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

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

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Sophomore Zoey Nelson swings at practice on April 20. Nelson finished conference play with a 5-1 record in No. 3 singles and a 7-2 record in No. 2 doubles with partner freshman Louise Waite.

[Photo] EWU women’s tennis enters Big Sky championships with all-time best conference record

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
April 25, 2019
Reilly Responte adresses the crowd at the ASEWU candidate debate. The race for president is down down to Responte and Key Baker.

[Photo] Key Baker and Reilly Responte face off in race for presidency

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
April 24, 2019
ASEWU candidates take part in a debate. The ASEWU general elections take place April 23-25.

[Photo] ASEWU primaries see improved turnout, general elections up next

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
April 23, 2019
Senior saxophone player Nicholas Walsh performs with Code Red at a basketball game on Feb. 28 2019. During games band members typically taunt opposing teams, including yelling "50% is still failing" every time a player makes one-of-two free throw attempts.

[Photo] EWU’s band trumpets spirit for sports

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
April 5, 2019
Freshman guard Jessica McDowell-White shoots a free throw in EWU's 67-64 win over Montana on Feb. 9. McDowell-White made the winning shot to send the Eagles to the Big Sky Tournament championship game, after in bounding the ball off of a defender on Wednesday.

[Photo] EWU backed out of a corner by game-winner to make Big Sky tournament championship

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
March 13, 2019
Junior forward Uriah Howard pushes off on an Idaho State defender in EWU's 74-45 loss on Thursday. The loss guaranteed the Eagles the No. 6 seed in the upcoming Big Sky Conference Tournament.

[Photo] EWU women’s hoops tie season low in defeat to Idaho State

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
March 7, 2019
Junior guard Tyler Kidd organizes the offense in EWU's 59-56 loss to Sacramento State on Feb. 28. EWU is 9-5 overall with Kidd in the starting lineup. As a starter, Kidd averages 13.9 points, 4.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

[Photo] Kidd carves a path from community college to EWU starting point guard

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
March 6, 2019
Head coach Shantay Legans yells at a call made during EWU's 59-56 loss to Sacramento State. EWU committed 18 turnovers in the game.

[Photo] Sac State snaps EWU’s seven-game home win streak

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
February 28, 2019
Senior guard Karpi Morrow guides the offense in EWU's 80-66 win over Southern Utah on Thursday. Morrow had a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

[Photo] Bench and back-court boost Eagles over Thunderbirds

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
February 21, 2019
Forward Mason Peatling rises to score a layup in the Eagles 82-57 win over Idaho on Monday. Peatling scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds.

[Photo] Eagles use size to bully Idaho in second half

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
February 18, 2019
The Eagles look on in shock as Idaho's final 3-point basket is counted during Monday's 75-74 loss. The final shot was released after the final horn had sounded, but the play clock was ruled to be started early and after review the 3-pointer was counted.

[Photo] Eagles stunned by Vandals in controversial finish

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
February 18, 2019
The EWU bench cheers on the team in Saturday's win over Montana. The Eagles picked up their first Big Sky home win of the year in the game.

[Photo] Women complete regular season sweep of Montana

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
February 9, 2019
Sophomore guard Jacob Davison drives against Northern Arizona on Feb. 4. Davison scored a career-high 41 points with seven 3-pointers.

[Photo] Davison’s hot hand torches Lumberjacks

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
February 4, 2019
Freshman skating club president Samantha Vo glides on the ice in the URC on Jan. 24 2019. Vo competed in figure skating until she was injured at 16 years old.

[Photo] Freshman figures Eagles need a skating club

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
January 31, 2019
Senior guard Kapri Marrow backs down a Sac State defender in Saturday's 73-70 loss. Morrow scored a team high 27 points.

[Photo] Eagles’ late comeback run falls short

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
January 26, 2019
Left to right: Throwers freshman Garrett Peoples and junior Jonny Law work their cores in training on Jan. 17. Peoples has the top mark in the shot put for EWU this year with a 16.01 meter throw in the Lauren McCluskey Memorial Open on Jan. 12.

[Photo] A good throw comes from below

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
January 25, 2019
Sophomore guard Jacob Davison celebrates a made basket in the Eagles' 85-81 win over Montana State on Saturday. Davison scored a team-high 23 points.

[Photo] Eagles sweep state of Montana

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
January 19, 2019
Senior hurdler Parker Bowden runs around the field house track on Jan. 10. Bowden Jr. finished second in the 60-meter hurdles at the Lauren McCuskey Memorial Open on Jan. 12.

[Photo] Track looks to find its stride during start of indoor season

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
January 16, 2019
Freshman guard Grace Kirscher handles the ball against Gonzaga on Nov. 11. Since the Gonzaga game Kirscher's role has steadily increased and she is now second on the team in scoring with 9.9 points per game.

[Photo] Kirscher carves out scoring role

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
January 16, 2019
Left to right: Chad Haywood, Mitch Hunt and Hayden Boring celebrate a goal in Saturday's 10-3 win over UCLA. Lind scored a hat trick in the Eagles final conference game of the year.

