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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

Leandra Nizetic, EWU Women’s Tennis, Sophomore

Women’s tennis boasts strongest international representation of any EWU team

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter May 29, 2024

With four international players this season, and another arriving from France next school year, the Eastern Washington University women’s tennis team contains the most international student-athletes...

Gay and Slay: Kai Valentines Eastern Washington University legacy

Gay and Slay: Kai Valentine’s Eastern Washington University legacy

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter May 21, 2024

Eastern Washington University hosted its first student drag show in seven years on April 26. The drag show, titled “Gay and Slay,” featured students and alumni of the university performing both solo...

Easterner Events: learn about different cultures, attend a concert, score free food, and get creative this week

Easterner Events: learn about different cultures, attend a concert, score free food, and get creative this week

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter May 21, 2024

A Panel Discussion on the Experiences of Asian Muslims in the United States - May 22 The Eastern Washington University College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is putting on a panel discussion...

Easterner Events: explore environmental issues, celebrate STEM, catch a student production, build a robot, and strap on your dancing shoes

Easterner Events: explore environmental issues, celebrate STEM, catch a student production, build a robot, and strap on your dancing shoes

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter May 15, 2024

Expo ’74: 50 Years of Environmental Awareness - May 15 Learn about the history of Spokane and discuss the current climate crisis with community members at the Expo ‘74: 50 Years of Environmental...

EPIC Adventures making positive changes, but in need of more student engagement

EPIC Adventures making positive changes, but in need of more student engagement

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter May 6, 2024

On April 28, Easterner staff joined EPIC Adventures on an afternoon hiking and yoga excursion in Liberty Lake, Washington. The trip consisted of two student guides, Easterner staff, and one other student.  “There’s...

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...

Pride Center receives donation, new name from parting EWU staff member Lance Kissler

Pride Center receives donation, new name from parting EWU staff member Lance Kissler

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor November 13, 2023

A $50,000 donation has been left to the newly renamed Eagle Pride Center as a parting gift from former Associate Vice President of University Relations Lance Kissler. When Kissler, a longtime staff...

Photos taken courtesy of Easterner photographer Emily Powers

Local Black Owned Businesses Come to EWU

By Hanna Alexis Yulo, Reporter February 13, 2023

February was first officially recognized as National Black History Month in 1976 with the goal of honoring the achievements and contributions of the black community throughout history. Eastern Washington...

Photo Taken by Photographer Emily Powers

EWU Commemorates African heritage with the Food Diaspora

By Samuel Cash, Reporter February 6, 2023

EWU’s Africana Studies recently held the food diaspora on Feb. 3rd to celebrate Black History Month. The event held various foods from East and West Africa. Various foods such as lentil stew, kiki wot,...

Photo Courtesy of Rafael Soldi art website

Seattle Artist and Curator Rafael Soldi Discusses His Art in Recent Lecture

By Samuel Cash, Reporter January 30, 2023

Rafael Soldi, a Peruvian-born artist, strives to create relatability in his artwork by pulling from his personal experiences. As an immigrant and queer person, he hopes the authenticity of his artwork...

Photo taken from EWU Stories

Short Film ‘First Time Home’ Inspires and Illuminates

By Hanna Alexis Yulo, Reporter January 30, 2023

“We do remember you. We want to return, we have not forgotten you. That’s how it is.” The Easterner sat down with EWU’s Noemi Librado Sanchez to discuss First Time Home, a short film that sheds...

“26 Pebbles” is full of touching moments illustrating the power of community. Here, cast members Abigail Zimmerman and Autumn Meiners embrace.

In Docudrama 26 Pebbles, EWU Theater Looks To Express Grief, Hope and Sense Of Community

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter November 30, 2022

Sara Goff, program director of theater at Eastern Washington University and mother of two, felt what she called a “disturbing” lack of hope after the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012. She felt it again...

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