Issue 29 Volume67 by Easterner Online

Volume 67, Issue 29 | May 25, 2016 | Independent student journalism

Spring concert recap and pictures pages 8 and 9

Contents NEWS 3 A&E 6

OPINION 11 SPORTS 13

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It’s a bittersweet moment passing on the responsibility of runIssue 29 Word Search ning The Easterner. On one hand, I’ll be leaving the place that sealed my love for the field of journalism, gave me the skills I’ll need to make it out D D R S P I R T C I P E H H V N Q O V Q Q in the professional world and life-long friendships. On the other H Y B B N I P L A H N E K B S B U J H N Z hand, I’ll have my life back. Z H E N D R T O B P L X G O P P W E M O E This year was full of changes for The Easterner, both externally P V K Z H I P X L V R F L O I C U L H N T and internally, and I want to give a huge thanks to the readersC D T Q O U S T L Q I P G K H Q H J J R S Y R S W T F B S K S S K D S S O M E K E A who have stuck with this paper and my staff who stuck with me J D R O E E Y E U W S R T T N J K N L F L through the rollercoaster that was this year. I E Z Z S N P V X E O U G O O E R O C N B The Easterner is in great hands for next year and I am so excitN P V Q T G T H F E M Y E E I S U T A I N ed to see what the new staff has to offer. Issue 30 is all theirs,EsoR X Q A T Y Y E R J Z P A P W N S R W O D F A G C L I X N X O B D T M P F N O E N look for it on the racks next Wednesday. S E N I O R E X H I B I T G A J Z E L N N In this issue: V E B F Q O D P G K N Z E W H U H L I E A Monday night, Allen Stone and Parmalee took over Reese Court R O S D A Q V C L X J E V F C Q K L N P C X B M F C H O Z P C Q E F B C J G A A R Q for EWU’s spring concert. Read about the performances in “ParZ Z D G S U R V I V A L W E E K D H N T A malee and Allen Stone bring authentic sound to EWU” by Kristi Lucchetta on page 8. Find the following words in the puzzle. Issue word search A new tradition, Senior Send-Off, is starting this year. Read Words are hidden and . page 12 about what the event entails and the significance of it in “Senior CLUBSOCCER SENIOREXHIBIT send-off: the last celebration” by contributing writer KennaALLENSTONE Tornow BOOKSTOEAT EPICTRIPS SURVIVALWEEK on page 3. CANNONBLAST ISSUE TWENTYNINE CAROLINA CHAMPIONSHIPS

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This week’s front is about the spring concert that took place Monday night featuring co-headliners Allen Stone and Parmalee. Photos contributed by SAIL

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Senior send-off: the last celebration By Kenna Tornow | contributing writer

efore starting one journey another must end, and EWU seniors finally have the chance to pass back through what once was something new to begin their next journey. Each new student at EWU has the special privilege to walk through the pillars, symbolizing the start of a new chapter in their life. The tradition has been going strong for 10 years, and this year EWU is going to send its seniors back out the pillars and onto their next chapter in the first ever Senior Send-Off. “It symbolizes a student’s completed journey that they began at that very spot years earlier,” Lisa Poplawski, EWU’s director of alumni advancement said. EWU senior Leah Kerns said the send-off is a great way to create a feeling of closure for the seniors about to graduate. “I think it’s important to start this as a tradition so the other students have something to look forward to when they become seniors. It’s an extra bit of motivation,” Kerns said. The Senior Send-Off is June 2 at 4 p.m. when the graduating seniors will line up to say goodbye. “Students will line up at the front doors of Showalter and walk toward the pillars where they will high-five faculty and staff as they leave for their new journey. Welcoming them on the other side of the pillars will be EWU alumni,” Poplawski said. “The senior send-off is a celebration for graduating seniors designed to honor them and their accomplishments during their time here at EWU,” said SAIL Director Stacey Reece. “The event is important because it

