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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

Native American Student Coalition board and advisors stand outside of the American Indian Education Center located at 706 5th Street Cheney WA, 99004.

NASC to host a Round Dance in late May

By Elizabeth McGowan, Reporter May 13, 2026

For several years, the American Indians Studies program has hosted the Spirit of the Eagle Powwow each spring to bring the community together and highlight local tribe traditions.  This year, the Native...

A screenshot directly from EWU's canvas page.

Canvas at EWU down after Instructure is hacked

By Stormy Byrne, Community Engagement Specialist May 7, 2026

On May 7, Instructure, the developer of Canvas, was hacked by a group called “ShinyHunters.” A message appeared on the platform around 1 p.m. stating that they had breached the platform and preventing...

The badge above is worn by the EWU police officers.

Police Beat Mar. 19th-Apr. 4th

By Elizabeth McGowan, Reporter April 20, 2026

Malicious Mischief   — Mar. 19th An incident was reported at 11:47 p.m. of a tagging of the southside of Reese Court. The graffiti was not derogatory or racial in manner. The incident was referred...

From left to right: EWU seniors Anait Arutiunian, Leandra Nizetic, and Sara Vasic were honored on Senior Day before their final regular-season tennis match.

Women’s tennis wins big against Idaho

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter April 20, 2026

The EWU tennis team celebrated Senior Day by defeating Idaho for the first time since 2021 in a  6-1 win — the largest margin of victory EWU has ever had against the school. Idaho took an early 1-0...

EWU sophomore forward Ava Hinske dribbles the ball while being guarded by SCC freshman defender Izzie Olson.

EWU soccer wins exhibition game

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter April 13, 2026

In the second of two matches hosted by Eastern Washington University's soccer team on Saturday, April 11, EWU defeated Spokane Community College 2-1. EWU’s spring schedule began on March 5 against...

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