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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.

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How to stave off cabin fever while quarantined

How to stave off cabin fever while quarantined

By Star Dragon, Reporter April 20, 2020

Long periods of isolation were not in the forecast for 2020, but quarantining is a reality many people are now having to face. Quarantining at home may protect someone’s physical health, but what problems...

Zoom Q&A with EWU professors and students

Zoom Q&A with EWU professors and students

By Ben Blakney, Reporter April 15, 2020

With EWU’s recent efforts to flatten the COVID-19 curve, a transition to online learning through Zoom was one of the first major changes. As with all change, a new learning obstacle was introduced to...

EWU's normally bustling campus is now practically empty.

Life on an empty campus

By Emily Driskel, Reporter April 13, 2020

On a typical Tuesday afternoon, EWU's campus is usually filled with students hustling to and from classes. Now, the campus atmosphere has become quiet. Inside the PUB, only a few people roam the EWU Union...

Scholar of the year: Jordan Stevenson

By Sam Jackson, Copy Editor June 5, 2019

Our inaugural Eag of the Year awards recognize three members of EWU who have gone above and beyond to represent the campus community. One scholar, one athlete and one staff/faculty member. The awards,...

Faculty/staff of the year: Stacey Reece

By Dylan Harris, News Editor June 5, 2019

Our inaugural Eag of the Year awards recognize three members of EWU who have gone above and beyond to represent the campus community. One scholar, one athlete and one staff/faculty member. The awards,...

Raising a pint to occupational therapy

By Sam Jackson, Copy Editor April 5, 2019

Who knew that learning about the service of occupational therapy could be fun and include beer. The EWU Student Occupational Therapy Association is hosting its Pint Night fundraiser on April 11 at Bellwether...

The No Man's Land Film Festival Returns to EWU on March 1 at the Spokane EWU Center.

No Man’s Land Film Festival returns to EWU

By Erik Rotness, A&F Editor February 28, 2019

EPIC Adventures will host the No Man’s Land Film Festival for the second year in a row on March 1 at the Spokane EWU Center, beginning National Women’s History Month with adventure films from a woman’s...

Participants line up for check-in at the FUSE Career Fair at the Spokane Convention Center. This year's Career Fair will host representatives from 124 organizations, providing opportunities for students to meet potential employers.

FUSE Career Fair brings businesses to students

By Sam Jackson, Copy Editor February 20, 2019

There will be 124 organizations participating in the FUSE Career Fair. With that volume of employers, some might say that this opportunity is like bringing Indeed or Handshake to an event center. The...

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