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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

Time to bet on betting

By Sam Deal, Sports Editor March 13, 2015

As I prepared to send out March Madness invitations this week, the biggest challenge was to decide which brackets would be money ones and which ones would be purely for fun. I ask myself this question...

D. Hodgins prepares a pass on a Idaho State defender

Women’s basketball finishes Big Sky play 12-6

By Brandon Cline, Sports Writer March 13, 2015

With Big Sky tournament positioning on the line, the EWU women’s basketball team closed out the regular season strong, winning their final two games and solidifying the fourth seed in the conference...

Eduardo Bringold on the receiving end.

Tennis lose on the road

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter March 11, 2015

The EWU men’s tennis team lost to Idaho State University and Weber State University on the road to fall to a current record of 3-7 for the season. Eastern lost to Idaho State, 4-3 overall on March...

Venky Jois, No. 55 hollers with excitement after a call was made at the EWU basketball game against Sacramento State on Feb. 12.

EWU roars at the top

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter March 11, 2015

The EWU men’s basketball team clinched a share of the Big Sky title by defeating Idaho State University and Weber State University in their final road games of the regular season. On March. 5, the...

Mariner's young core key to 2015 and beyond

Mariner’s young core key to 2015 and beyond

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer March 2, 2015

As pitchers and catchers for the Seattle Mariners reported to spring training on Feb. 20, local bloggers and national pundits alike are sipping on the Mariners’ Kool-Aid for the 2015 season, and for...

Dani Young returning the ball during a team's match.

Eastern looks for momentum at home

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter March 1, 2015

The EWU women’s tennis team competed in back-to-back competitions against Grand Canyon University and the University of Northern Colorado. On Feb. 20, the Eagles fell to Grand Canyon, 4-3, overall...

Jordan Arakawa with his hammer toss on the road.

Eagles compete at Boise State and Huskey Classic

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter February 28, 2015

The EWU track and field team split up into two different squads on Feb. 13-14 to compete at the Husky Classic and the Boise State Team Challenge. “This is a marquee meet for our athletes,” said...

EWU beats Southern Utah, falls to Northern Arizona

EWU beats Southern Utah, falls to Northern Arizona

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer February 27, 2015

The EWU men’s basketball team traveled south for Big Sky conference play, where they split a pair of Big Sky road games against Southern Utah University and Northern Arizona University. EWU took on...

Adams Jr. leaving for University of Oregon

Adams Jr. leaving for University of Oregon

By Sam Deal, Sports Editor February 11, 2015

EWU’s football team and Vernon Adams Jr. have known for months they would be facing new and daunting challenges at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, on Sept. 6 when the Ducks will host the Eagles. The...

Poor sportsmanship looms over classic Super Bowl

By Brandon Clin, Staff Writer February 11, 2015

The NFL has seen finer moments. The Super Bowl proved as much. While the game itself was a classic, off-the-field problems clouded the greatness of the game. Near the end of the game, after the outcome...

Tisha Phillips drives to the basket versus Montana

Women’s basketball improves Big Sky record

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer February 11, 2015

EWU women’s basketball improved its record to 6-4 in Big Sky conference play with a pair of wins over the University of Montana and Montana State University. The wins positioned EWU into sole position...

Drew Brandon during a home game versus Northern Colorado

Men’s basketball sweeps Montana schools

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter February 11, 2015

The EWU men’s basketball team competed against Montana and Montana State on the road on Feb. 5 and 7. Eastern’s first test on their quick, two-game road trip was against the University of Montana....

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