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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

Seahawks gear up for playoffs

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor January 11, 2016

It wasn’t easy, but the Seattle Seahawks navigated their way through one of the NFL’s toughest schedules and ended up in the playoffs, which wasn’t a certainty when the Seahawks sat at 2-4 on Oct....

Police Beat Volume 67 Issue 11

Police Beat Volume 67 Issue 11

By Mike Manning, Administrative Assistant January 11, 2016

December 27 3 a.m. DUI A car was pulled over on the 800 block of Washington street. The driver of the vehicle was found to be intoxicated under the influence of alcohol. A passenger was charged...

Winter weather has finally arrived

Winter weather has finally arrived

By Sam Deal, Opinion Editor January 11, 2016

It finally happened. Two years of anticipation, dancing, praying, hoping that anything would work. As if it were planned, the snow gods began to grace us with pile after pile of fluffy, white flakes...

Proper winter preparation goes a long way

Proper winter preparation goes a long way

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer January 11, 2016

For those who are experiencing their first winter of this severity, welcome to the coldest couple months of your life. Make it a learning experience and reap the benefits next year, especially if you are...

New Year, new me?

New Year, new me?

By Rosie Perry, Staff Writer January 11, 2016

New Year celebrations have differed across the world and throughout time, but nearly every celebration ends with New Year’s resolutions. The practice of making resolutions for the new year is thought...

The Force is strong with this one

The Force is strong with this one

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer January 11, 2016
"If you've never seen a 'Star Wars' film in your life, there has never been a better time to jump in." -Chris Mudd
David Condon

Citizens move to recall Mayor Condon

By Kalli Wolf, Staff Writer January 9, 2016
"This is awfully convenient timing for the release of these documents." - Rich Eichstaedt | executive director of center for justice
Gunn and Tampush's exhibition showcases the structures that comprise the backbone of a house

Eastern alum bring art show to EWU gallery

By Jaclyn Archer, News Editor January 8, 2016

Starting Jan. 13, the Eastern Washington University Gallery of Art will host a collaborative exhibition by artists and architects Bradly Gunn and Aaron Trampush. The show, called “Domestic Legibility,”...

Swoop takes a moment to lament on the court floor.

Eagles take a fall in conference play

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer January 7, 2016

Men’s basketball’s first two conference games did not go as planned as they dropped to 6-8 overall and 0-2 in the Big Sky conference. With this rough start, the Eagles will have to fight from behind...

Hayley Hodgins glides past UND defensive player.

EWU begins conference play 2-0

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer January 7, 2016

Women’s basketball started conference play this weekend with wins against the University of Northern Colorado and the University of North Dakota. After the pair of wins, EWU improved to 8-6 overall and...

Kyoko Kageyama teaches students how to paint Japanese letters.

AUAP students bring Japan to EWU

By Rosie Perry, Staff Writer December 8, 2015

On Nov. 23 the Asia University America Program (AUAP) celebrated culture night in Streeter Hall. “The purpose of culture night is to expose EWU students to another culture, as well as educate them...

Kristina Guilfoyle sitting in her office.

AUAP director shares her story and role at EWU

By Rosie Perry, Staff Writer December 8, 2015

Kristina Guilfoyle has considered EWU her home for many years, being both an EWU alumni and the director of the Asia University America Program (AUAP). Initially Guilfoyle never planned on working with...

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