is a kind of right of passage. It symbolizes the journey from being a collegiate member of the university to becoming an active and engaged alumni member.” The Senior Send-Off is sponsored by multiple EWU organizations including SAIL, career services, the office of alumni and the alumni association. On the other side of the pillars, alumni and career services representatives will not only congratulate the graduates but be there to help and answer any questions seniors may have. According to Poplawski, SAIL and Reece got the ball rolling on starting the new tradition. Poplawski said there will be music and food at the free event. For seniors who RSVP’d, a limited edition “Eagle4Life” tassel is included. The tassel is sponsored by the alumni association. Poplawski added that EWU alumni will be available to network with the students. “There is no greater gift to a graduate than a wider network of individuals to help them with their next steps,” Poplawski said. Reece said only the first 200 students who RSVP will receive a tassel. Reece said this is a time to honor the graduating seniors. “It is a time to give them hugs and tell them good luck in their future and to always remember that Eastern Washington University is their home,” Reece said.

Seniors can RSVP at http://alumni.ewu.edu/ sendoff2016

Illustration by Heidi Watchel

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News

Coupon Corner

Career Survival Week Provides students with career advice By Devante Gaillard | contributing writer

areer Services Week is being held from May 2326 and is hosted by Career Services. All events are free to attend and will help students prepare for jobs after college. A Career Survival Tent has been pitched on the campus mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. since Monday as part of the events and will stay up through tomorrow. Participants can play games like mini-golf and cornhole at the tent while enjoying free popcorn. The Survival Tent will be up tomorrow and will serve free hot dogs and give away items like career survival guides. Students can also stop by the tent to get candid résumé advice from advisors. No matter how bad a résumé might be, career services marketing specialist Jenica Jett said they can help. “Even if it’s really bad, our career advisors will just go through it, go through the basics and probably suggest that they make an appointment and continue working on it,” Jett said. A résumé blitz event is being

held today in Monroe Hall 205 from noon to 1:30 p.m. The event is made for students to bring in their printed résumés and cover letters and receive in-depth feedback in a 10-to-15 minute session. Jett said that students should use this time for more than just to build their résumé. “We want people to come in and work with their advisor over time to build it,” he said. Jett said one of the most common mistakes students make on their résumés is putting their high school under education when it is not necessary. Another common mistake is putting skills that most people have on their résumé like Microsoft Word experience or communication skills. Today’s events also include a GoinGlobal workshop where students can get information about working in another country. The talk will be held from 4-5 p.m. in Patterson 248. Right before that, a majors meetup featuring sociology will be held behind Thirsty Minds Coffee Shop in the library from 3-4 p.m.

Majors meetups are held once a month by Career Services with different departments. The meetup creates a setting where undergraduates can get advice from faculty and alumni before declaring their major. Rounding out today will be a Federal Jobs workshop in Patterson 149 from 5-6:30 p.m. Tomorrow will also have a workshop entitled “Your Trail Guide To Medical School.” The workshop will go over the process of applying to medical school in Patterson 110 from 3-4 p.m.

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Books2Eat bakes its way back to JFK By Josh Svik | contributing writer

(left) “Kung Fu Panda” by (right) Delila Avila | photos contributed by EWU library

or those who enjoy seeing their favorite literary works represented as edible arrangements, Books2Eat has baked its way back into JFK Library. Books2Eat is a competition where participants take their favorite literary work, whether it is a poem, a novel or any other form of text, and prepare a food item that representing their chosen work. “Anyone who enters the contest just picks their favorite book and bakes something based off of it,” said Lynnae Daniels, a reference desk assistant at JFK Library. “The rest of the people there vote on the top three works, and after that everyone is free to enjoy the food.” This competition is not only available for EWU students, but the entire community of Cheney as well. “Everyone is able to join the competition. Our hope is that we get a mix of EWU students and local Cheney residents participating in the contest,” Daniels said. According to the EWU website, even if students or community leaders do not bake and enter the contest, they are still welcome to come attend the event, vote

