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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

Naomi Yavneh-Klos, special assistant to the provost for honors.

Honors program brings in new expertise

By Jazmine Reed, Reporter November 1, 2018

EWU Provost Scott Gordon had called for a review of the strengths and weaknesses of the Honors Program, wanting to look at strengthening diversity and recognizing what students need to be leaders. Gordon...

View from the third floor of the PUB. Students found new spots to sit and talk, and visited the many amenities the PUB will offer.

EWU previews renovated PUB despite construction delay

By Sam Jackson, Reporter October 29, 2018

Students previewed the freshly remodeled PUB on Oct. 26, by flocking into the building and experiencing many of its amenities as a sneak peek before it officially opens. Though commenced with a ribbon-cutting...

White-supremacist flyers return to EWU

White-supremacist flyers return to EWU

By Kaisa Siipola, Reporter October 25, 2018

When flyers and stickers hung by a white-supremacist group appeared on campus in February, EWU students and faculty gathered for a student-led unity rally. Now, the flyers have returned. In the...

Construction is still underway on the front side of the PUB facing Patterson Hall and the campus mall. The PUB will now open in winter term after "unforeseen circumstances" pushed back the construction time.

The PUB is finally… not done yet

By Sam Jackson, Reporter October 25, 2018

The PUB closed in December 2016 for major renovations. But now for the first time on Oct. 26, the public will be allowed to preview the inside of the building before it closes again until winter quarter. The...

Campus crime reports released

Campus crime reports released

By Dylan Harris, Copy Editor October 24, 2018

The 2018 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for EWU was released last month. The report, which adheres to the Jeanne Clery Act of 1998, is provided to EWU students and faculty each year in an effort...

LuAnn Brown served in the field of social work for over two decades. Brown was a senior lecturer and the associate director of field education in the School of Social Work.

EWU senior lecturer and associate director of field education passes

By Kaitlyn Engen, News Editor October 21, 2018

LuAnn Brown, 62, unexpectedly passed away on Oct. 12. A senior lecturer and the associate director of field education in the School of Social Work, Brown will be remembered for her dedication to the social...

Kevin Hills, director of disability support services,  is dressed up as Batman during Harvest Fest 2017. The 2018 edition of the event will be on Oct. 31 from 2:30-6:00 p.m. in Hargreaves Hall.

It’s spooky season at EWU

By Kaisa Siipola, Reporter October 20, 2018

EWU students and faculty will come together on halloween night for Harvest Fest. The event, which will include children and families trick-or-treating around campus and additional halloween activities,...

Attendees pose during the 2016 edition of Oktoberfest. The 2018 version will be at JFK Library on Oct. 20 and will be fairytale themed.

JFK Library to host 16th annual Oktoberfest

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor October 19, 2018

It’s not every day students get to drink in the library. EWU is hosting its 16th annual Oktoberfest at the JFK Library this Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for EWU libraries. Oktoberfest...

Police Beat

Police Beat

By Kaitlyn Engen, News Editor October 18, 2018

Off the hinges Radio-TV Building Oct. 8 Between 10 and 11:42 p.m. the door to the women’s restroom had been broken off the hinges. The damages are estimated to be about $100. The suspect has...

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EWU students whiplashed over grade system change

By Jazmine Reed, Reporter October 17, 2018

There have been changes to EWU’s usual grading system that might cause confusion for students. The changes take effect this quarter. There will now be a set standard that a student’s grade will...

The current EWU bookstore. The bookstore will move to PUB and rebrand as The Eagle Store later this year.

Renovated bookstore will include new perks… and waffles

By Dylan Harris, Copy Editor October 14, 2018

The PUB will soon be the home of a rebranded bookstore following its grand reopening. The bookstore is changing its name from University Bookstore to Eagle Store. Although the PUB is expected to open...

AP and EWU continue election day partnership

AP and EWU continue election day partnership

By Sam Jackson, Reporter October 14, 2018

The Associated Press is partnering with EWU by hiring up to 300 students to work the AP Western Region Election Center for the Nov. 6 general elections.  Since the 2000 general elections, the AP and...

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