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page10 About The Easterner

Our Mission: The mission of The Easterner is to inform the students, faculty, staff and nearby residents of Eastern Washington University of the governance, activities and views of the campus while providing a learning environment for students interested in journalism and related fields. Our main goal is to publish high-quality news content to the community of Eastern Washington University. About your paper: All content in The Easterner is either produced or chosen by EWU students. Our goal is to provide relevant information to the students, faculty, staff and residents of the commu- nities surrounding EWU. Circulation: The Easterner publishes a weekly print version as well as web content during the week http://www.easterneronline.com. The Easterner is distributed throughout the Cheney campus and business district as well as Riverpoint and various Spokane businesses. If you would like The Easterner to be distributed at your business call the Advertising Department at 509-359-7010. News Line: Advertising: If you have a tip, letter to the editor, press If you would like to place an ad or release or an idea for a story please call The classified ad, call 509-359-7010, Fax Easterner tip line at 509-359-6270 or the 509-359-4319 or send an email to general office line at 509-359-6737. [email protected] Address: The Easterner EWU, Isle Hall 102 Cheney, WA 99004 AUAP brings Japan to EWU page 10

Staff List Joe Matthews reviews “The Night Before” | page 8 Editor-in-Chief Eagle Life Editor Eric Long Ivy Nall Aprés Paris discusses political effects [email protected] [email protected] of attacks | page 4 509-359-6737 Opinion Editor Advertising Manager Samuel Deal Colton Weiks [email protected] [email protected] Page Designers 509-359-7010 Brian Loupe Managing Editor Abbi Vance Lawrence Barich Alyssa Scheller [email protected] Marcus Robinette Chief Copy Editor Graphic Designers Zoë Colburn Linlin Xing [email protected] Rebecca Savinski Art Director Copy Editors Claire Simpson Rachael Pickard [email protected] Jessica Miklas Online Editor Staff Writers Kayla Lee Joe Matthews Rosie Perry [email protected] Riley Baker Daisy Garcia Kalli Wolf Grace Pohl Administrative Assistant Chris Mudd Mike Manning Photographers News Editor Karissa Berg Jaclyn Archer Melanie Flint Eastern football season recap [email protected] Social Media Director page 15 509-359-6270 Bailey Baer Sports Editor Distributor Brandon Cline AUAP director Kristina Guilfoyle Kate Magie [email protected] Sonya Borgman profile | page 9 509-359-2273 Staff Adviser Front photo by Melanie Flint Women’s basketball takes on Lone Jeff Bunch Star showcase | page 17

2 THE EASTERNER December 2, 2015 Contents

NEWS 4 POLICE BEAT 14 EAGLE LIFE 8 COMMUNITY 14 OPINION 13 SPORTS 15

Editor’s note: The one with the clichés

Eric Long | editor-in-chief

t has been a very trying quarter for The Easterner. With the Iswitch to a new design, a staff that grew from less than 10 to 35 and some behind-the-scene changes, we finally made it to issue 10. Honestly, I don’t know how we made it, but we did. That may sound pretty negative, but I do not think people understand what it takes to create a newspaper every week. It’s tough work. Thank you to the readers, first and foremost. The compliments we get on the paper really do help to boost morale. My staff and I appreciate our readers’ constant support and we hope that more people become interested in what The Easterner has to offer. To my staff, thank you for all of the hard work you have put into this quarter and thank you for putting up with me and all the changes you’ve been through. I promise next quarter is going to be a lot better. Lastly, I hope the readers of The Easterner have an amazing break and that your holidays are filled with joy and cheer and all that jazz. See you next year, EWU.

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2 THE EASTERNER December 2, 2015 December 2, 2015 THE EASTERNER 3 News SAIL holds panel on Paris attack By Daisy Garcia | staff writer

Stacey Reece at panel.

Majid Sharifi (left) and Kevin Pirch (right) speak at Aprés Paris panel. | Photos by Karissa Berg Kristin Edquist presents.

he recent terrorist attacks in Paris, She began her talk with basic information members from anywhere, Edquist said. the Russian government. If Syria were to France, have sparked political about the attacks, which included a map The open borders throughout Europe fall under the control of a foreign power, Tdebates all over the world, but some of Paris with the locations of the attacks will be closing, immigrants are going to it would be exploited for its location and students may be lost when it comes to the pinpointed and a small speech about be shut out and it is a tragedy that is sup- vulnerable state, making the threat of war possible implications the attacks could the victims who were injured or killed. ported by popular opinions induced by the substantially higher. The United States as have on our nation. The map served to show that the attacks terrorist attacks, Edquist said. She went on of now, however, is just a reacting party A panel discussion, Aprés Paris, was held were not in random locations but around to talk about the implications of the events that does not have direct involvement in by the Student Activities, Involvement and heavily populated areas. for the people of France: Citizens are the matter yet, Pirch said. Leadership (SAIL) team on Nov. 24 in the She went on to say that out of 10 terrified and the government has begun to The last panelist to give their talk was PUB multipurpose room in order for students bombing suspects, nine were identified and rethink its internal security. Sharifi, associate professor of political to learn about and discuss the attacks and found. Six of the attackers were French Next to speak on the panel was Pirch, science and professor of international what they mean for the future of France, the and one was Belgian, all of which “reflect associate professor and department chair relations. Sharifi focused his talk on the Middle East and the United States. deeply problematic domestic issues in of the political science department. Pirch Middle East, emphasizing that the events SAIL brought in three EWU political France and the European Union.” The explained the significance the Paris did not happen in a social, political nor science professors, Kristin Edquist, Ph.D; majority of the attackers being French bombings and attacks have on the United economic vacuum. All wars, battles and Majid Sharifi, Ph.D; and Kevin Pirch, shows the amount of turmoil that has been States. Tensions between the U.S. and struggles that happen in the Middle East Ph.D, to speak on the panel. Vandana growing in the domestic relations of France. the Middle East — the suspected origin of are internationally connected because of Asthana, Ph.D, was also meant to speak Edquist emphasized many times that the ISIS — have been unsteady but now that a allies and enemies alike, said Sharifi. at the event but was unable to make it attacks were a “home grown problem” NATO country, France, has been attacked, While talking about the warlike due to the icy roads. The professors were because most of the attackers were familiar it is uncertain whether or not a war conditions Iran, Iraq, Syria, Turkey, chosen to speak due to their expertise in with the area and they knew exactly how to involving the U.S. will be started. No one Egypt, Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, their respective areas of political science. go into those areas undetected. wants to go to war but nations are begin- Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Every professor spoke for approximately France and Europe as a whole must ning to shift their views to see ISIS as a Saudi Arabia and the United Arab 10 minutes about a different aspect of the decide whether to retaliate or to change main threat. Syria is an important issue in Emirates are enduring, Sharifi mentioned attacks and their possible effects. the open border policy for immigrants. The the aftermath of the Paris attacks because the silence of it all around the world. Edquist, associate professor of political current open border system allows immi- it is currently in governmental turmoil “No one hears about everything that science, covered what the attacks in Paris grants to pass through without a passport, that could be exploited by a greater force happens but attacks are happening every- meant for Europe, specifically France. allowing ISIS to network and recruit such as Western governments, ISIS or day and the media is not spreading enough

