience to the back of rolls and ankle braces. outside of the music world come to the theater. His acting, emotions ours.” and his voice were so convincing, it May 14 EWU juniors Thomas Sanborn, appeared as if the audience turned A woman parked her purple bike out- Adam Seiler and Austin Taylor, around, they would actually see side of Kingston Hall on Feb. 14. When who are both juniors, performed the girl he was singing about. she went to go get it on May 14, it was “Invidia,” which was an adaptation “It was mostly [to show] the stolen. of Sanborn and Taylor’s pop and biggest expansion of your voice as rock piece they began working on a well as some acting skills within May 15 few years ago. He and his partners it. [The symposium] is fun. For Noon enjoyed participating me it was just like ’Oh Malicious mischief in the symposium. great another time for A senior project was smashed in room “I like it. We me to sing or act or 114B of the art building. have had our own something,’” Bray said. composers perform “Cody and I EWU senior David 9:49 p.m. before, but there’s a lot were talking Logghe and Hailey Gilbert Malicious mischief more people, it seems afterwards and presented a Kennedy Two stall doors on the second floor a lot more diverse and we were like ’Hey Center package together. men’s restroom in Patterson Hall were I like the atmosphere,” we should do “’Frozen,’ the broken off their hinges. Each stall door said Seiler. this for the music dramatic piece, I did for is $700 to replace. After the music departments acting class early last Illustration by Elsa Schmitz session ended, convocation or year and it was just one May 16 Two stall doors on the second floor men’s observers of the maybe for the of the best scenes that 11:20 p.m. restroom in Patterson Hall were broken off symposium had the symposium.’ And I have had assigned to Suspicious circumstance their hinges. choice of going to of course Sara me, and performance- An individual observed two males the film session, the Goff jumped all wise it was just one of trying to cut a lock off a bike outside creative writing session over that.” the best. The other piece Patterson Hall. or the theater session. was really happy so we May 18 At the film and creative Martin Sanks don’t leave the audience May 17 Noon writing sessions, sad,” Logghe said. 12:39 a.m. Suspicious person students presented The 17th annual Alcohol A man was lurking outside the back either their own work symposium was larger A male non-student in snyamncut hall door of the Red Barn. He was identified or a combination of their work and this year, as shown from the was arrested for minor in possession. and asked to leave. the work of others. number of presentations listed for EWU senior graduate Cody both days. 1:43 a.m. Bray presented a scenic painting, “We had quite a few more Alcohol which is a flat painted to be part presentations this year.” EWU A male student in snyamncut hall was of a set design, and his two-song symposium coordinator Lindsay arrested for minor in possession. Tip of the Week: package for the Kennedy Center Porter said. This is prime time for bike theft. If you American College Theatre Festival. Eastern freshman Tanaia 2:54 a.m. have a bike, make sure to record the His last presentation helped Wise attended for the first Malicious mischief make and serial number, so police have EWU senior Martin Sanks with time and enjoyed the variety of An individual had urinated on a CA’s a better chance of recovering it. his repertoir for the Irene Ryan presentations and subjects. door in Pearce Hall. acting scholarship audition. Sanks “I think it is awesome; [there competed along with other EWU are] definitely very talented students and had Bray there to students here. The diversity of help him then as well. arts and things that are all in it. “Cody and I were talking … That is my favorite part,” Wise afterwards and we were like ’Hey said. “I am kind of liking it; this consisted of four essays, one we should do this for like the Sanks appreciated the chance is the first show I have ever of them discussed the subject music departments convocation or to share in the symposium with ART: done,” Steele said. “It was a of Peter Pan and the sense of maybe for the symposium.’ And of peers, faculty and community really like just kind of a confi- Neverland. It encompasses course Sara Goff jumped all over members. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 dence builder to be like ’I am the whole idea behind the that,” Sanks said. “I think it is a really great way for not just a photographer.’ Like wonder, intellectual inno- From the materials he used to people to outlet all their creations. To “I had about two weeks to you can do a lot of different cence and curiosity of a child. the tools he used, Bray gave explicit do research and then turn it in for a get it finished and put together,” things and be proud of it and “Mankind in general has details and answered questions grade and you think ’Oh I am never Steele said. have people like it too.” gone through this period from the audience on the specific gonna see that again even though The crunch time Steele was EWU junior Amy Ueckert as well but we are kind of coloring, shadowing and layering it was kind of a fun thing,’” Sanks under showed the most in the last said she liked the idea of taking entering a phase where we that his picture displayed. said. “But this way you actually three vases. The ceramic strips ordinary things, using them in have to discover that same “It is supposed to be from 20- kind of get that experience of what if making up the last three appear to different ways and incorporat- curiosity we had figuratively feet back, so if you were right you really did professional research be just thrown together in a pile. ing it all into a 3-D piece. as children,” Snodgrass said. next to it, it wouldn’t look as and then I actually presented it to However, when looking at all the “I like to really enlarge Two EWU freshmen, detailed as a painting. That is the an employer. It can be intoxicating pieces together, it appears that things, and then I found it real- Emily Sherman and Cassidy really definitive nature of scenic I guess for some people, they just they are showing the process of ly interesting using string and Schreiber, were attending for painting. Everything is all blended like that feeling. It is just a cool tearing a vase apart. As one looks thread and different things the first time. Schreiber said as you walk back,” Bray said. experience, you feel professional.” from the first to the second to the and creating large structure although it had just started she third, the pieces slowly become stuff out of clearly not very enjoyed what she saw so far. more and more unfinished. much actual stuff. Seeing what She really liked the art, even EWU senior Jennifer DeBarros you can do other than just ty- though she felt she missed the presented a piece called “Tossed ing stuff together.” point of some of the pieces. and Found.” It consisted of old EWU senior Joseph Snod- “I need people to explain colorless photographs that she re- grass presented a piece called art to me sometimes,” colored with colored pencils and “The Education of the Modern Schreiber said. pens and updated the clothing. World.” His project was a pub- “It’s kind of cool to see what “[I wanted to] re-bring lication in which he developed a [the art students] have been do- Address: About your paper: some life to photos that had problem to solve. ing all year,” Sherman said. The Easterner All content in The Easterner is ei- been tucked away and passed “My problem that I EWU assistant symposium EWU, Isle Hall 102 ther produced or chosen by EWU Purchasing: Cheney, WA 99004 students. Our goal is to provide rel- The first copy of The Easterner is on and no one really cared developed was first for coordinator Sarah Cornwell evant information to the students, free. Additional copies may be pur- about. It was my way to bring incoming design students, but was very pleased with the start Writers’ Meetings: faculty, staff and residents of the chased at Isle Hall 102 during staff a photo back to life through really it applies to all students of the symposium. 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Claire Simpson First come, first serve. page 9 OPINION May 21, 2014 Editorial Time to advance Advice required from televised kiss early for best By Samuel Deal nity now to compete to contributing writer try to make our football [email protected] team.” It is clear that the transition Michael Sam’s tear- repercussions of their ful celebration following decision go much deeper, [email protected] requirements that need to be his selection in the NFL and is sending a message completed before graduation. draft has become a defin- to all professional sports With the end of There is currently ing moment for not just teams. A person’s sexual- spring quarter looming a policy that requires the league, but the entire ity, similar to race, gender near, students at EWU all freshmen at EWU to sports community, which is and social class, should are scrambling to make meet with an academic evident have no say in determin- sure those last-minute adviser before a hold by the ing potential for success. preparations for graduation on their account can be story’s For the NFL, the out- are taken care of. lifted and be allowed to domi- look has changed. Openly However, some register for the following nance of gay football players will students have been left quarter. While this may national be part of NFL locker behind. Missing credit seem somewhat tedious, sports rooms from here on out. is a common issue it ensures that freshmen coverage The 249th selection in students encounter aren’t wasting time taking this past this year’s NFL draft has when attempting to unnecessary classes. week. Deal forever changed sports complete their graduation After that first year, This is impressive for the better. However, applications, resulting however, students are left considering the NBA is the story is far from Illustration by Elsa Schmitz from either lack of adviser to fend for themselves