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

The Easterner

Editorial: Another quarter, another Easterner adjustment

Editorial: Another quarter, another Easterner adjustment

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor April 8, 2020

Drew Lawson is the sports editor and co-managing editor of The Easterner. His opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Easterner, its staff or Eastern Washington...

EWU President Mary Cullinan

President Mary Cullinan: Working to solve food insecurity

By Mary Cullinan, Guest columnist June 5, 2019

Mary Cullinan is the EWU president. Guest columns do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Easterner or its staff members. As we head toward June commencement ceremonies, we’ve been...

Front row: Alison Kafer, PhD. Back row: Nirmala Erevelles, PhD, Lisa Logan, Jessi Willis, PhD, Judy Rohrer, PhD. Erevelles and Kafer spoke recently at EWU for the "Feminist and Siability Studies: A Conversation" workshop.

Build your community: Disability scholars emphasize openness and collaboration

By Shelby Miksch, Guest Columnist May 22, 2019

Shelby Miksch is a first-year graduate student at EWU. Guest columns do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Easterner, its staff members or Eastern Washington University. Is it possible...

opinion

Opinion: Campus vending machines lack healthy options

By Erik Rotness, A&F Editor May 8, 2019

Erik Rotness is the A&F Editor for The Easterner. The opinion expressed in this article is his own, and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Easterner's editorial board. I’m a transfer...

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Nsimba Webster catches one of his four touchdowns in the FCS semifinal game against Maine on Dec. 15. Webster signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent on April 27.

Undrafted players have that special chip, and Webster fits the bill

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor May 1, 2019

Taylor Newquist is the Sports Editor for The Easterner. The overtly hyperbolic opinion expressed in this article is his own and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Easterner's editorial...

That one time at EWU football camp

That one time at EWU football camp

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor April 25, 2019

Taylor Newquist is the Sports Editor for The Easterner. The overtly hyperbolic opinion expressed in this article is his own and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Easterner's editorial board.   Take...

Deborah Parker gives a speech to EWU students on April 16. Parker, who was the keynote speaker for Sexual Assault Action Week, is a social activist and member of the Tulalip Tribes of Washington.

Deborah Parker Asks EWU: “What Are You Willing to Protect?”

By Leah Nemeth, Guest Columnist April 24, 2019

Leah Nemeth is a senior at EWU. Guest columns do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Easterner, its staff members or Eastern Washington University. April is recognized as Sexual Assault...

Woodward Field was originally constructed in 1967 for $1.5 million and was renamed Roos Field in 2010 after former Eagle lineman Michael Roos. Roos funded half of the 2010 project to bring in the iconic red turf that makes EWU's football venue different than every other in the nation.

Opinion: Roos field is in need of a face-lift

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor April 22, 2019

        Taylor Newquist is the Sports Editor for The Easterner. The hyperbolic opinion expressed in this article is his own and does not necessarily reflect the opinion...

EWU should spend more on sports for the culture

EWU should spend more on sports for the culture

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor April 10, 2019

Taylor Newquist is the Sports Editor for The Easterner. The hyperbolic opinion expressed in this article is his own and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Easterner's editorial board.   The...

Column: Bring baseball back to Cheney

Column: Bring baseball back to Cheney

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor April 5, 2019

Taylor Newquist is the Sports Editor for The Easterner. The hyperbolic opinion expressed in this article is his own and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Easterner's editorial board.   Stumbling...

Dear soccer haters, it's time to square up

Dear soccer haters, it’s time to square up

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor March 13, 2019

Taylor Newquist is the Sports Editor for The Easterner. The overtly hyperbolic opinion expressed in this article is his own and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Easterner's editorial board. If...

Former EWU forward Felix Von Hofe is boxed out by Georgetown University's Bradley Hayes in the 2015 NCAA Tournament. The No. 4 seed Hoyas beat the No. 13 seed Eagles 84-74 in the game.

Opinion: Don’t pick the Big Sky at the Big Dance

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor March 6, 2019

Taylor Newquist is the Sports Editor for The Easterner. The opinion expressed in this article is his own and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Easterner's editorial board. Every year the...

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