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The Easterner

The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

The Easterner

Emily Bringgold dribbles the ball down the field during the Oct. 23 game.

EWU soccer notches playoff berth

October 30, 2015

After dropping two of their last three matches, the EWU women’s soccer team got back on track over the weekend, earning 4 points and securing its second consecutive playoff berth in the 2015 Big Sky...

Cooper Kupp dives with the ball in hand during the game on Oct. 24

Wins stack up for EWU football

October 30, 2015

The Eastern Washington Eagles used yet another second half comeback to defeat the Northern Colorado Bears, 43-41, in Greeley, Colorado, on Oct. 24. The win kept Eastern undefeated in Big Sky play, improving...

Teammates celebrate at home against Montana State.

Volleyball drops to 7-1

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor October 23, 2015

All good things eventually come to an end. After defeating the Montana State Bobcats on Oct. 15, the EWU women’s volleyball team fell for the first time in conference play two days later, in five sets...

Cooper Kupp

EWU football 4-2 overall

By TJ Moulton, Contributing Writer October 23, 2015

The eighth-ranked Eastern Washington Eagles extended their winning streak to four games on Oct. 17 with a 45-28 win at Idaho State University. Eastern responded to an early score by Idaho State by pulling...

Chloe Williams at Southern Utah University.

EWU women’s soccer drops to 5-2

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor October 22, 2015

For the second-straight week, the Eastern Washington women’s soccer team split a pair of matches, beating Northern Arizona University on Oct. 16 and falling to Southern Utah University on Oct. 18. The...

Chloe Weber makes a successful pass over the net against the Vikings.

Eagles volleyball moves to 6-0 in conference

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor October 15, 2015

The Eastern Washington volleyball team refuses to lose. After another weekend sweep, the Eagles moved to 6-0 in Big Sky conference play and now have a two-game lead on the University of North Dakota, which...

Jordan West prepares for a pass during the game on Oct. 10.

EWU football beats Cal Poly for third win in a row

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor October 15, 2015

For the third-straight game, the seventh-ranked Eastern Washington Eagles found a way to come away with a gritty victory. In front of the twelfth sold-out crowd straight, the Eagles took down the Cal Poly...

Despite roadblocks, volleyball started the season strong. Sophomore Nicole Rigoni sets ball for senior Alexis Wesley.

Eagles volleyball soars to 4-0 record in conference

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor October 11, 2015

The amazing turnaround from last season continues for the EWU volleyball team, as it recorded its second consecutive weekend sweep to move to 4-0 in conference play and 9-6 overall. The Eagles traveled...

Allison Raniere defends herself from an opponent.

EWU soccer on historic winning streak

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor October 9, 2015

Not one, not two, not three, not four, not five, not six, not seven: eight. Eight is the number of matches the EWU women’s soccer team have won in a row, including two home conference victories over...

Basketball preseason poll results released

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor October 9, 2015

With basketball season officially getting underway on Oct. 5, the Big Sky released preseason polls and individual accolades during Media Day in Reno, Nevada, on Oct. 5, where the men’s and women’s...

Eagles extend win streak

Eagles extend win streak

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor October 5, 2015

Coming off a stellar non-conference season where they went 6-1-1, the EWU women’s soccer team kept their foot on the gas pedal opening conference play with two road wins. The Eagles took on Weber...

EWU football grinds way to 28-20 road victory against Hornets

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor October 5, 2015

The Eastern Washington football team opened up conference play with a gritty road win over the Sacramento State Hornets, 28-20. EWU got off to a slow start on a hot night in Northern California, entering...

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