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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.

The Easterner

Senior forward Delaney Hodgins defends her opponent in a conference game last season. Hodgins was named the Big Sky Conference Preseason MVP | The Easterner Archives

EWU women’s basketball ready to eclipse expectations

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter November 16, 2017

In 2016, the EWU women’s basketball team were led by the stellar trio of junior forward Delaney Hodgins, senior point guard Tisha Phillips and senior forward Ashli Payne. All three players averaged...

Sophomore Kaili Keefe at the Big Sky Championships. Keefe placed 58th at the NCAA West Regionals | Photo courtesy of EWU Athletics

Cross-country concludes its season at NCAA West Regionals

By Logan Stanley, Managing Editor November 16, 2017

After three months of competition, the EWU cross-country teams finished their seasons at the NCAA West Regionals held at Jefferson Golf Course in Seattle this past weekend. On the men’s side, the team...

Senior forward Bogdan Bliznyuk shoots a three-pointer against Walla Walla University on Nov. 10. Bliznyuk was named a Big Sky Conference Player of the Year Candidate | Bailey Monteith for The Easterner

EWU men’s basketball begins campaign with new look

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor November 15, 2017

The 2017 EWU men’s basketball team will have a new feel to it, for a couple of reasons. First, the Eagles have a new head coach at the helm. Shantay Legans, who had been an assistant at EWU for eight...

Redshirt freshman Eric Barriere stiff arms a North Dakota defender during the team's 21-14 victory on Nov. 11. He was 13-of-23 passing for 130 yards and a touchdown, while adding 66 yards rushing. Photo courtesy of Russell Mons.

No. 19 EWU football keeps playoff hopes alive with road win over North Dakota

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor November 13, 2017

There is an old saying in competitive sports: "A win is a win." No matter how the team gets the job done, as long as they end up in the left side of the win-loss column the game can be deemed a success. This...

EWU women's soccer falls to USC in double overtime

EWU women’s soccer falls to USC in double overtime

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter November 12, 2017

100 minutes, 17 seconds. That’s how long it took for USC, the defending national champions, to defeat the EWU women’s soccer team on Saturday. In a game that saw the underdogs lead for almost the entire...

EWU women's soccer to open NCAA tournament against USC

EWU women’s soccer to open NCAA tournament against USC

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter November 10, 2017

Last November, the EWU women’s soccer team won the Big Sky Conference championship tournament, made the NCAA Division 1 tournament,  got selected to play USC in the first round, and fell to the Trojans...

(Left to right) Head coach Michael King poses with seniors Megan LaFond, Ashley Seiler and Chloe Weber on Senior Night. The trio went out with a victory over the University of Northern Colorado on Nov. 3 | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

EWU volleyball snaps eight game losing streak with home win on Senior Night

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter November 9, 2017

EWU volleyball finished the home portion of their season on a positive note on Friday, Nov. 3. EWU defeated the University of Northern Colorado in five sets on Senior Night. Before the game, the Eagles...

Then sophomore quarterback Gage Gubrud speaks with media after EWU football's spring game on April 22. Gubrud was arrested for obstructing a public servant in downtown Cheney in the early morning of Nov. 5.

Police report offers new details on EWU quarterback Gage Gubrud’s contentious arrest

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor November 7, 2017

[UPDATE: On Dec. 6, 2017, the obstruction charges against Gage Gubrud and Kurt Calhoun were dismissed. The two had been scheduled to appear in Cheney Municipal Court on Dec. 7. "They felt they had some...

EWU women's soccer celebrates their Big Sky Conference tournament title on Sunday, Nov. 5. Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner.

EWU women’s soccer wins second straight Big Sky Conference tournament title

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter November 6, 2017

The Big Sky Conference championship trophy is staying in Cheney for the second straight season. On Sunday, No. 1 EWU women’s soccer defeated No. 3 Northern Colorado University 3-0 in the conference tournament...

Junior wide receiver Nsimba Webster. He had seven receptions for 94 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's loss | Richard Clark IV for The Easterner.

No. 11 EWU football stumbles again, falls to Weber State on Homecoming night

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor November 4, 2017

Snow—as well as the EWU football team—fell in Cheney on Saturday afternoon. On a brisk 33-degree afternoon at Roos Field, the Eagles lost to Weber State 28-20 as sizable snowflakes sprinkled the field...

EWU women's soccer won 2-1 on Friday to advance to the conference championship game. They will play Northern Colorado for the title on Sunday. Photo courtesy of EWU Soccer.

EWU women’s soccer take down Portland State, advance to Big Sky championship

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter November 4, 2017

  The EWU women’s soccer team beat Portland State University 2-1 on Friday to advance to the Big Sky Conference championship game. They will play Northern Colorado University on Sunday, Nov....

Sophomore Kaili Keefe competing in a cross country meet earlier this season. Keefe finished 13th overall in the Big Sky Championship on Oct. 28 | Photo courtesy of EWU Athletics

Eagles finish middle of the pack in Big Sky cross country championship

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor November 2, 2017

The EWU cross country teams concluded their conference slate on Saturday, Oct. 28 in Ogden, Utah. The women compiled 218 points and finished eighth out of 12 teams. Sophomore Kaili Keefe placed 13th...

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