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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

Spirit of the Eagle Powwow Hosted on “Whole New Level” Despite Administrative Conflict, Hate Groups on Campus

Spirit of the Eagle Powwow Hosted on “Whole New Level” Despite Administrative Conflict, Hate Groups on Campus

By Cannon Barnett June 18, 2023

People danced to the rhythmic pounding of drums, the bells on their regalia bringing an intense vibrancy to the room. Some in the audience watched intently, while others sat back and relished in being...

Lawsuit Against Outgoing Athletic Director Hickey Details Alleged Sexism, Title IX Violations

Lawsuit Against Outgoing Athletic Director Hickey Details Alleged Sexism, Title IX Violations

By Luke Pickett, Reporter May 31, 2023

Following her 17th season as head coach of women's basketball at Eastern Washington University, Wendy Schuller felt that she was more than qualified for the vacant Senior Women's Administrator position...

Students Reject University Police Department’s Request to Move into PUB

Students Reject University Police Department’s Request to Move into PUB

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter May 31, 2023

May 16th, 2023 - Staff and students at Eastern Washington University spoke out against a university police request to move its headquarters into the Pence Union Building during a panel facilitated by the...

Japanese American Internment Camp Photos to Encourage Students to Make Connections with Those Detained

Japanese American Internment Camp Photos to Encourage Students to Make Connections with Those Detained

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter May 9, 2023

Frank Hirahara was only 15 when he was taken to an internment camp with his family in 1942. He was there for 3 years as one of the more than 120,000 Japanese Americans placed in internment camps during...

What are the Policy Changes Coming to EWU?

What are the Policy Changes Coming to EWU?

By Hanna Alexis Yulo, Reporter May 8, 2023

On April 27th, EWU held a public policy hearing in order to go over the proposed changes and get further feedback from the community. Here are the notable changes coming to EWU.  Immunizations  EWU...

Local Artist "MagicWill" Raising the Bar for the Rap Industry

Local Artist “MagicWill” Raising the Bar for the Rap Industry

By Luke Pickett, Reporter May 2, 2023

New era sound with delivery and wordplay. MagicWill is on a journey to meet these benchmarks as he pursues a career as an “artist, not just a rapper”.  For many musical artists, reaching their...

EWU and Student Leaders Respond to Racist Graffiti, Stickers on EWU Campus

EWU and Student Leaders Respond to Racist Graffiti, Stickers on EWU Campus

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter May 1, 2023

Members of Eastern Washington University’s Black Student Union were greeted by a racial slur on the afternoon of April 11th as they looked at the mirror after their weekly dance practice. “It was...

National Farmworker Awareness Week Observed at EWU

National Farmworker Awareness Week Observed at EWU

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter April 13, 2023

National Farmworker Awareness Week, an annual week of events designed to bring attention to the struggles that farm workers often face, was observed at EWU from Apr. 3rd - Apr. 7th.  This year marks...

Records Reveal Details on Hazing Allegations that Led to Phi Delta Theta Suspension

Records Reveal Details on Hazing Allegations that Led to Phi Delta Theta Suspension

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter February 23, 2023

As soon as new members at Phi Delta Theta signed their membership contracts, they were led upstairs to a wall with a tarp over it. None of them knew what was going on.  “Everyone has had to do this,...

The ASEWU Plans to Change the Student Constitution

The ASEWU Plans to Change the Student Constitution

By Samuel Cash, Reporter February 22, 2023

The ASEWU student constitution is in the works for a rewrite and it could mean a few things for students.  The Associated Students of Eastern Washington University (ASEWU) is the Eastern Washington...

Campus photo taken by photographer Emily Powers

EWU Community Responds to Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter February 13, 2023

The COVID-19 vaccination will no longer be required for those working at or attending EWU effective June 1st, 2023.  According to an email sent out by the university president, Dr. Shari McMahan, the...

Picture credit to ASEWU website.

ASEWU Business Meetings #1 and #2 Recap: New Appointments and General News Announced

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter February 13, 2023

Summary of 1/20/2023 - Business Meeting #1 Appointments Iman Munawar was appointed Executive Vice President of ASEWU. Logan Hamilton was appointed Speaker Pro Tem. Leah Syverson was appointed...

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