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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

A house on Second Street, neighboring the Alpha Xi Delta sorority house, caught fire on April 20.

Cheney house fire spreads to Alpha Xi Delta sorority house

By Carly King, Reporter May 7, 2025

On Sunday, April 20 around 5 p.m. a house neighboring the Alpha Xi Delta sorority house caught fire, then spread to the sorority. The house sustained serious damage, the sorority’s official statement...

A headshot of Lorenzo M. Smith, EWU's next provost. Photo from InsideEWU website.

EWU announces next provost

By Stormy Byrne, Reporter April 13, 2025

On Feb. 27, Eastern Washington University announced Lorenzo M. Smith as its next provost and vice president for academic affairs. Currently, Smith is employed at Stephen F. Austin State University as...

Eastern Washington University under investigation for reports of antisemitism

Eastern Washington University under investigation for reports of antisemitism

By Carly King, Reporter April 10, 2025

Eastern Washington University is one of 60 U.S. universities under investigation by the federal government following a report of antisemitism on campus. On March 10, Eastern received a letter from the...

Eastern Washington University under investigation for reports of antisemitism

Trump immigration orders strike uncertainty across EWU campus

By Cannon Barnett, Jillian Strother, and Carly King April 7, 2025

Earlier this year, the Trump Administration undid protections for undocumented individuals in “sensitive locations,” including allowing ICE to make arrests in places of worship, healthcare facilities,...

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...

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