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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.

The Easterner

EPIC Adventures making positive changes, but in need of more student engagement

EPIC Adventures making positive changes, but in need of more student engagement

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter May 6, 2024

On April 28, Easterner staff joined EPIC Adventures on an afternoon hiking and yoga excursion in Liberty Lake, Washington. The trip consisted of two student guides, Easterner staff, and one other student.  “There’s...

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“A lot of talk but no action” Native American Student Organization feels slighted by EWU

By Hanna Yulo, Reporter December 2, 2022

This Native American Heritage Month, The Easterner sat down with the President, Strong Heart, and Vice President, Ka’din, of the Native American Student Organization (NASA) to discuss their experiences...

Two EWU students attending EWU event. Many incoming students look forward to the new year.

Eastern Students Share Their Back to School Experiences this Fall Quarter

By Cannon Barnett, Reporter October 26, 2022

Students all over have been coming to college for the Fall quarter, and the journey doesn't look exactly the same for any of them. For some, this is their first experience away from home, while others...

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Editorial: The Easterner thanks EWU for their support

By Isaiah Gessner and Keri Kelly June 9, 2022

Another year at Eastern finds its conclusion. The weather gets warmer, the students stop checking Canvas everyday to see what assignments they have, and sunscreen awaits people on the upcoming horizon. We...

The police have located the suspects and are taking care of the situation.

Is Cheney Getting More Dangerous

By Isaiah Gessner, Co-Managing Editor April 21, 2022

With crime rising across the United States in recent years, many people in the Cheney area have been left wondering if crime has spiked in their own backyard.  An article by The Atlantic ( https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/09/america-having-violence-wave-not-crime-wave/620234/...

EWU Senior QB Eric Barriere broke the record for most Big Sky player of the week awards.

EWU sports season update and new COVID-19 requirements for attending sports events

By Randle Kinswa, Managing Editor November 17, 2021

The EWU football team lost their second game of the season on Nov. 6 to Montana State University, 20-23. Three days after, it was announced by EWU Athletic director Lynn Hickey that EWU offensive coordinator...

Dopesmoker: The Stoner Metal Masterpiece

Dopesmoker: The Stoner Metal Masterpiece

By Aiden Cook, Reporter May 28, 2021

In the late 90’s at the height of the stoner metal scene, the band Sleep would quietly and unofficially release their magnum opus, ‘Dopesmoker’. The main reason this album stands out from most commercial...

Stop everything youre doing and watch Bojack Horseman

Stop everything you’re doing and watch Bojack Horseman

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director May 14, 2021

  At first glance, Bojack Horseman looks like your standard run-of-the-mill animated comedy. However, once starting the show, you quickly realize just how different Bojack Horseman is from its...

Titanfall 2

Titanfall 2

By Grant Wengeler, Reporter May 7, 2021

  On October 28, 2016 Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts (EA) bestowed a blessing upon the world of first-person shooter gaming. In 2021, the phenomenon is being reborn as the player base...

Entertainment review: If you only read one book this summer, make sure it’s this one

By Aaron Hutchinson, Reporter June 6, 2020

This is part nine of a nine-part entertainment review series by The Easterner. Aaron Hutchinson, author of this article, is a reporter for The Easterner. His opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily...

Africana Studies professor Dr. Robert Bartlett is retiring at the end of spring quarter.

Opinion: Retiring Dr. Robert Bartlett should be known as many things … including my grandpa

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Editor June 1, 2020

Isaiah Gessner is The Easterner's social media editor and grandson of Dr. Robert Bartlett, the subject of this article. Gessner's opinions expressed in this article don't necessarily reflect the views...

Dragon Tales: Annabelle Comes Home (2019) review

Dragon Tales: Annabelle Comes Home (2019) review

By Star Dragon, Reporter May 31, 2020

This is part eight of a nine-part entertainment review series by The Easterner. Star Dragon, author of this article, is a reporter for The Easterner. Her opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily...

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