4 THE EASTERNER December 2, 2015 news Lack of communication has CSTEM worried information about the world we live in,” Sharifi said. His central argument By Kalli Wolf | staff writer concerning the Paris attacks was that more people need to be educated about the attacks and who is responsible. Coomes said there are three According to Coomes, the Sharifi discredited the myth that major problems with the selec- administration needs to create ISIS represents the Muslim community tion of Hoss and Stolberg. “The a structure that restores the and the philosophy of Islam. Out of the first is that neither administrator representation and accountability millions of Muslims in the world only a is from a discipline within that has been eliminated in order small segment are members of ISIS and CSTEM, which the CSTEM to solve this issue regarding it is not right to see ISIS as just that Policies and Procedures require shared governance. “Beyond that, small segment because there are so many of deans and associate deans,” administrators and faculty must other members of different religions and said Coomes. “Deans who have continue working to increase cultures involved, Sharifi said. With this experience in the disciplines in open dialogue and transparency, the panelists finished their talks and the the college will have a much including administrators’ value Q&A session began. better understanding of the rela- of and responsiveness to faculty Aprés Paris was well attended by tionships among the programs.” concerns,” she said. students and professors alike. The panel The second, she said, is However, Coomes said went a bit past the allotted time period the lack of accountability of dialogue has already increased, of one and a half hours due to the Q&A the academic leaders to faculty, as Keogh Hoss held a meeting session. A young woman asked how programs and students in the to hear and respond to CSTEM elections in the United States will be college. “CSTEM faculty were faculty concerns and she continues affected by the attacks in Paris. Pirch not involved in their selection to hold discussions with chairs in addressed her question saying that the and any evaluation of them CSTEM regarding the needs and elections will not be impacted beyond by faculty will be meaningless concerns of their department. the candidates’ attitudes toward foreign since they will return to their “If Dr. Keogh Hoss and Ms. policies. Edquist added that the terrorist Illustration by Rebecca Savinski prior positions in other colleges,” Stolberg remain in leadership attacks have impacted political parties in Coomes said. “The structures of positions within CSTEM for the their attitudes on immigration, specifically ollowing concerns legislators are willing to fund,” accountability and faculty involve- remainder of the academic year, the Republican Party which has developed regarding the pre-de- Decker said. ment all along the continuum it will be essential for decisions an anti-immigrant attitude. F sign for the new science While the faculty believes that has been removed.” It is essential that affect faculty, programs, and A young man posed the question, buildings, other issues have action was taken without involving that academic leaders such as students to be public and for all “How will democracy defend itself against arisen regarding EWU’s policy them, the Faculty Organization chairs, associate deans, deans CSTEM faculty to provide input the terrorist organization’s ideals?” This of shared governance. is responsible for finding out and the provost all represent and that is seriously considered in final question was answered by Edquist who According to EWU’s website, whether this is mere perception advocate for the faculty, programs decisions,” Coomes said. said, “Europe has the right to govern the shared governance policy or reality. and students under their charge As far as the larger issue of themselves and the people will therefore means administrators are According to Decker, the according to Coomes. shared governance, she said we decide the method of action they’ll take responsible for any final decisions issue at hand is one of commu- According to Coomes, the should all be concerned about in response.” Sharifi added to Edquist’s regarding running the university, nication. “Faculty Organization appointment of Keogh Hoss and these weakened aspects. She said response saying that the media distorts but the faculty must be consulted supports bringing CSTEM faculty Stolberg is concerning because controversies will always occur on popular views of global events such as and given all information prior to fully into the loop in the further they will go back to their prior campuses, but Eastern’s shared these to the point where powerful elites making those decisions. stages of design and building positions in other colleges. Being governance policy requires essential cannot arrive at a clear solution. According to professor of and will help facilitate that as interim administrators, they are faculty involvement in the selection Another young man asked, “How has Philosophy and EWU Faculty needed,” Decker said. not compelled to advocate or rep- and evaluation of academic leaders, the silence of western media taken a role Organization President Kevin Some CSTEM faculty resent the faculty in CSTEM. She as well as open and responsive in global events such as what happened Decker, “Consensus must be members claim other decisions said that since Keogh Hoss and dialogue before decisions are made. in Paris?” Sharifi said the media has sought with the faculty before regarding appointment of Stolberg are from other colleges She said this is vital, even if it takes globalized terror with all of the attention action contrary to their views administration were made without that compete with CSTEM for re- longer to make those decisions. terrorist techniques draw, yet it has also is taken. faculty input. sources, there is concern they may “I believe both administrators failed to perform the one job that media Recently, CSTEM faculty “Two of the decisions made be less likely to support increased and faculty have the best interests has: To spread specific information about have claimed they were not by administration without resources for CSTEM. “There has of EWU and students in mind, but events to the public. consulted about the pre-design faculty input were the appoint- been no evidence yet that the two that decisions can have unintended SAIL set the goal of informing of the new science building ment of the Interim Provost, leaders have negative intentions and unforeseen consequences,” students about the events surrounding and the design differs to what Dr. Keogh Hoss, as Interim for CSTEM,” Coomes said. Coomes said. Paris attacks and accomplished it through many of them feel is necessary Dean of CSTEM, and the the panel. Despite the lack of a panelist, in a new building. “Part of the appointment of Ms. Rebecca information and different angles of the conflict here is due to limited Stolberg as Interim Associate events were thoroughly discussed and the resources in Olympia and the Dean of CSTEM,” professor CSTEM faculty interested in voicing their concerns can submit letters to attendees were able to get answers to their view that we may have to settle of mathematics and Faculty the editor to [email protected] questions concerning the events. for a building that reflects Organizations Vice President not what we need, but what Jackie Coomes said.

