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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

EWU men and women both first place to start conference play

EWU men and women both first place to start conference play

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter January 30, 2024

The Eastern Washington University men’s and women’s basketball teams have had a strong start to conference play, posting a combined 13-1 record so far this season. The men are 7-0, and the women are...

Spokane art gallery displays culmination of EWU artist's work

Spokane art gallery displays culmination of EWU artist’s work

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter January 23, 2024

Photo Credit: Marshall Peterson, Photographer/Gallery Owner Acquire a piece of Eastern Washington University history at Marmot Art Space’s artwork showcase of Professor Emeritus Ruben Trejo on February...

EWU’s Strategic Resource Allocation: What is it, and what does it mean for students

EWU’s Strategic Resource Allocation: What is it, and what does it mean for students

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor January 22, 2024

The Strategic Resource Allocation (SRA) process has been occurring on Eastern Washington University’s campus for over a year now in response to budgeting deficits. The process has just completed a public...

Board of Trustees Meeting, Dec. 8

Community responds with concern to Eastern Washington University’s budget reallocation recommendations

By Cannon Barnett December 18, 2023

Newly published documents by Eastern Washington University detail budgeting recommendations for university and academic programs, including athletics. For the past year, EWU staff and faculty have been...

Eastern Washington University’s KEWU radio station to sign off after 73 years on air

Eastern Washington University’s KEWU radio station to sign off after 73 years on air

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor December 6, 2023

Eastern Washington University’s KEWU-FM 89.5 radio is set to end its 73-year run within the next few months. In its early years the music station, established in 1950, broadcasted all sorts of student,...

Eagles take down Boise State at home

Eagles take down Boise State at home

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter December 4, 2023

The 4-2 Eastern Washington Eagles took on the 5-1 Boise State Broncos on Sunday and walked out of Reese Court with a 64-43 victory behind Aaliyah Alexander’s 14 points.  Alexander is averaging 16.7...

Four Eagles score double-digit points in home opener

Four Eagles score double-digit points in home opener

By Nic Cunningham November 22, 2023

For the second straight year, Eastern Washington University played their regular season home opener against Corban University. On Thursday night, the Eagles beat the Warriors 72-47 and did not allow Corban...

Native American Student Association

EWU Native American Heritage Month event embraces cultural education

By Kayla Dickson November 22, 2023

Eastern Washington University’s Native American Student Association hosted an educational event on campus Nov. 14 in honor of Native American Heritage Month. The event ran from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in...

Depot History - Cheney Depot

Cheney Depot: In need of donations and volunteers

By C.J. Luce November 22, 2023

Every year, newly admitted first-year students participate in Eastern Washington University’s annual walking through the pillars event. The new freshmen will walk through Eastern’s famous Herculean...

Records: Fired EWU Multicultural Center director questioned about student's public criticism of McMahan prior to dismissal

Records: Fired EWU Multicultural Center director questioned about student’s public criticism of McMahan prior to dismissal

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor November 22, 2023

On April 17, Eastern Washington University President Shari McMahan and the university leadership team met to discuss racist graffiti found days earlier in the Black Student Union’s Dance studio. Five...

Eagle's route Cal Poly in a 13-48 blowout victory on military appreciation

Eagle’s route Cal Poly in a 13-48 blowout victory on military appreciation

By C.J. Luce, Reporter November 13, 2023

In this year’s installment of the military appreciation game, Eastern Washington University’s football team started the game with a massive bang. Michael Wortham took the opening kickoff 86 yards to...

Eagles lose to Ole Miss in second non-conference Game

Eagles lose to Ole Miss in second non-conference Game

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter November 13, 2023

Eastern Washington University elected to challenge themselves with a tough non-conference schedule this year as the Eagles play seven opponents from Power Five conferences. On Friday, EWU played the Ole...

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