for their favorite piece and help eat the creations. “The idea is really unique,” said sophomore Anya Golubitskikh. “I like baking, and having books being represented by things people bake is awesome. I also like how the option to participate is available to everyone in Cheney, not just EWU students.” Books2Eat was officially welcomed back to JFK Library on May 16, with entries from EWU students and community members alike. The program is doing well now that it has returned to JFK Library. Daniels said there were not any problems getting people to participate in the first event, and people seemed to really enjoy being a part of it. “This last time I think we had 16 people involved in the competition,” said Daniels. “To add to that, there was a huge group of community members and EWU students that showed up to look at the entries and vote.” The main point of the event is to have fun and bring the community together. “I really like that they brought this event back,” said sophomore Ryann Lindsey. “It’s just a cool event to bring people together and show off the creativity they have with food.”

Classified Parking Services will begin selling summer quarter parking permits on Friday, June 3rd, 2016. Permit sales will now be available online, http://access.ewu.edu/parking, as well as in our parking office. To purchase a permit in person please come to 131 Tawanka, Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Remember, all parking infractions must be satisfied or you will not be able to purchase a permit. Only ONE campus permit per person is allowed. Please call Parking Services at 359-7275 for further information.

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Arts and Entertainment

BFA Exhibit demonstrates diversity by Kristi Lucchetta | staff writer

will be presenting sculpture pieces while The Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Exhibit Samuelson’s will be a painting, Decker’s will is taking place May 27 to June 10 and is be a digital art inspiration and Cavanagh’s referred to as the most diverse show yet by the piece will be a drawing. students involved. These students have The exhibit been preparing for this will feature the six exhibit throughout the graduating students’ duration of the program. work that will Cullitan said she has include a variety of been focusing on her media and styles. three pieces since last The participants spring quarter. are Chris Steele, “My three pieces tie Remelisa Cullitan, into a common thread Chrissa Walker and explore a lot of Chorvat, Raeanne discomforts when it Samuelson, Makayla comes to the female perCavanagh and Brittany Decker. Chris Steele | EWU senior spectives,” said Cullitan. “These include going to “I think this is the bathroom to unwanted body hair.” the most diverse group of people involved in Walker Chorvat said she is passionate the show at Eastern, at least in the last couple that this exhibit is important to have on of years,” said Steele. “We have every other campus because it expresses a creative side medium besides photography. There are large of academics. varieties of work from painting to ceramics.” “This needs to be on campus to inspire Steele, Cullitan and Walker Chorvat

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people and to have students think in other ways about the manner they go about their work,” said Walker Chorvat. “A lot of other academic disciplines rely on problem solving to make the most of a project. Art allows this kind of introspection.” Steele said these exhibits are important to have on campus in order to fuel creative thinking among students. “If all you have are just technical skills, you tend to miss out on a whole aspect of school,” Steele said. Steele described the EWU art program as competitive and selective. “The program started out with eight or nine [students] and is now graduating with six,” Steele said. To apply for the art program the seniors had to submit 10 pieces of work. “This program has prepared us better than any other school I’ve been to,” said Walker Chorvat. “Everyone that applies to a graduate school is guaranteed to get into their first choice. [This program has never had a graduate] get rejected from

their first choice.” Many of the seniors aspire to go on to graduate school, if not immediately after graduation, eventually down the road. Cullitan said she wants to do a million things once she is done with her academics. “The biggest reason I came to EWU was because I wanted to start my own non-profit and provide equipment to [students] without any cost,” said Cullitan. “This way they can explore their creative side.” Steele, Walker Chorvat and Samuelson said they are hoping to eventually teach while Decker and Cavanagh said they just hope their future holds making art somewhere. Cavanagh said there is something for everyone at this show and it will leave students with something to think about. Admission is free for students and will be located in the Art Building Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed weekends and holidays. The opening reception will be held Friday from 6 - 8 p.m. in the EWU Gallery of Art.

