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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

‘Eddie the Eagle’ a true underdog sports story

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer March 4, 2016

Eddie Edwards made history in the 1988 Winter Olympics, becoming the first athlete to ever compete in ski jumping for Great Britain. Doing so when nobody believed he could, after the heartbreak of being...

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....

More diversity needed in two-credit classes

More diversity needed in two-credit classes

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer March 4, 2016

There are many one and two-credit classes offered at Eastern, but what is lacking is diversity amongst those classes. Almost every one of those classes requires physical activity, whether it be Yoga,...

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...

EWU’s accreditation safe and sound

By Kalli Wolf, Staff Writer March 3, 2016

Rumors regarding Eastern being in jeopardy of losing its accreditation have been floating around campus. When Vice Provost and EWU Accreditation Liaison Officer Colin Ormsby heard, he was ready to...

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...

Eagles beat Pirates, fall to Wildcats

Eagles beat Pirates, fall to Wildcats

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor March 2, 2016

Women’s tennis dropped their first conference match of the season to the Weber State Wildcats, losing, 3-4, in a tightly contested affair at home on Feb. 26. The Eagles grabbed the doubles point after...

EWU women's basketball wins at home

EWU women’s basketball wins at home

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer March 2, 2016

The EWU women’s basketball team improved to 19-9 overall, 13-3 in league, in their last home game of the season, beating the University of Idaho, 84-70. The Eagles started off strong, converting five...

Shakespeare’s ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ comes to EWU as a musical

By Brad Brown, Contributing Writer March 2, 2016

“Love’s Labour’s Lost: The Musical” – a musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy – is scheduled to open March 4 at EWU’s University Theatre. Students and faculty have come...

Academic advising changes underway

Academic advising changes underway

By Jasmine Ari Kemp, News Editor March 2, 2016

Rather than have students meander all over campus for advising, only to settle on using a SOAR audit, EWU is building a new centralized advising program. On Feb. 26, Heather Page, director of academic...

March looking good for games

March looking good for games

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer February 28, 2016

With mid-terms coming to a close and the stress levels of college life reaching a critical height, it is important to unwind with a good ol' video game, and March is looking to be an excellent month to...

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