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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

Panda Express a sizzling success at EWU

By Marco Vargas, Contributor February 14, 2019

Since the PUB opened this winter after the completion of its remodel, EWU took its dining service to a new level. Panda Express is growing well and has been quite popular for EWU students on campus,...

Thomas Hammer brings CBD drinks to campus

By Nicolas Zerbe, Reporter February 11, 2019

Thomas Hammer Coffee in EWU’s library is now offering cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, to students as both a tea and drink additive. CBD is the second most prevalent of the active ingredients in...

Monthly roundup podcast (January)

By Jeremy Burnham, Taylor Newquist, Michael Brock, and Drew Lawson February 11, 2019

In this edition of The Easterner's monthly roundup podcast, we cover mental health in college athletics, Rokkos Terikyaki & BBQ closing in Cheney and the inspiring story of EWU women's basketball player...

The new vending machine located in the PUB. It currently contains condoms, emergency contraceptive and Advil.

New vending machine brings health and wellness products to campus

By Nicolas Zerbe, Reporter February 4, 2019

Condoms, emergency contraceptives and Advil – oh my. A vending machine containing emergency contraceptives, condoms and Advil has made its way to the PUB. EWU’s Generation Action Club, a Planned...

President’s Dialogue on Diversity focuses on white fragility

By Kendall Koch, Reporter January 31, 2019

“In this presentation, we are not looking to decide if white privilege exists, it’s a real thing, instead we are going...to discover whether or not you as a dominant cultured member here today, as...

Longest government shutdown in US history comes to an end

By Dylan Harris, News Editor January 30, 2019

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history came to an end, at least temporarily, on Friday, Jan. 25. President Donald Trump agreed to a bill that will reopen the federal government until Feb. 15. The...

After six years in business, the Rokkos Teriyaki & BBQ restaurant in Cheney closed in November. The owners opened a new Coeur d'Alene location in December.

Rokkos closes in Cheney; Coeur d’Alene location open

By Michael Brock, Editor in Chief January 30, 2019

The Rokkos Teriyaki & BBQ restaurant in Cheney has closed, the restaurant announced Jan. 15 on Facebook. This comes a month after owners David and Inez Hall opened a new Coeur d’Alene location...

EWU largely unaffected by government shutdown

EWU largely unaffected by government shutdown

By Nicolas Zerbe, Contributor January 26, 2019

This article ran in the Jan. 23 issue of The Easterner. On Jan. 25, Congress and President Donald Trump agreed to reopen the government until at least Feb. 15 while the president continues his fight for...

Tailgate road leads to the upper parking lot behind Roos Field. Red signs have been placed around the EWU campus to help guide new students and visitors.

New street signs provide easier navigation across campus

By Kaisa Siipola, Reporter January 10, 2019

EWU Construction and Planning Services is launching the Campus Fire Life Safety Signage Project to bring EWU into compliance with the IFC. The city of Cheney informed EWU that buildings did not meet...

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson speaks at EWU

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson speaks at EWU

By Kendall Koch, Reporter January 9, 2019

Students gathered in Hargreaves Hall on Nov. 30 to hear Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson speak and answer questions about current political and legal issues. After his introduction and...

Cheney Zip's shooting suspect arrested

Cheney Zip’s shooting suspect arrested

By Dylan Harris, News Editor January 2, 2019

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting at Zip’s in Cheney on Oct. 27 that left three victims with non-life-threatening injuries according to a Spokane County Sheriff’s Office news...

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