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The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

The Easterner

The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

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A nose for crime

By Josh Fletcher, News Editor January 17, 2018

If you have not seen the friendly golden lab around campus already, her name is Hilani and she is the campus K-9 facility officer. She joined the EWU Police Department as a comfort animal for victims in...

Graphic by Gail Powers

Police Beat

By Josh Fletcher, News Editor January 13, 2018

Harassment Dec. 31   During a broadcast from Eastern’s KEWU 89.5 FM, an unhappy listener called in to voice their concern with the DJ’s commercials. The caller threatened to kill the...

Briefs

By Josh Fletcher, News Editor January 10, 2018

Water dampens winter break for Eagle Point resident A water pipe break at the Eagle Point apartments left one student very upset after the way she was treated by staff. The female student took to...

Get ready to rumble

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter January 10, 2018

Over 100 high school students from the state of Washington came to EWU this past weekend for the start of the FIRST Robotics Competition season. FRC is an international competition created by “For...

Illustrations by Gail Powers

Police Beat

By Josh Fletcher, News Editor November 29, 2017

Weapons Violation November 14   Students of Dressler Hall were alarmed after seeing someone from their dorm post a video of himself waving a gun on Snapchat. Through an investigation by...

EPIC is offering bike rentals to EWU Students. The bike shop is opened a few weeks ago, but the cold weather has slowed business | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

EPIC starts bike rental program

By Rebecca Pettingill, Contributor November 16, 2017

EWU’s new bike shop opened for business this fall. While it is currently serving students, it has been lagging in its progress to be fully functional. The EPIC Bike Shop quietly opened in September,...

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Police Beat

By Josh Fletcher, News Editor November 16, 2017

Assault November 4   During a hockey game a two weeks ago, a fan was not impressed with the choice of music being played during the game at the URC. A father watching his son play got angry...

The President's Holiday Reception serves dessert instead of a full Thanksgiving meal for the first time in years. STCU presented a $2.500 donation for the food drive | Dayana Morales for The Easterner

STCU surprises EWU with food pantry donation

By Taylor Newquist, Contributor November 15, 2017

While the attention of last Wednesday’s holiday dessert reception was still on the assortment of pies and cookies, Spokane Teachers Credit Union  Vice President of Marketing, Barb Richey, was preparing...

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Police Beat

By Josh Fletcher, News Editor November 12, 2017

Drug Possession November 3 On Friday night while cadets were doing a walk-through of Streeter Hall, they noticed the odor of marijuana on the third floor. When the officer arrived and tried to make...

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