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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.

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EWU huddles after a point is scored. The Eagles fell to Sac State in four sets Thursday.

Volleyball team stung by Hornets in four sets

By Dylan Harris, Managing Editor September 26, 2019

The EWU volleyball team kicked off Big Sky Conference play with a 3-1 (14-25, 18-25, 25-21, 13-25) loss at the hands of Sacramento State Thursday. In their first home game of the year, the Eagles...

The EWU offense watches from the sidelines during the fourth quarter of Idaho's 35-27 upset victory over the Eagles Saturday.

Disastrous first half dooms EWU

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor September 21, 2019

In 2018, the EWU football team lost a total of two games. Through four games in 2019, the No. 11 Eagles (1-3) have already lost three after getting upset by the Idaho Vandals (2-2) 35-27 Saturday. A...

EWU junior forward Sariah Keister (red, No. 2) and NDSU senior forward Laura Powell (white, No. 7) go for a header on a rainy Friday evening in Cheney. Keister scored EWU's only two goals in a 4-2 loss.

North Dakota State’s Huber rains goals on EWU

By Randle Kinswa, Reporter September 20, 2019

Elyse Huber scored four goals as North Dakota State (5-3-1) notched a 4-2 victory over EWU (3-5-1) on a rainy Friday evening in Cheney. Huber netted her first goal in the 33rd minute and would go on to...

EWU takes the field for its home opener against Lindenwood on Sept. 7. EWU won the game 59-31.

EWU wraps up nonconference play with conference rival Vandals

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor September 19, 2019

Yes, you read that headline right. The No. 11 EWU football team (1-2) travels 90 minutes southeast to Moscow this weekend to take on the Idaho Vandals (1-2) in a nonconference tilt. Both teams are members...

EWU junior QB Eric Barriere scrambles during EWU's game against Lindenwood on Sept. 7. Barriere threw for five touchdowns but had two key interceptions in EWU's Sept. 14 loss at Jacksonville State.

EWU loses big lead, falls at Jacksonville State

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor September 14, 2019

After EWU junior quarterback Eric Barriere threw his third touchdown pass of the first quarter to give the Eagles a 28-7 lead, it appeared No. 4/5 EWU (1-2) might have been on its way to a dominant road...

EWU takes the field prior to its 59-31 victory over Lindenwood Sept. 7. EWU takes on Jacksonville State on Sept. 14.

Trip down South should test EWU football team

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor September 12, 2019

During EWU’s 2018 FCS semifinal victory over Maine, this Eagle fan made a bold proclamation with this sign, stating “We Want Bama” in reference to the perennial FBS powerhouse Alabama Crimson Tide. This...

Senior wide receiver Dre Dorton breaks away for a 78-yard touchdown on EWU's first play from scrimmage Saturday. Dorton broke Cooper Kupp's school record for receiving yards in a game with 289.

Dorton, EWU offense set records in victory over Lindenwood

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor September 7, 2019

There's a new wide receiver wearing the No. 10 and breaking records for EWU. Senior Dre Dorton broke Cooper Kupp's school record for receiving yards in a game with 289 and added three touchdowns as...

One of the renderings of the proposed football stadium renovation. Construction will begin as soon as the $25 million is raised.

Ready or not, here comes a Roos renovation

By Dylan Harris, Managing Editor September 6, 2019

EWU announced plans on Friday, Sept. 6 to move forward with a $25 million renovation of its football stadium. The EWU Board of Trustees unanimously approved the proposal. The project will be funded...

The EWU football team huddles before its season opener against Washington. EWU lost 47-14.

EWU seeks red-emption in home opener

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor September 5, 2019

The EWU football team didn’t kick off its season with the desired results. After a 47-14 shellacking suffered at the hands of the Washington Huskies in the Aug. 31 opener, the No. 4/5 ranked Eagles return...

Eagles thrashed by Huskies in football opener

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor August 31, 2019

The EWU football team’s upset bid was quickly snuffed out by the Washington Huskies Saturday in each team’s season opener. UW found the endzone on its first three drives and didn’t let up much after...

The EWU football team enters Roos Field on Oct. 6, 2018 before a victory over Southern Utah.

Eagles fly west to kick off season

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor August 28, 2019

Football is back. EWU’s quest to return to Frisco, Texas for the FCS National Championship begins at the FBS level. The Eagles kick off the campaign against the reigning Pac-12 champion Washington...

Two EWU football players shot in downtown Spokane

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor July 13, 2019

EWU football defensive starters Dehonta Hayes and Keith Moore were reportedly shot early Saturday morning in Spokane in the central bar district. Both players are expected to make a full recovery. According...

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