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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

Women's basketball split at home

Women’s basketball split at home

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

The Eastern women’s basketball team had a win and a loss at home this past week, dropping to Sacramento State, 94-91, on a buzzer-beater winning shot by Sacramento, and beating Portland State University,...

Eagles remain in 3rd place after splitting pair of road games

Eagles remain in 3rd place after splitting pair of road games

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

The Eagles played a pair of road games over the weekend as they look to add to their six-game winning streak and make a push in the standings over the final few games of the season. They took on Sacramento...

New provost

By Jasmine Kemp, News Editor February 24, 2016

A new provost has been named to take the reins at Eastern Washington University. University President Mary Cullinan named Scott Gordon, dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering and Education...

Men and women's tennis keep rolling

Men and women’s tennis keep rolling

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor February 24, 2016

Another week, another handful of wins collected by the women’s tennis team who defeated the North Dakota Fighting Hawks and the Northern Colorado Bears to improve to 3-0 in Big Sky play. The Eagles...

Outside vendors evicted from PUB

Outside vendors evicted from PUB

By Sam Deal, Opinion Editor February 24, 2016

New retail locations has always been a known component of the PUB remodel, but the removal of current vendors is a new aspect of the two-year project beginning in June. Thomas Hammer and Aladin’s...

Police Beat Issue 17 Volume 67

Police Beat Issue 17 Volume 67

By Mike Manning, Administrative Assistant February 21, 2016

February 9, 12:26 p.m. Domestic Violence Police responded to a dispute between a married couple on campus. The dispute involved a disagreement regarding their child. The investigation is now closed. February...

'Firewatch' impresses

‘Firewatch’ impresses

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer February 21, 2016

It’s rare that a game can so completely engulf a player in its world as is done in “Firewatch.” It’s a beautifully picturesque game, with a riveting, albeit rather low-key, story. It’s an...

RAW brings lip-sync battle to EWU

By Kristi Lucchetta, Staff Writer February 21, 2016

The annual Residential Appreciation Week (RAW) is back from Feb. 22-27 and it is bringing the famous pop-culture music reality competition inspired, RAW Lip Sync Battle, to be held in the Showalter Auditorium...

EWU pushes smoke-free campus

EWU pushes smoke-free campus

By Rosie Perry, Staff Writer February 20, 2016

ASEWU and the Peer Health Educators have initiated a smoke-free campaign for EWU. Alexandra Rich, EWU senior and Peer Health Educator vice president, adopted the idea that EWU can become a smoke-free...

EWU bleeds for Northwest

EWU bleeds for Northwest

By Jordan Perry, Contributing Writer February 20, 2016

EWU students made some extra room in their hearts for Valentine’s Day at the Alpha Omicron Pi and Inland Northwest Blood Center (INBC) blood drive Feb. 13. This annual blood drive is a different...

Beyonce's Superbowl halftime show not racist

Beyonce’s Superbowl halftime show not racist

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer February 20, 2016

As of Feb. 7, the Denver Broncos are Super Bowl champions, but over a week later, all some people can remember is the supposedly racist halftime performance given by Beyoncé Knowles. Trying to remind...

ASEWU meeting times inconsistent due to classes

By Kalli Wolf, Staff Writer February 19, 2016

ASEWU holds six council meetings each quarter, all of which are open to the public; however, these meetings are not held at consistent times, nor posted on the ASEWU website. ASEWU President Kyle Dodson...

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