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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

Despite slow start, Eagles offense still rolls on during annual Red-White game

Despite slow start, Eagles offense still rolls on during annual Red-White game

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Editor May 3, 2015

EWU football showed positive signs during the annual Red and White game on both sides of the ball on April 25 at Roos Field for the final scrimmage of spring practices. Quarterback Jordan West held...

Hodgins sisters, bonded by basketball

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Editor May 3, 2015

Since they could remember, basketball has always been a part of the Hodgins household. While some were picking up barbies, Hayley and Delaney Hodgins were playing with basketballs. Junior guard Hayley...

Tyler Harvey on March 19 in Portland, Oregon during the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Basketball recurits locals, transfers

By Dayana Morales, Contributing Writer April 22, 2015

Fresh off the Big Sky Title, the EWU men’s basketball program has already lost seven players: Tyler Harvey to pursue the NBA, three seniors, two letter winners and Ogjen Miljkovick. Four of these players...

First annual Palouse Throwdown, first ever Eagle Fit competition

By Lelia Thatcher, Contributing Writer April 22, 2015

Students may not be aware that Eagle Fit exists or that it participated in the first ever Palouse Throwdown tournament on April 18 in Pullman, Washington, hosted by the WSU CrossFit club. It was the...

EWU track and field set four qualifying marks in California

EWU track and field set four qualifying marks in California

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer April 22, 2015

A jam-packed weekend for the EWU track and field team resulted in 10 top 10 school record marks and four qualifying marks, as the Big Sky Conference championships nears closer and closer on the Eagles’...

Men’s tennis finishes season strong, beats Idaho, 4-3

Men’s tennis finishes season strong, beats Idaho, 4-3

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer April 22, 2015

Although the EWU men’s tennis team was eliminated from postseason play, it had a lot to play for in its final match of the season on April 15, as Eastern defeated the University of Idaho, 4-3. The...

Brandon Jimerson jumps for EWU at the Pelluer Invitational on April 11

Windy conditions not a set back for EWU Track and Field

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer April 15, 2015

The 25-miles-per-hour-wind at the 44th Pelluer Invitational on April 11 did not hold back the EWU track and field team, as a plethora of athletes set personal records, school records and qualifying marks...

Chaves to review transfer eligibility

By Sam Deal, Sports Editor April 15, 2015

EWU Athletic Director Bill Chaves has been appointed to an NCAA committee to review and research collegiate transfer rules. Chaves was appointed to the NCAA Division I council in December of 2014 and...

Let couch season begin

By Sam Deal, Sports Editor April 15, 2015

Spring is the best time of year to be a sports fan. The NCAA tournament, MLB opening day, the Masters, NBA playoffs and NHL playoffs are all rolling and more than enough to keep me planted on the couch...

10 days into the season, Mariners still not eliminated from playoff contention

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer April 15, 2015

In the first 10 games of the 2015 MLB season, the Seattle Mariners find themselves with a record of 3-3 (will update) and while it doesn’t sound glamorous, the first few weeks of the season provide almost...

EWU tight ends running drills before the scrimmage

Defense proving its potential at first scrimmage

By Lelia Thatcher, Contributing Writer April 15, 2015

Eastern’s football team has many new faces, but the impact of new defensive coordinator Jeff Schmedding was on display at the team’s first spring scrimmage Saturday morning at Roos field. The team...

Duke wins fifth title

By Sam Deal, Sports Editor April 9, 2015

Mike Krzyzewski called a timeout. Duke was down 9 and the game was starting to slip away from the Blue Devils. Justise Winslow and Jahlil Okafor were both on the bench in foul trouble. Here comes Grayson...

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