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Remelisa Cullitan

Brittany Decker

My sculptures deal with topics such as the discomforts of the female perspective. I am drawn to these topics because as a female, I constantly find moments of discomfort from my everyday experiences. Exposing these subjects is important to me to allow further discussion and even casualization of such instead of hiding or disguising them as we typically see in Western society. I explore these topics through three-dimensional objects. I create my objects through repetition of my movement and process. By doing so, I give these objects an intimate appearance through my own dedication to their creation. My work is small, and by using a handheld scale it gives the viewer permission to explore my pieces by imagining the relationship of my objects to their own bodies. This can help with my goal of creating dialogue through the viewerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own life experience when they relate back to my sculptures.

The use of many layers is important to my art in both process and concept. When using layers in my work, I am trying to emulate this process of numerous movements creating a unified object. While I make use of some traditional materials, my focus and medium are digital. This allows me to have an intertwining relationship as well as a disconnect to my art. Currently my work is a blending of my aesthetic and my presence. While not every piece has my image in it, most of my pieces relate back to some sort of body. Movements are often reminiscent of breathing, and the source images are frequently abstracted views of living things. The association of bodily things in my work is a way that I remind myself to be always present and aware of my actions.

Raeanne Samuelson Chrissa Walker Chorvat In my paintings I investigate the interconnectedness of life. I am inspired by the recycling of biological matter to a point of transcendence, and the life-death-life cycle of which all things reside. I juxtapose subtle geometry with organic shapes and portray a dance between the artificiality of materials through which I create my work and the substance of which it represents. I use mixed media collage to acquire a wide range of textures and patterns mirroring nature.

My work addresses a multiplicity of personal and social issues, ranging from sexuality to adaptation and politics. I form visual narratives that convey my own experiences, using sculpture to represent my view of human nature and the substance of similarity. Using common forms to embrace the mind with arms of familiarity, I bring to light the many ways that people see the same things differently in our everyday lives.

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My work captures ceramic sculptures in between states of change. I build minimal structures that are then melted in the kiln and stopped right before turning to liquid. My process takes complete control out of my hands. I create my gesture from the machine.

Using charcoal, oil pastel, ink and pen I distort, deconstruct and manipulate the human form. I remove the idea that all body parts are uniform and focus on parts of the body that are commonly judged, seen as flawed, policed and criticized.

Examples of student art pieces, displayed in the BFA Exhibit. Photos contributed by BFA students.

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Special Arts Eagle Spread and LifeEntertainment

Photos of the EWU concert featuring Parmalee, Allen Stone, and Eclectic Approach on Monday night. Photos contributed by Melanie Flint.

Parmalee and All an authentic sou By Kristi Lucchetta | staff writer

tudents flooded into Reese Court, most dressed in plaid and cowboy boots, anticipating the performers this year’s Spring Concert brought to the stage Monday night. The three artists that captured the audience’s attention were Eclectic Approach, Allen Stone and Parmalee. The opening act was the five-man band Eclectic Approach. “We have 30 minutes, so we are going to jump around to pump you guys up,” lead singer Jowed Hadeed shouted into the microphone. Hadeed definitely upheld his promise and had the crowd jumping, clapping and waving their arms in the air by the time they left the stage. Eclectic Approach is an alternative band with two members originating from Tri-Cities, Washington. “I’ve heard of Eclectic Approach before but only because I’m from Tri-Cities,” said EWU senior Kelli Minister. “I’ve never listened to their stuff until tonight and they actually are really cool and put on a good show. I would definitely go see them perform again. They know how to make a concert fun.” Eclectic Approach filled the stage with Hadeed on vocals, Ryan Jander and Justin MacDonald on guitar,

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Martin Celt on bass on drums. The music was a of rap, alternative an remixes. They ended was a mixture of popular remixes like “This is How We Do It,” “Shout!” and “Jump Around” to get the crowd hyped up for the following performances. Performer Allen Stone hit the stage with his long disheveled hair, big-rimmed glasses an over his skinny jeans soul look. “It’s good to be b said Stone. “I’m from Stone got the cro clapping along as he and danced across th funky moves. His band consist keyboarder, guitaris allowed him to have authentic sound. Once Parmalee t

