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The Easterner

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

The Easterner

EWU defender Austin Breen during a home game against Selkirk College on Jan. 21. Breen scored one of the team's three goals in the 6-3 loss to Selkirk | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

Men’s hockey drops pair, fall to 1-14 on season

By Taylor Newquist, Contributor January 24, 2018

The EWU men’s hockey team lost two games to Selkirk College last weekend, with an away score of 6-1, and a home score of 6-3.  The results dropped the Eagles to 1-14 on the season as they remained in...

Through EPIC Adventures, EWU students will participate in dogsledding as well as other winter sessions in Montana in January and February. This is the sixth year EPIC has attended Base Camp Bigfork | Photo courtesy of Base Camp Bigfork

EPIC to attend Montana dogsledding sessions

By Taylor Newquist, Contributor January 17, 2018

Base Camp Bigfork is an outdoor adventure guide, and home to a team of Inuit sled dogs—a rare aboriginal American breed—that have been working alongside humans for over a thousand years. This winter,...

Former EWU Athletic Director Bill Chaves at Roos Field, the first red synthetic field in America. Chaves has signed a four-year deal to lead North Dakota's athletic department.

EWU Athletic Director Bill Chaves hired to same position at North Dakota

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor January 17, 2018

EWU Athletic Director Bill Chaves has been hired to the same position at the University of North Dakota. The announcement was made by UND President Mark Kennedy on Saturday, Jan. 13 following a week of...

The Eagles huddle during the team’s loss to Idaho on Jan. 12. EWU is now 3-2 in Big Sky play and 8-10 overall. | Richard Clark IV for The Easterner

EWU men’s basketball falls short in defensive battle to Idaho

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor January 17, 2018

Sometimes it doesn’t matter how hot you start. On Jan. 12, the EWU men’s basketball team lost to the University of Idaho 58-51, despite a 20-6 early lead. The Eagles opened the game 8-of-13 from...

Sophomore guard Amy Hartleroad shoots over a Idaho defender in the team's victory on Jan. 12. The Eagles are now 8-9 on the season and 3-2 in Big Sky play. | Photo courtesy of Ron Swords

EWU women’s basketball beats Idaho in home conference game

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter January 14, 2018

The EWU women’s basketball team climbed above .500 in Big Sky Conference play for the first time this season, with a 71-64 win over the Idaho Vandals on Jan 12. The Eagles are now 3-2 in Big Sky play...

EWU freshman guard Brittany Klaman drives against North Dakota on Dec. 30. Klaman had a career-high 12 points in the team's win over Sac State on January 6. | Photo courtesy of Aaron Malmoe

EWU women’s basketball splits road pair, move to 2-2 in conference

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor January 10, 2018

The EWU women’s basketball team split a pair of road conference games last weekend, losing to Portland State 75-60 before beating Sacramento State 83-72. With the results, the Eagles moved to 2-2 in...

Photo courtesy of EWU Athletics.

Basketball alum Marc Axton is an Eagle for life

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor January 10, 2018

Former EWU men’s basketball player Marc Axton was a crucial piece of Eastern basketball from 2002-2005, four of the most successful seasons in program history.  The Eagles won 60 games in Axton’s...

A group of Eagles react during a dead ball in the team's victory over Portland State on Jan. 4. EWU is now 8-9 on the season. | Photo courtesy of Aaron Malmoe.

EWU men’s basketball win two at home, opens Big Sky 3-1

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter January 10, 2018

The 10-game non-conference road trip that saw the EWU men’s basketball team suffer a seven game losing streak is distant memory. The Eagles are back at home, and Big Sky Conference play has started....

EWU alum and San Fransisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Kendrick Bourne completes a catch against the Tennessee Titans in Week 15 of the NFL season. Bourne finished the game with four receptions and 88 yards. | Photo courtesy of Jason O. Watson/Getty Images

From EWU to the NFL: Kendrick was Bourne for this

By Logan Stanley, Managing Editor January 10, 2018

Back in September 2014, then-sophomore wide receiver Kendrick Bourne was relatively unknown to most people. The 19-year-old Bourne barely saw the field in his first season at EWU, as he recorded only seven...

Senior forward Bogdan Bliznyuk dunks the ball against Providence on Dec. 20. Bliznyuk had 29 points in the team's victory over North Dakota on Dec. 31. | Photo courtesy of Ron Swords.

EWU men’s basketball wins a run-heavy conference game over North Dakota

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor January 1, 2018

On Dec. 31, the EWU men's basketball team beat the University of North Dakota 77-64. The win marked the first-ever program victory in Grand Forks, and improved the Eagles' Big Sky record to 1-1, after...

The EWU bench reacts during the team's 74-70 victory over North Dakota. The Eagles are now 6-8 on the season, and 4-3 at Reese Court. | Photo courtesy of Aaron Malmoe

EWU women’s basketball wins in comeback fashion over North Dakota

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter December 31, 2017

Two days after losing its conference season opener to Northern Colorado, the EWU women’s basketball team bounced back with a 74-70 home victory against North Dakota on Dec. 30. The Eagles are now 1-1...

Senior guard Sir Washington surveys the defense against Walla Walla on Nov. 10. Washington had nine points and five rebounds in the team's loss to Northern Colorado. | Photo courtesy of EWU Athletics.

EWU men’s basketball drops conference opener to Northern Colorado

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor December 30, 2017

On Dec. 29, the EWU men's basketball team dropped its Big Sky Conference opener 88-75 to the University of Northern Colorado. The Eagles fell behind 13-4 early on, as they opened the game 2-for-12 from...

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