4 THE EASTERNER December 2, 2015 December 2, 2015 THE EASTERNER 5 News How EWU handles hate crimes Urban Outfitters By Daisy Garcia | staff writer planned for WU defines a hate crime as abuse, bullying, de- Estruction of property or harassment that targets specific Riverpark Square groups, as outlined by the offi- By Mike Hantho | contributing writer cial EWU guidelines of Policies and Procedures under social misconduct. You EWUHate Crimes rban Outfitters is politically incorrect.” The way a crime is dealt Suck expected to open at the Kent State University, Ohio, with depends on the level of URiverpark Square Mall in claims to be one of many groups, the act that is committed. A fall 2016. such as the Anti-Defamation hate speech-related crime may Centennial Properties, the League and Human Rights EWU defines a hate crime as any result in a citation whereas a company facilitating Urban Foundation, that has been offended physical hate crime results in type of abuse, bullying, destruction Outfitter’s expansion, said in a or victimized by Urban Outfitter’s the perpetrator being arrested of property or discrimnation press release the building will be distasteful attire and merchandise. and booked under more serious towards groups. two stories high and occupy ap- According to Kent State, charges. Once a student commits proximately 10,000 square feet in Urban Outfitters has released an act that violates the student the eastern part of the Riverpark a very offensive sweater that conduct code of discrimination, Square Mall. resembled the University’s 1970 it must be addressed by the Bryn West, a Centennial sweater with blood spatters police, the dean of students, the Properties spokesperson, said in across the front, which the Student Affairs Office, a council the press release the opportunities university said is a reference to hearing or any agency that has Report a hate crime to: the police Urban Outfitters presents to both the Kent State Massacre. jurisdiction, Laurie Connelly, department, Counseling services, the consumers and the company. “May 4, 1970, was a watershed associate to the president said. dean of students, human resources, “… Urban Outfitters is a moment for the country and espe- Deputy Chief of police at popular national brand that cially the Kent State family,” said or Office of Global Initiatives. EWU Gary Gasseling said, complements our established mix Kent’s University Communications “Luckily, EWU has not had a of local and national retailers and Marketing Department. “We reported hate crime since 2012 and will also attract a younger lost four students that day while but the need to watch for hate segment of the market,” West said nine others were wounded and crimes still stands because the in the release. countless others were changed safety of the students is priority.” EWU student Courtney Carter forever… This item is beyond poor The lack of reported hate crimes said the controversies surrounding taste and trivializes a loss of life on campus does not indicate that A speech-related hate crime may Urban Outfitters and its appeal that still hurts the Kent State hate crimes have not occurred, result in a citation. A physical hate are the reasons she chooses not to community today.” it simply means that no one has crime results in the perpetrator being shop there. Carter said she is disappoint- come forward. arrested under serious charges. “Personally, the [shirt] I ed and isn’t excited for Urban Hate crimes and hate speech found the most offensive was the Outfitter’s expansion to Spokane. are based on federal and state Kent State sweatshirt with what “It’s unfortunate that Graphic by Alyssa Scheller laws that categorize them as looked like blood stains on it,” [Riverpark Square] couldn’t have criminal offenses, Mike Bowers, students at EWU could fall victim a student have knowledge said Carter. “[Also] their ‘Eat Less’ found a better business to bring director of student rights and to discrimination driven actions. concerning hate crimes or any T-shirt was another one that was to Spokane,” said Carter. “Even responsibilities emphasized. According to the Police behavior that puts another in- infuriating. Some of their products though it will be local, it’s pretty These serious criminal offenses Department at EWU and the dividual in a position in which are culturally insensitive and likely that I still won’t shop there.” call for consequences and should Rights and Responsibilities he or she feels uncomfortable or be reported in order for help office, nothing has been reported targeted in any way, said student to be given to the individuals involving hate targeted at the has the opportunity to report involved, Trent Lutey, university Muslim and Middle Eastern it. Reports can be made to the It’s unfortunate that policy administrator said. community. Should an incident police department, Counseling Hate crimes root from arise, however, it will be dealt and Psychological Services, “[Riverpark Square] couldn’t have discrimination and in light with according to the student the dean of students, human of the recent events in Paris, conduct code and be reviewed by resources, the Office of Global found a better business to bring to Muslims and Middle Easterners the Student Discipline Council. Initiatives (for international stu- around the world have been In order to prevent a dents) and anonymously through Spokane. targeted with discriminatory dangerous situation that may be the Office of Student Affairs. views, presenting the possibility life threatening, any sign of hate Courtney Carter | EWU student that Muslim and Middle Eastern crimes must be reported. Should

6 THE EASTERNER December 2, 2015 news SAFE may change university response to sexual assault Proposed bill sparks controversy

By Kalli Wolf | staff writer

he Safe Campus Act of 2015 (SAFE) progress towards increased awareness of is a federal bill put forth to address sexual assault on campus.” Tsexual violence on college campuses Despite additional provisions of the Safe and was introduced July 29 by representa- Campus Act, such as who can or cannot be tives Matt Salmon of Arizona, Pete Sessions a campus security authority under the Clery Undergraduates of Texas and Kay Granger of Texas. Act and how long institutions can suspend According to the bill, the purpose is “To student organizations, the Clery Center amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to said, “None of these trump our primary protect victims of sexual violence, to improve concern that a piece of legislation in 2015 the adjudication of allegations related to dictates a singular response to the complex sexual violence, and for other purposes.” issue of reporting campus sexual assault.” If passed, the bill would require stu- The Clery Center encourages people to dents to notify law enforcement before the support survivors’ option to report to law school is allowed to take action in response enforcement, but not to require it. Apply for to the assault or provide accommodations Another opposition is that SAFE contra- for such student. dicts Title IX, which entails that colleges According to an article written by John and universities have an independent obli- Sexton of the Breitbart, a news and opinion gation to deal with sexual misconduct in a website, “Proponents of the bill argue the de- timely fashion, whether a police investiga- Spring 2016 termination of guilt in these cases is serious tion takes place or not. The Clery Center enough that it should be handled more like criminal cases, i.e. access SAFE will hinder campus to witnesses, documents, and attorneys, plus the reports“ of sexual assault by right to know what one is being accused of doing. mandating a system that In addition, involving the police could help removes power from survivors. by having professional investigators to sort out Clery Center for Security On Campus the truth and, possibly, to ensure a dangerous rapist isn’t given a chance said, “For some survivors, pursuing the law to create more victims somewhere else.” enforcement process may feel like justice; However, organizations such as the Clery for other survivors, justice is walking into Center for Security On Campus, a nonprofit a classroom and not having to sit next to dedicated to safe campus communities their rapists. Both of these options (and nationwide, oppose this bill. In a statement more) are offered under the Clery Act and released on their website, the Clery Center Title IX in a manner that recognizes that said, “Supporters of SAFE argue that the everyone has different reactions to trauma.” legislation establishes a more equitable In response to this, Kappa Sigma process by mandating the reporting of sexual member junior Alec Hubbart said, “I proba- assault to law enforcement before a campus bly wouldn’t support it [SAFE] because it can act,” and went on to say that, if imple- would take accountability away from frater- mented, “SAFE will hinder campus reports nities. However, on the flipside of the coin, of sexual assault by mandating a system there are people who get falsely accused … that removes power from survivors. This is But not nearly as much as people who get especially disappointing during a time when sexually assaulted.” as a nation we are making unprecedented

6 THE EASTERNER December 2, 2015 December 2, 2015 THE EASTERNER 7 Eagle Life

‘The Night Before’ a holiday classic AUAP students By Joe Matthews | staff writer travel for the

