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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

Parker Kelly looking to pass

Eagles defeat Idaho on the road, 89-86

By Ehlohino Theodore, Senior Reporter January 14, 2015

The EWU men’s basketball team competed in their third conference game of the season on Jan. 10, defeating the University of Idaho, 89-86, on the road. “Every Big Sky team knows that we’re a good...

When is the BBWAA going to get it right?

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer January 14, 2015

As 2015 begins, a new class enters the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. With the most candidates inducted in one year since 1955, the careers of the four inducted this year should...

Vernon Adams Jr.  looking to pass the ball

ISU defeats EWU in Quarterfinal, 59-46

By Sam Deal, Sports Editor January 11, 2015

The Eagles watched their championship aspirations run away from them on Dec. 3 when the team lost to the Illinois State University Redbirds, 59-46. Run over might be a better explanation. ISU, who...

EWU father dies in hospital following medical emergency in stands

By Sam Deal, Sports Editor January 11, 2015

John Rodgers, the father of Eagles All-American offensive lineman Jake Rodgers, died Dec. 26. John suffered a medical emergency in the stands of Roos Field in the final EWU game of the season against...

Junior guard Tyler Harvey going up against a defender

Eagles Basketball begins new year with conference games

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter January 8, 2015

The EWU men’s basketball team competed in their final set of non-conference games and also began conference play on Jan. 1. During the holiday season, the Eagles competed on the road for most of their...

Men’s tennis welcomes new player, Vuk Vuckovic

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter January 8, 2015

EWU’s men’s tennis team will be adding top-ten nationally ranked Serbian player, Vuk Vuckovic to their roster for the 2015 spring season. Vuckovic is from Belgrade, Serbia, where he received numerous...

Zach Wimberly catches a pass versus Montana on Nov. 8

Redbirds descend upon Roos Field for rematch against Eagles

By Sam Deal and Fetlew Gebreziabher December 11, 2014

The Eagles will not be the only redbirds attempting to ignite The Inferno during Saturday’s FCS quarterfinal game. Eastern will host the Illinois State Redbirds, and their potent rushing attack, in...

Vernon Adams Jr.  looking to pass the ball

Eagles defeat Montana, advance to FCS quarterfinals versus Illinois State

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Editor December 8, 2014

For the second time in less than a month, the Eastern Washington Eagles (11-2) defeated the University of Montana (9-5), 37-20, ending the Grizzlies’ season in the second round of the FCS playoffs. "I...

Eagles battle in non-conference games

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter December 4, 2014

The EWU women’s basketball team competed in four non-conference games at home and in Texas, from Nov. 18-30. On Nov. 18, the Eagles defeated Wichita State University, 86-58, at home. Eastern obtained...

Eastern seeded fourth in Division 1: How FCS seeds the playoffs

By Mike Hantho, Staff Writer December 3, 2014

Eastern recently received number four seed for the Football Championship Subdivision. Eastern earned a bye through the first week of the tournament and will play the University of Montana after the...

National media “sleeps” on Seattle sports

By Brandon Cline, Contributing Writer December 3, 2014

A Lombardi Trophy and a baseball team that has produced multiple perennial hall of fame players call the state of Washington and the city of Seattle home, yet when it comes to getting recognition from...

Zach Wimberly catches a pass versus Montana on Nov. 8

Eagles and Grizzlies face-off in playoffs

By Samuel Deal, Sports Editor December 3, 2014

Roos Field will house a familiar opponent Dec. 6 as the Eagles play host to the University of Montana Grizzlies in the second round of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. The teams played against...

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