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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

Large-scale audit of Eastern leads to program cuts

Large-scale audit of Eastern leads to program cuts

By Carly King, Reporter March 22, 2025

At the last Board of Trustees meetings, which took place on February 27 and 28, the decision by the provost and president to discontinue several degrees offered at Eastern was made official. These changes...

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

By Sebastian Whiz-Smartlowit, Reporter March 14, 2025

Eastern Washington University has begun replacing ceiling tiles in select areas of John F. Kennedy Library after environmental testing confirmed elevated levels of glass fibers, according to a Feb. 13...

Protesters stand with signs in the Arevalo Campus Mall on March 7.

Executive orders limiting research funding sparks protest among Eastern students, community members

By Carly King, Reporter March 12, 2025

On Friday, March 7, Eastern students gathered in the campus mall to protest executive orders that have limited federal funding of academic research. “We ultimately are protesting against the Trump...

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

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter March 12, 2025

In the first round of the 2025 Big Sky Basketball Championships, both Eastern Washington basketball teams played in close games but were eventually eliminated. The women were the seventh-seeded team...

Eastern Washington University Police Department vehicles line up in front of the department headquarters, the Red Barn.

Police Beat Jan. 6 – Feb. 24

By Carly King and Stormy Byrne March 10, 2025

Drug Offense - Jan. 6 At 9:12 p.m., a Resident Life Coordinator reported smells of marijuana in Louise Anderson Hall. Eastern Washington University Police went to the room they believed it was coming...

Formerly known as KEWU-FM, a 24 hour jazz station, this FM booth is located in EWU's Film Building.

KEWU radio station sold after nearly 75 years on air

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter March 6, 2025

After nearly 75 years on air, Eastern Washington University sold the broadcasting license for 89.5 KEWU-FM to the Oldies Preservation Society in Spokane for $510,000. The jazz station, originally slated...

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

By Sebastian Whiz-Smartlowit, Reporter March 2, 2025

Dani Nelson knows the power of student leadership. As the Director of Elections for the Associated Students of Eastern Washington University, she is working to ensure that more students recognize the...

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

By Jillian Strother, Photojournalist February 27, 2025

Every Wednesday morning, students heading in and out of the PUB walk past a bearded man offering free cider. It’s a simple act, but for Marc DiConti, a Lutheran pastor, it’s part of a larger effort...

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

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter February 25, 2025

Northern Arizona and potential conference MVP Sophie Glancey overcame EWU point guard Peyton Howard’s scoring outburst to win 88-77 on Saturday, Feb. 22. Despite Howard’s 30 points, tied for...

Global Friends Club officers starting from the left: Addie Chalmers, Kyoko Fisher, Nish Raje, Beruktawit Gared, and faculty advisor Viktoria Taroudaki.

New Global Friends Club creates space for international students to connect

By Carly King, Reporter February 25, 2025

When Nish Raje first started at Eastern, she was shocked to find that there was no international student club. “I am a WSU alumni and we had a huge community there,” Raje said. “And it’s very...

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

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter February 12, 2025

After a change in scenery, multiple players from last year’s men’s and women’s basketball teams are finding success in their new schools. Six players from last year’s men’s team and four...

Sophomore guard Mason Williams attempts a layup over a Northern Arizona defender on Jan. 23. Last week, Williams scored the most points in both of EWU’s games.

EWU basketball sweeps Big Sky Conference games

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter February 11, 2025

For the first time this season, the Eastern Washington University men’s and women’s basketball teams had a perfect 4-0 combined record in their conference games last week. On Thursday, Feb....

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