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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

Athletic affiliates inducted

By Samuel Deal, Sports Editor October 8, 2014

The Eastern Washington University Hall of Fame inducted four new members and two teams during the halftime ceremony of the football game on Oct. 4. New inductees include Judy Crabb, Greg Gavin, Jack...

Brandon Wilbert keeps the puck away from a competing player.

Hockey foresees exciting new season

By Samuel Deal, Sports Editor October 6, 2014

Young Eastern Eagles hockey team is looking to have a bounce back season with a revitalized roster and newfound commitment to the game. “We lost a lot of returners but brought in 12 guys. Our...

Savannah Hoekstra dives for the ball during the match against Idaho State on Sept. 28.

Eagles defeat Wildcats

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Staff Writer October 3, 2014

The EWU soccer team competed against conference rivals Idaho State University and Weber State University on Sept. 26 and 28. The Eagles first faced Idaho State, they fell to the Bengals 2-1 in double...

Lady Eagles golf teams sets new cleats on the green

Lady Eagles golf teams sets new cleats on the green

By Mike Hantho, Staff Writer October 3, 2014

The Eastern Eagles’ golf team has introduced three new players to the team, and performed well after fighting two tournaments against difficult schools; however, the team has more than it’s fair share...

Savannah Hoekstra studies for class.

Eastern’s student-athlete freshmen look to make their mark

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter October 3, 2014

Adjusting to college life as a freshman is not the easiest task; student-athletes can accumulate high levels of stress during their first couple of years due to lots of responsibility. Academics and...

Eagles defeat Wildcats

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter October 1, 2014

The EWU soccer team competed against conference rivals Idaho State University and Weber State University on Sept. 26 and 28. The Eagles first faced Idaho State, they fell to the Bengals 2-1 in double...

Eastern’s student-athlete freshmen look to make their mark

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter October 1, 2014

Adjusting to college life as a freshman is not the easiest task; student-athletes can accumulate high levels of stress during their first couple of years due to lots of responsibility. Academics and...

Eagles conference in lead of title

By Samuel Deal, Sports Editor October 1, 2014

After a slow first half, the Eagles football team was able to find their groove in the third quarter scoring three touchdowns to secure a win in their Big Sky Conference opener at University of California,...

Volleyball Eags look to end losing streak

Volleyball Eags look to end losing streak

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter September 24, 2014

At a current record of 4-9, five games under .500, the EWU volleyball team looks to find answers in the Big Sky Conference. Associate head coach Michael King said the team has played highly during the...

Bomber and Julian, September's scholar-athletes

Bomber and Julian, September’s scholar-athletes

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Reporter September 24, 2014

Senior volleyball opposite hitter Kelsey Julian and senior football wide receiver Blair Bomber were named scholar-athletes of the month by the EWU athletics department on Sept. 10. Julian is thankful...

NFL criticized for inaction of players

By Sam Deal, Sports Editor September 24, 2014

The NFL season has been underway for three weeks, but football is far from the topic many fans are concerned with. The videos of Ray Rice and his then-fiancee, now wife, Janey Palmer grabbed the attention...

EWU and SHSU prepare for a play.

Eagles edge Bobcats in instant classic, 52-51

By Sam Deal, Sports Editor September 24, 2014

For the second game in a row the Eastern football team found themselves in a shootout ending with each team putting up over 50 points. Unlike their loss to the University of Washington, EWU head coach...

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