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The Easterner

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

The Easterner

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Letter to the editor: The stay-at-home order was created to protect us

By McKenzie McMartin, Guest Columnist May 22, 2020

Letters to the editor do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Easterner, its staff or Eastern Washington University. This letter has not been edited except for AP style. Dear Editor...

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Letter to the editor: Improving food pantries and accessibility

By Hannah Icard, Guest Columnist May 21, 2020

Letters to the editor do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Easterner, its staff or Eastern Washington University. This letter has not been edited except for AP style. Dear Editor...

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Letter to the editor: Make college futures bright again

By Shayla Floch, Guest Columnist May 20, 2020

Letters to the editor do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Easterner, its staff or Eastern Washington University. This letter has not been edited except for AP style. Dear Editor...

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Letter to the editor: Making the transition to online classes now into the fall

By Emily Nguyen, Guest Columnist May 19, 2020

Letters to the editor do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Easterner, its staff or Eastern Washington University. This letter has not been edited except for AP style. Dear Editor, The...

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Letter to the editor: unexpected online classes must entail re-evaluation of fees

By Austin S. MacDonald, Contributor May 18, 2020

Letters to the editor do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Easterner, its staff or Eastern Washington University. This letter has not been edited except for AP style. Dear Editor of...

Laying the Law: The worst movie I've ever seen (multiple times)

Laying the Law: The worst movie I’ve ever seen (multiple times)

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor May 17, 2020

This is part six of a nine-part entertainment review series by The Easterner. Drew Lawson, author of this article, is the sports editor for The Easterner. His opinions expressed in this article do not...

Editorial: Special senior issue well under way

Editorial: Special senior issue well under way

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor May 13, 2020

Did you know EWU’s commencement will be virtual?  If not, you’re either living under a rock, or you don’t follow The Easterner on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  As reported in an editorial...

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Letter to the Editor: EWU ROTC alum and National Guard officer supports Washington state COVID-19 response

By Jonathan Stafford, EWU Army ROTC Professor of Military Science May 12, 2020

Letters to the editor do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Easterner, its staff or Eastern Washington University. This letter has not been edited except for AP style. One of the...

Editorial: A pandemic is still happening ... what's the fall-out?

Editorial: A pandemic is still happening … what’s the fall-out?

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor May 6, 2020

EWU students will have to continue to get used to an online learning format if they aren’t already. The university announced yesterday that fall quarter will be a virtual-first format, as The Easterner...

Editorial: The Easterner will partner with MarCom to help honor graduates

Editorial: The Easterner will partner with MarCom to help honor graduates

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor April 29, 2020

On April 15, The Easterner was the first to share the rather unsurprising (but still disappointing) news with the public off an email announcement from EWU: In-person commencement was canceled.  Like...

Editorial: Recapping the past week (in case you lost track of the days)

Editorial: Recapping the past week (in case you lost track of the days)

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor April 23, 2020

Eight days ago, EWU announced it was canceling in-person commencement and moving the June 13 ceremony to a virtual interaction. It was the latest hit to an infinite number of events both in Cheney and...

Editorial: We're still inside, but sun provides hope for the future

Editorial: We’re still inside, but sun provides hope for the future

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor April 15, 2020

As I sat down to write my weekly editorial column, I realized how strange it was that I was staring out the window into the Yakima Valley (where I did not grow up) while attempting to co-manage a student...

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