in attempting to give the over, and it’s time for the guidance or obliviousness figuring out their path to boot to one of its own- narrative to change. by the student. success. ers, the NHL and NBA Sam will forever be We have touched upon Transfer students are not are in the midst of one of linked to openly gay play- ‘Godzilla’ storms this issue before, citing that given the forced opportunity the most exciting playoff ers in professional sports. SOAR is a great resource of meeting with an adviser, seasons in recent memo- Now that he has been for students to make sure and soon find themselves ry, along with any of the selected, it is time for the that they are aware of lost in the system. other 255 players select- two paths to diverge in theaters, impresses the classes and credits We propose that a ed in the NFL draft. order for both Sam and required for graduation. new trend be introduced. Sam became the first the NFL to grow. In a study published by All incoming seniors and openly gay football player For Sam, the question the Institute of Education transfer students should drafted in the NFL. The becomes if he can make movie audiences Sciences in January 2014, have a similar program St. Louis Rams selected the Rams team next sea- approximately 30 to 40 like the freshmen students, Sam for one reason: They son. Seventh round draft percent of students enrolled and should have to meet believe he has the abil- picks aren’t guaranteed By Chris Mudd power of the film, but at between the years 1996 and with an adviser in their ity to help their team win a roster spot, and he will staff writer times the music doesn’t 2006 were able to graduate specific major come fall football games. have to fight to earn his [email protected] seem to fit the tone the film from a four-year university quarter of their final year Rams head coach place on the pro team. was going for when the with a degree. would be beneficial to these Jeff Fischer talked about It is more than OK to Godzilla, the king of all ambient and dark notes Yet, there is a need for a students. They will be given the decision to draft look at these two top- monsters, has returned to are replaced with more better policy to ensure that the chance to go over the Sam. “[Sam]’s value as ics separately. Sam is a the big screen. symphonic pieces. potential graduates, as well as credits they have earned a football player was off talented, young football A majority of the film The kaiju movie, or transfer students, are meeting and be given a buffer time the charts. So we drafted player. can’t be the giant monster film, with an adviser for their to acquire the final credits [Sam] as a football player. explained, is a tough genre to really major and are aware of all the needed to graduate. And he has an opportu- NFL-page 10 because tackle in today’s world, going where movies have a in blind tendency to try to be gritty is half and real. “Godzilla,” for the fun. the most part, accepts There are the new movie-going ‘Mosquito’ indicative so many audiences expectations of Mudd unexpected a fantastical reality while moments that discussing simultaneously harkening to them would be a discredit to the roots of the genre’s core. how awesome they are when It takes itself seriously of Spokane’s intolerance you’re not expecting them. but not in a way that By Jane Martin reserved for older, more respectable citi- anyone of a different social class or However, there are undermines the films editor-in-chief zens with wallets bursting at the seams. age group; no need to face the reality times when it feels like many, “Oh my God, giant [email protected] Youth, according to many with that Spokane isn’t made up entirely the human storyline is monster fight. Awesome” vested interest in downtown busi- of wealthy, peaceful baby-boomers. predictable and feels moments. “Pacific Rim,” Anyone under the age of 30 who ness, is apparently synonymous with Spokane does have a problem, forced to add more of a another film of the kaiju makes a habit of walking through nuisance and outright lawlessness. but it isn’t that there are too many personal impact to the genre, knew exactly what downtown Spokane has probably no- Nevermind that the young people young people hanging out on our destruction being caused. it was, and the campy ticed the continuous they complain about represent a sidewalks. Mayor David Condon It isn’t fleshed out enough moments of that film auditory assault that very small percentage of Spokane’s thinks the problem is that there to really get me to care set it apart. But it’s an is hurled from three residents under the age of 30. Never- aren’t enough things for Spokane’s too much about any of interesting comparison major buildings at mind that business owners are likely teenagers to do and wants to propose the characters besides between the two styles. the heart of the city. driving away potential customers the addition of a downtown theme Godzilla. I understand how the The high- by making the atmosphere around park to give them other places to go. Godzilla has never filmmakers