The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

The Easterner
The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

The Easterner
The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

The Easterner
News
Campus photo taken by photographer Emily Powers
Eastern Washington University establishes new identity and brand as a polytechnic
By Juan Luna-Elliot, Reporter • October 11, 2024
May 14, 2024 - Students gather to protest campus visitor’s preachings in front of the PUB
Self-proclaimed “traveling campus evangelist” draws protest in front of Pence Union Building
May 21, 2024
On May 8, Eastern Washington University students and alumni gathered on campus holding Palestinian flags and signs, calling for the university to disinvest from its partnership with Fairchild Air Force Base.
EWU students rally as college protests across the country boom in response to the Israel-Hamas war
May 15, 2024
Police Beat: April 23 - May 6
Police Beat: April 23 - May 6
May 7, 2024
EWU to update sexual assault response protocols in August
EWU to update sexual assault response protocols in August
May 1, 2024
Sports
A sideline shot of Roos Field, 2024.
EWU rushing attack dominates Hornets
By Nic Cunningham, Reporter • October 14, 2024
Woodward Field was originally constructed in 1967 for $1.5 million and was renamed Roos Field in 2010 after former Eagle lineman Michael Roos. Roos funded half of the 2010 project to bring in the iconic red turf that makes EWU's football venue different than every other in the nation.
Eastern Washington falls to ranked Montana in a close offensive shootout
October 14, 2024
Roos Field to receive $25 million makeover
Roos Field to receive $25 million makeover
October 9, 2024
Swoop at EWU basketball game
EWU Men's Basketball Rebuild Kicks Off with 5 Players and 3 Coaches
June 6, 2024
Leandra Nizetic, EWU Women’s Tennis, Sophomore
Women's tennis boasts strongest international representation of any EWU team
May 29, 2024
Arts & Features
Easterner Events: Enjoy local artwork, spend time with the pup, and visit the circus
Easterner Events: Enjoy local artwork, spend time with the pup, and visit the circus
By Kayla Dickson, Reporter • October 16, 2024
Gay and Slay: Kai Valentine's Eastern Washington University legacy
Gay and Slay: Kai Valentine's Eastern Washington University legacy
May 21, 2024
Easterner Events: learn about different cultures, attend a concert, score free food, and get creative this week
Easterner Events: learn about different cultures, attend a concert, score free food, and get creative this week
May 21, 2024
Easterner Events: explore environmental issues, celebrate STEM, catch a student production, build a robot, and strap on your dancing shoes
Easterner Events: explore environmental issues, celebrate STEM, catch a student production, build a robot, and strap on your dancing shoes
May 15, 2024
Winter Quarter in Review - Photos
Winter Quarter in Review - Photos
May 2, 2024
Student Life
Students surrounding the Eagle Pride booth during Pride Kickoff on Oct. 3.
Eastern Washington University kicks off October Pride Month, sparking discussion on LGBTQ+ representation and history
Police Beat
Cheney Police Station, Red Barn
Police Beat
Police Beat: May 7 - May 21
By Cannon Barnett, News Editor • May 29, 2024
Podcasts
Student Feature Podcast: Noelle Bowden’s Abstract Work Explores Memory and Energy
April 26, 2023
The Eagles Start-Up Challenge enables students to grow their businesses
March 16, 2022
Podcast: Philosophy professor is hosted on "Dragon Talk"
February 2, 2022
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