Volume 103, Issue 13
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January 23, 2020
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Gonzaga professor coming to campus to discuss white nationalism
Gonzaga professor Dr. Joan Braune is coming Thursday January 23rd, in Hargreaves Hall Reading Room 201 from 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. to share her knowledge on white nationalism and facism movements in the U.S today. Page 2
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Understanding and resisting white nationalism ELIZABETH PRICE Reporter
Gonzaga professor Joan Braune will speak at EWU this week to raise awareness about the presence of white supremacy in the region. Braune will present the annual Chertok Lecture on Thursday, Jan. 23, in Hargreaves 201 from 1-2:30 p.m. Braune received her Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Kentucky in 2014 and currently teaches philosophy at Gonzaga University. She comes from a social justice activist family and has recently been focusing on research, activism and community work against hate groups. In her community work she has organized labor, formed responses to threats, pinpointed recruitments and dealt with messages from farright extremists, according to her website. Braune hopes to educate people about white nationalism movements because fighting back can be difficult without fully understanding what is going on. “I want to inform people and help us understand what’s happening and what the different factions of this movement are doing,” said Braune. She noticed that hate groups were becoming a “viable danger” and were not just a crime to be solved by the police. The hate groups have a broader structure behind them and have turned into a threat people haven’t seen in awhile, Braune said in a phone interview with The Easterner. “I’m hoping to give people some hope that there’s a bit we can do,” said Braune. Rather than telling students what to do, Braune wants to promote that there is strength in numbers when it comes to the student voice. She believes there isn’t a reason to wait for white nationalists to make a move in order to do
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something. “I think schools should be proactive in trying to help people and not treat it like it’s a sort of neutral thing,” said Braune. Braune has conducted training for teachers, principals and administrators to help them to identify white nationalists who are recruiting teenagers in the Spokane area. These workshops help faculty determine what kind of things are taking place in the classroom and what they can do about it, according to Braune. “From my standpoint, it’s a public health issue, and I’ve seen
the impact of this ideology not just on its victims, but on recruits and perpetrators, and it’s really damaging,” said Braune. Braune hopes that students will gain information to share with the community themselves and hopefully have some ideas and thoughts about further work that can be done. She anticipates that her lecture will help students understand more about the white nationalist movement, its history, its different branches, its surrounding factions and leaders who are encouraging it.
“I want to inform people and help us understand
what’s happening and what the different factions of this movement are doing.
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JOAN BRAYNE Gonzaga Professor Monear, cont. from page 4 always been able to count on Monear to show up and put in 110% effort all the time. Mix said that Monear is one of the players on the team that always faces adversity and always has a chip on his shoulder. Mix also said said Monear is very determined and holds himself accountable. “He is always holding himself with high expectations,” Mix said. “I think he meets those expectations week in and week out.” Mix said Monear gets along with all of his teammates. “Guys will go to war with him, because he will go to war for (them),” Mix said. Mix said that Monear has high potential. “The more he continues to work and focus, the better he will be,” Mix said. Mix said that Monear could work
on his game. He said that Monear sometimes gets too far in front of the net. He also did point out that Monear does play the puck really well. Mix said the best word to describe Monear is ‘dedicated’. He said the way Monear plays the sport, treats his teammates and treats the game, you can tell he is really dedicated to the game of hockey. Sophomore forward Mitch Hunt said that Monear’s work ethic is good. “Of course it can be better, anyone’s work ethic could be better,” Hunt said. “But for him, it’s pretty darn good.” Hunt said Monear is just one of the guys off the ice. He said that Monear is social with everybody, goes to class and is just a normal guy. He also said that Monear is really liked by his teammates. Hunt said that Monear has a lot of potential. He said it is up
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to Monear to determine how far he wants to go. He also said that Monear has gotten comfortable since the first practice. “The first practice he was ‘like I got five goalies here, I have to work every single day to fight for a spot to play on the weekends’,” Hunt said. “Guys know him now as one of the top two goalies… he’s stayed pretty consistent since he has been at Eastern.” Hunt said the one word he would use to describe Monear would be “outgoing.” Monear has started in 16 games this season. His record is 8-7-1, with 59 goals allowed and 485 saves. EWU hockey’s next game will be at home against Montana State, Jan. 24.
