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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
A house on Second Street, neighboring the Alpha Xi Delta sorority house, caught fire on April 20.
Cheney house fire spreads to Alpha Xi Delta sorority house
By Carly King, Reporter • May 7, 2025
A headshot of Lorenzo M. Smith, EWU's next provost. Photo from InsideEWU website.
EWU announces next provost
April 13, 2025
Eastern Washington University under investigation for reports of antisemitism
Eastern Washington University under investigation for reports of antisemitism
April 10, 2025
Eastern Washington University under investigation for reports of antisemitism
Trump immigration orders strike uncertainty across EWU campus
April 7, 2025
Large-scale audit of Eastern leads to program cuts
Large-scale audit of Eastern leads to program cuts
March 22, 2025
Sports
Senior Isabella Foshee hits a backhand shot in her match against Idaho State sophomore Asem Shoybek on April 12.
Eagles Shake Off Saturday Loss to Win Senior Day Match
By Nic Cunningham, Reporter • April 15, 2025
Weber State junior Connor Kruger and Eastern Washington junior Tyler Dalos shake hands after finishing their singles match. Kruger won in two sets.
Men’s tennis drops penultimate home match
April 9, 2025
Sacramento State junior guard Jaydia Martin shoots the ball over Eastern Washington junior guard Ella Gallatin during a regular season game on Jan. 11. Martin scored 26 points against the Eagles during the conference tournament on Mar. 8.
EWU basketball seasons end after conference first round
March 12, 2025
Senior guard Peyton Howard dribbles the ball up the court against Sacramento State on Jan. 11. Against NAU, Howard scored a career-best 30 points.
Northern Arizona outlasts Eastern Washington behind 34-point third quarter
February 25, 2025
Senior guard Jaydia Martin transferred to Sacramento State University this season after playing for Eastern Washington University for three years. She scored 23 points against the Eagles on Jan. 11.
Where are they now? Former Eagle basketball players excel in new teams
February 12, 2025
Arts & Features
Attendees at Thrive International's IRL Refugee Experience on April 17 share a moment between simulation activities at EWU's Catalyst building in Spokane.
Designed to feel: How EWU students helped build a refugee immersion for the Spokane community
By Sebastian Whiz-Smartlowit, Reporter • May 13, 2025
Students in the Dental Hygiene program have the opportunity to work on patients in-clinic.
EWU’s Dental Hygiene program provides invaluable experience for students, community
April 5, 2025
Dani Nelson - Director of Elections for the Associated Students of Eastern Washington University (ASEWU).
Why ASEWU matters: Dani Nelson on the power of student leadership
March 2, 2025
Lutheran Pastor Marc DiConti hands out warm apple cider every Wednesday morning from around 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Lutheran pastor’s ‘Warm Wednesday’ offers EWU students winter warmth, opportunity for connection on campus
February 27, 2025
A painting by Jacob Johns, the Gender and Women's Sexuality Studies' Activist in Residence for 2025, on display in the Secrist Gallery on the first floor of the JFK Library.
Revived Activist in Residence program brings climate activist to campus with its return
January 28, 2025
Student Life
Dirt cheap: A college student’s guide to gardening
Dirt cheap: A college student’s guide to gardening
Police Beat
The EWU Police department headquarters.
Police Beat
Police Beat: April 14 – April 26
By Stormy Byrne, Reporter • May 12, 2025
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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