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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

Some students may have concerns about lifting the mask mandate.

Mask mandate set to be lifted on March 12th

By Keri Kelly, Web Editor March 8, 2022

Interim President David May announced to the EWU community that the COVID-19 mask mandate will be lifted for all students and faculty on campus. Starting March 12, students may enter EWU buildings without...

Police Beat: Drive-by shots

Police Beat: Drive-by shots

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director March 7, 2022

  Cold Assault Near Campus (2/23/22) A cold assault was reported on 900 block and Elm Street near campus. According to police, somebody (likely a student) shot at somebody. There were no injuries...

Students are gathering at the PUB and eating together. COVID-19 masking will be discontinued after spring break.

Spring break marks the end of mask mandates

By Jazmine Reed, Contributor March 1, 2022

The end of the statewide mask mandate is effective March 21, ordered by The Governor.  But Eastern Washington University won't lift its mask requirement until after spring break, according to Interim...

Dr. Shari McMahan will serve as EWU's next President.

EWU Hires New President After Year-long Search

By Randle Kinswa, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2022

Over a long process that has extended to nearly 13 months, EWU officially has a new President at the helm. Dr. Shari McMahan, who is currently serving as the provost and vice president of Academic Affairs...

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Effect of COVID-19 on counseling services

By Emily Driskel, News Editor February 22, 2022

Throughout the past two years of quarantining, isolation and mandates, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the Counseling and Wellness Services program. Tricia Hughes, the Senior Director, said the amount...

A student changed the meaning of a sign on campus.

Police beat: Here for “f”ood

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director February 22, 2022

2/11/22 Graffiti Spotted Near Roos Field Graffiti was found on the eclectic billboard outside one of the parking lots at Roos Field on Washington Street. The graffiti is tagged with the phrase “Here...

Police Beat: Student cries for help at 3am

Police Beat: Student cries for help at 3am

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director February 16, 2022

2/3/22 Fire Alarm(s) at Pearce Hall On February 3rd, the Police reported that someone had pulled the fire alarm and ran off before they could be caught. A few days later on February 8th, someone else...

Students lined up at the EWU blood drive to donate to those in need.

EWU blood drive a success

By Emily Driskel, News Editor February 3, 2022

In the PUB NCR last Friday, Jan. 28, STEM Advice and Support (STEMAS) hosted a blood drive for the EWU community from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  Benjamin Caruso ran the blood drive and said there was a good...

The COVID-19 Omicron variant caused Cheney cases to spike right after break.

Omicron COVID-19 variant hits EWU

By Randle Kinswa, Managing Editor January 25, 2022

The EWU/Cheney area has experienced a measurable increase in the amount of reported cases of COVID-19 since the start of the Winter Quarter.  The number of cases reported in the Cheney area prior to...

Jonathan Anderson to serve as new provost

By Emily Driskel, News Editor January 17, 2022

On Dec. 16, Jonathan Anderson, PhD, took over as the provost for EWU. Brian Levin-Stankevich announced that he will be stepping down from his role. Anderson’s administration contract will be for one...

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