eing advertised as a raunchy, holiday break B drug-filled Christmas comedy, “The By Rosie Perry | staff writer Night Before,” starring Seth Rogen, Joseph fter wrapping up their final Gordon-Levitt and An- event of 2015, Asia Universi- thony Mackie, delivered what it promised Aty America Program (AUAP) but also much more. students are getting excited about their With three incredibly likable actors, winter break plans. the movie would have still been fun if the Director of AUAP Kristina Guilfoyle premise hadn’t gone any further. Thankfully, said her students typically plan to see as they were able to bring even more to the much of the United States as they can, table than expected and produce a funny, so most of them will be heading off to heartfelt and honest comedy about three another state for winter break. guys celebrating their last Christmas Eve Sophomore Yuki Hosokawa plans to before true adulthood sets in. travel to New York with his girlfriend for The movie follows three best friends, the break. “I am most looking forward Isaac, played by Rogen; Chris, played by to seeing Time Square and the Statue of Mackie; and Ethan, played by Gordon-Levitt, Liberty,” Hosokawa said. who began the tradition of going out together Though very excited about seeing on Christmas Eve after a disaster struck Manhattan, Hosokawa said he is Ethan’s life. Having stuck to the ritual for nervous about going due to recent over a decade now, the three were moving threats from ISIS. in separate ways, so they decided this would After finals, sophomores Kohei be the last year. Isaac is settling down with Sugai and Rina Kasahara are heading his pregnant wife, Chris is a rising star in off to San Francisco and plan to visit the NFL whose newly-found celebrity is Disneyland. Both Sugai and Kasahaka getting the best of him and Ethan is a poor said they were most excited for the New musician still lingering in the past. Year countdown at Disneyland. In years prior, the three had heard about The two are overjoyed about seeing and longed to attend the biggest party in New more of the country and are not York: The Nutcracker Ball. While working nervous at all. a coat check for a different party, Ethan Sophomore Asuka Konno will be stumbles upon three tickets for the ball and the traveling to Los Angeles. Even though adventure ensues. Isaac is given a box of drugs she is traveling alone she could not be and spends the night tripping; Chris is in dire more excited and said she has nothing need of weed that keeps getting stolen; and to be nervous about. “I want to see the Ethan just wants to get extremely drunk and Hollywood sign,” Konno said. talk to his ex-girlfriend. Somehow making it Sophomore Rina Kato decided she to the party, the three were able to spend their Illustration by Linlin Xing would like to spend her break seeing last Christmas Eve together reminiscing on the another country so she will be visiting past but also looking toward the future. doesn’t have his life together when, in Ilana Glazar, “The Night Before” pays tribute Canada. Kato and a few friends plan Though this movie may at first seem all reality, the other two have sizeable to many classic Christmas movies from to make stops in Vancouver, B.C. and like just another silly comedy, it actually demons of their own that they need to “Home Alone” to “A Christmas Carol.” With Yellowknife. “I am most looking forward turns into a coming-into-adulthood film. come to terms with as well. With none Miley Cyrus even making an appearance, this to seeing the Aurora Borealis and Probably the best aspect of the film is of these storylines affecting the comedic movie might end up being this generation’s watching the dog sleds in Yellowknife,” that it is able to produce three different nature of the movie, “The Night Before” Christmas comedy classic. Incredibly funny said Kato. stories and combine them into one rowdy is both hilarious and relatable. with an underlying story of self-realization, Whether headed to The Big Apple or adventure. At the start of the film, Ethan Hosting an impressive supporting crew “The Night Before” is a movie that really Canada these students all said they were is made to look like he is the one that including Mindy Kaling, Lizzy Caplan and brings out the essence of the holidays. very excited for their time traveling.

8 THE EASTERNER December 2, 2015 Eagle Life AUAP director shares her story and role at EWU EWU alumna Kristina Guilfoyle helps international students with the American experience

By Rosie Perry | staff writer

ristina Guilfoyle considered EWU her home for many years, being both an alumna and the director Kof the Asia University America Program (AUAP). Initially Guilfoyle never planned on working with international students. However when she was a student at EWU she had an opportunity to be a peer adviser for international students. After she graduated, a former supervisor told her she had a very good rapport with the students and she would do well teaching. Guilfoyle then began teaching an American life class for international students at EWU. “I think I always had a relationship with inter- national students because I am actually half Thai, so I kind of grew up translating English to English,” Guilfoyle said. She went on to say she was always around international people and that just became what she felt comfortable with.

The biggest struggle I’ve“ had is encouraging students to go out there and become part of the EWU community. Kristina Guilfoyle | director of AUAP

Guilfoyle also spent quite a bit of time working and traveling internationally. From 2008 to 2013 she lived in Japan and worked at Asia University in Tokyo. Students are required to take a year of freshman English at Asia University and Guilfoyle was one of approximately 20 foreign teachers selected to teach English to the students. During her time in Japan, Guilfoyle managed to see a good amount of Europe and Asia as she had about Kristina Guilfoyle sitting in her office | Photo by Karissa Berg four months off every year. Her favorite place to see was Thailand. “I loved that the people were so welcoming and the amount of coordinator Michael Reid. Since AUAP students are Thailand because I was familiar with the culture and I English spoken there was amazing to her. only at EWU for five months at a time, this class can be would say Thailand is one of the most welcoming places After finishing her time at Asia University, very different each quarter. It is designed to be applica- to go to for tourists,” Guilfoyle said. Guilfoyle came back to the United States and applied ble to students during the time which they are here for. In Thailand, Guilfoyle was able to see an elephant for the job she currently holds. Guilfoyle said she loves everything about her job sanctuary. Occasionally the elephants are abused due She continues to teach classes to international stu- and rises to any challenge. “The biggest struggle to the high levels of tourists wanting to ride and see dents, including an integrated English class and career I’ve had is encouraging students to go out there and them. “It was really amazing to see and go experience,” exploration. These classes are designed to help the become part of the EWU community, but we always Guilfoyle said. At the sanctuary Guilfoyle said she had students integrate to life in America as well as prepare urge them to join the clubs and meet people,” said the opportunity to bathe with the elephants. them for returning home. Guilfoyle. “I have a really great staff and we all want Guilfoyle also said Cambodia was a wonderful place Guilfoyle remains teaching the American life the best for our students.” to visit. She said it was very similar to Thailand in classbut now with the addition of student services

8 THE EASTERNER December 2, 2015 December 2, 2015 THE EASTERNER 9 Eagle Life AUAP students bring Japan to EWU Asia University America Program hosts Japanese Culture Night

By Rosie Perry | staff writer

n Nov. 23, the Asia University international groups around campus to introduced themselves to guests and served Overall the night was a success America Program (AUAP) celebrat- do the same with their cultures.” karaage, which is Japanese-style fried according to Guilfoyle. “My favorite part of Oed culture night in Streeter Hall. The event has been going on for two chicken. The chicken seemed to be quite the event was really seeing how incredibly “The purpose of culture night is years at EWU and occurs once per quarter. popular as guests were eating it faster than happy our AUAP students are when people to expose EWU students to another Guilfoyle said the goal for this quar- students were bringing it out. come to support them. They generally want culture, as well as educate them about ter’s event was to bring diversity to campus At 6 p.m. a group of AUAP students to meet new people and make new friends, other countries,” said Director of as well as give AUAP students a chance to who have formed a band played Japanese and I think they are always surprised AUAP, Kristina Guilfoyle. “It’s an branch out and meet new people. music for the attendees. when people take an interest in their opportunity for AUAP students to bring Beginning at 5 p.m., the night started Immediately following the band another culture,” she said. Japan to EWU and to also invite other with a social during which AUAP students group of students performed a Japanese dance.