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crowd went wild. The students sang, jumped, danced and seemed to enjoy combination the hit band’s songs. nd classic rock Parmalee is country rock band d with a song that that consists of four band members from Greenville, North Carolina. Matt Thomas is lead vocalist and guitarist, Scott Thomas on drums, Barry Knox on bass and Josh McSwain on guitar. The band belted out tunes and were energized around the stage encouraging students to join in. “I have always loved Kelli Minister | EWU senior Parmalee and this is the first time I’ve seen nd hanging t-shirt them in concert,” said Minister. “They to add to his hippie, rocked it but I expected them to. They are an underrated band because they back in Spokane,” are country singers, but I think it’s m this city.” great Eastern brought some different owd swaying and sounds this year,” e played guitar, sang Parmalee sang crowd favorites such he stage with his as “Carolina” and their new hit single, “Roots,” as students sang and danced along. ted of a drummer, The concert was hosted by Eagle st and pianist which Entertainment. e a diverse and The night came to a close with a huge applause and roar from hyped-up students. took to the stage the

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EPIC puts on new Memorial Day weekend trip By Montse Franco | contributing writer

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EPIC gear on the lawn for inventory and cleaning | Photo by Melanie Flint

PIC trips will offer students time to explore, relax and soak in the beauty of nature this Memorial Day weekend. EPIC Adventures will be giving students the opportunity to experience nature through three different trips. They include rafting the Deschutes River, mountaineering Silver Star Peak and backpacking through the Wallowa Mountains, according to an email from EPIC Adventures staff. The trips will be led by three leaders. Bernt Goodson, EWU senior, will be leading the Wallowas backpacking trip. Goodson has been on various trips since he joined EPIC three years ago. Some of them include backpacking, rock climbing, ice climbing, white-water rafting, canoeing, dog sledding, river surfing and skiing and snowboarding trips. The trip will begin May 27 and end May 30. Friday night will consist of car camping at the trailhead, followed by several miles of backpacking to a campsite on Saturday morning and afternoon, according to Goodson. The following days will include more hiking. “We may hike to another campsite, or do some day-hike then Monday

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we will hike out and drive back to Cheney,” he said. Goodson said he believes this trip will be different compared to previous ones. “This trip will differ from a lot of our other trips because it is more physically strenuous than a lot of our other trips. Also, it offers a lot more time to just sit back and soak everything in,” he said. EPIC offers annual Memorial Day weekend trips, according to Goodson but the trips are not always the same. “My bosses have the final say on which trips are chosen, but input for new trips are always welcome and trips are subject to change every year,” he said. EPIC offers outdoor and adventure trips, events, classes, equipment rentals and an indoor climbing facility, according to EWU’s EPIC webpage. Goodson said he enjoys being a trip leader and has gained more than just trip experiences. “I came to Eastern with a passion for the outdoors, so EPIC was a great outlet for getting outside, but since getting involved with EPIC I have also

made a lot of lasting friendships, learned a lot of technical and leadership skills, and have been able to share my passion for the outdoors with others,” he said. Annabel Valdovinos, EWU freshman, was not aware of all the activities EPIC offered. “I am not that familiar with EPIC but I do know they go on what looks like fun trips,” she said. She has not participated in any of the classes or trips offered but she said she plans to. “I love being outdoors and exploring new places; I definitely want to go on at least one trip before I graduate,” she said. Goodson recommended EWU students to participate in at least one EPIC trip. “I know I am biased being a trip leader and all, but these trips really offer a lot of unique experiences and the prices are so much cheaper than anywhere else,” he said. EPIC has a trip for everyone, no matter their athletic ability. “EPIC trips are open to all skill sets, even the complete beginner, so if there has ever been an outdoor activity you have been itching to try, EPIC is a great place to start,” Goodson said.

