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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

Snow covers Eastern Washington University’s campus during winter quarter.

EWU art and design programs set to merge

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter March 19, 2026

Eastern Washington University announced Feb. 17 that its art and design programs will merge over the next two years, with curricular changes expected to be submitted in fall 2027 and implemented in fall...

The Red Barn is located at 609 W 7th St, Cheney, WA 99004

Police Beat Jan. 16-Feb. 4

By Elizabeth McGowan, Reporter February 16, 2026

Domestic Violence Call  — Jan. 16 Neighbors reported hearing a verbal argument between a couple at the Townhouse Apartments. The dispute reportedly involved burnt bacon. Police responded, the situation...

EWU’s mascot, Swoop, at a men’s basketball game against Portland State on Jan. 22.

EWU to cut rare wheelchair basketball team

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter February 2, 2026

Eastern Washington University announced Jan. 7 that it will cut its adaptive athletics program — home to the only collegiate wheelchair basketball team in the Pacific Northwest — at the end of this...

Senior guard Tyler Powell catches his breath after the Eagles’ loss to Portland State on Thursday, Jan. 22.

Vikings hold on to beat Eagles

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter January 26, 2026

In a tightly-contested game, the EWU men’s basketball team lost to the first-place Portland State Vikings on Thursday, Jan. 22. Portland State won 65-61. Senior forward Terri Miller Jr. made 22 of...

Senior guard Elijah Thomas prepares to shoot a free throw during a game against Montana on Jan. 10.

Eagles Split Conference Games

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter January 21, 2026

The EWU men’s and women’s basketball teams both won and lost one game last week. The men lost to Weber State in Utah but beat Idaho State after traveling to Idaho, while the women stayed in Cheney...

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