(Clockwise from top left) Yasuyuki Asano, Jun Kato and Daisuke Mori, who formed a band, play Japanese music; Shiori Yumoto, Yuhei Toyoda and Ono Miori perform a Japanese dance; Yuka Okabe and Risa Kobayashi make karaage (above); Kyoko Kageyama teaches students how to paint Japenese letters

Photos by Melanie Flint

10 THE EASTERNER December 2, 2015 Eagle Life A new generation’s boxing movie ‘Creed’ presents an optimistic look to the future

By Chris Mudd | staff writer

early 40 years since Sylvester Michael B. Jordan is Adonis Johnson, son of the great Stallone first stepped into the Apollo Creed, Rocky’s old rival. Yearning to be a fighter, he Nring, the culture of cinema is seeks the training of the reluctant Rocky, reprised by Stallone. still very much aware of the influence The two powerhouse actors bouncing off of each other is the of “Rocky.” There hasn’t been a fight highlight of the film. movie since that hasn’t stood on the Meanwhile, there is no denying that at the end of the day shoulders of Rocky Balboa. Yet now a boxing movie needs fights. The first of the two major battle Illustration by Rebecca Scavinski with “Creed,” a new generation of fighter has stepped up. scenes is significantly more interesting than the second. It’s shot Director Ryan Coogler took on a monumental challenge in a way that makes it feel as if it’s one continuous shot, although Stallone has proved himself to be less than expendable after with this project. To revisit and pay homage to Rocky’s legacy I have a hard time believing it really is. The danger of the fight all, as he delivers a remarkable and surprising performance. whilst paving the landscape for the next generation sounds like felt very real, and the long shot brought about a sense of tension Rocky isn’t the same man he was 40 years ago, but feels like an impossible task. Yet “Creed” seems like an optimistic appraisal and unease to mirror the fight itself. a logical extension of what that character would become. Him of the future, while still reflecting on the past in an almost The second fight is certainly the climax of the film, but felt stepping in as the father figure to the son of his rival is both melancholic dance. We weave in and out through emotions with less tense somehow. That being said, I still wasn’t sure how the emotional and thrilling. such ease, it truly is a testament to Coogler’s excellent direction. fight would turn out, which is really one of the most important Is “Creed” a boxing movie? Certainly. But it’s so much more When he directed “Fruitvale Station,” there was a glimpse at his factors in a boxing finale. If I know the winner before the fight than that. It’s a revival. It’s a new fighter with a new life and I abilities, but they’re in full force here. starts, the entire fight is boring. couldn’t get enough of it. Don’t fear the scantron Students offer tips on how to ace finals this quarter

By Lelia Thatcher | contributing writer

inals week is approaching yet again. However, choosing the right people is crucial. While it can seem like a never-ending A group of chatty students with more interest Fweek of dread and stress for many stu- in gossip and less interest in productive dents, there are several tricks to surviving in a studying is a waste of valuable time. less miserable way. Senior Justin Senior Thor Louik said he Boutelle tried to You just have to figure makes notecards, get a jumpstart “ studies a little on his finals out what works for you. bit every day Illustration by Linlin Xing this quarter, and works out since he is a And of course don’t to relieve excess shut out from the online world, it can be benefi- students to pull an all-nighter to force as much self-proclaimed stress ahead cial to ignore social media for short, designated information into their mind as possible, but this procrastinator. forget breakfast. of finals. His periods to focus on studying. tactic is detrimental in the long run. “It feels like ” go-to saying is, Some students may find creating a A student’s ability to remember material the quarter just Thor Boutelle | EWU senior “work the body schedule with periods of time blocked out for or reason their way to unsure answers is started and I’m to cultivate the studying can help with time management. It is significantly diminished without enough rest. already stressing out about finals,” Boutelle mind.” Sitting in one place for a long period of easy to push off studying one more day until If all else fails and a student does miss out on said. In preparation for finals week he goes to time leads to a tired, useless mind, according to suddenly it is the night before the exam and sleep it can be tempting to drink extra coffee to the library constantly and tries to thoroughly Louik. Exercising increases blood flow to the the only way to get any studying done is to compensate. This just causes the body to crash understand the most important material of brain which makes studying more productive. cram it into an all-nighter. quicker. Instead, drink extra water. each of his classes. Junior Matt Moe said he cleans his room Nearly everyone would agree that a good Boutelle said the best advice he has received For all of the procrastinators out there, and tries not to have anything else distract night’s sleep is essential for the best perfor- leading up to finals week is that “every class is studying in groups might be one solution. him, particularly social media, so he can focus mance on an exam. However, many students different and every student is different. You just It is harder to postpone a study session if before finals week. In this digital age, while it are guilty of prioritizing a last minute cram have to figure out what works for you. And of plans have been made with multiple people. is almost impossible for students to completely session over sleep. It may seem necessary for course don’t forget breakfast.”

10 THE EASTERNER December 2, 2015 December 2, 2015 THE EASTERNER 11 Eagle Life

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12 THE EASTERNER December 2, 2015 Opinion

OP-ED Syrian refugees should be welcomed, not denied By Mike Hantho | contributing writer on theirs, which is not what we as a nation From those groups, conditions of Lance Lochner, professor of economics at are about. poverty and famine are created, which is the University of Western Ontario, conducted merica should help the refugees in One reason we should accept the where terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda a study on the effects of education to crime. Syria and the Middle East by allow- refugees into America is because we are a recruit disillusioned men and women, or According to the study, education had a large Aing them asylum in our country. symbol of hope to the rest of the world. We even young children. Should those people effect on incarceration rates, reducing the likeli- In recent months, refugees from Syria proudly support the idea that our country not be placed in such conditions however, hood of those people to either return to or enter and the Middle East have been emigrating was founded upon immigrants from around it’d be less likely for them to be exploited prison. While terrorism seems like a completely to Europe and the United States The the world, and champion the ideals of for terrorist activities. different entity than domestic crimes, terrorist damage from these events will be felt for freedom, liberty, the pursuit of happiness Finally, if we accept the refugees into activities and recruitment share many similar many years, if not decades, to come. If we along with basic human rights and dignity. our country now and allow them to have the principles to gang-related violence. make the wrong decision and reject the right To deny these people the chance for the same education we have, potential terrorism It is completely understandable that path, the consequences will come back to freedoms we take for granted would be an can be greatly reduced among the refugees. people would suspect or fear sleeper agents haunt our nation and the world in ways we insult to the intentions and dreams of the Crime and terrorism, and education slipping into our country with the incoming couldn’t even imagine. founders of America and would serve to only have an inverse relationship. This refugees. However, we have the means to It is possible for terrorists to blend into increase the damage dealt by terrorism. means that one increases while the other mitigate the potential damage that could the ranks of the refugees, which is a risk Another reason to accept the refugees decreases, so when there is more education be caused, using methods such as security that cannot be avoided, but to let that fear is if those refugees are rejected from for a group of people, the likelihood of checks at airports, police patrols and terror- control our decision-making for only one American or European soil, they’ll have crime and terrorism in that group greatly ism awareness classes. With that, it comes aspect of this issue is exactly what will very few options left, forcing those people decreases. This means the opposite is also down to asking ourselves if we’re ready to fuel terrorism. We are conforming to the to resettle in conditions similar to what true; when education is decreased, crime live up to the values we swear to uphold, or demands of terrorists by basing our actions they left or worse. and terrorism increase. if we’ll succumb to fear and prejudice.