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Letter to the editor contributed by mathematics department

Keith Adolphson

n response to the April 25 editorial â&#x20AC;&#x153;Math Lab contributes to departments [sic] bad reputation,â&#x20AC;? we offer a few facts. The Math Lab is supported primarily by student fees from MTHD 103 and 104, and from MATH 107, 114, 141, 142, 161, 162, 163, 200, 211, 212, 380 and 385. Targeting tutors who support those classes is necessarily a priority. The department chair continually works with Math Lab staff to ensure that our support base is aligned with student needs. Students who seek to expand that support base should relay feedback through the department chair, Dr. Barbara Alvin. By long-standing policy, tutor schedules and tutor specialties are posted throughout the Math Lab. Additionally, we are currently working to further communicate those schedules and specialties online. The department is fully supportive of the outstanding work done by the tutors in the

Math Lab. If tutors happen to be unable to help with a problem, course instructors are pleased to do so. With finals approaching, students seeking help for their math classes should contact their instructor or visit the Math Lab (KGS 337) today! Yours in Mathematics, Keith Adolphson, Ph.D., Associate Professor Barbara Alvin, Ph.D., Professor and Chair Dale Garraway, Ph.D., Associate Professor David Goering, M.S., Senior Lecturer Michael Graham, M.S., Senior Lecturer Melissa Graham, M.S., Senior Lecturer Frank Lynch, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Gayle M. Millsaps, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Wade Nielson, M.A., Lecturer Diana Stuart, M.S., Lecturer Elena Toneva, Ph.D., Professor

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New stadium could bring big revenue By Riley Baker | staff writer

he EWU athletic department has had early discussions with a local landowner about possibly purchasing land on which to build a new football stadium. John Montague currently owns farm land just north of Roos Field and the parking lots. “We have discussed some possibilities,” said Montague in a recent article in The Spokesman-Review. “They’ve approached me to see if we would be open to something.” The Gateway Project was proposed in the spring of 2012 to renovate Roos Field and since then EWU’s athletic department has yet to find a key funder to get anything started. At this point in time, Roos Field is nearly 50 years old and only seats about 8, 600 fans, which is the fourth-smallest capacity of the 12 teams in the Big Sky Conference. With the football program’s recent success, people in the athletic department feel as though now is the time to take this step. “I think what’s transpired is we’ve had such great success in the sport of football that we’ve gotten to a point where demand is exceeding what we can actually provide,” Athletic Director Bill Chaves said. According to Chaves, the next step moving forward is to act on the current demand, add more seating and explore all possible options to improve the football game day. With the demand the way it is, there is certainly reason to believe that this could be a worthwhile investment that could eventually turn the athletic department’s budget around. According to Chaves, the athletic department looks for whatever gets rolling to be a good investment to where the revenues that come out of the new stadium will exceed the initial expenses. “I think I can liken it to what transpired with Gonzaga basketball,” said Chaves. “They got to a point where they felt they needed a new kennel, and so they

Roos Field can seat a maximum of 8,600 fans since its 2004 renovation | Photo by Karissa Berg kind of went through the same process. And I think that’s to some level what we’re thinking through, but not closing the door on any option at this point.” According to Chaves, all of these discussions are still in their early stages. The athletic department’s goal at this point is to have as many doors open as possible in order to eventually make something happen. “I think the one thing I’m open to is trying to get to the finish line with something, and that something needs to make sense for the institution,” said Chaves. “But I think it’s incumbent on us to explore all possibilities. And then a lot of it can tie into the fact that if we have increased attendance, that will probably assist us in generating

additional revenues, which then could assist in potentially where we are from a budgetary standpoint. All of these things connect, so those are the conversations we’ve been having.” All that still remains is the financial portion of these plans. According to Chaves, the main issue now is money. The department is looking at all options as well as possibilities to fund those options. “Where we currently play football, we’ve done that there for 50 years,” said Chaves. “So I’m not quite sure in the mid-60s there was an envision of 10,000plus people coming to a football game. And so with that, there are certainly some infrastructural challenges that we’ve had in regards to accommodating those types of crowds. So that’s why I think it’s

important for us to keep all options open as we have a conversation. I don’t want to be so narrow as to be thinking it has to be one way or the other. I think there’s possibilities in a couple of different ways, but we’re going to explore them all.” Until the next step in the funding takes place, the athletic department will continue to be in the planning stages, keeping all options open to get something done to improve the football game day experience. “It could continue to be at the same location, maybe a different location, we don’t know,” said Chaves. “But I do know that the window of what’s transpired over the last five years has been outstanding, and we certainly want to take advantage of that.”