attempted to pitched screech of their businesses uncomfortable and Spokane businesses don’t exactly been this gigantic, and make the story as realistic the “Mosquito” was downright agitating. Nevermind that care where they go, as long as they seeing the monster in as possible, explaining designed with the this is just another way to discrimi- aren’t close enough to drive away the Martin IMAX only served to make how nuclear tests of the precise intent of nate against an entire demographic people they do care about. me feel even smaller in past were all an attempt to deterring young people from loiter- of Spokane’s population. Personally, I think the problem is comparison. Every scene kill the beast, but there’s ing outside the Peyton, Symons and If only they could find a frequen- an attitude that sees nothing wrong that included the giant was a certain degree of reality Washington Trust buildings. And cy that could also target people of with targeting an entire demographic met with complete silence that you have to disregard the best part: It can’t be heard by specific races, sexual orientations and of people, forcing them to endure in the theater; all the little when watching the film to most people older than 30. social status as well. There would be incredible discomfort and irritation if whispers and comments really get the best of it. Business owners in the down- no need for signs forbidding undesir- they wish to pass through — or even stopped completely just in It’s a movie about a town area are constantly quoted ables from entering certain buildings stand around — in a public space. sheer awe of the scale. giant monster, and if you beefing about the presence of rowdy or sitting where they aren’t wanted; Few people would stand be- While the overall go in analyzing every “street kids,” the undesirables they they can be made to leave of their hind a business that had a device sound design of the film particular minute detail of say drive away business. They own free will. How convenient. designed to deter Asians, African- is remarkable, the score military strategy, you’re complain about the groups of kids We now have technologically en- Americans, blondes, homosexuals seems to hit and miss at not going to have as good smoking, clogging their sidewalks hanced means of discrimination. No or people taller than 6’3”. Why is times. Alexandre Desplat a time. and having the gall to occupy space one need ever come into contact with this any different? will write a theme that Just sit back and let the fits the massive scale and fun happen.

What movie are you looking forward to?

Tweet us @Easterner_OP page 10 May 21, 2014 OPINION Question for this week: “What exciting plans do you have for summer break?”

“Work, and going to the “Going to the annual Fourth of July at Deer Lake, Clark County Fair.” [Washington].” Kiera Kallen Easterner Asks Pat Schroeder

“Climbing Mt. Rainer “Going back over to the “Go to Wild Waves with the wife.” west side.” on the west side.” Ben Brown Nikki Watson Monica Messner

Question for next week: What qualities would you like to see in the new university president?

Letters to the editor Diversify Your Taste Buds Conscious Consumers THE EASTERNER Dear Editor, structed a plan that will Dear Editor, amenities to its students Serving the community since 1916 We would like to see a not only bring more va- Students at Eastern that other companies like larger variety of culturally riety to Baldy’s, but also Washington University, Amazon do not. Although diverse foods offered at give recognition to all the EWU, are unconscious students may save a few Baldy’s. The items that different clubs here at consumers regarding text- dollars if they purchase LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are currently offered at EWU. Each month, two book purchases at EWU’s from a company like Am- Baldy’s are repetitive new clubs would take Bookstore. Students talk azon, they also put them- Elsa Schmitz and lack variety. When turns and alternate days negatively about the book- selves at risk for being opinion editor [email protected] entering Baldy’s, you see of the chosen week and store, fueling false ste- unprepared due to com- the same Americanized each day the club would reotypes and myths that plications of receiving Requirements: staples such as pizza, choose dishes they want textbooks are overpriced. the wrong book or lon- burgers and other fried to share with the EWU This negative view of the ger waiting periods. The -Letters should be 300 words or less and typed, or leg- foods. Their selection community. For example, bookstore has resulted in bookstore offers conve- ibly handwritten. of cultural foods is if one week Baldy’s choos- decreased textbook sales. nience, competitive pric- -Include your full name, signature, telephone number limited to the occasional es to work with the Saudi EWU students should es, immediate purchases and and email address for verification. quesadillas with beans club and Native Ameri- consider supporting their rental options along with the -We reserve the right