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The Easterner

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

The Easterner

Sophomore Goalkeeper Kelsee Winston leads the Eagles off the field following a 2-0 loss to Boise State. Winston had five saves in the match | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner.

EWU soccer falls to Boise State at home

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor September 1, 2018

The EWU soccer team suffered its first home loss on Friday, falling to Boise State, 2-0. The offense never got off the ground, and the defense made crucial mistakes at key times as the Eagles got shut...

Senior forward Allison Raniere performs a corner kick in the first half of EWU's 2-1 victory over Grambling State on August 26. Raniere would later have the game winning goal | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner.

EWU soccer downs Grambling State

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor August 26, 2018

For the first time this season, the EWU soccer team picked up a victory in regulation today at home against Grambling State. Last week after a 1-0 victory in extra time against CSU Bakersfield, EWU...

The EWU football team takes the field before its scrimmage on August 25 | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

Freshmen feel a part of the Eagle family

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor August 25, 2018

The EWU football team stepped onto Roos field today for its second scrimmage of training camp, one week before the season opener against Central Washington University. Ahead of the scrimmage head coach...

Senior forward Allison Raniere heads the ball against South Dakota on August 24 | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

EWU soccer plays to 1-1 draw

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor August 24, 2018

For the second home match in a row, the EWU soccer team completely outplayed its opponent in every aspect the game, except the score. The Eagles led the University of South Dakota in shots 24-6 and shots-on-goal...

The EWU soccer team is introduced to the crowd before its season opener on August 17. The Eagles defeated CSU Bakersfield 1-0 in overtime | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

EWU soccer needs extra time to get first win of 2018

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor August 17, 2018

It took 95 minutes and 26 shots, but the EWU soccer team finally got its first goal of the season in extra time today. The goal just happened to be a bizarre golden goal by sophomore forward Emma Vanderhyden. Five...

EWU football takes the field for its second practice of the season | Taylor Newquist for The Easterner

Eagles get back to business

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor August 7, 2018

The fields behind Reese Court were filled with a high energy group of Eagles yesterday as the EWU football team flew through its second practice of the season. Earlier in the day, STATS polling ranked...

Bogdan Bliznyuk poses with his career points record plaque on Jan. 25. | Photo courtesy of Ron Swords

Bliznyuk receives little playing time in Summer League, will play in Israel

By Dylan Harris, Copy Editor July 19, 2018

Former EWU forward Bogdan Bliznyuk signed a multiyear deal with Bnei Herzliya on July 5, just one day before he made his debut with the Los Angeles Clippers’ summer league team. Bliznyuk received...

EWU quarterback Gage Gubrud and safety Mitch Fettig at the Big Sky Conference’s summer meetings | Taylor Newquist for The Easterner

EWU Football No. 1 in Big Sky coaches and media pre-season polls

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor July 17, 2018

  The Big Sky Conference’s annual summer meetings found a new home in downtown Spokane this year, as players, coaches and media members gathered at the Double Tree on Spokane Boulevard. Representing...

Bogdan Bliznyuk, who was named the 2018 Big Sky Conference MVP, will make his NBA Summer League debut on July 6, 2018. | Easterner Archives

Bliznyuk to make summer league debut July 6

By Dylan Harris, Copy Editor July 2, 2018

Former EWU basketball standout Bogdan Bliznyuk will make his NBA Summer League debut July 6 against the Golden State Warriors on ESPN. The 6’6” guard signed a summer league contract with the Los Angeles...

EWU volleyball head coach Leslie Flores-Cloud answers questions from the media on June 25. | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

Flores-Cloud settles in as EWU volleyball gears up for new season

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor June 26, 2018

Less than two months before the start of the 2018 volleyball season, newly hired EWU head coach Leslie Flores-Cloud would like more time to prepare, but she's not going to rush things. “I think everyone...

A knack for nutrition

A knack for nutrition

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor June 24, 2018

The EWU athletic department checked another box on its summer to-do list with the hire of Nate Barry as the new assistant athletic director for athletic performance on June 19. Barry will plan and implement...

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EWU volleyball names Leslie Flores-Cloud head coach

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor June 16, 2018

There will be a new coach in charge when the EWU volleyball team takes the court this fall. EWU athletic director Lynn Hickey named Leslie Flores-Cloud the squad’s new head coach on Friday. "We are...

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