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Track and field takes flight to Kansas By Grace Pohl | staff writer

WU’s track and field team has seven athletes advancing to the West Preliminary of the NCAA Division I Track and Field Championships in Lawrence, Kansas, on May 26-28. The top 12 in each event will advance to the finals of the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on June 8-11. “The head-to-head competition with a spot in the national finals on the line has this group pumped up,” said men’s head coach Stan Kerr. “Our coaching staff is very proud and excited about this group of Eagle athletes.” With their season-best performances, EWU’s seven athletes are all ranked in top 38 of the West Region. Senior Kaytlyn Coleman is the top competitor for EWU in the hammer throw, ranking ninth in the west and 18th nationally. Senior Katie Mahoney is another top competitor in

the 3,000-meter steeplechase, ranking 17th in regionally and 31st nationally. “I have been resting a lot, making sure I am getting a lot of sleep and staying super hydrated,” said Mahoney. “[Going to regionals] means so much to me. I am so excited and cannot wait to see what I can do. I am hoping to advance, and I would love to PR [Personal Record].” Sophomore Jeremy VanAssche is competing in the 100-meter dash and freshman Larry Still is competing in the pole vault. Senior Joey Payne qualified for the javelin with his 219 foot, 3 inch throw. He is ranked 30th in the region and 56th nationally. Payne is ranked at fifth all-time in EWU. Junior Paula Gil-Echevarria is also qualified for the 3,000-meter steeplechase, ranking 38th in the region and 74th in the nation.

EWU Deputy AD headed to Winthrop University By Riley Baker | staff writer

en Halpin has been the deputy athletic director at EWU for five years and has now been named the athletic director at Winthrop University in South Carolina. “I’ve really wanted to be an athletic director for about 10 years now so this is a really exciting opportunity,” said Halpin. “EWU and my boss [EWU Athletic Director] Bill Chaves gave me an incredible opportunity to learn how a high performing athletic department operates comprehensively. I got my start in Division I athletics here and it will forever remain a foundational part of my career. Furthermore, I've made relationships here that will never go away. EWU will always remain a part of who I am.” Chaves had nothing but good things to say about Halpin and what he has done here at Eastern. “[I] couldn’t be any more excited for him,” said Chaves. “What Ken has been able to do here at Eastern has made us better. And I always hope that folks that do a great job have opportunities. And to be able to sit in one

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Junior Sarah Reiter will be competing in the 10,000meter event and already has the 12th-fastest time in the west of 33 minutes, 46.71 seconds. Reiter ranks eighth all-time in Big Sky Conference history and is less than a second away from the school record with a time of 33:46.1. “I am very [excited] about getting the chance to go to regionals,” said Reiter. “In preparation, I have just been trying to keep doing what we have been doing. I really hope to go out and be able to compete and get done knowing all the season’s work paid off.” “We have a solid crew heading to the NCAA Preliminary Rounds,” said women’s head coach Marcia Mecklenburg. “This is it for the seniors, Katie Mahoney and Kaytlyn Coleman. They have had an amazing year and are both prepared to make this the meet of their lives. It will be exciting to watch both of them.”

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EWU football locking in By RayJaun Stelly | contributing writer

of the 351 Division I athletic chairs in the country is pretty special. This will be a wonderful opportunity for Halpin and also reflects a lot of positivity on EWU’s athletic department.” Chaves said he is grateful to have had Halpin in the department for five years and said EWU athletics is in a better place because of him and all he has done. “He’ll do a great job at Winthrop but we’re excited about the future here as well,” said Chaves. “If your folks have opportunities, that’s a good thing. You want them to have opportunities, that means folks from the external side are thinking positive things about you.”

