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

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

Leandra Nizetic, EWU Women’s Tennis, Sophomore

Women’s tennis boasts strongest international representation of any EWU team

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter May 29, 2024

With four international players this season, and another arriving from France next school year, the Eastern Washington University women’s tennis team contains the most international student-athletes...

Simmons said the biggest reasons for her success this year were “God, hard work, and trusting [her] coach and what she has planned.”

First-year Eagle leaps to record-breaking distances

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter May 29, 2024

Junior Caitlin “Egypt” Simmons has set fire to the Eastern Washington University Track and Field record books this year, setting four school records across both track seasons. The long and triple jumper...

Cheney Police Station, Red Barn

Police Beat: May 7 – May 21

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor May 29, 2024

Suspicious Circumstance — May 7 At 4:45 p.m. three students reported that they were being stalked by a male whom they shared a common area with in Snyamncut Hall. The accused was contacted, and claimed...

Gay and Slay: Kai Valentines Eastern Washington University legacy

Gay and Slay: Kai Valentine’s Eastern Washington University legacy

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter May 21, 2024

Eastern Washington University hosted its first student drag show in seven years on April 26. The drag show, titled “Gay and Slay,” featured students and alumni of the university performing both solo...

Easterner Events: learn about different cultures, attend a concert, score free food, and get creative this week

Easterner Events: learn about different cultures, attend a concert, score free food, and get creative this week

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter May 21, 2024

A Panel Discussion on the Experiences of Asian Muslims in the United States - May 22 The Eastern Washington University College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is putting on a panel discussion...

May 14, 2024 - Students gather to protest campus visitor’s preachings in front of the PUB

Self-proclaimed “traveling campus evangelist” draws protest in front of Pence Union Building

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor May 21, 2024

A man who calls himself a “traveling campus evangelist” drew protests last week from Eastern Washington University students who objected to his extremist messaging.   “I honestly think that...

On May 8, Eastern Washington University students and alumni gathered on campus holding Palestinian flags and signs, calling for the university to disinvest from its partnership with Fairchild Air Force Base.

EWU students rally as college protests across the country boom in response to the Israel-Hamas war

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor May 15, 2024

Midday Friday, an art student set up a table in the Arevalo Student Mall and played audio recordings of Palestinian journalists for all to hear. Despite being one of the hottest days of the year so far,...

Easterner Events: explore environmental issues, celebrate STEM, catch a student production, build a robot, and strap on your dancing shoes

Easterner Events: explore environmental issues, celebrate STEM, catch a student production, build a robot, and strap on your dancing shoes

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter May 15, 2024

Expo ’74: 50 Years of Environmental Awareness - May 15 Learn about the history of Spokane and discuss the current climate crisis with community members at the Expo ‘74: 50 Years of Environmental...

 Junior forward Cedric Coward throws a pass against Idaho in February 10.

Does the Big Sky Tournament need to be changed?

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter May 15, 2024

The 2024 Big Sky Basketball Championship saw the top-seeded EWU men’s team fall in their first game for the second straight season. Second-seed Northern Colorado lost their first game as well. Since...

Police Beat: April 23 - May 6

Police Beat: April 23 – May 6

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor May 7, 2024

Welfare Check — Apr. 23 At 10:50 a.m. custodians called Eastern Washington University police because a male was laying unresponsive in a shower on the 6th floor of Pearce Hall. Officers arrived on...

EPIC Adventures making positive changes, but in need of more student engagement

EPIC Adventures making positive changes, but in need of more student engagement

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter May 6, 2024

On April 28, Easterner staff joined EPIC Adventures on an afternoon hiking and yoga excursion in Liberty Lake, Washington. The trip consisted of two student guides, Easterner staff, and one other student.  “There’s...

Forward LeJuan Watts is one of three former Eagles committed to Washington State University for the 2024-25 season.

Three former Eagles set to join David Riley in Pullman for 2024 season

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter May 6, 2024

Last month, it was announced that EWU Men’s Basketball coach David Riley took the head coaching position at Washington State University. This announcement was swiftly followed by six Eagles entering...

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