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EWU hosts Women’s History month events

By Emily Driskel, News Editor March 23, 2022

March is used to celebrate the historical achievements and honorable actions of women around the world. The Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has provided opportunities to learn more about the...

Cyber security professor hopes to add new degrees for program

Cyber security professor hopes to add new degrees for program

By Michael Spearman, Contributor March 21, 2022

When the pandemic hit, computer science and cybersecurity professor Stu Steiner didn’t let it put a halt to his student’s education. “I bought a server to run at my house and then I set up individual...

EWU junior guard Jacob Davison attacks the perimeter. Davison scored 20 points in EWU's 89-84 victory over Northern Colorado Monday.

EWU basketball finishes their 2022 season

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director March 16, 2022

The basketball seasons for both the men and women’s basketball teams have drawn to a conclusion in Boise Idaho for the Big Sky tournament. The men’s team finishes with a record of 18-16 on the season...

People wander the booths listing to pitches and giving feed back in 2014.

The Eagles Start-Up Challenge enables students to grow their businesses

By Keri Kelly, Web Editor March 16, 2022

The Easterner interviewed Dixie Hania, Student Ambassador at the E-Ship Center for more information about the Eagles Start-Up Challenge, which is being put on by Eastern's Entrepreneurship Program. Listen...

Police Beat: Man intoxicated at the bus stop

Police Beat: Man intoxicated at the bus stop

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director March 15, 2022

3/3/22 Cold Assault On Campus Reports of a cold assault were placed on campus. According to police, there are no suspects and the situation remains under investigation. Reports stated that there was...

Ukrainian EWU student worries for friends, family in her home country

Ukrainian EWU student worries for friends, family in her home country

By Jazmine Reed, Contributor March 9, 2022

Amidst the devastating Russian attacks taking place in Ukraine, Daniela Symonenko knows she cannot go back to her home country.  She  cannot go back and hug their loved ones while they are afraid. She...

Some students may have concerns about lifting the mask mandate.

Mask mandate set to be lifted on March 12th

By Keri Kelly, Web Editor March 8, 2022

Interim President David May announced to the EWU community that the COVID-19 mask mandate will be lifted for all students and faculty on campus. Starting March 12, students may enter EWU buildings without...

Police Beat: Drive-by shots

Police Beat: Drive-by shots

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director March 7, 2022

  Cold Assault Near Campus (2/23/22) A cold assault was reported on 900 block and Elm Street near campus. According to police, somebody (likely a student) shot at somebody. There were no injuries...

Basketball is a part of Spokane's culture. Successful programs at Gonzaga and Hoopfest—the world's largest 3-on-3 tournament fuel the city's love for the game.

EWU Basketball faces a chance to win the Big Sky Tournament in Idaho

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director March 4, 2022

With the Big Sky tournament getting closer and closer for both the EWU Women’s and Men’s Basketball programs, they’re both hoping to close out their seasons with some quality play.  The Big Sky...

The EWU Theatre Department will resume long awaited in person performances after two years of online performances.

EWU Theatre department rejoices to resume in-person performances

By Jazmine Reed, Contributor March 2, 2022

THEATER PRODUCTION WILL RESUME IN PERSON APRIL 2022 It wasn't long ago that the Eastern Washington University Theater program was rehearsing and recording entire shows through Zoom. But now, they're...

Students are gathering at the PUB and eating together. COVID-19 masking will be discontinued after spring break.

Spring break marks the end of mask mandates

By Jazmine Reed, Contributor March 1, 2022

The end of the statewide mask mandate is effective March 21, ordered by The Governor.  But Eastern Washington University won't lift its mask requirement until after spring break, according to Interim...

Dr. Shari McMahan will serve as EWU's next President.

EWU Hires New President After Year-long Search

By Randle Kinswa, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2022

Over a long process that has extended to nearly 13 months, EWU officially has a new President at the helm. Dr. Shari McMahan, who is currently serving as the provost and vice president of Academic Affairs...

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