not to publish letters; further- and rice one night a can Student Association bookstore because its opportunities of buy backs more, all letters are subject to editing. week, just to give an (NASA). The menu would purpose is student serv- that put cash in hand. -Letters must be received no later than Monday at 10 example. We believe that consist of three unique ing and is more complex If students are offered a.m. in order to be considered for publication the fol- by incorporating cultural Saudi dishes to be served than students are aware. more education through lowing Wednesday. dishes into Baldy’s menu, on Sunday, Tuesday and Because of these negative orientations they will gain -If your letter is in response to a specific article, please they will gain back the Thursday and the NASA stereotypes stating the a better understanding on list the title and date of the article. business we feel they are would do the same for bookstore is overpriced the process of textbook losing due to their limited their dishes to be served and lacks amenities, stu- purchases and become EDITORIAL BOARD menu. Dining services is on Monday, Wednesday dents are unaware of the aware of other opportuni- responsible for creating and Friday of that same function, role and respon- ties provided by the book- Elsa Schmitz, opinion editor the menu at Baldy’s and week. The downside of sibilities the bookstore store. Although this may Jane Martin, editor-in-chief should put forth the this plan would be the serves. According to Patty add cost through the pro- Amye Ellsworth, managing editor effort to incorporate a extra expenses for special Ambrosi, the EWU assis- motion of informing stu- Mollie Gower, chief copy editor more culturally diverse food ingredients, so the tant director and textbook dents, the awareness will menu, and we would like cost of production would manager, the bookstore allow the student to make EDITORIAL POLICY to propose what we feel is be greater but in the long competes for its students a conscious decision that We encourage the campus community to submit let- the perfect solution. run we would make a by searching for the low- will bring money back to ters and opinion pieces that conform to the require- We found, through the profit. est textbook prices that the university as well as ments listed above. Opinion articles and letters to the EWU website, that there can be purchased at large the student’s pockets. editor do not necessarily reflect the views and opin- are well over one hun- Sincerely, quantities along with low- ions of The Easterner, its staff members or Eastern dred clubs here on cam- Courtney C. Carter cost shipping. Sincerely, Washington University. pus (http://access.ewu. Raina T. Frazier Students are also un- Sammie L. Grater edu/student-activities/ Collin M. Kupers aware, or have forgotten, Courtney N. Gibson clubs). We have con- Melanie J. Baldwin that the bookstore offers Drew G. Brandon

sional sports into a new comfort in knowing that NFL: era of acceptance towards his future will be deter- Continued from page 9 all people. mined by his ability, not Rams general man- his sexuality. The NFL is a business ager Les Snead spoke of Sam’s story is just be- which hires talented, that bright future after ginning, and it goes hand young football players. drafting Sam, saying it in hand with a more ac- The Rams see Sam as an will be “normal” and cepting sports culture. asset and Sam sees the “nothing special” when Intolerance and bigotry Rams as his opportunity future openly gay play- have slowly been pushed to make a life dream be- ers come into the league. out of sports and have lost come a reality. The Rams decision to footing in society as a whole. The courage that Sam draft Sam in the seventh It is now time to let has shown over the past round demonstrates that Sam be a man who plays few months is what has he will be allotted every football rather than be the brought us to this point, opportunity to prove openly gay football player. and it will carry profes- himself. He can take

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Photo by Ayanna Fernandez Photo by Ayanna Fernandez Pablo Cordova scouts for a target, while Levi Kramer shoots. Senior Ayanna Jacobs Kaylan, Simon Ghebermicael and Biz Arega are dressed in their paintball gear on May 16. Student teams paint picture of potential new campus sport By Ayanna Fernandez At the whistle, they would open fire, Jumping the gun, EWU student Kyle Wiley Hallberg said due to the fact an average staff writer while attempting to capture the flag located rushed his opponents and opened fire before of 35 to 40 people showed up on the first [email protected] in the middle of the field, which would end the whistle was blown, which disqualified turnout, the school should take this as a the match. him from the game. Still, Wiley said he had big sign to continue with the sport. About 40 students, laughing and smil- Eastern senior Ayanna Jacobs Kaylan was a great time. Even with past paintball experience, ing, greeted each other and created new the only woman