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12 THE EASTERNER December 2, 2015 December 2, 2015 THE EASTERNER 13 Community

Classified Police Beat

Parking Services will begin selling winter quarter parking By Mike Manning | administrative assistant permits on Friday Dec. 4. Permit sales will now be available November 18, 1:20 a.m. online, as well as, in our Destruction of Property parking office. To purchase a Custodians in Martin Hall reported that permit in person please come to someone tore down an employee whiteboard, 131 Tawanka, office hours are 8 removed a fire extinguisher and took a trash a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday thru can. The whiteboard and fire extinguisher were Friday. Remember, all parking found in the misplaced trash can. There are infractions must be satisfied or currently no leads or suspects. you will not be able to purchase a permit. Only ONE campus permit November 19, 11:32 p.m. per person is allowed. Alcohol A female in Dressler Hall was found uncon- Please call Parking Services scious with evidence of vomiting in her room. at 359-7275 for further She was evaluated by the fire department information. but refused transport to a hospital. She was cleared not to be in any danger and referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities.

November 20, 5:16 p.m. Theft A female staff member in Hargreaves Hall saw an older man leaving her unattended office. It was found that he attempted to steal her wallet but turned it back over to the employee. Police were called and made contact with the man. He was an elderly gentleman who was found to have a warrant for theft out of Colorado. He was arrested.

November 21, 11:35 a.m. Destruction of Property It was reported that windows on the west side of the URC were vandalized with rocks and windows were broken. There are Illustration by Linlin Xing currently no leads or suspects. November 21, 5:21 p.m. attempted to make contact but no one November 21, 2 p.m. DUI answered the door. Alcohol An EWU employee was pulled over while An intoxicated female student was spotted leaving the football game. He was found to be November 22 , 1:20 a.m. by authorities at the football game. She was intoxicated but refused breathalyzer. He was Alcohol staggering and smelt of alcohol. She was arrested. A female on the fourth floor of snyamncut asked if she was 21 and responded that she was found by CAs to be heavily intoxicat- would be in two weeks. She was ejected November 21, 9:04 p.m. ed. She was incoherent and paramedics from the game and referred to Student were called. She was transported to Marijuana Rights and Responsibilities. Deaconess hospital and later referred to The smell of marijuana was reported on Student Rights and Responsibilities. third floor of LA Hall. Campus police

14 THE EASTERNER December 2, 2015 Sports EWU finishes 6-5, Kupp wins BSC Offensive MVP By Riley Baker | staff writter

fter a Big Sky champion- award, which will be announced in ship in the 2014 season, the January 2016. A Eagles were looking to come Besides Kupp, there were several back strong in 2015. Despite losing a more top performers from the season few key pieces from the year before, as nine players were named to the including quarterback Vernon Adams All-Big Sky Squad. First team se- Jr., who transferred to the University lections included Kupp, as well as of Oregon, there was still optimism offensive guard Clay DeBord and regarding the season. offensive tackle Aaron Neary. With quarterback Jordan West Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne at the helm to start the season, and defensive end Samson Ebukam EWU began with back-to-back were named to second team, while losses to Oregon and the University defensive tackle Matthew Sommer and of Northern Iowa. They bounced safety Todd Raynes were named third back, winning the next six in a row team. Outside linebacker Jake Gall to be 6-2 with three games remain- and offensive guard Thomas Gomez ing but dropped their final three were both honorable mentions. games to diminish any chance of Throughout the season, the Eagles’ making the playoffs. offense loomed large, averaging 478.5 Although the Eagles did not make yards a game ranking eighth in the the playoffs, there were still positives FCS. They led the nation in passing from the season. offense averaging 353.3 yards a game. “It was an interesting year. The defense, however, struggled I think we showed a lot of resiliency,” allowing an average of 476.4 yards said coach Beau Baldwin. “We saw and 39.4 points per game. some things that were good, but we “We came into the year with a also saw some things we have to look newness at quarterback ... Jordan harder at.” [West] ran with that and I thought Wide receiver Cooper Kupp had a did really well,” Baldwin said of the career year. He had a Big Sky record team’s season. “We had a lot of youth 114 catches this season, combined on defense that kept getting better with 19 touchdown receptions and and better as the year went on.” 1,642 receiving yards. In addition Overall, coach Baldwin is staying to receiving numerous passes, Kupp optimistic and looks to work hard also received the Big Sky Offensive going into next season. MVP award. “It’s a special group. You get used “It is a great honor to be named to going to the playoffs and winning MVP of a conference that has so titles, so it’s hard to finish with many strong teams and players,” some losses at the end of the year,” said Kupp. “I’m very thankful to be said Baldwin. “There were times we surrounded by players and coaches weren’t as on point as we need to be. who push me to be my best day-in To do that, it takes that grind in the and day-out.” off-season. We have to hit a reset Coach Baldwin praised Kupp button on how important each week saying, “He is one of the smartest and each play are.” and most mature student-athletes I’ve been around, and the best football player I’ve ever coached.” (top) Cooper Kupp runs for the end zone. Kupp is a top candidate for the (bottom) Clay DeBord sets a block for Jabari Football Championship Subdivision Wilson | Photos contributed by goeags.com Offensive Player of the Year

14 THE EASTERNER December 2, 2015 December 2, 2015 THE EASTERNER 15 Sports Cooper Kupp returning to EWU By Brandon Cline | sports editor

ooper Kupp is coming back. The Eagles ended the 2015 season are second-most in FCS history, passing The 2015 Big Sky Offensive MVP 6-5 and were ranked as high as fourth in NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, who had Cand the two-time All-American wide the STATS FCS poll during the season. 4,693 at Mississippi Valley State University receiver announced Nov. 30 that he would be The Eagles ended up missing out on the from 1981-1984. returning to Eastern Washington University postseason altogether after losing their Kupp’s 56 receiving touchdowns rank for his senior season, rather than entering the final three games of the season, including second in FCS history, a record he is primed 2016 NFL Draft. a 34-31 loss in the season finale against to claim for himself next season — just “I want to let you guys know first what my Portland State University, which many two touchdowns behind the 58 that the plan is going into this next year,” Kupp said thought would have been Kupp’s final University of New Hampshire’s David Ball in a video message to Eagle Athletic Fund game in an Eagles uniform. caught from 2003-2006. supporters. “I’ve decided that I want to spend “He’s a special individual, and I don’t “We’re excited to not only get such an the 2016 season as an Eagle and be a part of throw out the word special very often. But outstanding student-athlete like Cooper back something great here at Eastern Washington.” he is one special individual and one special for another year, but we are grateful to have “I believe that God has a plan for me and player,” head coach Beau Baldwin said after such an amazing leader and presence in our a great plan for Eastern Washington. I want the game against Portland State. locker room return for his senior season,” to be a part of that and I’m really looking In the 2015 season, Kupp broke the Big said Baldwin. “His play on the field speaks forward to the offseason and getting Eastern Sky single-season record in catches with for itself, but all the little things and intan- Washington back to a national champion- 114, which ranks ninth all-time in FCS gibles he provides are what makes it exciting Cooper Kupp | Photo by Melanie Flint ship,” Kupp said. history. His 4,764 career receiving yards to have him here for another 365 days.” Men’s basketball pulls a victory in Sacramento By Grace Pohl | staff writer

