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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

Breaking down breaking news

Breaking down breaking news

By Karlee Van De Venter, Arts and Features Editor May 5, 2021

Lately, it feels like there is so much going on: in the world, in the news, in our lives. Keeping up with current events was hard enough already, and now we’ve got a lot of information getting thrown...

Drag Queens Take The Stage

By Aiden Cook, Reporter May 4, 2021

The air was filled with excitement, glitter and passion as many from across campus and online attended the annual EWU Drag Show on Friday. Even with the limited crowd, many felt the vibrant atmosphere....

Gabriel Anderson is currently a senior pursuing a Bachelor of science and computer science degree at EWU and is set to graduate in the Winter of 2022.

Gabriel Anderson

By Grant Wengeler, Reporter April 27, 2021

Gabriel (Gabe) Anderson is this year's EWU student employee of the month. Anderson is currently a senior pursuing a Bachelor of science and computer science degree at EWU and is set to graduate in the...

Starting Ramadan with newborn Moon

A Rundown on Ramadan: Islam’s Holiest Month

By Aiden Cook, Reporter April 21, 2021

  As the sun sets on the horizon, many are relaxed and preparing for bed. Night has come, little is on the mind and the time for relaxation and sleep is at hand. During Ramadan however, the situation...

Get Lit! Festival 2021

By Emily Driskel, News Editor April 20, 2021

  Every year, the Get Lit! Festival provides the EWU community with opportunities for readings, writing workshops, crafts, poetry slams and discussions from local and experienced authors. This...

The Major League Baseball season is on track for 2021.

Baseball is Back!

By Michael Spearman, Reporter April 19, 2021

  The MLB season started on time this year, after last season was cut down to only 60 games due to COVID-19 and disagreements between the MLBPA and the MLB owners regarding contract modifications...

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II, passed away on April 9 at age 99. 

Breaking Down Breaking News

By Karlee Van De Venter, Arts and Features Editor April 14, 2021

  Lately, it feels like there is so much going on: in the world, in the news, in our lives. Keeping up with current events was hard enough already, and now we’ve got a lot of information getting...

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 12:  Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of 'Hamilton' perform onstage during the 70th Annual Tony Awards at The Beacon Theatre on June 12, 2016 in New York City.  (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)

Hamilton: The award-winning musical

By Emily Driskel, Reporter April 9, 2021

  Growing up, my mom was a major musical fan, and I remember listening to musical soundtracks frequently. Soon enough, watching and listening to musicals became one of my passions as well. The...

Lease signing uncertainty potential byproduct of COVID-19

By Lauren Reichenbach, Copy Editor June 5, 2020

Disclaimer: Jacob Kinswa, one of the sources interviewed for this story, is the brother of Randle Kinswa, The Easterner's news editor. Randle Kinswa was not involved in the reporting, writing or editing...

Where to hike in Spokane area (now that you can)

Where to hike in Spokane area (now that you can)

By Lauren Reichenbach, Copy Editor May 5, 2020

Phase 1 of Gov. Inslee’s four-phase plan for reopening Washington State started on May 5. With Phase 1 comes the reopening of most outdoor recreation, such as hunting, fishing, boating and hiking. The...

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How to stay motivated while taking only online classes

By Ben Blakney, Reporter May 4, 2020

EWU, in wake of Washington’s social distancing measures, has gone to an entirely online format for the spring quarter of 2020. Summer quarter 2020 is confirmed online. It’s even being discussed that...

Biochemistry professor Jeff Corkill (left) and lab manager Fred Joslin (right) prepare "Eagle Sanitizer."

EWU chemistry professors, design professor and design student team up to create “Eagle Sanitizer”

By Karlee Van De Venter, Reporter April 27, 2020

About a week into spring quarter, EWU professor of biochemistry Jeff Corkill had the idea to make hand sanitizer on campus and give it away to the community.  Chemicals like isopropyl alcohol and hydrogen...

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