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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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Women's basketball has successful run in Montana

Women’s basketball has successful run in Montana

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer January 27, 2016

EWU women’s basketball reigned first place in the Big Sky Conference after beating Montana State University, 81-69, and remained in the top spot with a win over University of Montana, 67-65. The Eagles...

Track and Field UW preview

Track and Field UW preview

By Grace Pohl and Riley Baker January 24, 2016

Womens: The women’s track and field team began their season at the Big Sky Conference Indoor Championship at the University of Washington. After almost a month out of competition, these athletes were...

‘Jekyll and Hyde’ version of Seahawks return postseason

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor January 23, 2016

I can’t even tell you how much fun it would’ve been to be sitting at my desk on a Sunday night, writing about the second-biggest comeback in NFL postseason history, pulled off by the Seattle Seahawks....

Bliznyuk has first triple-double in school history, EWU improves to 3-2 in Big Sky Conference

Bliznyuk has first triple-double in school history, EWU improves to 3-2 in Big Sky Conference

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer January 21, 2016

The Eagles played two games over the weekend, facing Southern Utah University and Northern Arizona University. Coming off of a win against Idaho, EWU was looking to improve on its 7-8 overall record. On...

Delaney Hodgins fights her way through the defenders for a shot.

Women’s basketball takes down SUU and NAU, continues winning streak

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer January 20, 2016

EWU women’s basketball is off to a perfect start in the Big Sky conference — the best start for the team in the last six seasons. The team continued their conference winning streak this past weekend...

Cooper Kupp named STATS FCS Player of the Year

Cooper Kupp named STATS FCS Player of the Year

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer January 17, 2016

It is no secret that Cooper Kupp is a big deal, not only for EWU, but for the whole Football Championship Subdivision. Kupp brought home multiple awards from the STATS FCS Awards Banquet in Frisco, Texas,...

Seahawks pull off improbable win against the Vikings

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor January 17, 2016

It is 6:11 p.m. on Jan. 10, five hours and nine minutes after a missed chip shot field goal attempt from Minnesota Vikings kicker Blair Walsh sent the Seattle Seahawks to the divisional round of the National...

2016 class voted into National Baseball Hall of Fame

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer January 17, 2016

Well, it is that time of year again: The time when new members get voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. On Jan. 6, another class was prestigiously named to the Hall of Fame. The greatest players...

Women's basketball takes down U of I

Women’s basketball takes down U of I

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer January 14, 2016

EWU women’s basketball fought hard for a road win at the University of Idaho and improves to 9-6, 3-0 in conference. EWU had previously won conference games against University of Northern Colorado and...

Eagles celebrate victory on the court.

Eagles break Vandals five-game winning streak

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer January 13, 2016

After losing two in a row on the road, the Eagles returned home to a crowd of 3,262 for a matchup against the Idaho Vandals. EWU was 3-8 on the road and 3-0 at home going into this one. The Vandals...

Seahawks gear up for playoffs

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor January 11, 2016

It wasn’t easy, but the Seattle Seahawks navigated their way through one of the NFL’s toughest schedules and ended up in the playoffs, which wasn’t a certainty when the Seahawks sat at 2-4 on Oct....

Swoop takes a moment to lament on the court floor.

Eagles take a fall in conference play

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer January 7, 2016

Men’s basketball’s first two conference games did not go as planned as they dropped to 6-8 overall and 0-2 in the Big Sky conference. With this rough start, the Eagles will have to fight from behind...

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