Author Archives: Kailee Cavaliere

Miss Spokane: The lucky ones

Taste Spokane- March 14 This evening, I had the pleasure of being a volunteer for Taste Spokane. This is an event run by the Wishing Star Foundation in Spokane, who help grant wishes for sick children in the area. My job for the night was to accept donations and tell the guests about the awesomeContinue reading “Miss Spokane: The lucky ones”

Miss Spokane Monday: The Youth

On Tuesday, March 4 I visited IHOP for National Pancake Day. On this day, guests could eat a short stack of pancakes for free. In addition, they were asked to donate to Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). CMN is the national platform for the Miss America Organization, and strives to complete two goals. 1) Distribute fundsContinue reading “Miss Spokane Monday: The Youth”

Miss Spokane Monday: The Glitz

Within the last week, I had my first photo shoot and first official appearance as Miss Spokane. On Saturday morning, Elaina ( Miss Spokane’s Outstanding Teen)  and I showed up to the place where we had been crowned just two weeks prior for the our photo shoot. Thanks to Rocky Castaneda, James and Kathy MangisContinue reading “Miss Spokane Monday: The Glitz”

Miss Spokane Monday: The Beginning

Well, it has been just over a week since I was crowned Miss Spokane. Since then, my mind has been racing with ideas for my upcoming year and already preparing for Miss Washington in July. I am excited to say that I have several appearances scheduled for the next couple of weeks, that I cannotContinue reading “Miss Spokane Monday: The Beginning”

Bands battle it out to see who is best

Through the roar of the crowd and the drum roll, five eager bands waited patiently to see if their name would be called as the winner of Battle of the Bands. On Feb. 10, Eagle Entertainment presented the event in Showalter Auditorium. Each band, who must have had one at least one EWU student asContinue reading “Bands battle it out to see who is best”

New clubs hopes to bring harmony to Eastern

In late 2010, “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic” reached a new demographic of fans who refer to themselves as a “bronies” or “pegasisters.” Eagles of Harmony, a new club on campus, is calling all bronies and pegasisters alike as they try to uphold and promote the values outlined in “My Little Pony.” These valuesContinue reading “New clubs hopes to bring harmony to Eastern”

Comedian pokes fun at bread and cake

Comedian Mike E. Winfield has been seen on shows like “Comics Without Borders,” on Showtime, and “Late Show with David Letterman,” and recently students were able to enjoy his show at Eastern. Winfield performed his comedic act in the PUB on Feb. 5 and was sponsored by Eagle Entertainment. To break the ice, Winfield beganContinue reading “Comedian pokes fun at bread and cake”

Spokane MLK center reaches out to Eastern

Years after the passing of Martin Luther King Jr., his legacy lives on to encourage students to strive for a higher education. The Martin Luther King Jr. Family Outreach Center, located in Spokane is dedicating to improve the quality of life for children and families in the area. “We provide a variety of social andContinue reading “Spokane MLK center reaches out to Eastern”

‘Work it!’ career conference prepares students for workforce

In May 2013, a study from the Georgetown University Center on Education found that 7.9 percent of college graduates are unemployed. On Feb. 7, the sixth annual Work It! career conference will be held. The goal of this conference is to combat this statistic. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Continue reading “‘Work it!’ career conference prepares students for workforce”

Community marches on Main Street

Fifty years after Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech, students gathered in downtown Spokane to celebrate him and answer the question, “What are you doing for others?” On Jan. 20, about 100 Eastern students joined thousands of community and civic group members who took part in the annual Martin LutherContinue reading “Community marches on Main Street”

A ‘Glee’-ful visitor speaks at Eastern

Lauren Potter may seem different, but she is just another 23-year-old with dreams and aspirations, which came true when she received the call of a lifetime four years ago. Potter, who has Down syndrome, plays sprightly and vivacious Becky Johnson from the TV show “Glee.” Eagle Entertainment hosted Potter to speak to students about bullyingContinue reading “A ‘Glee’-ful visitor speaks at Eastern”