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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

Large-scale audit of Eastern leads to program cuts

Large-scale audit of Eastern leads to program cuts

By Carly King, Reporter March 22, 2025

At the last Board of Trustees meetings, which took place on February 27 and 28, the decision by the provost and president to discontinue several degrees offered at Eastern was made official. These changes...

A sign on the second floor of the JFK Library provides a resource to report symptoms related to air quality issues.

Air quality concerns persist at JFK Library as university plans structural repairs

By Sebastian Whiz-Smartlowit, Reporter March 14, 2025

Eastern Washington University has begun replacing ceiling tiles in select areas of John F. Kennedy Library after environmental testing confirmed elevated levels of glass fibers, according to a Feb. 13...

Protesters stand with signs in the Arevalo Campus Mall on March 7.

Executive orders limiting research funding sparks protest among Eastern students, community members

By Carly King, Reporter March 12, 2025

On Friday, March 7, Eastern students gathered in the campus mall to protest executive orders that have limited federal funding of academic research. “We ultimately are protesting against the Trump...

Formerly known as KEWU-FM, a 24 hour jazz station, this FM booth is located in EWU's Film Building.

KEWU radio station sold after nearly 75 years on air

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter March 6, 2025

After nearly 75 years on air, Eastern Washington University sold the broadcasting license for 89.5 KEWU-FM to the Oldies Preservation Society in Spokane for $510,000. The jazz station, originally slated...

An Eastern Washington University sign and pillar marked with the founding year is located on the south side of campus.

EWU’s International Affairs Club reacts to Trump’s return to office

By Sebastian Whiz-Smartlowit, Reporter February 6, 2025

As President Donald Trump begins his second term in office, students in the International Affairs Club at Eastern Washington University say they're concerned about impacts to federal funding, student loans...

Police determine Sutton Park bomb threat to be a "confetti popper"

Police determine Sutton Park bomb threat to be a “confetti popper”

By Cannon Barnett, Editor in Chief February 3, 2025

Following investigation into a potential bomb threat, a package near Eastern Washington University was determined by police to be a “confetti popper.” Early Monday, EWU community members were notified...

Eastern Washington University’s Board of Trustees met on Oct. 25 to address key issues shaping the university’s future.

Key updates from EWU’s Board of Trustees Oct. 25 meeting

By Sebastian Whiz-Smartlowit, Reporter November 28, 2024

Eastern Washington University’s Board of Trustees met on Oct. 25 to address key issues shaping the university’s future, focusing on decisions that will impact students, faculty, and campus operations.  This...

Racist Snapchat video prompts response from EWU students, staff

Racist Snapchat video prompts response from EWU students, staff

By Cannon Barnett, Editor in Chief November 6, 2024

A racist video on social media directed at Black members of the Eastern Washington University and Cheney communities prompted sweeping responses from EWU staff and student organizations Monday. The...

Eastern students share thoughts on voting amidst record low levels of trust in government

Eastern students share thoughts on voting amidst record low levels of trust in government

By C.J. Luce, Reporter November 4, 2024

With the general election coming up in a couple of days, Eastern Washington University students may have seen a number of campus events encouraging them to vote. “A lot is at stake this election day,”...

Campus photo taken by photographer Emily Powers

Eastern Washington University establishes new identity and brand as a polytechnic

By Juan Luna-Elliot, Reporter October 11, 2024

On Sept. 24 Eastern Washington University announced a new brand and identity as the region's only polytechnic. Positioning itself as the region’s only polytechnic, EWU plans to provide students with...

May 14, 2024 - Students gather to protest campus visitor’s preachings in front of the PUB

Self-proclaimed “traveling campus evangelist” draws protest in front of Pence Union Building

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor May 21, 2024

A man who calls himself a “traveling campus evangelist” drew protests last week from Eastern Washington University students who objected to his extremist messaging.   “I honestly think that...

On May 8, Eastern Washington University students and alumni gathered on campus holding Palestinian flags and signs, calling for the university to disinvest from its partnership with Fairchild Air Force Base.

EWU students rally as college protests across the country boom in response to the Israel-Hamas war

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor May 15, 2024

Midday Friday, an art student set up a table in the Arevalo Student Mall and played audio recordings of Palestinian journalists for all to hear. Despite being one of the hottest days of the year so far,...

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