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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

Easterner Events: check out campus culture, chuckle at a comedy show, and enjoy some exercise

Easterner Events: check out campus culture, chuckle at a comedy show, and enjoy some exercise

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter April 30, 2024

Diversity and Inclusion: Representing Culture and Language in Children’s Literature - May 2 Learn about a different perspective on literature at the Diversity and Inclusion: Representing Culture and...

Easterner Events: exploring music, history, culture, financial aid, and personal development

Easterner Events: exploring music, history, culture, financial aid, and personal development

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter April 25, 2024

K-Pop Music & Dance: A Look at South Korean Popular Culture - April 24 Exercise your body and mind at the Cheney Library on April 24 at their K-pop Music & Dance: A Look at South Korean Popular...

Cheney Police Department vehicles lined up outside the station.

Police Beat: April 5 – April 22

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor April 25, 2024

Liquor Violation — Apr. 6 At 12:30 in the morning Eastern Washington University police received a report of a female vomiting while exiting a vehicle. Officers arrived on scene and noted that she...

ASEWU 2024 Primary Election Recap

ASEWU 2024 Primary Election Recap

By C.J. Luce, Reporter April 24, 2024

The 2024 Associated Students of Eastern Washington University (ASEWU) primary election has concluded, and results have been released. 564 total number of votes were casted for the general election, meaning...

Eastern Washington University will offer fewer class registration options starting in fall

Eastern Washington University will offer fewer class registration options starting in fall

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor April 19, 2024

Under pressure from the federal government, a number of Eastern Washington University programs are looking to limit the types of courses students can register for. Universities have long been subject...

Eight Eagles, including all four pictured – Casey Jones, Jake Kyman, Ellis Magnuson, and Ethan Price – are graduating or entering the transfer portal. New Coach Dan Monson is tasked with replacing them.

Former Gonzaga Coach Dan Monson selected to lead Eagles through rebuild

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter April 15, 2024

The Eastern Washington University men’s basketball team has a new head coach: Dan Monson is returning to Spokane County. Monson led Gonzaga to the Elite Eight in his second year as the program’s head...

Eagles for Recovery lounge opens their doors to Eastern Washington University students

Eagles for Recovery lounge opens their doors to Eastern Washington University students

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter April 15, 2024

Eagles for Recovery, Eastern Washington University’s recovery program, hosted a grand opening of their newly-appointed lounge on April 8. The event consisted of a catered brunch and space for the...

Senior guard Ellis Magnuson is the EWU record holder in career games played and is third in school history in career assists.

Both Eagles Basketball Teams Dominant in 2024

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter April 11, 2024

For the first time in Eastern Washington University history, both the men’s and women’s basketball teams claimed their respective regular season conference championships. It is only the third time...

Colleen Vandenboom introduced Eastern Washington University’s Eagle Speak event by engaging the attendees in a game of “trivia.” Vandenboom encouraged guests to hold up fingers representing whether they thought the scenarios she proposed were student code violations, criminal violations, both, or neither.

EWU Eagle Speak event leaves students and staff with more questions than answers about hate speech on campus

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter April 11, 2024

After numerous instances of slurs and hate speech being used on Eastern Washington University’s campus, students and staff of the university explored the topic of free speech at an Eagle Speak event...

The Eastern Washington Men’s basketball team huddles in preparation for a game against Idaho on February 10.

Washington State Cougars add former EWU basketball coach David Riley

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter April 10, 2024

On April 3, it was announced by EWU Athletics that Eastern Washington men’s basketball coach David Riley had taken the head coaching position at Washington State University and stepped down from his...

Police Beat: March 22 - April 4

Police Beat: March 22 – April 4

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor April 8, 2024

Welfare Check — Mar. 22 Eastern Washington University Police received a call at 5:48 a.m. about a student who had missed her flight home. The caller expressed concerns about her having a new boyfriend...

Police Beat: March 8 - March 21

Police Beat: March 8 – March 21

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor March 26, 2024

Weapon — Mar. 9 At 11:00 a.m. Eastern Washington University police were called to assist the Cheney police in a report of a person brandishing a weapon at the Pine Grove mobile apartments. Two and...

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