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The Easterner

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

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Eastern Washington University Investigates Alleged Hazing Incidents in Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Eastern Washington University Investigates Alleged Hazing Incidents in Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter December 6, 2022

Eastern Washington University’s chapter of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity allegedly engaged in multiple hazing incidents, including “having 18 students drink over 13 cases of beer in under 30 minutes,...

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“A lot of talk but no action” Native American Student Organization feels slighted by EWU

By Hanna Yulo, Reporter December 2, 2022

This Native American Heritage Month, The Easterner sat down with the President, Strong Heart, and Vice President, Ka’din, of the Native American Student Organization (NASA) to discuss their experiences...

The presenters share the University’s sustainability plan with members of the Eastern community.

EWU Creates new Climate Resiliency Landscape Masterplan

By Samuel Cash, Reporter December 1, 2022

he future landscape and design of the lawns on Eastern Washington University will be completely renovated with the new Climate Resiliency Landscape Masterplan.  Eastern Washington University has strived...

“26 Pebbles” is full of touching moments illustrating the power of community. Here, cast members Abigail Zimmerman and Autumn Meiners embrace.

In Docudrama 26 Pebbles, EWU Theater Looks To Express Grief, Hope and Sense Of Community

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter November 30, 2022

Sara Goff, program director of theater at Eastern Washington University and mother of two, felt what she called a “disturbing” lack of hope after the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012. She felt it again...

The weather forecast as of 11/30/22.

EWU Suspends Operations on Campus Due to Snow

By Keri Kelly, Web Editor November 30, 2022

Starting on Tuesday night, the flurries began to fly. By morning the campus was covered in a white blanket of 3-6 inches of snow and students woke to find a plethora of emails in their mail boxes. Due...

The Eagles' kickoff team gets ready to cover the play against Idaho on Oct. 27.

EWU football struggles to keep up

By Luke Pickett, Reporter November 18, 2022

Eagles Football: Montana 63, EWU 7 The Eastern Washington Eagles are having their worst season since 2006.  After a gritty win at Cal Poly, the Eagles haven’t recovered from the 38-35 loss where...

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 02:  Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) speaks during a news conference following a weekly policy luncheon on April 2, 2019 in Washington, DC.  Also pictured is Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT).  (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)

Elections end with a 52.98% voter turnout in Spokane County

By Samuel Cash, Reporter November 15, 2022

Steve Hobbs and Patty Murray recently won the Nov. 8  Washington state election for Secretary of State and Senate respectively. Because of their wins, Washington’s elections are a hot button topic as...

EWU Science students take inventory of all the trees on campus.

EWU Students Use LiDAR to Combat Climate Change

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter November 15, 2022

A student research project at Eastern Washington University aims to use laser technology to document all of the trees on campus, analyzing the economic cost and production of each one. Staff and students...

26 Pebbles is a story that deals with school shootings and the trauma that surrounds it.

Explore EWU Theater’s Take on Tragic School Shootings from Nov 11-19th

By Emily Powers, Photographer November 14, 2022

Eastern Washington University Theatre will present their fall play, “26 Pebbles”* Nov. 11th-19th at the University Theatre in Cheney. “26 Pebbles” is written by Eric Ulloa and tells the story of...

Young multi-ethnic hipster friends having fun at college dorm party and eating fast food

EWU Police Say They’ve Received Several Reports of Sexual Assault This Quarter

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter November 8, 2022

Five students have reported being sexually assaulted on Eastern Washington University's campus already this quarter, according to police. Three more reported being given "date rape drugs" last week, police...

EWU women’s basketball takes their final official tune-up

EWU women’s basketball takes their final official tune-up

By Leo Sprankle, Contributor November 3, 2022

Eastern Washington University women’s basketball was on Reese Court for the first time this season as they defeated Eastern Oregon 67-54.  This game was classified as an exhibition game for EWU....

Day of the Dead Celebration at Eastern Washington University Both Festive and Informational

Day of the Dead Celebration at Eastern Washington University Both Festive and Informational

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter November 2, 2022

Looking back at his time as a student at Eastern Washington University, Dr. Martin Garcia recalls fond memories of celebrating Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with his peers. He claims that...

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