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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

Police Beat

Police Beat

By Mike Manning, Administrative Assistant December 7, 2015

November 18 1:20 a.m. Destruction of Property Custodians in Martin Hall reported that someone tore down an employee whiteboard, removed a fire extinguisher and took a trashcan. The whiteboard...

Don't fear the Scantron

Don’t fear the Scantron

By Lelia Thatcher, Staff Writer December 7, 2015

Finals week is approaching yet again. While it can seem like a never-ending week of dread and stress for many students, there are several tricks to surviving in a less miserable way. Senior Thor Boutelle...

'The Night Before' a holiday classic

‘The Night Before’ a holiday classic

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer December 6, 2015

Being advertised as a raunchy, drug-filled Christmas comedy, “The Night Before,” starring Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Anthony Mackie, delivered what it promised but also much more. With...

How EWU handles hate crimes

How EWU handles hate crimes

By Daisy Garcia, Staff Writer December 5, 2015

EWU defines a hate crime as abuse, bullying, destruction of property or harassment that targets specific groups, as outlined by the official EWU guidelines of Policies and Procedures under social misconduct. The...

Lack of communication has CSTEM worried

Lack of communication has CSTEM worried

By Kalli Wolf, Staff Writer December 4, 2015

As well as concerns about the pre-design for the new science buildings, other issues have arisen regarding EWU’s policy of shared governance. According to EWU’s website, the shared governance policy...

Majid Sharifi (left) and Kevin Pirch (right) speak at Apres Paris panel.

SAIL holds panel on Paris Attacks

By Daisy Garcia, Staff Writer December 4, 2015

The recent terrorist attacks in Paris, France, have sparked political debates all over the world, but some students may be lost when it comes to the possible implications the attacks could have on our...

Seahawks primed for a playoff run

Seahawks primed for a playoff run

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor December 3, 2015

The Seattle Seahawks are buying time when it is of the essence in the NFL, although it isn’t coming cheap. Sitting at 4-5 after another painstakingly tough loss against the Arizona Cardinals in front...

Aqeelah Williams bringing the ball up the floor.

Women’s basketball takes on Lone Star Showcase

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer December 3, 2015

Over Thanksgiving weekend the Eagles played three games in the Lone Star Showcase in Austin, Texas. Going into the showcase 3-1, EWU looked to make some noise against some of the nation's top teams. The...

Venky Jois drives to the hole.

Men’s basketball pulls a victory in Sacramento

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer December 3, 2015

The men’s basketball team traveled to Sacramento, California, to play in the post-Thanksgiving Sacramento State Basketball Invitational against the University of the Pacific and University of North Dakota....

Cooper Kupp runs for the end zone.

EWU finishes 6-5, Kupp wins BSC Offensive MVP

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer December 3, 2015

After a Big Sky championship in the 2014 season, the Eagles were looking to come back strong in 2015. Despite losing a few key pieces from the year before, including quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. who transferred...

Cooper Kupp evading a Portland State defender in a game at Roos Field on Nov. 21

Cooper Kupp announces he is returning to EWU for his senior season

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor November 30, 2015

Cooper Kupp is coming back. The 2015 Big Sky Offensive MVP and the two-time All-American wide receiver announced Nov. 30 that he would be returning to Eastern Washington University for his senior season,...

Police Beat

Police Beat

By Mike Manning, Administrative Assistant November 30, 2015

November 9 2:23 p.m. Marijuana The smell of marijuana was reported on the third floor of LA Hall. Officers responded and knocked on the door where the source of the smell was suspected. No one...

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