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The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

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Senior forward Alissa Sealby watches a shot in the Eagles' 61-47 loss to Montana State on Thursday. Sealby shot 3-13 from the field.

Women lose sixth straight on Reese Court

By Drew Lawson, Reporter February 7, 2019

The EWU women’s basketball game attempted 26 shots from the field in the second half of Thursday night’s game. Only four went in, and the Eagles lost their sixth straight game on Reese Court to Montana...

Sophomore guard Jacob Davison drives against Northern Arizona on Feb. 4. Davison scored a career-high 41 points with seven 3-pointers.

Davison’s hot hand torches Lumberjacks

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor February 4, 2019

From 20 seconds after the opening tip, it was clear sophomore guard Jacob Davison would not be stopped Monday night. Davison opened the scoring with a 3-pointer and went on to score 14 of EWU’s first...

Freshman forward Kim Aiken drives to the hoop in Saturdays 82-79 win over Southern Utah. Aiken scored a career high 24 points.

Aiken lifts Eagles over Thunderbirds

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor February 2, 2019

With the Eagles leading scorer Mason Peatling ruled out with a foot injury, freshman forward Kim AIken stuffed the stat sheet in the second half and sparked EWU (7-13, 5-4) to a 82-79 win over Southern...

Freshman skating club president Samantha Vo glides on the ice in the URC on Jan. 24 2019. Vo competed in figure skating until she was injured at 16 years old.

Freshman figures Eagles need a skating club

By Drew Lawson, Reporter January 31, 2019

At 6:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, while most EWU students are either fast asleep or grumbling through their morning routine, Samantha Vo can be seen with the ice skating club, gliding across the...

Student athletes are not immune to mental health problems

Student athletes are not immune to mental health problems

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor January 30, 2019

Content warning: This article discusses topics of suicide and suicide prevention. If you are depressed or have suicidal thoughts please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.   Suicide...

Left: Junior guard Andie Easley drives toward the basket as a standout at Horizon High School in Scottsdale, Arizona. Right: Easley dribbles around a defender against Portland State on Jan. 24. Easley is averaging six points in seven games this year for EWU.

Easley’s four-year journey to get back on the court

By Drew Lawson, Reporter January 30, 2019

After grinding through four years of transfers and injuries to play in her first game, junior guard Andie Easley does not have fond memories of her early college career. “It was miserable,” Easley...

Senior guard Kapri Marrow backs down a Sac State defender in Saturday's 73-70 loss. Morrow scored a team high 27 points.

Eagles’ late comeback run falls short

By Drew Lawson, Reporter January 26, 2019

With nine seconds on the clock in regulation, junior forward Uriah Howard hoisted a 3-pointer that would’ve sent the game to overtime, after EWU faced an 18 point Sacramento State lead at the start of...

Sketches of the five different throws in track and field.

A good throw comes from below

By Drew Lawson, Reporter January 25, 2019

Many track and field athletes participate in a multitude of events that test all physical abilities, including running long distances, sprinting and jumping. While it’s obvious that the strength to succeed...

Senior multi-participant Mariah Cunningham competes in the high jump at the WSU Indoor Open on Jan. 18. Cunningham competed in the 200-meter dash, 60-meter hurdles, high jump and long jump at the event.

Swapping her kicks for spikes

By Drew Lawson, Reporter January 25, 2019

In spring 2018, Mariah Cunningham had a decision to make. The senior forward from Central Valley High School in Spokane had exhausted her four years of NCAA eligibility for basketball, but had the option...

Senior guard Kapri Morrow is honored before the game for entering the 1,000 point club. Morrow scored her 1,000 career point against Montana on Jan10.

Vikings top Eagles on Kids Day

By Drew Lawson, Reporter January 24, 2019

Big Sky frontrunner Portland State outscored EWU by 15 points in the third quarter on Thursday in front of a record crowd of elementary students on Kids Day. The Eagles (3-4, 4-12) fell to the Vikings...

Newly hired EWU defensive coordinator Eti Ena talks to players at Washington State on Sept. 3, 2016. Ena has been the Eagles' defensive line coach since the 2016 season.

Eagles promote Eti Ena to defensive coordinator

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor January 23, 2019

The Eagles’ filled their defensive coordinator position by promoting associate head football coach Eti Ena, head coach Aaron Best announced on Jan. 22. Ena will retain his title as associate head...

Sophomore guard Jacob Davison celebrates a made basket in the Eagles' 85-81 win over Montana State on Saturday. Davison scored a team-high 23 points.

Eagles sweep state of Montana

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor January 19, 2019

Sometimes the smallest player on the court can make the biggest difference. Five-foot-nine-inch junior guard Tyler Kidd scored a career-high 17 points on way to the Eagles’ (5-12, 3-3) 85-81 win over...

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