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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

Michael Wade, player 2 from Sam Houston, attempts to grab the football from an EWU Eagle.

Eagles soar past Bearkats in football opener, 56-35

By Sam Deal, Sports Editor August 29, 2014

With the sixth largest crowd in Roos Field history cheering the Eagles on, Eastern Washington was able to take revenge on fellow FCS powerhouse Sam Houston State University Bearkats. The contest was...

Football 2014

Football 2014

June 20, 2014

Here are some photos taken by Sam Sargeant at a Eastern Washington University football game in January of 2014.

'EeeWoos' awards banquet celebrates hard-working athletes

‘EeeWoos’ awards banquet celebrates hard-working athletes

By Kailee Dunn, Eagle Life Writer June 8, 2014

  Student-athletes and their dates came out in droves, dressed to the nines for the sixth annual “EeeWoos” on May 28 at Showalter Auditorium. This is an event run by the athletic department...

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer delivering a speech.

Former CEO makes winning bid for NBA team

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Sports Writer June 4, 2014

  On May 29, former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer signed a bidding agreement to buy the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion from banned-owner Donald Sterling. The NBA approved the sale, which...

Student-Athletes remain active over break

Student-Athletes remain active over break

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Sports Reporter June 4, 2014

  The Eastern Washington University Athletics Department and their student-athletes are showing no signs of slowing down this summer. “We have a number of rules that govern each of our sports,”...

David Riley takes over as the new EWU Head Coach.

Former Whitworth player becomes new assistant coach for men’s team

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Sports Reporter June 4, 2014

Former EWU director of basketball operations David Riley, was hired as an assistant coach for the men’s basketball team. Riley is excited on being part of the coaching staff and being able to take...

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Seniors share best memories, tips for underclassmen

By Rebekah Frank, Eagle Life Writer June 4, 2014

As seniors prepare to take their final exams and walk from commencement to the rest of their lives, they reminisce about their favorite memories at EWU and share some advice in hopes of helping an underclassman. Senior...

Senior athlete competes during breakout season

Senior athlete competes during breakout season

By Ayanna Fernandez, Eagle Life Writer June 2, 2014

In very rare cases would an athlete be able to walk onto a team and not only dominate, but become a part of school history. Making the Top 10 on few list including in the No. 10 spot in the discus...

Intramural teams unite students across campus

Intramural teams unite students across campus

By Ayanna Fernandez, Eagle Life Writer June 2, 2014

Intramural sports have just as much passion, aggression and entertainment as any other sport league. With hundreds of Eastern Washington University students signing up and forming teams throughout...

Hawks migrate to White House

Hawks migrate to White House

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Sports Writer June 2, 2014

The celebration of the underdogs in the East Room of the White House, on May 21, was filled with laughs, punch lines and roars of applause, as the Super Bowl XLVIII Champion Seattle Seahawks made their...

Eagles finish Big Sky, look toward NCAA preliminaries

Eagles finish Big Sky, look toward NCAA preliminaries

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Sports Reporter May 29, 2014

The Eagles battled at the Big Sky Championships on May 14-17 at Flagstaff, Arizona, where they will look towards the NCAA preliminary rounds in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Men’s head coach Stan Kerr...

Ukrainian basketball recruit prepares to compete next season

Ukrainian basketball recruit prepares to compete next season

By Elohino Theodore, Senior Sports Reporter May 29, 2014

The EWU men’s basketball team announced on May 14 the National Letter of Intent signing of Todd Beamer High School senior and Lutsk, Ukraine native Bogdan Bliznyuk. Standing at 6 feet 6 inches and...

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