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The Easterner

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The Easterner

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

The Easterner

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...

EWU junior Saige Lyons fights for the ball against Weber State on Oct. 3. The Eagles lost 1-0.

Eagles fall to Weber State, face uphill battle to make postseason

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor October 13, 2018

It’s an all too familiar story for the EWU soccer team. They outshoot an opponent, control the ball for much of the match, but are still unable to win. Friday, the Eagles (1-4-1, 5-7-3) outshot Weber...

EWU freshman forward Mitch Hunt fires a shot against Oregon on Oct. 6. The Eagles and Ducks each won a game of the weekend double header.

Eagles and Ducks Fly Even, Ruffle Feathers in Weekend Series Split

By Drew Lawson, Reporter October 7, 2018

In the first Pac-8 Conference home series of the season, EWU and the University of Oregon split a two-game series. The Eagles (5-1, 3-1) were victorious 3-2 on Friday and the Ducks (2-2, 1-1) won by that...

The EWU volleyball team awaits a serve from Sacramento State on Oct. 6. The Eagles lost the match 3-0.

EWU Volleyball falls in straight sets again

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor October 7, 2018

The EWU volleyball team continued its rough season on Saturday with a 0-3 loss to Sacramento State (22-25, 14-25, 11-25). EWU is now 0-5 in Big Sky Conference play, and has been swept in four of those...

EWU sophomore QB Eric Barriere drops back to pass against Southern Utah University on Oct. 6. The Eagles beat the Thunderbirds 55-17.

Barriere leads Eagles over Thunderbirds

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor October 6, 2018

The EWU offense did not skip a beat without starting quarterback Gage Gubrud suited up for the game against Southern Utah today, totalling 648 yards of offense. Eric Barriere assumed the starting role...

Allison Raniere (facing the camera) celebrates with Jenny Chavez after the two seniors connected on a goal. The goal ended a scoring drought of 262 minutes for the Eagles | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

EWU soccer edges Portland State to even BSC record

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor September 23, 2018

After going 262 minutes without a goal, the EWU soccer team scored three times in 15 minutes in a 3-2 Big Sky Conference victory against Portland State today. “It’s about time,” EWU head coach...

EWU RB Sam McPherson finds some room against Cal Poly on Sept. 22. McPherson  finished with 84 yards and two touchdowns | Bailey Monteith for The Easterner

Eagles tame Mustangs to open Big Sky play

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor September 22, 2018

The EWU defense took the wind out of Cal Poly’s sails early in the game, scoring two fumble return touchdowns in the first half, from defensive back Cole Karstetter and defensive end Jim Townsend. “Those...

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