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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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Straight Outta Lutsk: Bliznyuk

Straight Outta Lutsk: Bliznyuk

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer February 17, 2016

It was almost blizzard-like as Bogdan Bliznyuk drove through Snoqualmie Pass on the way to his home in Federal Way, Washington, on the evening of Jan. 12. He had to get over the snowy mountains without...

EWU women’s basketball sweeps weekend games

EWU women’s basketball sweeps weekend games

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer February 10, 2016

EWU women’s basketball improves to 10-1 in conference, 16-7 overall, after winning two conference games this week against Northern Arizona University and Southern Utah University. EWU won against...

Men’s tennis move to 3-1 on the season

Men’s tennis move to 3-1 on the season

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor February 4, 2016

After opening the season with a pair of home victories the EWU men’s tennis team split two non-conference matches to move to 3-1, falling to the Gonzaga Bulldogs in Spokane and defeating the UC Riverside...

Eagles remain undefeated at home

Eagles remain undefeated at home

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer February 4, 2016

The Eagles returned home for a pair of games after a couple of tough road losses. In conference play this season EWU is 5-0 at home and 0-4 on the road. On Jan. 28, the Eagles matched up against a 7-10...

Women’s basketball splits road pair

Women’s basketball splits road pair

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer February 4, 2016

With a loss against Portland State University, the EWU women’s basketball team went from being first place in the Big Sky conference to tied with Montana State University in first place. Eastern lost,...

Women’s tennis sweeps weekend matches

Women’s tennis sweeps weekend matches

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor February 3, 2016

The EWU women’s tennis team continued its preparation for Big Sky play with a pair of decisive non-conference home victories over the Nevada Wolfpack and the Whitman Missionaries. The Eagles earned...

Eagles’ voice took winding road to EWU booth

Eagles’ voice took winding road to EWU booth

By Terry Vent, Contributing Writer February 3, 2016

He never takes a day off. In his 25 years as the voice of the Eagles, calling nearly 300 football and over 600 basketball gtames, Larry Weir has not missed an EWU game unless he was calling another EWU...

Manning may play final game in 2016 Super Bowl

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer January 31, 2016

Quarterback Peyton Manning did what people thought was impossible in this stage of his career and is now advancing to the 2016 Super Bowl. The Denver Broncos’ quarterback came off a six-week injury...

Voice of the Eagles awarded Top Broadcaster honor

Voice of the Eagles awarded Top Broadcaster honor

By Terry Vent, Contributing Writer January 29, 2016

Larry Weir was named Washington’s Top Broadcaster by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NSSA) for the second consecutive year, becoming only the second broadcaster from the east...

EWU graduate, former football player returns as coach

EWU graduate, former football player returns as coach

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer January 29, 2016

Head coach Beau Baldwin announced on Jan. 14 the team has hired EWU alum Eti Ena as the new defensive front coordinator and defensive end coach. Ryan Sawyer resigned as the defensive line coach to pursue...

Men's tennis starts strong in quest to build off successful 2015 season

Men’s tennis starts strong in quest to build off successful 2015 season

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor January 28, 2016

After ending the 2015 conference season winning three out of its last four matches, the EWU men’s tennis team started 2016 downing the Seattle Redhawks and the Whitworth Pirates in a pair of home matches...

Eagles fall to Bobcats and Grizzlies

Eagles fall to Bobcats and Grizzlies

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer January 28, 2016

The Eagles traveled over the weekend to take on Montana State University and the University of Montana. On Jan. 21, EWU played MSU after three wins in a row at home. But its troubles on the road continued...

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