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ASEWU 2024 Primary Election Recap
ASEWU 2024 Primary Election Recap
By C.J. Luce, Reporter • April 24, 2024
Eastern Washington University will offer fewer class registration options starting in fall
Eastern Washington University will offer fewer class registration options starting in fall
April 19, 2024
Colleen Vandenboom introduced Eastern Washington University’s Eagle Speak event by engaging the attendees in a game of “trivia.” Vandenboom encouraged guests to hold up fingers representing whether they thought the scenarios she proposed were student code violations, criminal violations, both, or neither.
EWU Eagle Speak event leaves students and staff with more questions than answers about hate speech on campus
April 11, 2024
Information sharing bill gaining ground in Washington
Information sharing bill gaining ground in Washington
March 6, 2024
Eastern Washington University’s Prairie Restoration in its third growing season
Eastern Washington University’s Prairie Restoration in its third growing season
February 13, 2024
Sports
Eight Eagles, including all four pictured – Casey Jones, Jake Kyman, Ellis Magnuson, and Ethan Price – are graduating or entering the transfer portal. New Coach Dan Monson is tasked with replacing them.
Former Gonzaga Coach Dan Monson selected to lead Eagles through rebuild
By Nic Cunningham, Reporter • April 15, 2024
Senior guard Ellis Magnuson is the EWU record holder in career games played and is third in school history in career assists.
Both Eagles Basketball Teams Dominant in 2024
April 11, 2024
The Eastern Washington Men’s basketball team huddles in preparation for a game against Idaho on February 10.
Washington State Cougars add former EWU basketball coach David Riley
April 10, 2024
In just her third year with the program, EWU women’s basketball head coach Joddie Gleason led the Eagles to their first-ever tournament championship and second-ever NCAA tournament appearance.
Eagles earn program's first Big Sky Tournament Championship
March 22, 2024
Junior guard Jaleesa Lawrence drives to the rim on Feb. 24 against Northern Colorado. Lawrence scored 15 points to help lead the Eagles past Weber State in the first round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament on March 10
Mixed bag for EWU basketball in conference tournament
March 11, 2024
Arts & Features
Easterner Events: exploring music, history, culture, financial aid, and personal development
Easterner Events: exploring music, history, culture, financial aid, and personal development
By Kayla Dickson, Reporter • April 25, 2024
EWU undergraduate literary magazine holds release party
EWU undergraduate literary magazine holds release party
March 7, 2024
EWU Senior Hilary Baird poses with a piano in one of her favorite rooms to practice in, located in the EWU Music Building
EWU student aims to make music accessible for people with disabilities like hers through enrollment in unique Master’s program
February 26, 2024
EWU graduate student Seth Barr is investigating the effects of walleye on white sturgeon populations. 
EWU graduate student searches for cause of sturgeon population decline
February 20, 2024
“Looking Towards the Light” by Carly Ellis
Spokane art gallery displays works from Eastern Washington University students
February 13, 2024
Student Life
New EWU Program to Support Students Recovering from Addiction
New EWU Program to Support Students Recovering from Addiction
Police Beat
Police Beat: March 22 - April 4
Police Beat
Police Beat: March 22 - April 4
By Cannon Barnett, News Editor • April 8, 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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The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.
The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.