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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

Swoop, EWU mascot, leads new students toward Showalter Hall at the Passing Through The Pillars event on Sept. 22

Passing Through The Pillars event symbolizes student success, long-standing tradition

By Nicole Ruse, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2014

As returning students, faculty and staff filled the pathway in front of Showalter Hall, new transfer and freshman students stood on College Ave. on the opposite side, waiting for their inauguration as...

From the Office of the President: Public hearing on proposed WAC

July 18, 2014

Public Hearing on Proposed WAC Eastern Washington University is proposing a change to Washington Administrative Code by adopting WAC 172-90, Student Academic Integrity. The proposed, new WAC is intended...

Godzilla: Mudd Reviews

Godzilla: Mudd Reviews

By Chris Mudd, Eagle Life Writer May 21, 2014

  Godzilla, the king of all monsters, has returned to the big screen. A majority of the film can't be explained, because going in blind is half the fun. There are many unexpected moments that...

A student was arrested for discharging a fire extinguisher under a doorway during a prank war.

Police Beat: April 21-27

By Amye Ellsworth, Managing Editor May 2, 2014

April 21 1:15 a.m. Malicious mischief While conducting a safety check in Pearce Hall, a student told university police that a student in Lot 16 had become very upset due to locking his keys in...

Issue 22 Police Beat, April 9

Issue 22 Police Beat, April 9

April 15, 2014

By Amye Ellsworth April 2 3:30 a.m. While conducting a routine check on the Phase building, an officer noticed four males in the Roos Field parking lot. They appeared to be underage, and the cop approached...

Police are searching for the person involved in vandalizing three Pepsi vending machines on campus. Illustration by Jessie Corigliano

Police Beat, November 6

November 7, 2013

By Amye Ellsworth Managing Editor [email protected] Oct. 29 1:45 p.m. Collision A minor collision occurred in parking lot four on campus. Two cars were backing out of the parking lot and did not...

Cartoon man with fireworks and briefcase

Police Beat, October 30

October 30, 2013

By Amye Ellsworth Managing Editor [email protected] Oct. 21 Suspicious Circumstance A student thought they were being videotaped in a Martin Hall bathroom because a phone was lying face up on the...

Oct. 15 - A non-student was found to be living in various dorms on campus. The man was an escapee from Kent and was wanted for felony charges, including armed robbery. Illustration by Jessie Corigliano

Police Beat, October 23

October 23, 2013

By Amye Ellsworth Managing Editor [email protected] Oct. 13: 5 p.m. Minor in Possession A highly intoxicated man was cited and released for underage drinking on Fifth and D Street. after trying to...

Easterner Asks

Easterner Asks

By Elsa Schmit, Opinion Editor October 18, 2013

Click HERE for the video version of the intervews Photos by Laura Jones, Video by Jamie Williams

Easterner Asks

Easterner Asks

By Elsa Schmit, Opinion Editor October 15, 2013

“What are your thoughts on the government shutdown?” Click HERE for the video version of the intervews Photos by Laura Jones, Video by Jaime Williams

Police Beat, October 9

Police Beat, October 9

October 9, 2013

By Amye Ellsworth Managing Editor [email protected] Oct. 5 A cellphone was stolen in Dryden Hall. There are no suspects or leads at this time. Oct. 5 A sexual assault occurred in Pearce Hall involving...

Police Beat, October 2

Police Beat, October 2

October 9, 2013

By Amye Ellsworth Managing Editor [email protected] Sept. 26 - Paraphernalia Police responded to a report of marijuana odor on the third floor of Pearce Hall. The two male students in the room...

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