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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 Easterner's 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 Zip's 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...

Freshman defender Ashley Valdivieso

EWU soccer player keeps cool during mid-air emergency

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor November 7, 2018

Freshman Ashley Valdivieso boarded a Southwest Airlines Co. flight to Ogden, Utah for the Big Sky soccer tournament after most of her teammates, and sat in an exit row in the middle of the plane, with...

Greyhound bus searches provoke concerns over immigration

Greyhound bus searches provoke concerns over immigration

By Eric McCormick, Contributor November 6, 2018

Members of the EWU community are starting to take a stand against Greyhound Lines Inc., which is allowing U.S. Border Patrol officers to search its buses without a warrant. The controversial issue sparked...

Election Guide Podcast

Election Guide Podcast

By Michael Brock, Jeremy Burnham, and Dylan Harris November 2, 2018

The Easterner's Michael Brock, Jeremy Burnham and Dylan Harris explain the ins and outs of this year's midterm elections. Listen to this podcast to learn more about how YOU will be affected by the results...

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Holocaust survivor shares story of resilience

By Kaisa Siipola, Reporter November 1, 2018

Marion Blumenthal Lazan, a Holocaust survivor, shared her story at the Spokane Convention Center on Oct. 30, 2018. Lazan’s speech acted as a reminder that the Holocaust, one of the most horrific...

Veterans to give perspectives on post-military life

Veterans to give perspectives on post-military life

By Jazmine Reed, Reporter November 1, 2018

“Got Your 6” (meaning “got your back” in military terms)  is about guiding faculty, staff and students to learn more about military culture, understand the veteran’s transition process and develop...

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