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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 Zips 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...

Donation jar set up for Giving Joy Day. Much of the money raised on Nov. 27, 2018 will go toward student scholarships.

EWU raises over $1.8 million for Giving Joy Day

By Kaisa Siipola, Reporter November 30, 2018

EWU raised more than $1.8 million in cash, pledges and gifts for Giving Joy Day on Nov. 27. The goals for Giving Joy Day were to raise $275,000 for scholarships, receive donations from all 50 states...

Alumni creating scholarship for communications students

Alumni creating scholarship for communications students

By Kendall Koch, Reporter November 26, 2018

Alumni, businesses and other generous donors across the country have been giving back to the EWU community on Giving Joy Day since 2012. Giving Joy Day is an annual event dedicated to raising money for...

(Left to right) EWU ROTC Cadets Thomas Luce, Amayia Roberts and Megan Anderson compete in the flexed arm hang event. Competitors were required to complete a variety of tests in order to receive the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge.

EWU ROTC takes top spot in military badge competition

By Sam Jackson, Copy Editor November 23, 2018

Junior Nicholas Null has been preparing for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge since the beginning of his freshman year in the EWU ROTC program, and was successful in earning the gold badge on Nov....

The Easterners election recap

The Easterner’s election recap

By Dylan Harris, News Editor November 14, 2018

Voters nationwide had high hopes for the Nov. 6 midterm elections. Democrats were hoping for a blue wave, while Republicans hoped to hang on to the House and Senate. Neither side got everything they had...

Josiah Martinez, ASEWU Diversity Outreach Council representative, planned and organized the Unity Day event. Clubs and organizations from around campus participated in Unity Day.

EWU students and organizations join together for Unity Day

By Kaisa Siipola, Reporter November 12, 2018

Students and faculty gathered around the campus mall on Nov. 8 for a Unity Day event organized by Josiah Martinez, ASEWU Diversity Outreach Council representative to give underrepresented groups a chance...

Area around First Street Zips taped off following Oct. 27 shooting. Three male victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Cheney Zip’s shooting update: Suspect being held at Spokane County Jail

By Dylan Harris, News Editor November 10, 2018

Law enforcement believes they may have arrested the man responsible for shooting and injuring three people at Zip’s on Oct. 27 on a separate charge. According to court documents, Thaishaun Hunter,...

(Left to right) Tyler Davis, Ian Taylor and Avery Scheiwiller present their business idea to judges. The team placed sixth in the qualifying round, earning a spot in the semifinals.

Aspiring EWU entrepreneurs compete for $5,000

By Kaisa Siipola, Reporter November 8, 2018

The EWU Center for Entrepreneurship launched the first qualifying round for its third annual business pitch competition on Nov. 6. The event consisted of 20 teams competing for a chance at a cash prize...

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