Halpin will start in his new position on June 11 and take over Winthrop's athletic program, replacing Tom Hickman who is retiring after 20 years in the position.

nytime the NCAA season starts back up, not only does it excite everybody nationwide, the city of Cheney ignites as well. Football is a student favorite in Cheney; Roos is packed every home game. The satisfaction knowing the Eagles are going to win drives fans, parents, kids and students’ to show up whether it is raining, snowing or sunny — support is shown in every way. Camping out at night before the game, tailgating outside the stadium, or players’ families driving or catching a plane to make an EWU football game is no joke. “I remember my first game I went to as a freshman. It was loud, filled with energy, everybody was engaged,” said EWU sophomore Brelen Brogden. “Me and my friends loved the experience we had and we’ve yet to miss a home game.” Any time a touchdown is scored for the Eagles, a big cannon is shot off followed by a video on the screen of everyone in red jumping up and down as they prepare for another touchdown. “The cannon usually scares me, but the excitement of a touchdown eliminates that,” said Janeil Alston EWU sophomore. “But the field is filled with EWU pride, it’s something you have to experience especially if you've never been.” The fans are just as important as the players

on The Inferno because they bring so much energy and lift the team’s spirits during key situations, such as getting third down stops on the defensive end, and getting enough yards for a first down on the offensive end. Despite losing quarterback star Vernon Adams to University of Oregon a season ago and losing guys to the NFL this year, the Eagle spirit is still stronger than ever. Especially with stars like seniors Cooper Kupp and Kendrick Bourne returning, the Eagles are ready for this upcoming season. Everyone is locked in. During spring football everybody showed why last season will not happen again. Regardless of who will start at the quarterback position, which was a struggle last season, games will be won. The growth of the team has been much better from top to bottom. “There is no reason we couldn’t win football games with any one of those three players,” said head Coach Beau Baldwin. “I believe that, and I believed that last year. And now they are all a year older.” The EWU campus stands behind the team and coaches, they wouldn’t be here if the Eagles weren’t a contender in the Big Sky Conference.

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Men’s club soccer promises change with election of new president for 2016-2017 By Siobhan Ebel | contributing writer Delo, who has played soccer for 18 years, tore his ACL his senior year of high school. The injury prevented him from becoming captain or starting his senior year, so when Davidson suggested he run for president, Delo saw it as a second chance. “I’ll take advantage of it this time,” Delo said. That is not to say that being president will not come without its fair share of challenges. Delo said that implementing his coaching style will not be easy. “Chase and I have two different styles of coaching,” Delo said, but he is looking forward to the challenge. “I’m really looking forward to being able to take what I’ve learned over 18 years ...[and] being able to get us all to work together under one overlying playing style,” Delo said.

Being president also comes with a new set of responsibilities. The club has “grown their numbers to where they’re a sustainable club, now we’re trying to figure out ways to make them a stronger club,” Chris Hoppe, director of intramural and club sports said. This means the club will need to look at ways of becoming more competitive, figuring out fundraising and community involvement. While he does not have the specifics hammered out yet, Delo said that “community involvement is going to be huge this year.” “It’s nice to have not only the support of people who are close to us, but [also] really getting community members out here,” Delo said.

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I am very optimistic about the future of this club with Nate as the president. junior Chase Davidson | former men’s soccer club president

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ith the school year coming to a close, the EWU men’s club soccer team has been busy making plans and electing officers for next year. Junior Chase Davidson, who held the position of president this year, is moving to Portland to begin chiropractic school in the fall. Newly elected to the office is sophomore Nate Delo. Delo decided to run for the club president position after Davidson suggested it to him one night when the team was out celebrating a win. “He is a great leader and will take the steps necessary to take this club to the next level,” said Davidson. “I am very optimistic about the future of this club with Nate as the president.”

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