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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

Vuk Vuckovic returns the hit in match against Whitworth

Men’s tennis dominates local matches

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter February 11, 2015

The EWU men’s tennis made their home debut in a doubleheader against Whitworth University and Spokane Community College on Feb. 7. Head coach Steve Clark talked about the experience of playing at...

Athletes commit to EWU football class of 2015

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Editor February 11, 2015

As a FCS powerhouse, it is not surprising EWU football had yet another successful year on national signing day, Feb. 4. EWU’s class of 2015 will welcome in 21 new athletes next fall, including Ketner...

McDonald invited to NFL combine

By Sam Deal, Sports Editor February 11, 2015

Eagles safety Tevin McDonald will join 27 Football Championship Subdivision players at this year’s NFL combine in Indianapolis on Feb. 17-23. Representatives from every NFL team are at the combine...

"Oregon it is." Vernon Adams to transfer

“Oregon it is.” Vernon Adams to transfer

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Editor February 9, 2015

FCS All-American quarterback Vernon Adams announced Monday morning via his Instagram page that he will be transferring to the University of Oregon for his fifth-eligible season. Adams will be eligible...

Men’s and women’s tennis teams fall in weekend matchups

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer February 6, 2015

Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams had matches last weekend, as the men’s team traveled to Seattle to take on the University of Washington and the women’s team made the trek to Pullman to...

EWU rallies to beat Idaho at home

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer February 6, 2015

Down 13 points to the University of Idaho with 7:31 remaining and the nation’s leading scorer lost to the bench due to injury, no one would have faulted the EWU men’s basketball team if they packed...

Seahawks fall short of repeat

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Editor February 6, 2015

“Oh my God! It’s picked off at the goal line,” said Steve Raible, the voice of the Seattle Seahawks, on the 710 KIRO radio broadcast regarding the play that deflated the hearts of the Seahawks, the...

Eagles look for more momentum at UW Invitational

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter February 4, 2015

The EWU track and field team traveled back to Dempsey Indoor Center on Jan. 30 and 31 to compete in the University of Washington Invitational. Head men’s track and field coach Stan Kerr told goeags.com...

Tennis player honored

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter February 4, 2015

Freshman tennis athlete Janaya Smith was named the Big Sky Conference Player of the Week on Jan. 20. Smith was not expecting this honor, especially this early in her collegiate career. “It was...

Seahawks, Patriots face off in Super Bowl XLIX

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Editor January 28, 2015

While “Deflategate” takes over Super Bowl media coverage, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots prepare to take the air out of each other to claim the ultimate prize in football. Quarterback...

Let Marshawn be Marshawn

By Sam Deal, Sports Editor January 28, 2015

The NFL needs to start taking care of Marshawn Lynch. In a year where the public perception of the NFL has been under constant scrutiny, the league has an opportunity to show that it actually cares...

EWU track and field dominates at 2015 Vandal Invitational

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer January 28, 2015

The EWU track and field team travelled to Moscow, Idaho, on Jan. 23 to compete in the Idaho Collegiate meet against Gonzaga University and Big Sky rival University of Idaho, along with other local schools. The...

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