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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

Chloe Williams poses with her family during Senior Day. Williams is one of four EWU players named to Big Sky Conference first-team, the most by any team in the conference | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

Chloe Williams may not love the spotlight, but the spotlight sure loves her

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter November 2, 2017

It has been a successful year for EWU soccer’s senior forward Chloe Williams. In April, she became the first in school history to participate in US Soccer’s under-23 training camp. Once school started,...

Meet the six teams competing in the Big Sky soccer championship

Meet the six teams competing in the Big Sky soccer championship

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter November 1, 2017

The Big Sky Conference soccer championship tournament will be played in Cheney from Tuesday, Nov. 1 to Sunday, Nov. 5. The top six teams in the BSC will compete, with the winner moving on to the NCAA Division...

EWU volleyball's descent continues with pair of home losses

EWU volleyball’s descent continues with pair of home losses

By Jeremy Burnham, Staff Reporter October 29, 2017

The EWU women’s volleyball team dropped two games against Big Sky Conference teams this week. On Thursday, Oct. 19, the Eagles got swept by Portland State University. The Eagles played much better on...

With two wins, EWU soccer clinches regular season title and Chloe Williams breaks Big Sky goal record

With two wins, EWU soccer clinches regular season title and Chloe Williams breaks Big Sky goal record

By Jeremy Burnham, Staff Reporter October 24, 2017

The EWU women’s soccer team traveled to Idaho State University on Friday, Oct. 20, and Weber State University on Sunday, Oct. 22. They came home with two wins, six points, and a Big Sky Conference regular...

Junior running back Sam McPherson scores a three-yard touchdown. The Eagles fell 46-28 on Saturday | Logan Stanley for The Easterner

No. 8 EWU football toppled in Cedar City, snap five-game winning streak

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor October 22, 2017

As it turns out, EWU football can only escape by the skin of its teeth so many times. Entering the game on a five-game winning streak—including two come-from-behind victories on the road—the Eagles'...

For EWU tailgaters, gamedays are about more than just football

For EWU tailgaters, gamedays are about more than just football

By Jeremy Burnham, Staff Reporter October 19, 2017

For many college football fans, Saturday is the best day of the week. And it’s not just about football, it’s about the entire experience. Fans don’t merely look forward to the game, they look forward...

With two wins, women's soccer remains in first place in the Big Sky

With two wins, women’s soccer remains in first place in the Big Sky

By Jeremy Burnham, Staff Reporter October 17, 2017

Chloe Williams tied the Big Sky Conference’s all-time goal record as EWU picked up six points over the weekend. The BSC leading Eagles defeated Portland State University 3-0 on Friday, Oct 13, and the...

Sophomore running back Antoine Custer Jr. had a career-high 147 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The Eagles have won 12 straight Big Sky games dating back to 2016. Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner.

No. 10/9 EWU football wins fifth straight, outlasts Montana State

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor October 14, 2017

If there's one characteristic EWU football head coach Aaron Best points out most, it's resiliency. And the first-year coach had much to rave about after the Eagles' 31-19 win over Montana State University...

Johnsen winning the Montana Invitational on Sept. 29. Courtesy of EWU Sports Information.

EWU cross country’s Colton Johnsen: a star on the rise

By Logan Stanley, Managing Editor October 11, 2017

About a year ago, EWU’s head cross country coach Chris Shane and I were sitting in his office. We were discussing the recent performance by a particular freshmen on the men’s side. Shane told me that...

Volleyball prepares before a recent match. Photo courtesy of Ron Swords.

EWU volleyball splits a pair on the road

By Jeremy Burnham, Staff Reporter October 11, 2017

The EWU women’s volleyball team has had a challenging start to their season. They played nine of their first 11 games on the road, and the numbers got even more lopsided as the Eagles played two more...

EWU women's soccer remains perfect in BSC play with two road wins

EWU women’s soccer remains perfect in BSC play with two road wins

By Jeremy Burnham, Staff Reporter October 10, 2017

After seven home games in a row, the EWU women’s soccer team finally hit the road on Oct. 6 and Oct. 8 with a pair of road games. The weekend was a successful one as the Eagles defeated the University...

No. 10 EWU Football Stages Late Comeback to Beat UC Davis, 41-38

No. 10 EWU Football Stages Late Comeback to Beat UC Davis, 41-38

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor October 8, 2017

A couple weeks ago, after the EWU football team came back from a 24-6 halftime deficit to beat Montana 48-41, head coach Aaron Best marveled at his team’s resiliency. “It’s unconventional sometimes...

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