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SAVAGES AWAIT OPENER TONIGHT - The best edition in many years will take the court tonight as Eastern faces Lewis-Clark State at Lewiston. Top row (left to right) Mike Hopley, Eric Davis, Steve Hook, Kevin Brooks, Dave Hayden, Larry Meeks, Randy Buss, Dave Kautz, Scott Carran, Mike Farrell, Mark Seil, Daryl Harris, Dan Cartmell, and Rich Mulligan. Savage head coach is Jerry Krause, assisted by Ron Raver, and manager Rodger Guiney.
JEFF JORDAN Easterner Basketball Writer This story was originally published in the Easterner, Vol. 30, No. 13, January 25, 1979 and has not been changed except for AP style. Eastern opens the 1971-72 basketball season tonight in Lewiston, Idaho when they face Lewis-Clark Normal, then Saturday night the Savages tipoff their home slate meeting Carroll College in the “Brick Barn” starting at 7:30. Much excitement surrounds this years club, which should be a title threat in the Evergreen Conference. Jerry Krause and Ron Raver, the Savage coaches, begin their fifth year with four lettermen, three of them starters from last seasons squad that finished one game out of first behind co-champions Central Washington and Western Washington. After last Saturday’s game which saw the varsity defeat the
alumni 87-76, Krause told the Inland Empire Sportswriters and Broadcasters that Eastern had to improve its performance if it was going to be a good ball club. The varsity was guilty on numerous turnovers, poor second half defense and missed foul shots. Dave Hayden, 6-8 junior center, played well scoring 29 points and hauling down 18 rebounds. Randy Buss, last years All-EvCo performer tallied only 13 points well off his average of 19.3 last season. Another starter back is guard Darryl Harris. Harris broke the school record in assists last season and is a co-captain along with Buss. Rounding into shape after football is forward Eric Davis, who was sixth man much of last year. Davis will battle junior college transfers Steve Hook, Larry Meeks and Richard Mulligan for one starting wing position with Buss holding down the other. Having the inside track for the other starting guard position are
Mark Seil and Mike Hople. Seil is a transfer from State Community College champion Tacoma, while Hople transfers from Clark College. Noted for their fast break offense Eastern has the tools once again to run. Clearing the boards is the key to the fast break and Eastern boasts the number one and two rebounders in the conference in Hayden and Buss. Directing the offense will be Harris who has assumed the leadership role. Mulligan and Meeks are aggressive on the boards and Hook is an outstanding shot. Eastern appears to have improved depth over last year, even at center where 6-8 Kevin Brooks backs up Hayden and is vastly improved. On paper the Savages look improved, tonight along with the remaining 25 games will tell if they have improved enough to capture the EvCo and gain a shot at the district championship•
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Cager open at Lewis-in-Clark tonight How do you
feel about the WWIII memes? “My favorite ones are the ones where Americans are trying to cross the Mexican border.”
- Wendy Chavez, Freshman “I don’t really think about that stuff.”
- Sean McCormick, Senior “I think its funny, but if we go to WWIII i’m not trying to get drafted."
- Preston Lawhead, Freshman “Whether we go to WWIII or not, memes regardless are funny. I’ve gotten a good laugh at them. But they’re coming from a pretty uneducated place."
- Mirai OkamuraCulpepper, Sophomore “Some of them are funny, some of them are weird and corny. Everyone’s entitled to what they want, and if they think that’s what’s gonna happen, then that’s what they think. I just be scrolling.”
- Ross Jones, Senior
"The memes are funny, the war, not so much. I think it’s given me some sort of insight, because honestly, I get news from memes.”
- Brehanna Ortiz, First year in Masters Program
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U.S. National Curling Championship coming to URC RANDLE KINSWA Sports Reporter For the first time ever, the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Curling Championship will be held at the University Recreation Center ice rink on EWU’s campus during the week of Feb. 8-15. This event has been in Washington state before. Everett hosted it in 2017. The last two years, the championship has been in Fargo, North Dakota and Kalamazoo, Michigan. So why EWU? According to Jamie Gwinn, the head adviser of the URC, the Spokane Sports Commission won the bid to host this year’s championship. Gwinn said that neither EWU, nor the URC, have anything to do with putting on the event. EWU is just letting the Spokane Sports Commission host it at the URC.