he men’s basketball team traveled to Sacra- it. This is a good day when you play a West Coast mento, California, to play in the post-Thanks- Conference team and can get a win. It’s good for our Tgiving Sacramento State Basketball Invitation- conference and good for our program.” al against the University of the Pacific and University Eastern’s second game against South Dakota was of North Dakota. This tournament is expected to be a tough and close loss with the final score of 77-71. hosred in Cheney for the 2016-2017 season. The Eagles led the game for the majority of the first The Eagles entered the invitational with a 2-2 half, but toward the end the tides turned in favor of record after splitting a home and away series with South Dakota. Seattle University. They ended up leaving Sacramento South Dakota’s defense only let Eastern’s Jois with a 3-3 record after a win over Pacific followed up shoot three times, but he was able to make all three by a loss against South Dakota. and still have seven assists, which equals his career It was a nail-biting game against Pacific as the high. South Dakota made 18 out of 21 free-throws Eagles pulled away late in the second half for a 70-63 while the Eagles only made 7 out of 11. win. The Eagles started the game on a 14-6 run and Forward Bogdan Bliznyuk was the leading scorer four Eagles ended the night scoring double digits. for the Eagles with 16 points, shooting 6 of 12 from Free throws became a crucial part of the game in the field. McBroom had another high scoring game the second half as the Eagles were 9 of 10 from the with 11 points and entered the game ranked 21st in free-throw line in the final two minutes of the game. NCAA Division I in minutes played, averaging 36.6 The game was tied six different times and featured minutes per game. eight lead changes in the second half alone. “It was tied up at the last media timeout, but they Guard Austin McBroom led the Eagles with came down and got one of their few three-pointers on 20 points, a season-high for the graduate transfer. the night,” said Hayford. “We had a chance to tie it McBroom was 10 of 10 from the free-throw line and back up, but we missed a great wide-open look that was credited with four steals. The other top performer just didn’t fall. They got it back up to a two-possession was forward Venky Jois who had 16 points and seven game and then we couldn’t pull it back in.” rebounds. Forward Bogdan Bliznyuk nearly had a The Eagles played on Dec. 1 against University double-double with 10 points and eight rebounds. of San Francisco at San Francisco. Their next “As a coach that’s what you want to see – you want home game will be on Dec. 6 against University to see your team get better every night out and we of Great Falls, one of only two home games in the did that,” said head coach Jim Hayford. “We’ll take month of December. Venky Jois drives to the hole | Photo contibuted by goeags.com

16 THE EASTERNER December 2, 2015 Sports Woman’s basketball takes on Lone Star Showcase By Riley Baker | staff writter

Over Thanksgiving weekend the Eagles played three games in the Lone Star Showcase in Austin, Texas. Going into the showcase 3-1, EWU looked to make some noise against some of the nation’s top teams. The team played three games and came home from the showcase with three losses to make them 3-4 overall.

Final Score: Northwestern University 74, EWU 70 What It Means: EWU opened its showcase play against the Northwestern University Wildcats and came out of the gates hot. The Eagles started the game with eight unanswered points to take an early lead. But Northwestern came back to end the first quarter leading, 19-10. Eastern came out hot again in the second quarter with nine unanswered points to make it a 19-19 game in a well-played second quarter. The game went into the half with Northwestern leading, 33-32. The Wildcats did not let up in the third quarter as they led, 57-46, going into the fourth quarter. EWU made a big push in the fourth quarter but fell just short as the game ended, 74-70. Guard Hayley Hodgins led the team with 24 points to go along with eight rebounds, and forward Ashli Payne scored 17 points with nine rebounds. Guard Tisha Aqeelah Williams bringing the ball up the floor | Photo contributed by goeags.com Phillips scored 15 points and had four assists. Turning point: The Eagles had the Wildcats right opening quarter, compared to the Eagles 17.6 percent, to Creighton led throughout all five minutes of overtime where they wanted them at the half, but came out cold take an early lead and never look back. to outscore Eastern, 10-4, and win the game. in the third quarter shooting at a 30.8 percent mark Stat of the game: East Carolina out-rebounded Forward Mariah Cunningham led the team with 14 from the field. Northwestern shot at a 52.4 percent Eastern Washington, 48-31 — many of which came in points to go along with four rebounds. Hayley Hodgins mark, making it tough for the Eagles to come back in the first quarter for ECU. They came out fast and the scored 13 and had four steals, and Payne had eight the fourth quarter. Eagles could not keep up. “We just started too slow points with 10 rebounds. Phillips had a solid game all Stat of the game: Turnovers killed the Eagles today,” said head coach Wendy Schuller. “East Carolina around scoring eight points with six rebounds, five in this game, surrendering 22 compared to the 12 that is a team that plays hard and is really athletic.” assists and two steals. Northwestern gave up. This resulted in the Wildcats Turning Point: This game was a close one, going scoring 42 fastbreak points to Eastern’s seven. Final Score: Creighton back and forth until it was ultimately decided in over- University 66, EWU 60 time. EWU missed a couple of shots early in overtime Final Score: East Carolina What It Means: The Eagles came to fall behind and ended up having to foul Creighton to University 80, EWU 62 out fast in their third game of the stop the clock. The Blue Jays hit six of their eight free What It Means: In their showcase going up, 18-9, in the first throws to hold onto their lead and eventually the win. second game, the Eagles started off quarter with a 50 percent shooting Stat of the game: The Eagles had more turn- slow and could never catch back average. They held Creighton to an 18 overs than Creighton at a 19-12 pace but did not take up. In the first quarter they were percent shooting rate and forced four turnovers. advantage of them. Despite having fewer turnovers, outscored, 26-9. Over the last three Creighton came back tough in the second quarter the Blue Jays had more points off of them; scoring quarters EWU kept the pace with ECU — barely being outscoring EWU, 23-9, with a 50 percent shooting at a 25-16 mark including six fastbreak points. Those outscored, 53-52, but could not come back from the poor mark of their own. The Eagles made 4 of their 11 missed opportunities cost the Eagles valuable points and first quarter. shots and surrendered 11 turnovers to go into the half possibly the win. Hayley Hodgins scored 16 points and was 6-6 from trailing, 32-27. the free-throw line. Forward Delaney Hodgins scored In the third quarter, EWU came back to even the 14 points with four rebounds and Phillips scored 11 score and go into the fourth determined. The fourth with six rebounds. quarter was a battle back and forth. Creighton led by five What’s Next: The Eagles will take on the 6-2 Utah Valley Turning Point: In the end this game was decided and then EWU came back to take the lead, 56-52. But University at home on Dec. 3 at 6:00 p.m. by the play in the first quarter as ECU heavily outscored Creighton scored four in the final minutes to send the EWU. East Carolina shot at a 52.4 percent mark in the game into overtime.

