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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

Sophomore wide reciever Cooper Kupp

Adams returns, Eagles defeat Grizzlies on senior day

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Editor November 10, 2014

For the fourth time in five years, the EWU Eagles came out victorious on Senior Day over the University of Montana, defeating the Grizzlies, 36-26, on Nov 8. Junior quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. returned...

Quarterback Vernon Adams at practice

Eagles face Grizzlies on senior day

By Sam Deal, Sports Editor November 7, 2014

The fifth-ranked Eagles will take on No. 11 University of Montana Grizzlies on Saturday at Roos Field for senior day. The Eagles, who graduate 20 seniors, are looking to stamp their ticket to the playoffs...

Men’s basketball second in preseason roster

By Mike Hantho, Staff Writer November 5, 2014

EWU men’s basketball was recently ranked second out of twelve in the preseason by a panel of coaches in the Big Sky Conference. This ranking is largely due to returning players like Parker Kelly and...

Eagles Athletics implements new priority system

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Editor November 5, 2014

The Eagle Athletics Fund, formerly the Eagle Athletics Association, has introduced a new priority point system to help distribute benefits to faithful donors. “The Eagle Athletic Fund is the fundraising...

Cross-country wins at Big Sky Championships

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter November 5, 2014

EWU’s top 14 cross-country athletes traveled to Grand Forks, North Dakota to compete at the Big Sky Conference Championships on Nov. 1. “There were definitely some big highlights to take away from...

Senior Cassie Black battles for the ball

EWU falls to Montana in last regular season game

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter November 5, 2014

The EWU soccer team will be seeded sixth in the Big Sky Conference and they will be competing in the postseason, for the first time since 2009, after losing to the University of Montana 1-0 on Senior Day,...

Running back Quincy Forte breaking a tackle versus University of North Dakota on Nov. 1

Eagles dominate in homecoming win versus North Dakota

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Editor November 3, 2014

The Eagles dominated the Inferno on Nov. 1 routing the University of North Dakota, 54-3. Eastern’s offense, defense and specials teams all scored in the 2014 homecoming game. After the Northern Arizona...

Snowboarders watch another participant as they wait in line at the rail jam to shred powder on Oct. 5.

Eastern shreds at annual Rail Jam

By Mike Hantho, Staff Writer November 3, 2014

EWU Students were able to snowboard and ski right on campus as fake snow piled the ground with rails and jumps set up to enhance the unique experience. This was The Grind and was hosted by Campus REC...

Students sound off on Percy Harvin trade to Jets

By Brandon Cline, Contributing Writer November 3, 2014

Percy Harvin, known for being lethal on jet sweeps on the football field, was traded to the New York Jets from the Seattle Seahawks in a move that caused a stir amongst fans on campus. The Seahawks...

PREVIEW: Eagles take on UND for Homecoming

By Samuel Deal, Sports Editor October 31, 2014

The Eastern football team is looking to rebound Saturday during the homecoming game after losing its first conference game in over two years. “After the game [the players] were hurting,” said head...

“Terror Trot” a runaway success for cross-country and track fundraiser

By Mike Hantho, Staff Writer October 31, 2014

EWU’s track and cross-country teams hosted the Terror Trot Oct. 24. The Terror Trot is a 5k running course that started and ended at Roos field. According to cross-country head coach Chris Zeller,...

Women's basketball team at Eagles Madness on Oct. 23

Women’s basketball gears up for the regular season

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Online Sports Editor October 29, 2014

The Eastern women’s basketball team is preparing for the upcoming season with the shared goal of adding banners to the rafters of Reese Court. “The bottom line is we just look up at the wall everyday...

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