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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

Hayley Hodgins glides past UND defensive player.

EWU begins conference play 2-0

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer January 7, 2016

Women’s basketball started conference play this weekend with wins against the University of Northern Colorado and the University of North Dakota. After the pair of wins, EWU improved to 8-6 overall and...

Volleyball falls to Idaho State

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer December 3, 2015

The Eagles volleyball team played in the Big Sky Tournament in Flagstaff, Arizona, on Nov. 19 against Idaho State University. Eastern played well the first two sets, which resulted in a lead of 2-0...

Seahawks primed for a playoff run

Seahawks primed for a playoff run

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor December 3, 2015

The Seattle Seahawks are buying time when it is of the essence in the NFL, although it isn’t coming cheap. Sitting at 4-5 after another painstakingly tough loss against the Arizona Cardinals in front...

Aqeelah Williams bringing the ball up the floor.

Women’s basketball takes on Lone Star Showcase

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer December 3, 2015

Over Thanksgiving weekend the Eagles played three games in the Lone Star Showcase in Austin, Texas. Going into the showcase 3-1, EWU looked to make some noise against some of the nation's top teams. The...

Venky Jois drives to the hole.

Men’s basketball pulls a victory in Sacramento

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer December 3, 2015

The men’s basketball team traveled to Sacramento, California, to play in the post-Thanksgiving Sacramento State Basketball Invitational against the University of the Pacific and University of North Dakota....

Cooper Kupp runs for the end zone.

EWU finishes 6-5, Kupp wins BSC Offensive MVP

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer December 3, 2015

After a Big Sky championship in the 2014 season, the Eagles were looking to come back strong in 2015. Despite losing a few key pieces from the year before, including quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. who transferred...

Cooper Kupp evading a Portland State defender in a game at Roos Field on Nov. 21

Cooper Kupp announces he is returning to EWU for his senior season

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor November 30, 2015

Cooper Kupp is coming back. The 2015 Big Sky Offensive MVP and the two-time All-American wide receiver announced Nov. 30 that he would be returning to Eastern Washington University for his senior season,...

Venky Jois visciously throwing down a dunk.

Men’s basketball perseveres to start season 1-1

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer November 20, 2015

The men's basketball team started their season with a pair of games over the weekend. They lost their first game on the road, 106-88, against Mississippi State University on Nov. 13 but turned things around...

Volleyball wraps up season

By Riley Baker, Staff Writer November 20, 2015

EWU volleyball wrapped up the season after a loss at Northern Colorado on Nov. 12 and a loss at North Dakota on Nov. 14. After back-to-back losses, the Eagles fell to 9-7 in the Big Sky conference. They...

Eagles lose second straight after mauling in Missoula

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor November 20, 2015

The Eagles’ luck went from bad to worse when the Montana Grizzlies shellacked the Eagles, 57-16, in Missoula, Montana, on Nov. 14. The loss comes on the heels of the Eagles’ Homecoming loss against...

Amira Chandler and Mariah Cunningham putting pressure on an Air Force player.

Women’s basketball starts strong

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer November 20, 2015

EWU women’s basketball had their home opener against Eastern Oregon University on Nov. 13 with an overwhelming win of 64-40.   The only senior, Hayley Hodgins had a strong performance being...

Sarah Reiter putting her training and endurance to the test.

Sarah Reiter advances to NCAA championships

By Grace Pohl, Staff Writer November 19, 2015

The EWU cross-country team had its best finish in program history at the Big Sky Championships by placing second. One of the big contributors to the team’s solid finish is junior Sarah Reiter, the top...

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