Gwinn said the size of the URC fit the description of the sports commission’s needs. “The Spokane Arena was just too big,’’ Gwinn said. “Our (arena) sits around 1,000 people … which is what they are looking for.” Gwinn said the Spokane Sports Commission came to EWU and asked if the university would be interested in hosting the event. Gwinn said for a few days during the event, students will have a discounted price on tickets. Ticket prices can be found on the EWU URC website. Tickets are $55 for students for a week-long pass. Gwinn said the Spokane Sports Commission has hosted events here on campus in the past. The last event was when the USA Track and Field Masters Championships at Roos Field in 2018. Gwinn said there will be competitors
here that could be in the next Olympic games in 2022. “These are the absolute best curlers the U.S. has to offer,” Gwinn said. Gwinn said that Michael Roos, former NFL pro bowler, EWU alumnus and namesake of Roos Field, will throw the ceremonial stone during the event. Gwinn said that students are encouraged to watch a competition that is a rare and unique opportunity for EWU. This is an event that is crucial for these athletes to qualify for the 2022 Olympic Games. Winning or placing high in the 2020 national championship will allow those winning curlers to compete in the qualifying events next year. Many people do not know much about curling. Most people only watch curling about once every four years, when it is on during the Olympics.
Curling is a sport where two players slide polished granite stones (also known as “rocks”) on a sheet of ice. The goal is to have these granite stones land as close to the middle of the house, which is made up of concentric, colored circles at the end of the path, to achieve the highest score. Two players from the team use brooms or brushes. These two players sweep in front of the rock to help it move down the sheet of ice. By sweeping more rapidly, causing friction, the two “sweepers” can cause the rock to be led in a more straight or curved direction. There are four players on each team, and each player gets a rock. There is a lot of strategy and teamwork that goes into curling. The national curling championship will be at EWU Feb. 8-15. Students who wish to take this opportunity to witness Olympic-level athletes can view ticket information on the URC website. •
Freshman goalie proves reliability, work ethic
Wyatt Monear provides steady presence in the net for EWU hockey
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RANDLE KINSWA Sports Reporter
EWU freshman goalie Wyatt Monear takes a water break during a stop in the action. Monear is one of EWU’s two main goalies this season.
Goalie is the most unique position in the sport of hockey. Goalies wear different pads, different gear than their teammates and can sometimes even customize their helmets. EWU freshman goalie Wyatt Monear is unique in his own way. He’s left-handed. EWU interim head coach Will Mix said his first impression of Monear was that he was a lefty. “I thought he was a little goofy because he is a lefty,” Mix said. “Right away you could tell that he came to work everyday. … He want(s) to win.” Monear is from a small town in Alaska called Wasilla. “It’s a really nice hockey community,” Monear said. “Everyone starts out young … the whole community gets involved … it’s just a really good experience overall.” Monear said the coaching he’s received over the years, particularly from his hometown, has helped him prepare for playing at a college level. Monear said his experience playing junior hockey for five years for the Seattle Totems helped prepare him for the college game. Monear said he initially was going to play football after high school, but decided to play hockey due to a great statistical year, and the attention that he
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was receiving. Monear was drafted by the WHL’s Saskatoon Blades following high school. “(Being drafted by the) Blades on top of the year that I had and the looks that I got definitely … made the decision for me,” Monear said. “Hockey seemed to be the path for me, and the path that I chose … and I haven’t looked back since.” Monear said EWU is a really nice campus. “It’s a great campus,” Monear said. “It was one of the main reasons why I came here.” The freshman goalie said that the close resemblance between the weather in Cheney and his hometown has been very comforting. He also said the hockey culture here is really opening. He said it has been a good experience and he liked his teammates right from the start, and thinks highly of the team’s leadership. Monear said playing at EWU is “like playing junior hockey with a college atmosphere.” Monear said that school is more important to him than playing hockey. “School first, that is my mentality,” Monear said. “If I can play hockey as well as going to university, … then that is a bonus.” Mix said the team has had some unfortunate injuries this year, but has
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