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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

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,...

Police Beat: April 23 - May 6

Police Beat: April 23 – May 6

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor May 7, 2024

Welfare Check — Apr. 23 At 10:50 a.m. custodians called Eastern Washington University police because a male was laying unresponsive in a shower on the 6th floor of Pearce Hall. Officers arrived on...

EWU to update sexual assault response protocols in August

EWU to update sexual assault response protocols in August

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor May 1, 2024

Trigger Warning: This article contains discussions of rape and sexual violence.   A new Department of Education ruling will allow colleges to offer more options for responding to reports of...

Easterner Events: check out campus culture, chuckle at a comedy show, and enjoy some exercise

Easterner Events: check out campus culture, chuckle at a comedy show, and enjoy some exercise

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter April 30, 2024

Diversity and Inclusion: Representing Culture and Language in Children’s Literature - May 2 Learn about a different perspective on literature at the Diversity and Inclusion: Representing Culture and...

ASEWU 2024 Primary Election Recap

ASEWU 2024 Primary Election Recap

By C.J. Luce, Reporter April 24, 2024

The 2024 Associated Students of Eastern Washington University (ASEWU) primary election has concluded, and results have been released. 564 total number of votes were casted for the general election, meaning...

Eastern Washington University will offer fewer class registration options starting in fall

Eastern Washington University will offer fewer class registration options starting in fall

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor April 19, 2024

Under pressure from the federal government, a number of Eastern Washington University programs are looking to limit the types of courses students can register for. Universities have long been subject...

Colleen Vandenboom introduced Eastern Washington University’s Eagle Speak event by engaging the attendees in a game of “trivia.” Vandenboom encouraged guests to hold up fingers representing whether they thought the scenarios she proposed were student code violations, criminal violations, both, or neither.

EWU Eagle Speak event leaves students and staff with more questions than answers about hate speech on campus

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter April 11, 2024

After numerous instances of slurs and hate speech being used on Eastern Washington University’s campus, students and staff of the university explored the topic of free speech at an Eagle Speak event...

Information sharing bill gaining ground in Washington

Information sharing bill gaining ground in Washington

By C.J. Luce, Reporter March 6, 2024

Eastern Washington University’s Faculty Organization has announced their support of Senate Bill 6043, which will permit Washington public universities access to information about student finances, grades,...

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