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The Easterner

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

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Sustainability major in the works

Sustainability major in the works

By Colette Black, Contributing Writer March 11, 2016

EWU’s annual Campus Sustainability Forum hit a record low in attendance: 30 people. EWU senior Gwen Bode, biology major and sustainability club member, said the vacancy of student demand and interest...

'Love's Labour's Lost: The Musical' gears up for second slate of showings

‘Love’s Labour’s Lost: The Musical’ gears up for second slate of showings

By Brad Brown, Contributing Writer March 11, 2016

With a bong and female blow-up doll in hand, the spotlight cast upon four well-dressed men, setting the mood for Shakespeare’s abridged version of “Love’s Labour’s Lost” to the tightly-packed...

Q&A with Venky Jois

Q&A with Venky Jois

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer March 10, 2016

On March 3, Venky Jois broke the EWU men’s basketball career scoring record, a record that Ron Cox (1974-77) held for 39 years. The Australian native’s 1,000 rebounds are third-most in program history,...

Q&A with Hayley Hodgins

Q&A with Hayley Hodgins

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer March 10, 2016

Hayley Hodgins broke the all-time leading scorer record that stood for 29 years, previously held by Brenda Souther (1983-87). Hayley is the lone senior on the Eastern women’s basketball team and is a...

Eagles finish sixth in Big Sky Conference

March 10, 2016

In their final two games of the season, the Eagles faced Idaho State University and Weber State University, looking to finish in the top four in the Big Sky standings to secure a first-round bye in the...

Police Beat Issue 19 Volume 67

Police Beat Issue 19 Volume 67

By Mike Manning, Administrative Assistant March 6, 2016

February 22, 11:59 p.m. Harassment A male student reported being harassed for his sexual orientation by another male student to a professor. The professor made a further report about the harassment and...

EWU student bring Love Your Melon to campus

EWU student bring Love Your Melon to campus

By Kristi Lucchetta, Staff Writer March 6, 2016

EWU now has a student-run college apparel brand, Love Your Melon, with the mission to give a hat to every child battling cancer in America. EWU junior Kaitlin Dessin first thought to bring the organization...

Visiting author brings crowd to tears at Auntie's

Visiting author brings crowd to tears at Auntie’s

By Natasha Nellis, Contributing Writer March 4, 2016

“Because I’m American.” This was visiting author Lidia Yuknavitch’s response to why the themes of her stories focus on sexuality and violence. “[Americans] are raised in violence as a commodity....

Cheney residents fighting to save train station

Cheney residents fighting to save train station

By Devante Gaillard, Contributing Writer March 3, 2016

Residents of Cheney are trying to save the historic train station from the wrecking ball. Save our Station is an organization raising funds and awareness to relocate the station. The station is currently...

Men's track team collects awards in Bozeman

Men’s track team collects awards in Bozeman

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer March 3, 2016

The EWU men’s track and field team finished eighth at the Big Sky Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships in Bozeman, Montana, this Feb. 25-27. Freshman Larry Still received a conference championship...

Women's track finishes third, best ever placement

Women’s track finishes third, best ever placement

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer March 3, 2016

Women’s track finished in third place, the best placement for women’s track and field in school history, at the Big Sky Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships in Bozeman, Montana. Sophomore...

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