on her team. “It was a blast,” said Wiley. “I met half my Hallberg said it did not compare to this time. friendships on the intramural field on Jacobs Kaylan said this was her first time team here today, so it’s fun.” “I’ve paintballed maybe once or twice,” May 16. paintballing and she was very excited to play. No stranger to paintballing, Wiley thinks Hallberg said. “But this was the most fun The crowd of students stood around a table “I’ve been wanting to do it, but it’s re- the school should incorporate paintball into its because I knew everyone this time.” that had paintball guns and buckets full of yel- ally expensive,” said Jacobs Kaylan. “Now intramural sports because the paintballing is The all around consensus from stu- low and pink paintballs, while others stood in that the school has it for free, I’m taking very expensive. dents is to have Eastern make paintballing front of an obstacle course that was blocked off advantage.” Allen Hallberg, another Eagle who is an intramural sport. by a big, long, black net. As students watched her and her team- fairly familiar with paintballing, agrees Many of the students who attended, As everyone else watched from the side- mates take the field, there was a level of with Wiley. made friends and had a good time. line, two teams, each consisting of eight people, excitement for the battle. The whistle was “I think the school should make this an “It was cool playing,” Jacobs Kaylan were to take the field and position themselves blown and there were endless popping intramural sport,” Hallberg said. “Make it so said. “The closest thing I get to this is play- to their side. sounds of paintballs being shot. we can sign up and play legitimate matches.” ing video games, so it was a lot of fun.” Senior harbors NFL draft aspirations Sprinter caps off season yard dash. They test your speed. Impressed with Tevin to lead us. The way I saw you, you By Ayanna Fernandez By Elohino Theodore as well because at the staff writer They test your explosiveness. McDonald’s quick recovery, was still acting young. I need you start, my block slipped They test your intelligence and junior quarterback Vernon Adams to step up and be a leader.’ Saying staff writer [email protected] [email protected] and the judges didn’t stuff off the field.” said it is in Tevin McDonald’s that about [Tevin McDonald], that call us back,” Michael American football is a sport According to Tevin McDonald, genes to be successful. just shows how good of a person said. “So I had to try where fans wait for the annual out of the thousands of college “Other players might be able he is and how mature he is. He’s Similar to his team- to play catch up the season to begin, like children ex- players, only 220 will be selected. to bounce back but his drive, his like a big brother to me. He has mates, junior track whole way.” cited for Christmas. Of those chosen, 90 percent of the drive is unreal,” said Adams. “I’m helped me get to where I am right and field sprinter Kerr witnessed this The smell of barbecue and the players selected to the Combine sure he is going to be there in next now.” Brad Michael has had situation at the meet warmth from the summer sun is get drafted. year’s draft. He broke his ankle Playing along side of Tevin a long journey from as well. “The starters a hint to football fans that the up- “So that will be my main like five, six months ago, and he’s McDonald, Brown believes that the beginning of the missed his block slip- coming season is near. It is a five focus, getting ready for that,” coming back. He’s looking good. he had the intellectual knowledge season to the Big Sky ping,” Kerr said. “I’m to six month span that keeps fans said Tevin McDonald. “God He’s about 85 percent right now that will lead him to being very Championships. still baffled on how glued to their televisions count- willing, I have a good season, so that’s good. By the summer- successful. Michael was one four starters could less nights throughout the week, and I have an opportunity to time and fall camp, he should be “As a player, he is very tal- of the many student- miss a guy’s block especially on Sundays. be invited to those things and 100 percent. ented, athletically. He has a lot athletes to compete slipping. We don’t For Eastern Washington Uni- declare for the drafted.” With experience playing along of knowledge,” Brown said. “So in Flagstaff, Arizona. criticize the officials, versity’s senior defensive back In early November, Tevin side of Tevin McDonald, Brown with those two together, it turns “I did pretty good,” it’s just phenomenally Tevin McDonald, football is not McDonald broke his fibula and had experienced first hand the him into a guy who is possibly Michael said. “I did unfortunate that they a season, it is lifestyle that he did tore his syndesmosis, which fulfilment that Tevin McDonald one of the best in the country, let better in [the prelimi- missed that call.” not choose, but instead chose him. is one of the most, important can bring to the field. alone the conference.” nary rounds]; I ran a Michael