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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 headshot of Lorenzo M. Smith, EWU's next provost. Photo from InsideEWU website.
EWU announces next provost
By Stormy Byrne, Reporter • 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
A sign on the second floor of the JFK Library provides a resource to report symptoms related to air quality issues.
Air quality concerns persist at JFK Library as university plans structural repairs
March 14, 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
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
By Jillian Strother, Photojournalist • 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
Eastern Washington University’s new Director of Tribal Relations, Cola Boyer.
Eastern Washington University appoints new tribal relations director
December 3, 2024
Student Life
Roos Field is next to Dressler and Pearce, two dorms on campus.
Eastern and accessibility: An overview
Police Beat
Police Beat: March 18 - April 14
Police Beat
Police Beat: March 18 – April 14
By Sebastian Whiz-Smartlowit, Reporter • April 21, 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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