![Sophomore Zoey Nelson swings at practice on April 20. Nelson finished conference play with a 5-1 record in No. 3 singles and a 7-2 record in No. 2 doubles with partner freshman Louise Waite.](https://theeasterner.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ZoeyNelson-900x684.jpg)
EWU women’s tennis enters Big Sky championships with all-time best conference record
By Drew Lawson, Reporter
• April 25, 2019
![Woodward Field was originally constructed in 1967 for $1.5 million and was renamed Roos Field in 2010 after former Eagle lineman Michael Roos. Roos funded half of the 2010 project to bring in the iconic red turf that makes EWU's football venue different than every other in the nation.](https://theeasterner.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/RoosHotTake-900x600.jpg)
Opinion: Roos field is in need of a face-lift
By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
• April 22, 2019
![Roos Field's last change came in 2010 with the addition of the red turf, and was previously renovated in 2004 as part of a $4.5 million stadium overhaul. EWU Athletic Director Lynn Hickey will make a stadium renovation proposal to the board of trustees on May 10.](https://theeasterner.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Screen-Shot-2019-04-17-at-5.09.58-PM-900x525.png)
EWU students weigh in on impending Roos Field renovation proposal
By Michael Brock, Editor in Chief
• April 17, 2019
![Basketball is a part of Spokane's culture. Successful programs at Gonzaga and Hoopfest—the world's largest 3-on-3 tournament fuel the city's love for the game.](https://theeasterner.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_0805-900x600.jpg)
EWU basketball players and coaches explain Spokane’s basketball culture
By Drew Lawson, Reporter
• April 14, 2019
![Rain steadily poured down onto Roos Field at the 47th annual Puller Invitational on Saturday. Wind gusts reached as high as 26 mph, according to the National Weather Service.](https://theeasterner.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/fullsizeoutput_7f43-900x600.jpg)
EWU track and field dominates Pelluer Invitational amid rough weather conditions
By Drew Lawson, Reporter
• April 13, 2019
![Then-junior forward Saige Lyons shakes off a Weber State defender on Oct. 12, 2018. Lyons scored three goals on 30 shots last year.](https://theeasterner.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/30345140037_9991712d69_o-900x600.jpg)
EWU soccer sports new faces in spring lineup
By Drew Lawson, Reporter
• April 10, 2019
![EWU football reigns over Big Sky heading into spring camp](https://theeasterner.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Screen-Shot-2019-04-10-at-4.43.27-PM-405x900.png)
EWU football reigns over Big Sky heading into spring camp
By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
• April 10, 2019
![EWU should spend more on sports for the culture](https://theeasterner.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Hot-take-online-900x325.png)
EWU should spend more on sports for the culture
By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
• April 10, 2019
![EWU athletics seeks to balance budget with stadium proposal impending](https://theeasterner.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Frisco-Prices2-900x669.png)
EWU athletics seeks to balance budget with stadium proposal impending
By Michael Brock, Editor in Chief
• April 10, 2019
![Sophomore distance runner Issac Barville leads the pack in the 1,500-meter run at the WAR XII on April 6. Barville finished the race first overall with a time of 3:50.62.](https://theeasterner.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/fullsizeoutput_7d51-e1554678847717-900x761.jpg)
EWU’s Barville battles injuries, but is in for the long haul
By Drew Lawson, Reporter
• April 7, 2019
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Monthly roundup podcast (March)
By Jeremy Burnham, Dylan Harris, and Drew Lawson
• April 7, 2019
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Column: Bring baseball back to Cheney
By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
• April 5, 2019
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