ended up Tevin McDonald’s father, ligaments in the foot. Tevin “Playing with him him was Due to Tevin McDonald’s foot- 47.17.” Michael’s per- in sixth place in the Timothy McDonald, is a retired McDonald said it was only a fun,” Brown said. “He takes risks ball intelligence and performance, formance was the sec- 400-meter event due 13-year NFL veteran who played setback when it came to the team so he makes a lot of plays. It’s fun as well as the coaching staff, Ad- ond-best time in the to the start of the race for the San Francisco 49ers, and during spring ball, because he playing with a guy who knows ams thinks this upcoming season preliminary rounds. with a time of 48.59. Tevin McDonald’s older brother was still unable to play. as much as for Tevin Michael also now During the same day, Timothy McDonald Jr. was “Spring ball is a valuable time you.” NFL draft by the numbers: McDonald ranks third in school Michael joined up drafted to the St. Louis Rams last to learn plays. It’s pretty much an Accord- will be a history for the 400-me- with senior Collin year. For Tevin McDonald, every early start on the season. NCAA ing to Ad- great one. ter event. Green, senior Kram- day is football. allows you to have 15 practices to ams, Tevin 220 Average number of players “He’s Men’s head coach er Green and fresh- With a plan of his own, get a head start, so I missed valu- McDonald selected for the NFL Combine going to be Stan Kerr thought Mi- man Austin Upmeyer Tevin McDonald uses discipline able time in that. Summer training will succeed an all-league chael did his best in to participate in the and persistence to accomplish is the most important time, and I’ll for more rea- player for Arizona. “I think Brad 4x400 relay. his goals. have two, almost three, months to sons than 90 percent Number of players us. I’m sure did an outstanding Leading up to the Tevin McDonald plans to get myself in playing shape.” just his ath- who get drafted after the Combine he’s going job,” Kerr said. “He ran Big Sky Champion- graduate after the fall quarter of Soon-to-be special teams letic ability. to be a pre- a tactically intelligent ships, Michael had one 2014. He will continue to play for coach and former Eagle foot- His maturity, season all Number of practices the preliminary race; he favorite moment this the Eagles 2014-2015 season in ball player Allen Brown said, intelligence 15 American put himself into the fi- season that will always January and then move back to full recovery should be no and ability to NCAA allows during spring because nals as the No. 2 seed.” sticks with him. “By far, his home state of California. Upon problem with him there to help help others what I saw According to Mi- the best highlight so far his return, he will begin training Tevin Mcdonald. will help him last year in chael, he did not do as this season would be for Combine, which is an inter- “I’ve seen him do individual go far. our first six games, he was defi- well as he would have the California trip,” view for the NFL, the senior ball drills and stuff like that,” said “When he first came, he came nitely the best [defensive back] liked during the final Michael said. and several other pre-draft events. Brown. “I will be helping him get in the spring of last year. He came in the Big Sky last year,” Adams round, on May 17, due “They put you through all dif- out there this summer. He’ll be on his visit and I was still Young said. “He’s going to be even better to an accident that oc- ferent kinds of tests,” Tevin Mc- back 100 percent without a prob- Vern,” Adams said. “He was like, this year. 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By Elohino Theodore women’s basketball team was honored for Schuller appreciates how her players work those same principles to every walk of life staff writer the second time. hard on and off the court. “I love the fact that that you’re involved in,” Zeller said. “If [email protected] Cross-country coach Chris Zeller is proud to we’ve got a team that’s committed to basketball it’s time to study, you got to be all in on have his team win an award of this stature. “It’s but is also committed to getting their educa- studying. If it’s time to be practice, be all Three of Eastern Washington University great. The No. 1 reason they’re here at Eastern tion,” Schuller said. in at practice.” women’s teams in cross-country, basketball Washington University is to get a degree,” Zeller Assistant athletic director for compliance Joel “It takes having the right kids that are and golf were honored by the NCAA with said. “The first time Bill Chaves meets with all Vickery explained the process of the academic able to buy into those things, and that are academic progress rate public teams in the fall, process rate and how the three EWU teams rank able to be good time managers, self mo- recognition awards. he tells every in the top 10 percent nationally. “Basically, it’s tivated and self disciplined,” Zeller said. Every year, the NCAA What is APR? student-athlete, a score out of 1,000,” Vickery said. “What goes “At Eastern, we’ve been doing a good job honors Division I sports teams Academic Progress Rate ‘Your No. 1 job into that score are eligibility points and retention of getting those types of student-athletes.” by awarding the fact that here is to earn points of scholarship student-athletes.” Schuller talked about how her team focuses teams earned a high academ- your degree.’ It’s According to Vickery, eligibility points are on keeping their grades up. “We make a big deal ic progress rate for multiple How is it measured? great to see not defined as how student-athletes work academi- about not missing class,” Schuller said. “I know years. Teams who receive pub- Athlete eligibility only that they’re cally each quarter to be eligible to play on their they work hard, they’re prepared for every class lic recognition awards must on the road to respective teams. Retention points represent and they study hard. rank in the top 10 percent. Athlete retention doing that, but whether or not student-athletes stayed and at- “I think it helps a lot that, again, they came The academic progress Academic culture of the sport they’re doing it tended every quarter during the year. in as serious students, they were serious stu- rate is a scoring system really success- In order to successfully calculate the aca- dents in high school,” Schuller said. “I think where a team’s academic fully.” demic progress rate for each EWU team, Vick- that if you have a foundation, then it’s going information is analyzed Where does EWU Stand? Head wom- ery stated that the number of student-athletes on to be easier when you get to college. I think we each quarter or semester. Recieved honor all eight years en’s basketball scholarship per team is divided by the number recruit players who have a pretty solid founda- Every student-athlete on coach Wendy of eligibility and retention points. The quotient tion, they come from families where academics scholarship gets their aca- of the program Schuller is satis- is then multiplied by 1,000 to get the academic [are] important.” demic progress tracked by fied to have her progress rate score. The benchmark all EWU Vickery explained how an honor like the NCAA. players do well academically. “It makes me teams have to meet is 930 out of 1,000. this helps the reputation of EWU athlet- The Eagle women this year ranked in the happy, obviously, because bottom line is that The Eagles cannot fall below that. Each EWU ics. “Those teams work extremely hard top 10 percent nationally among all Division that’s why we’re here,” Schuller said. “We’re sports team is required to meet that benchmark. not only in their athletics but obviously I university sports teams. This year marked here to get an education and get a college Zeller explained how well his student- with the APR public recognition. Top 10 the third time that the golf team was hon- degree; the basketball is kind of a means to athletes have done this year to keep their percent, that’s great recognition,” Vickery ored. The women’s cross-country team was an end. Ultimately, the education is what grades up. “If you want to be excellent in said. “It shows the hard work that they’ve also honored for the third time, and the we’re after.” one area of your life, you’ve got to apply put in consistently.”

He’s a very motivated guy, so it MICHAEL: makes my job easier.” Kerr will also work more with CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Brad on his leadership skills. “He’ll be in another year as team “Especially when we ran at captain,” Kerr said. “We got an- the Long Beach Invite, when the other freshmen class coming in 4x400 [relay team] won. We set a next year.” Kerr stated that an What sport season [personal record], and we important thing that Brad needs were ranked second going into to do as captain of sprints and conference.” hurdles, is to continue to help would you like Michael also overcame ad- the freshmen athletes get situ- versity during the season on his ated with the team. road to the Big Sky Champion- Michael is currently looking added at EWU? ships. “The biggest obstacles towards the future of what might were just being exhausted from happen for the rest of the season. training since, I think, Septem- “As of right now, I’m on the ber and also working in the sum- bubble to make it to the regional mer,” Michael said. track meet in Fayetteville, Tweet us Kerr also mentioned what he Arkansas,” Michael said. “If I will be working on with Michael make that, I’ll continue training @easternersports in the near future, which includ- until next week. If I don’t, then ed keeping Brad focused as a se- I’m going to take a few weeks nior next year. “A lot of athletes off and then start doing some get senioritis, it is a hard thing light distance work to prepare to do Division I track for four myself for when we come back Photo by Ayanna Fernandez years,” Kerr said. “[Michael] has for August and September for Pablo Cordova creeps forward on the paintball obstacle course on May 16. just done an outstanding job. practices.”

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