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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

"Metal Gear Solid 5" review

“Metal Gear Solid 5” review

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer October 25, 2015

“Metal Gear Solid 5” is not only the last “Metal Gear” game to be made by series creator Hideo Kojima, it may also be his finest work to date. For over 20 years, the “Metal Gear” franchise...

John Buchanan being interviewed in his office.

Geology professor travels the world

By Rosie Perry, Staff Writer October 24, 2015

EWU students have the opportunity to be taught by a variety of professors, each with their own individual skills, knowledge and experiences. Geology professor John Buchanan is one who has had the chance...

Stephanie Toro creating her plate.

Real Beauty Week 2015

By Kalli Wolf, Staff Writer October 24, 2015

Real Beauty Week 2015 kicked off with students writing their insecurities down on a plate and throwing them in the trash. This event was called “Write it Down, Let it Go” and was held in the Campus...

PRSSA speed daters get professional advice.

Dive into the Professional Field with PRSSA

By Rosie Perry, Staff Writer October 24, 2015

EWU is home to many clubs and organizations including a revitalized chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). The PRSSA is a student-led branch of the broader Public Relations...

Teammates celebrate at home against Montana State.

Volleyball drops to 7-1

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor October 23, 2015

All good things eventually come to an end. After defeating the Montana State Bobcats on Oct. 15, the EWU women’s volleyball team fell for the first time in conference play two days later, in five sets...

Jared Mauldin in the engineering room of the CSS building.

Letter to the editor goes viral

By Lelia Thatcher, Staff Writer October 23, 2015

Mechanical engineering student and EWU senior Jared Mauldin submitted a letter to the editor that was published in The Easterner on Sept. 30; within a few days a picture of the letter was shared and liked...

Cooper Kupp

EWU football 4-2 overall

By TJ Moulton, Contributing Writer October 23, 2015

The eighth-ranked Eastern Washington Eagles extended their winning streak to four games on Oct. 17 with a 45-28 win at Idaho State University. Eastern responded to an early score by Idaho State by pulling...

Chloe Williams at Southern Utah University.

EWU women’s soccer drops to 5-2

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor October 22, 2015

For the second-straight week, the Eastern Washington women’s soccer team split a pair of matches, beating Northern Arizona University on Oct. 16 and falling to Southern Utah University on Oct. 18. The...

Editor's Note:

Editor’s Note:

By Eric Long, Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2015

You hold in your hands the new age of EWU journalism. I am so excited to present this new layout to the EWU and surrounding communities. Some may notice this new layout is out later than I said before;...

Presenting the 2015 Easterner redesign

Presenting the 2015 Easterner redesign

By William Hayden, Contractor October 22, 2015

When I started working at The Easterner in September of 2014, I realized there was something special about the newsroom. Our writers told some compelling stories, illustrators created some beautiful pieces...

What's the Deal - Group Projects

What’s the Deal – Group Projects

By Sam Deal, Opinion Editor October 19, 2015

This year at The Easterner we are introducing a new weekly column where I will describe ways that students on campus can have a more enjoyable experience. If you think I’m talking about you, I am. What’s...

Students show their love for Thomas Hammer

Students show their love for Thomas Hammer

By Rosie Perry, Staff Writer October 17, 2015

With the brisk fall mornings nipping at noses and harsh fall winds blowing through the campus grounds, several students may be in search of that one perfect cup of coffee. Thomas Hammer has been serving...

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