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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

"Everest" leaves viewers breathless

“Everest” leaves viewers breathless

By Joe Matthews, Staff Writer October 6, 2015

We as human beings have always loved to push ourselves to the brink, until we cannot hold on any longer, until we must stop for that last breath of fresh air. And if there was ever a feat so tremendous...

Eagles extend win streak

Eagles extend win streak

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor October 5, 2015

Coming off a stellar non-conference season where they went 6-1-1, the EWU women’s soccer team kept their foot on the gas pedal opening conference play with two road wins. The Eagles took on Weber...

Bicycle registration now free

Bicycle registration now free

By Lelia Thatcher, Staff Writer October 5, 2015

Bicycle registration is now free, easy and highly recommended for students and staff who ride on campus. EWU Police use the same method that the Spokane Police Department uses to recover stolen bikes and...

Alex Quinnett makes cotton candy at Neighbor Fest.

Clubs, orgs, businesses inform during Neighbor Fest

By Ivy Nall, Eagle Life Editor October 5, 2015

Hundreds of EWU students and faculty joined representatives from local organizations and businesses in the crisp autumn air to celebrate Neighbor Fest on Sept. 25 in the campus mall. Neighbor Fest,...

Despite roadblocks, volleyball started the season strong. Sophomore Nicole Rigoni sets ball for senior Alexis Wesley.

Eagles come back strong

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor October 5, 2015

With a non-conference schedule that had its ups and downs, as well as a second straight year of changes within the coaching staff, the EWU volleyball team (7-6 overall, 2-0 conference) blocked out the...

Patterson second building on campus to receive LEED certification

Patterson second building on campus to receive LEED certification

By Lelia Thatcher, staff writer September 28, 2015

Patterson Hall has earned gold certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program for its sustainable design after the four year, $57 million reconstruction. The LEED...

Welcome Week gets students involved

By Ivy Nall, Eagle Life Editor September 28, 2015

Welcome week has arrived and EWU is as lively as ever. The colors red, black and white have taken over Cheney. It is difficult not to notice the crowds of students and faculty wearing Eastern apparel,...

Changes on the way for The Easterner

Changes on the way for The Easterner

By Eric Long, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2015

As fall approaches, Eastern has been going through some changes — a sort of regrowth — and so has The Easterner. Welcome back, Eagles, and a very big welcome to the freshmen and new transfers. You...

Eagles run onto Roos Field before the game against Montana State University on Sept. 18.

First win of season, 55-50

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor September 28, 2015

After starting the season with two road losses the fifteenth-ranked Eastern Washington Eagles returned to The Inferno, where their offense caught fire in a 55-50 win over the eleventh-ranked Montana State...

Vote Sanders, an independent, pseudo-socialist underdog

Vote Sanders, an independent, pseudo-socialist underdog

By Zoe Colburn, Opinion Editor June 9, 2015

Let it be known that I, as much as anybody else, think it would be pretty awesome to have a female president elected in my lifetime. However, I don’t think we should elect a female president just to...

‘Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’ unforgettable

By Chris Mudd, Staff Writer June 7, 2015

It feels increasingly uncommon for a video game to capture the spark of imagination in its players. It is far too easy to create a game on rails, where a click or press of a button moves you from story...

Mayhem competition features students

Mayhem competition features students

By Nathan Peters, Managing Editor June 6, 2015

The Diversified Greek Council (DGC) hosted the first annual Mayhem step and stroll competition in the Showalter Auditorium on May 30. The two-hour show featured performances in addition to recognition...

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