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The Easterner

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The Easterner

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

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Senior hurdler Parker Bowden runs around the field house track on Jan. 10. Bowden Jr. finished second in the 60-meter hurdles at the Lauren McCuskey Memorial Open on Jan. 12.

Track looks to find its stride during start of indoor season

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor January 16, 2019

Both the men’s and women’s track and field teams were ranked No. 6 in the Big Sky Conference preseason coaches' poll announced on Dec. 20.   Despite the poll, men's head coach Stan Kerr expects...

Freshman guard Grace Kirscher handles the ball against Gonzaga on Nov. 11. Since the Gonzaga game Kirscher's role has steadily increased and she is now second on the team in scoring with 9.9 points per game.

Kirscher carves out scoring role

By Drew Lawson, Reporter January 16, 2019

In Grace Kirscher’s early career, she played post. Around middle school, when other players began to catch up to her in size, she made the transition to guard. “I was so big, but then everybody...

Left to right: Chad Haywood, Mitch Hunt and Hayden Boring celebrate a goal in Saturday's 10-3 win over UCLA. Lind scored a hat trick in the Eagles final conference game of the year.

Eagles sweep Bruins, lock in No. 2 seed for PAC-8 tournament

By Drew Lawson, Reporter January 12, 2019

EWU's inaugural season in the PAC-8 Conference has featured plenty of highs, most recently with a weekend sweep of UCLA, bringing the Eagles to a 9-2 conference record and 17-4 overall. “We want to...

Sophomore guard Jacob Davison drives on a Montana defender in Thursday's 78-71. Davison recorded 11 points and was one of five Eagles to score in the double digits.

Eagles defend home court against rival Grizzlies

By Michael Brock, Editor in Chief January 10, 2019

Sometimes all it takes is a rivalry game to get back on track. After opening the Big Sky Conference slate 1-3, the EWU men’s basketball team took down Montana 78-71 on Thursday night at Reese Court. The...

Head coach Aaron Best celebrates with the team after a turnover in EWU's semifinal win over Maine on Dec. 15. Best has spent 22 years as a player and coach with EWU.

Best signs extension through 2024

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor January 10, 2019

Fresh off the second best finish in EWU football history, that saw the Eagles lose 38-24 in the FCS National Championship game, second-year head coach Aaron Best has signed a two-year contract extension...

Freshman Talolo Limu-Jones consoles Sophomore Eric Barriere after the Eagles 38-24 loss to NDSU in the FCS National Championship on Saturday. Barriere threw for 198 yards and rushed a touchdown in the game.

Bison run over Eagles to repeat as champions

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor January 5, 2019

North Dakota State University added another National Championship to the Bison’s ever-growing trophy cabinet, powering through EWU in the Eagle’s second-ever appearance in the title game. The Eagles...

Sophomore guard Brittany Klaman handles the ball in the first half of EWU's 84-68 loss to Idaho. Klaman finished with 10 points, two assists and a steal.

Vandals’ Pierce shoots past Eagles

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor January 3, 2019

While the EWU women’s basketball team was focused on containing Big Sky Conference leading scorer senior guard Mikayla Ferenz against Idaho on Thursday night, senior guard Taylor Pierce torched the Eagles...

Sophomore guard Jacob Davison celebrates junior guard Tyler Kidd earning a trip to the free throw line. Davison scored 15 points in the 65-55 win over Idaho State on Monday.

Eagles close 2018 with first Big Sky win

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor December 31, 2018

New year resolutions came a day early for EWU, as the Eagles defended home court and secured their first Big Sky win of the year against Idaho State on Monday. The Eagles (3-10, 1-1) came back to beat...

The Eagles regroup before Weber State takes two free throw attempts in Saturday's 84-72 point loss to Weber State. The Wildcats outscored EWU by eight points in the second half.

Wildcats take advantage of Eagle scoring drought

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor December 29, 2018

The Eagles aimed to leave their nonconference schedule behind them, entering conference play last place in the Big Sky against Weber State on Saturday. Weber State handed EWU its biggest home loss against...

Senior cornerback Nzuzi Webster celebrates as he runs in an interception to open the scoring in the second half. Webster's touchdown was his first of his career.

Eagles batter Aggies in second half

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor November 10, 2018

With the year’s first snowfall comes the fact that winter is coming, and games on the football schedule become increasingly important. EWU welcomed UC Davis—the last undefeated team in the Big...

EWU student arrested after making threats with gun on Snapchat

By Brad Brown, Contributing Writer April 12, 2016

On April 5, an EWU student was arrested and is facing charges of Felony Malicious Harassment (Threats To Kill) and Making False or Misleading Statements after students reported seeing a Snapchat video...

All offense at EWU football Pro Day

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer April 7, 2016

Pro Day came to EWU on April 1. Four former EWU football players were a part of the testing for professional football scouts, with offensive linemen Clay DeBord and Aaron Neary being the main attractions. Scouts...

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