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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

Students surrounding the Eagle Pride booth during Pride Kickoff on Oct. 3.

Eastern Washington University kicks off October Pride Month, sparking discussion on LGBTQ+ representation and history

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter October 15, 2024
Many people are aware of LGBTQ+ Pride Month in June, a time typically marked by parades and festivities, but far fewer know about the reasoning for ‘October Pride Month.’
A sideline shot of Roos Field, 2024.

EWU rushing attack dominates Hornets

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter October 14, 2024

Eastern Washington’s ground game powered the Eagles to their first conference victory of the season on Saturday. EWU finished the game with 289 rushing yards and took down No. 18 Sacramento State 35-28. Junior...

Campus photo taken by photographer Emily Powers

Eastern Washington University establishes new identity and brand as a polytechnic

By Juan Luna-Elliot, Reporter October 11, 2024

On Sept. 24 Eastern Washington University announced a new brand and identity as the region's only polytechnic. Positioning itself as the region’s only polytechnic, EWU plans to provide students with...

Roos Field to receive $25 million makeover

Roos Field to receive $25 million makeover

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter October 9, 2024
Following years of proposals, a $25 million renovation proposal for Roos Field involving the construction of a press box on the east side of the stadium has been approved, contingent on a $13 million fundraising effort.
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 Valentine's 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...

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