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The Easterner

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

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Eagles are Soaring under Second Year Head Coach

By Luke Pickett, Reporter February 21, 2023

If there’s one moment that may have turned around the season for the Eastern Washington University men’s basketball team, it may have come in a hotel conference room in Brookings, SD following a devastating...

Campus photo taken by photographer Emily Powers

EWU Community Responds to Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter February 13, 2023

The COVID-19 vaccination will no longer be required for those working at or attending EWU effective June 1st, 2023.  According to an email sent out by the university president, Dr. Shari McMahan, the...

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Local Black Owned Businesses Come to EWU

By Hanna Alexis Yulo, Reporter February 13, 2023

February was first officially recognized as National Black History Month in 1976 with the goal of honoring the achievements and contributions of the black community throughout history. Eastern Washington...

Picture credit to ASEWU website.

ASEWU Business Meetings #1 and #2 Recap: New Appointments and General News Announced

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter February 13, 2023

Summary of 1/20/2023 - Business Meeting #1 Appointments Iman Munawar was appointed Executive Vice President of ASEWU. Logan Hamilton was appointed Speaker Pro Tem. Leah Syverson was appointed...

The Police Beat Returns!

The Police Beat Returns!

By Isaiah Gessner, Managing Editor February 13, 2023

The police beat makes its return to The Easterner in a week that features an egging to the art building, a variety of civil issues handled, and more.  February 5th At roughly 6 AM the blue light...

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EWU Commemorates African heritage with the Food Diaspora

By Samuel Cash, Reporter February 6, 2023

EWU’s Africana Studies recently held the food diaspora on Feb. 3rd to celebrate Black History Month. The event held various foods from East and West Africa. Various foods such as lentil stew, kiki wot,...

Fraternity Phi Delta Theta Loses Recognition Due to Hazing

Fraternity Phi Delta Theta Loses Recognition Due to Hazing

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter January 30, 2023

Jan. 13, 2023 - The Phi Delta Theta Washington Epsilon fraternity is no longer recognized by Eastern Washington University after being found responsible for hazing and related violations, according to...

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New Student Organization Hopes to Bring Cultural Experiences to EWU Campus

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter January 30, 2023

A group of students sat, gathered together in a moment of silence. The Monterey Bay shooting had left different emotions to play on each face, each of them uniquely intense. A nearby construction crew...

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Seattle Artist and Curator Rafael Soldi Discusses His Art in Recent Lecture

By Samuel Cash, Reporter January 30, 2023

Rafael Soldi, a Peruvian-born artist, strives to create relatability in his artwork by pulling from his personal experiences. As an immigrant and queer person, he hopes the authenticity of his artwork...

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Short Film ‘First Time Home’ Inspires and Illuminates

By Hanna Alexis Yulo, Reporter January 30, 2023

“We do remember you. We want to return, we have not forgotten you. That’s how it is.” The Easterner sat down with EWU’s Noemi Librado Sanchez to discuss First Time Home, a short film that sheds...

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EWU Men’s Basketball Makes History

By Luke Pickett, Reporter January 29, 2023

The Eagles took care of business at home this week, stretching their winning streak to a new program record of 12 straight wins. EWU is now 10-0 on the season against Big Sky opponents, also a school record.  After...

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EWU Winter Clothing Supply Drive

By Samuel Cash, Reporter January 20, 2023

Eastern Washington University’s Iota Beta chapter of the Phi Alpha Honor Society is partnering with Jewels Helping Hands in Spokane and Helping Hands in Everett to collect as many donated clothes as...

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