[Photo] Eagles sweep Bruins, lock in No. 2 seed for PAC-8 tournament

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
January 12, 2019
Sophomore guard Jacob Davison drives on a Montana defender in Thursday's 78-71. Davison recorded 11 points and was one of five Eagles to score in the double digits.

[Photo] Eagles defend home court against rival Grizzlies

By Michael Brock, Editor in Chief
January 10, 2019
Senior wide receivers Nsimba Webster and Terence Grady and senior tight end Henderson Belk celebrate Websters fourth quarter touchdown against UC Davis in the quarterfinals. Webster, Grady and Belk all caught touchdowns in the game.

[Photo] Late drive sends Eagles to Semifinal

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
December 8, 2018
Sophomore Tamir Hill celebrates with Sophomore Kedrick Johnson after Johnson returned a blocked field goal for a touchdown at the end of the first half. The Eagles scored 13 points on special teams and seven on defense.

[Photo] All momentum blocked

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
December 1, 2018
Senior defensive end Jim Townsend celebrates a sack against UC Davis on Nov. 10. Townsend has three sacks this year.

[Photo] Championship push starts in Cheney

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
November 28, 2018
David Valdovinos and Brittany Brattin of the cheer club face the crowd at the football game against UC Davis on Nov. 10. Brattin has been a member of the club for three years.

[Photo] Sparking spirit in the community

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
November 28, 2018
Freshman guard Jessica McDowell-White sizes up a Gonzaga defender on Nov. 11. McDowell-White has made 13 3-pointers this season.

[Photo] Freshman guard McDowell-White adjusts to life in America

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
November 25, 2018
Junior running back Tamarick Pierce and senior lineman Beau Byus celebrate a touchdown against UC Davis on Nov. 10. EWU scored six rushing touchdowns in the game.

[Photo] No doubt about it

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
November 14, 2018
Senior guard Ty Gibson takes a shot against North Dakota last season. Gibson made 61 3-pointers in his junior year.

[Photo] Old guard among Eagle sharpshooters

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
November 14, 2018
Sophomore guard Brittany Klaman goes in for a layup against Gonzaga on Sunday. Klaman finished the game with four points.

[Photo] Eagles fall with fourth quarter woes

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
November 11, 2018
Senior cornerback Nzuzi Webster celebrates as he runs in an interception to open the scoring in the second half. Webster's touchdown was his first of his career.

[Photo] Eagles batter Aggies in second half

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
November 10, 2018
Fans watch on as the EWU women's basketball team beat Simon Fraser 72-66 in a home exhibition on Sunday. There were 166 people in attendance, below last year's regular season average of about 600.

[Photo] Opinion: Support your Eagle athletes

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
November 7, 2018
Senior Violet Kapri Morrow looks to pass against Simon Fraser on Nov. 4. Morrow scored a team-high 27 points.

[Photo] Kapri Morrow has big goals for women’s hoops

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
November 7, 2018
Sophomore Brittany Klaman crosses over on SFU defenders. Klaman finished the game with seven assists and six rebounds.

[Photo] Women start slow and finish strong in opening exhibition

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
November 4, 2018
Fans look on as the Eagles take on WSU on Oct. 26, 2018. Average hockey attendance is up 199 people from last year's average of 478.

[Photo] Fans in full force for EWU hockey

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
November 1, 2018
EWU celebrates after scoring a goal. The Eagles are 10-1 after joining the Pac-8 this year.

[Photo] Eagles crush Cougars, hold first place

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
October 26, 2018
Freshman Mitch Hunt weaves through Oregon defenders on Oct. 5. Hunt leads the hockey team with 23 points.

[Photo] Freshman on a hunt for goals

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
October 24, 2018
The Eagles huddle up after a point. EWU lost three straight sets after winning the first to lose to Northern Colorado on Oct. 20.

[Photo] Volleyball falls short against Northern Colorado

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
October 20, 2018
Sophomore Zoey Nelson takes a swing during practice last week. Nelson opened her season with a 8-5 singles win over an opponent from Montana.

[Photo] Tennis team uses fall to shape up

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
October 17, 2018
Senior Roldan Alcobendas attempts a field goal against Washington State on Sept. 15. Alcobendas is one of six kickers in the nation to make every field goal attempt this year.

[Photo] Kicking his way into the record books

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
October 17, 2018
Senior Allison Raniere kicks the ball during Sunday's victory over Idaho State. Raniere was one of five seniors recognized during senior day. | Bailey Monteith for The Easterner

[Photo] EWU soccer seniors shine on senior day

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
October 14, 2018
EWU freshman forward Mitch Hunt fires a shot against Oregon on Oct. 6. The Eagles and Ducks each won a game of the weekend double header.

[Photo] Eagles and Ducks Fly Even, Ruffle Feathers in Weekend Series Split

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
October 7, 2018
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