16 THE EASTERNER December 2, 2015 December 2, 2015 THE EASTERNER 17 Sports - Column Seahawks primed for playoff run Seahawks will need to close out more than the Steelers down the stretch to make the post season

By Brandon Cline | sports editor

The Seattle Seahawks are buying time when The following season was one Seahawks fans it is of the essence in the NFL, although it isn’t had waited 37 years for — winning the coveted coming cheap. Super Bowl for the first time in team history. But Sitting at 4-5 after another painstakingly it didn’t come without its challenges, with the tough loss against the Arizona Cardinals in Seahawks trailing the San Francisco 49ers, 10-3, front of a national audience on Nov. 15, the at halftime of the 2014 NFC Championship Game. Seahawks looked unfamiliar, a term tossed But they persevered as Richard Sherman around by fans, pundits and even running sealed the most memorable game in franchise back Marshawn Lynch. The defense blew their history with a tipped pass in the end zone, falling seventh fourth-quarter lead in their last 11 games harmlessly into the hands of Malcolm Smith and — dating back to the 2015 playoffs — and the offense had failed once again to It was a game that ... defined answer the bell when needed. Simply put, it wasn’t “Seahawks football under Carroll Seahawks football like it had been the past three Brandon Cline | sports editor seasons under head coach Pete Carroll. The “bend but don’t break” defense preserving a 23-17 victory. The rest was history, had been shattered, and the offense that always the kind that parents can’t wait to tell their kids produced in timely moments had clocked out when they hold a football for the very first time. when work was still left to be done. There’s no need to bring up Super Bowl The national media wondered if Carroll’s XLIX, but the Seahawks wouldn’t have even college-style approach in the locker room had been in a position to win their second consecu- reached a boiling point and whether Russell tive championship if it wasn’t for a miraculous Wilson’s personal life had become a distraction to 12-point comeback in the final three minutes of both himself and the team. the 2015 NFC Championship game to stun Aaron That’s what happens when a team with a 36-12 Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. combined record over the past three seasons — and It was a game that brought an emotionally-spent a 6-2 record in the playoffs — starts the 2015 Wilson to tears and defined Seahawks football season 4-5 with nearly its entire core of key players under Carroll. You cannot win a game in the first, still intact and healthy. The media and the fans second or third quarters. Games are won in the will look everywhere for answers. fourth quarter, and the Seahawks are trying to And when Wilson — who received a four-year, buy time while they regain the form that has made $87.6 million extension in the offseason — goes them so dominant. 14-32 passing for 240 yards with a mind-boggling A convincing 29-13 win over the flailing interception and a measly passer rating of just 49ers in week 11, followed up by a thrilling 39-30 67.2 in a close loss at home, attacking what he win over the 6-4 Pittsburgh Steelers in week 12 does off the field seems justifiable for some. moved the Seahawks to 6-5 on the season and But it wouldn’t be Seahawks football if it was into a playoff spot if the season ended today. easy. In the NFC Wildcard Playoffs in 2013, the Russell Wilson had his best game as a Seahawks trailed the Washington Redskins, 14-0, Seahawk against the Steelers, going 21-30 after the first quarter before shutting Robert passing for 345 yards, five touchdown passes, Griffin III and the Redskins out in the final no turnovers and a near-perfect passer rating of three quarters, winning, 24-14. 147.9. The defense forced four turnovers against The Seahawks’ season ultimately ended in an offense led by future Hall of Famer Ben heartbreaking fashion against the Atlanta Falcons Roethlisberger, coming up big in the fourth the next week, but the bar had been set for a quarter when they needed to. It was, by most Seahawks team that surprised everyone. They measures, Seahawks football. were led by a defense that punished the opposing Although it’s a small sample in a long season, team every play and a composed, quiet quarter- fans have put off digging a shallow grave for a back who did exactly what was asked of him, and wounded bird that can still soar when it wants to. sometimes more. Sometimes it just needs a little nudge. Graphic by Kayla Lee 18 THE EASTERNER December 2, 2015 Sports Volleyball falls to Idaho State By Grace Pohl | staff writer 2 3

The Eagles volleyball team played in the Big Sky Tournament in Flagstaff, Arizona, on Nov. 19 against Idaho State University. Eastern played well the first two sets, which resulted in a lead of 2-0 going into the intermission of the game. Idaho State came back and won the next three sets, making it a tough loss for the Eagles. This was the first loss the Eagles suffered this season after having a two sets-to-none lead. Prior to this match they had a 10-0 record for games they were leading 2-0. “To me, the difference between the first two sets and the last three came down to a couple of things,” head coach Michael King said in an interview for goeags.com. “We got away from our serving strategy, and we didn’t handle the ball very well. Our struggles to pass led to a lack of success offensively, and that gave Idaho State some momentum. They started playing with a lot of energy, and we didn’t know how to respond to that.” Two big contributors to the game were outside hitter Ana Jakovljevic who had a team-high 12 digs and 12 kills that added to her sixth double-double of the season, and outside hitter Allie Schumacher who hit .257 (11-2-35), also with five blocks and seven digs. The Eagles’ season had an overall record of 14-14, 9-7 in conference. The team started off a little rocky, not winning until their fourth game against Providence. They started to find their groove and had an eight-game winning streak in the middle of the season, which started them at 7-0 in league — the best start since 2003. After the streak, they ended up winning only two of the next 10 games, which ultimately led to a struggle toward the end of the season. “We had some really good wins and I thought we beat some really good teams this year. Hopefully, this will bring a new confidence to our program because we now know we can compete at this level,” King said in an interview for goeags.com. The Eagles will be losing four seniors, but will have 15 returning players for next season. Defensive specialist Ryann Ensrud will be leaving the Eagles with a rank of sixth all-time on the Eagles’ NCAA DI career digs list with 1,169 career digs. Schumacher was also given a First Team All-Big Sky conference selection — the first time since 2011 an Eagles player was given the selection.

18 THE EASTERNER December 2, 2015 December 2, 2015 THE EASTERNER 19 Looking for something fun to do that offers cash prizes?!

Before you take off for winter break check out this town-wide scavenger hunt that the Cheney Merchants Association is putting on!

The Cheney Merchants Association (CMA) is hosting “Cache for Cash!,” a real-life treasure hunt, on Dec. 3 and 4. Based on the popular scavenger hunt game of geocaching, this inter- active event is open to all Cheney residents, students and visitors. Par- ticipants will complete their “Cache for Cash treasure map” by collecting stamps at CMA merchant businesses in Cheney, and then turn in their map to enter a drawing for one of three $100 prizes.

The CMA is organizing the event to bring some holiday cheer to partic- ipants and connect the community to Cheney businesses. The rules are simple. Pick up your “treasure map” entry form at Copy Junction (1921 1st Street, Cheney) starting on Mon- day, Dec. 1. You may also download a map from www.cheneymerchants. org or the Cheney Merchants Face- book page. On Thursday, Dec. 3 and Friday, Dec. 4 visit each of the businesses on the map to collect your stamps! Once you have the minimum number of stamps on your map, turn it in to the Cheney Free Press office (1616 W First Street) by 5 p.m. on Friday to be entered into the $100 cash prize drawing.

“Several of the merchants will have fun activities, prize giveaways and/ or coupons to thank you for visiting,” said CMA member Kathleen Sch- reiber with Cheney Federal Credit Union. She added, “Remember to take a Selfie when you submit your entry and post it to the CMA Face- book page or have the Cheney Free Press take your picture for you.”

The three winners of the cash prize drawing will be notified by December 10th. Dr. Scott Borgholthaus with Vi- sion Haus, Brian and Debbie Anderson with Holiday Inn Express, and Doug Nixon with Nixon Agency are spon- soring the cash prizes. The Cheney Free press and The Easterner are the advertising sponsors of this event.