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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

Junior guard Tyler Harvey going up against a defender

EWU men’s basketball makes history

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Reporter December 3, 2014

EWU men’s basketball is soaring high with their best start in 38 years. Seven games into the season, the Eagles have started 5-0 at home and split a pair of games on the road with an overall record...

Venky Jois protects the basket against Indiana.

Eagles defeat Indiana, first ever win against Big Ten

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter November 26, 2014

The Eastern Washington University men’s basketball team shocked the audience at Assembly Hall as they defeated Indiana University 88-86 on Nov. 24. Head coach Jim Hayford said, “I’m certainly...

Women’s basketball defeats Wichita State, 86-58

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter November 20, 2014

On Nov. 18, the Eagles defeated Wichita State University, 86-58, at home. Eastern got the upper hand offensively from the opening minutes of the first half. With the help of Redshirt junior guard Hayley...

WR Cory Mitchell with his family on Senior Day

Senior football players reflect on the past

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Editor November 19, 2014

As the clock ticked to zero in the seniors’ final regular season game at Roos Field, the field lights shown on smiling faces after the Eagles beat the University of Montana on Nov. 8. According to...

Eastern’s ROTC at the Ranger Challenge.

EWU ROTC finishes fourth at annual Ranger Challenge

By Brandon Cline, Contributing Writer November 19, 2014

The EWU Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) traveled to Boise, Idaho, over the weekend to participate in the annual Ranger Challenge against other schools located in the Pacific Northwest. The...

Eagles volleyball celebrates seniors despite at-home setbacks

Eagles volleyball celebrates seniors despite at-home setbacks

By Sam Deal, Sports Editor November 19, 2014

The Eastern Eagles volleyball team played their final two games of the season at Reese Court; they lost both and failed to qualify for the Big Sky Conference Tournament. The Eagles dropped their first...

Men’s basketball defeats Texas Southern and Utah Valley

Men’s basketball defeats Texas Southern and Utah Valley

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter November 18, 2014

The EWU men’s basketball team hosted Texas Southern University and Utah Valley University on Nov. 14 and 17 in the first two home games of the regular season. Head coach Jim Hayford said playing an...

Women’s basketball wins season opener

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Editor November 17, 2014

EWU women’s basketball survived their season opener on the road against Utah Valley Wolverines, 68-62, despite a slow start. The Eagles had four starters in double figures, led by senior forward...

Men's rugby battling UW on Nov. 15

Men’s rugby battling UW on Nov. 15

By Sam Deal, Sports Editor November 12, 2014

Eastern’s men’s rugby team will play rival University of Washington at home on Nov. 15 to start league play. The match will be the second time the teams have met in the last month, and the third...

Jimbo Fisher making jumbo mistakes in the media

By Brandon Cline, Contributing Writer November 12, 2014

A 53-10 record. A 25-game win streak. 4-0 record in bowl games. Two Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) titles. A national championship. In his five seasons as the head football coach at Florida State,...

Women’s soccer comes to an end

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter November 12, 2014

In their first postseason appearance since 2009, the women’s soccer team fought in a match against Northern Arizona University in the Big Sky Championship quarterfinals where the Eagles lost to the Lumberjacks...

Eastern men’s basketball wins exhibition game, 89-55

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter November 12, 2014

The Eastern Washington University men’s basketball team defeated the University of Puget Sound, 89-55 on Nov. 9 in an exhibition game. “Hats off to Puget Sound, I thought they shot the ball really...

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