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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.

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EWU Athletics Inducts Several Alumni to Hall of Fame

EWU Athletics Inducts Several Alumni to Hall of Fame

By Jeremy Burnham, Staff Reporter October 3, 2017

While EWU’s current football team was preparing for their would-be victory over Sacramento State University on Saturday, the school took some time to honor some of their winners of the past. On Saturday...

EWU Women's Soccer Takes Down Southern Utah, 4-0

EWU Women’s Soccer Takes Down Southern Utah, 4-0

By Jeremy Burnham, Sports Reporter October 3, 2017

EWU women’s soccer added another Big Sky Conference victory on Sunday afternoon, as they defeated Southern Utah University 4-0.  Their record now stands at 8-4-1 overall, and 2-0-1 in BSC play. If...

No. 8 EWU Football Thumps Sacramento State, 52-31

No. 8 EWU Football Thumps Sacramento State, 52-31

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor September 30, 2017

As EWU football's sophomore running back Antoine Custer Jr. stood in the makeshift postgame interview area at Roos Field on Saturday, he uttered a simple yet irrefutable statement. "[It] always feels...

Senior forward Savannah Hoekstra fights for the ball during EWU's win over NAU on Sept. 24

EWU women’s soccer pick up four points at home as conference play begins

By Jeremy Burnham, Staff Reporter September 29, 2017

After a 10-game non-conference schedule that saw EWU women’s soccer team finish with a record of 6-4-0, the Eagles finally opened up Big Sky Conference play this past weekend. EWU welcomed two BSC teams...

No. 11 EWU Football Outlasts Rival Montana, 48-41

No. 11 EWU Football Outlasts Rival Montana, 48-41

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor September 24, 2017

MISSOULA, MT. — It was a tale of two halves for the EWU football team on Saturday evening against the University of Montana. After trailing 24-6 at halftime of the rivalry game in Missoula, the Eagles...

Chloe Williams Sets Big Sky Points Record as Eagles Primed to Begin Conference Play

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor September 18, 2017

Eastern Washington University women's soccer senior forward Chloe Williams' trophy case acquired another accolade over the weekend, as if it weren't jam-packed enough. The two-time Big Sky Conference...

Junior quarterback Gage Gubrud warms up pregame. Credit to Jon Lambert (via EWU Sports Information Department).

No. 12 EWU Football Takes Down Fordham, 56-21

By Michael Brock, Sports Editor September 16, 2017

The Eastern Washington University football team marched into New York on Saturday afternoon and flattened the Fordham University Rams, 56-21. After dropping their first two games to open the 2017 season,...

EWU drops second consecutive game, loses 40-13 to NDSU

By Logan Stanley, Managing Editor September 9, 2017

CHENEY, WA. — Another week, and another lackluster performance from the Eastern Washington University Eagles. Just like against Texas Tech, the Eastern defense could not hold its own. This time, it was...

EWU football falls to Texas Tech in season opener

By Logan Stanley, Managing Editor September 2, 2017

LUBBOCK, TX. — The beginning portion of the inaugural game of the Aaron Best era got off to an excellent start for the Eastern Eagles — the first three drives for the Texas Tech Red Raiders ended in...

2017 EWU Football Preview

By Michael Brock and Logan Stanley August 31, 2017

CHENEY, WA. — Coming off a devastating loss in the 2016 NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Playoff semifinals versus Youngstown State – with a berth in the national championship game tantalizing...

Running back Tamarick Pierce (30) stiff arms Brandon Montgomery (31), at the Red-White spring game.

Gallery: Red-White Spring Game

By Brad Brown, Managing Editor May 1, 2017

  Team Red defeated Team White 24-17 in the annual EWU football Red-White game as the team concludes spring practice before preseason practice begins in August. ffghhg  

Players on Team Red pose for a picture after their win in the annual Red-White Spring Game

EWU Football Shows Depth in Red-White Spring Game

By Riley Baker, Staff Reporter April 29, 2017

Team Red defeated Team White 24-17 in the annual EWU football Red-White game as the team concludes spring practice before preseason practice begins in August. All-American quarterback Gage Gubrud and...

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