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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.

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Newly Revived EWU Fencing Club Off to Promising Start

Newly Revived EWU Fencing Club Off to Promising Start

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter October 10, 2023

Stephen Croskrey was excited to hear there was a campus fencing club when they came to Eastern Washington University last year. After all, Croskrey has been an avid fencer for years.  But they soon...

Idaho's ground game too much to handle for Visperas-less Eagles

Idaho’s ground game too much to handle for Visperas-less Eagles

By Luke Pickett, Reporter October 3, 2023

Unlike last season and the previous three games, Idaho Vandals quarterback Gervani McCoy and preseason Big Sky MVP Hayden Hatten were a somewhat neutralized threat for Eastern Washington Eagles’ defense...

Spirit of the Eagle Powwow Hosted on “Whole New Level” Despite Administrative Conflict, Hate Groups on Campus

Spirit of the Eagle Powwow Hosted on “Whole New Level” Despite Administrative Conflict, Hate Groups on Campus

By Cannon Barnett June 18, 2023

People danced to the rhythmic pounding of drums, the bells on their regalia bringing an intense vibrancy to the room. Some in the audience watched intently, while others sat back and relished in being...

Lawsuit Against Outgoing Athletic Director Hickey Details Alleged Sexism, Title IX Violations

Lawsuit Against Outgoing Athletic Director Hickey Details Alleged Sexism, Title IX Violations

By Luke Pickett, Reporter May 31, 2023

Following her 17th season as head coach of women's basketball at Eastern Washington University, Wendy Schuller felt that she was more than qualified for the vacant Senior Women's Administrator position...

Students Reject University Police Department’s Request to Move into PUB

Students Reject University Police Department’s Request to Move into PUB

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter May 31, 2023

May 16th, 2023 - Staff and students at Eastern Washington University spoke out against a university police request to move its headquarters into the Pence Union Building during a panel facilitated by the...

Cheney MayFest Photo Gallery

May 30, 2023

Check out these photos from Cheney MayFest 2023! Photos captured by Photographer Emily Powers.          

Everything that Graduates Need!

By Isaiah Gessner, Editor in Chief May 30, 2023

Graduating can feel like an overwhelming and stressful experience as there are many things to remember to take care of before leaving the nest and starting your journey outside EWU. Have no fear though!...

Eagles Men's Basketball Lands Five Newcomers

Eagles Men’s Basketball Lands Five Newcomers

By Luke Pickett, Reporter May 26, 2023

Eastern Washington University men’s basketball has announced the addition of five new players for the upcoming season. Taking a splash into NCAA portal scouting, David Riley and EWU men’s basketball...

New EWU Dungeons and Dragons Club Helps People Build Life Skills, Community

New EWU Dungeons and Dragons Club Helps People Build Life Skills, Community

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter May 22, 2023

In the Eastern Washington University PUB, people joked with one another behind their arrays of carefully organized dice. A Great Dane-Husky mix named Molly walked from person to person in search of attention....

EWU Event Programming in May Brings Attention to the Joys and Struggles of Being Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter May 22, 2023

There are mixed emotions among staff and students as Eastern Washington University celebrates Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) month this year. On one hand, AANHPI individuals...

Japanese American Internment Camp Photos to Encourage Students to Make Connections with Those Detained

Japanese American Internment Camp Photos to Encourage Students to Make Connections with Those Detained

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter May 9, 2023

Frank Hirahara was only 15 when he was taken to an internment camp with his family in 1942. He was there for 3 years as one of the more than 120,000 Japanese Americans placed in internment camps during...

What are the Policy Changes Coming to EWU?

What are the Policy Changes Coming to EWU?

By Hanna Alexis Yulo, Reporter May 8, 2023

On April 27th, EWU held a public policy hearing in order to go over the proposed changes and get further feedback from the community. Here are the notable changes coming to EWU.  Immunizations  EWU...

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