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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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Senior Samantha Raines practices her vaults during outdoor season last year. Raines placed sixth in the Big Sky Conference outdoor championships last year, and was one of three Eagles to finish in the top six. Now Raines is ranked No. 2 in the pole vault for the BSC indoor season with senior teammate Liz Prouty ranked No. 1.

Women’s vaulters raise the bar

By Drew Lawson, Reporter • February 20, 2019

Over the past two years, the EWU men’s and women’s pole vaulters have climbed to new heights, tallying 16 first-place finishes in total. This year’s team has been led by senior Liz Prouty, who...

Attendance numbers are averages of conference games during the 2018-19 season, through Feb. 17. EWU ranked seventh out of 11 Big Sky men's basketball attendance so far this year.

Analyzing Big Sky men’s basketball fans

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor • February 20, 2019

The Big Sky Conference isn’t a premier stage in the ranks of Division I college basketball, but some team’s fans take it more seriously than others. Up to this point in the season, most fan bases have...

Discover Pass sign at Fish Lake in the parking lot of the Columbia Plateau State Park trailhead. Discover Passes will soon be available to be reserved from Spokane County public libraries, along with other recreational equipment.

Discover Washington state parks

By Drew Lawson, Reporter • February 20, 2019

The weather outside may be frightful, but spring is just around the corner. Many students love to go outside when the sun thaws out campus, and that includes taking trips to one of Washington’s 142 state...

EWU's ticket booth located in the front side of Roos Field. Prices are expected to increase 35 percent this year according to Nicole Guerra, EWU director of ticketing and marketing.

Football ticket prices increase by 37 percent

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor • February 19, 2019

Football season ticket renewals opened on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 10 a.m., and following the program’s second ever trip to the FCS national championship in Frisco, Texas, ticket prices are expected to...

Forward Mason Peatling rises to score a layup in the Eagles 82-57 win over Idaho on Monday. Peatling scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds.

Eagles use size to bully Idaho in second half

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor • February 18, 2019

EWU’s home win streak is now up to seven games. The Eagles (10-15, 8-6) blew past Idaho (4-21, 1-13) in the second half on way to a 82-57 win on Monday. Senior forward Mason Peatling led the way...

The Eagles look on in shock as Idaho's final 3-point basket is counted during Monday's 75-74 loss. The final shot was released after the final horn had sounded, but the play clock was ruled to be started early and after review the 3-pointer was counted.

Eagles stunned by Vandals in controversial finish

By Drew Lawson, Reporter • February 18, 2019

Freshman guard Grace Kirscher scored 19 points and a clutch layup, while senior guard Kapri Morrow added 17 points and 11 rebounds. That wasn’t enough for the EWU women’s basketball team to overcome...

Senior forward Alissa Sealby takes the court as the starting five is announced against Montana on Feb. 9. Sealby was second on the team with eight points in the Eagles' 67-64 win over the Grizzlies.

Sealby sets the standard

By Drew Lawson, Reporter • February 17, 2019

As a four-year senior for the EWU women’s basketball team, forward Alissa Sealby knew going into this season that it was time to step up her game. “I finally realized that this is my senior year,”...

Sophomore guard Jacob Davison is helped off the court after suffering a sprained ankle with just under 10 minutes remaining in the second half. The Eagles didn't score for the last three and a half minutes of regulation, but dominated the overtime period to win 88-78.

Resilient Eagles push home win streak to six against Northern Colorado

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor • February 17, 2019

EWU extended its home winning streak to six games against Big Sky Conference second-place team Northern Colorado, while losing top scorer Jacob Davison with a sprained ankle in the process. The Eagles...

Senior center Spencer Blackburn. Blackburn returns for his sixth year of eligibility and is the only one of EWU's five co-captains returning for the 2019 season.

Blackburn granted sixth year of eligibility

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor • February 15, 2019

One of EWU’s five senior co-captains from its 2018 FCS runner-up campaign is returning for another season. All-American center Spencer Blackburn was granted a sixth-year of eligibility from the NCAA...

Scott Abrahamson rides bareback in an Indian relay race. Abrahamson started a racing team with his uncle shortly after his dad passed away.

Riding for the culture

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor • February 13, 2019

When most people hear the word rodeo, an image of modern day cowboys glued to bucking bulls and stallions is the first thing that comes to mind. For teams of Native Americans competing in Indian relay...

EWU’s comeback falls just short in Missoula

By Michael Brock, Editor in Chief • February 9, 2019

Sometimes the ball simply doesn’t bounce your way. The EWU men’s basketball team (8-15, 6-6) fully understands that fact after falling to Montana (17-6, 10-2) 75-74 on Saturday in Missoula. With...

The EWU bench cheers on the team in Saturday's win over Montana. The Eagles picked up their first Big Sky home win of the year in the game.

Women complete regular season sweep of Montana

By Drew Lawson, Reporter • February 9, 2019

The women’s basketball team walked out of Reese Court win a win for the first time since Nov. 14 on Saturday. The Eagles (6-15, 5-7) earned their sixth straight victory over rival Montana (5-7, 10-11)...

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