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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.

The Easterner

Chavez leaps on a cross against Weber State on Oct. 12. Chavez scored in each of the Eagles last three games

Chavez kicks EWU back into gear

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor October 28, 2018

When the EWU soccer team enters the Big Sky Conference championship tournament on Wednesday, it will do so on a three-game win streak, the team’s only win streak of the season. Senior forward Jenny...

Sophomore Eric Barriere throws a pass against Idaho. Barriere threw for a career high 326 yards in the game.

Eagles win, Barriere era begins

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor October 27, 2018

The Eric Barriere era officially began today, as head coach Aaron Best announced that senior quarterback Gage Gubrud will undergo season-ending surgery that will effectively end his EWU career. The...

EWU celebrates after scoring a goal. The Eagles are 10-1 after joining the Pac-8 this year.

Eagles crush Cougars, hold first place

By Drew Lawson, Reporter October 26, 2018

The EWU club hockey team (10-1) kept up its hot start to the season Friday, defeating the Washington State Cougars (0-5) by a score of  9-1 in Cheney, and remaining first place in the PAC-8 conference. The...

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

Opinion: Will EWU football leave a doubt this season?

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor October 24, 2018

Taylor Newquist is the Sports Editor for The Easterner. The opinion expressed in this article is his own, and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Easterner’s editorial board. The 2017...

Senior cornerback D'londo Tucker smiles as he leaves the field against Southern Utah on Oct. 6. Tucker has 24 tackles and an interception this year.

Vandals come to Cheney for the first time in 24 years

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor October 24, 2018

After a month of training camp and seven straight weeks of games, EWU finally had a chance to catch its breath and tend to its wounds last week with a bye. The No. 5 Eagles (5-2, 3-1) return for their...

Freshman Mitch Hunt weaves through Oregon defenders on Oct. 5. Hunt leads the hockey team with 23 points.

Freshman on a hunt for goals

By Drew Lawson, Reporter October 24, 2018

Mitch Hunt is a freshman, but you wouldn’t know it watching him play center for the EWU hockey team. “He doesn’t act like a freshman,” EWU head coach Pat Hanlon said. Hunt leads the team...

Junior Sage Lyons shoves off a Weber State defender on Oct. 12. Lyons scored the second goal in the Eagles 2-0 win against Southern Utah last Sunday.

Soccer clinches sixth playoff spot

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor October 24, 2018

On the morning of Aug. 14, the EWU soccer team got set for its final home game of the season. Things weren’t looking good for the Eagles. They were coming off back-to-back shutout losses, they had scored...

The Eagles huddle up after a point. EWU lost three straight sets after winning the first to lose to Northern Colorado on Oct. 20.

Volleyball falls short against Northern Colorado

By Drew Lawson, Reporter October 20, 2018

The EWU volleyball team is still winless in Big Sky Conference play, losing Saturday night to Northern Colorado 3-1 (25-20, 15-25, 17-25, 15-25). The Eagles (8-14, 0-10) lost their tenth straight BSC...

Senior Allison Raniere kicks the ball during Sunday's  victory over Idaho State. Raniere was one of five seniors recognized during senior day. | Bailey Monteith for The Easterner

EWU soccer move into tie for final postseason spot

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor October 17, 2018

In early November, the top six Big Sky Conference soccer squads will meet in Ogden, Utah for the BSC championship tournament. Whether or not EWU—the winner of the latest two editions of the tournament—will...

Sophomore Zoey Nelson takes a swing during practice last week. Nelson opened her season with a 8-5 singles win over an opponent from Montana.

Tennis team uses fall to shape up

By Drew Lawson, Reporter October 17, 2018

Fall brings the start of a new school year, and for the EWU women’s tennis team, a chance to grow both together and individually as they look toward team play in the spring. The team got off to a...

Senior Roldan Alcobendas attempts a field goal against Washington State on Sept. 15. Alcobendas is one of six kickers in the nation to make every field goal attempt this year.

Kicking his way into the record books

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor October 17, 2018

No EWU kicker has ever scored more than Roldan Alcobendas, tallying 263 points in his career. The sixth-year senior joined the Eagles from Camas High School, where he was recruited from the soccer team...

Senior Allison Raniere during Sunday's senior day victory over Idaho State. Raniere scored a goal and had two assists in the win. | Bailey Monteith for The Easterner

EWU soccer seniors shine on senior day

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor October 14, 2018

Scoring has not come easy for the EWU soccer team this season. The Eagles entered today’s home finale averaging 0.8 goals a game, and had only scored once in their last four games. Today, however, they...

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