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The Easterner

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

The Easterner

Community members gather at No-Li Brewhouse to celebrate the release of the 188.2 Imperial Red Ale, crafted by EWU students.

EWU craft beer students celebrate ale release at No-Li Brewhouse

By Carly King, Reporter June 12, 2025

No-Li Brewhouse had an exceptionally busy Monday on June 2 as EWU faculty and local beer connoisseurs gathered for the release of the 188.2 Imperial Red Ale. The new brew, crafted by Eastern students...

Isaiah Moses, Johnny Radford, Straton Rogers, and Alton Hamilton IV (left to right) each visited EWU on different days before they committed. Photos courtesy of Braeden Harlow, EWU Athletics. Photo courtesy of Braeden Harlow, EWU Athletics.

EWU men’s basketball nets in four transfers for 2025-2026 season

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter June 12, 2025

Four men’s basketball players have committed to transferring to Eastern Washington University next school year, continuing the program’s rebuilding from last season. In April 2024, former EWU men’s...

EWU celebrates first Cheney commencement since 2016

EWU celebrates first Cheney commencement since 2016

By Carly King, Reporter June 12, 2025

After being hosted in Spokane for eight years, Eastern Washington University’s commencement ceremony will be back in Cheney this spring. Both EWU and the Cheney community are making preparations to...

Jakob Thompson (left) and Brad Lucas (right) clinch during a practice. Both wrestlers competed at the NCWA NW Conference Championship meet.

EWU wrestling thrives during 2024-2025 school year

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter May 30, 2025

The EWU Wrestling Club had a school year highlighted by an increase in participation and success in competition. Wrestling used to be an Eastern Washington University school sport. However, EWU cut...

Police Beat: May 7 - May 16

Police Beat: May 7 – May 16

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter May 30, 2025

This report is based on correspondence with EWU Detective Robert Schmitter taking place May 21. Cases may have developed further since. Fire Alarm/Steam Leak – May 7 A boiler in the mechanical room...

Photo by Jack Van Amburg for The Easterner

Elixirs & luck: EWU’s first ever ren faire welcomes travelers near and far

By Siera McGinnis, Reporter May 28, 2025

Through a bright Saturday morning, Eastern Washington University was the epicenter of color and extravagance: fantastical swishing dresses, half-hidden elf ears against the glittering makeup of those from...

A banner displaying the Eastern Washington University logo hangs from a lamppost next to blooming cherry blossoms on campus.

ASEWU releases election results for 2025-2026 school year

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter May 21, 2025

On April 25, the winners of the Associated Students of Eastern Washington University general election were announced. Electees will take office June 13 and serve for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Kira...

Dirt cheap: A college student’s guide to gardening

Dirt cheap: A college student’s guide to gardening

By Siera McGinnis, Reporter May 16, 2025

Spring Quarter, 2025: lush, bright leaves begin to dot EWU’s campus, second only to welcoming, warm blooming flowers. Amidst the flowers, trees, bushes and squirrels are the college students who inhabit...

Attendees at Thrive International's IRL Refugee Experience on April 17 share a moment between simulation activities at EWU's Catalyst building in Spokane.

Designed to feel: How EWU students helped build a refugee immersion for the Spokane community

By Sebastian Whiz-Smartlowit, Reporter May 13, 2025

Eastern Washington University students, faculty and alumni gathered on April 17 in the Catalyst Building for an immersive simulation designed to deepen understanding of the global refugee experience. The...

The EWU Police department headquarters.

Police Beat: April 14 – April 26

By Stormy Byrne, Reporter May 12, 2025

This report is based on correspondence with EWU Detective Robert Schmitter taking place at the end of April. Cases may have developed further since. Motor Vehicle Theft - April 14 At about 1:40 p.m.,...

A house on Second Street, neighboring the Alpha Xi Delta sorority house, caught fire on April 20.

Cheney house fire spreads to Alpha Xi Delta sorority house

By Carly King, Reporter May 7, 2025

On Sunday, April 20 around 5 p.m. a house neighboring the Alpha Xi Delta sorority house caught fire, then spread to the sorority. The house sustained serious damage, the sorority’s official statement...

Saul Bautista holding one of the secondary sources he used for his research.

Student Historians at Eastern Highlight Stories of Hanford Downwinders

By Carly King, Reporter May 7, 2025

Even though he considers himself well read in history, Eastern graduate Tim Harrington was not aware of the effects the Hanford site is having on people to this day. That is, until he took the introductory...

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