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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

Time to advance from televised kiss

Time to advance from televised kiss

By Sam Deal, Sports Writer May 25, 2014

Michael Sam’s tearful celebration following his selection in the NFL draft has become a defining moment for not just the league, but the entire sports community, which is evident by the story’s dominance...

NFL roster opportunities arise for former EWU football players

By Sam Deal, Sports Writer May 25, 2014

Three former Eagles received invites to participate in this past weekend’s NFL rookie mini-camps and the opportunity to make an NFL roster this coming season. Andru Pulu, Anthony Larry and Demitirius...

Women's teams recognized by NCAA for academics

Women’s teams recognized by NCAA for academics

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer May 21, 2014

Three of Eastern Washington University women’s teams in cross-country, basketball and golf were honored by the NCAA with academic progress rate public recognition awards. Every year, the NCAA honors...

Sprinter caps off season

Sprinter caps off season

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer May 21, 2014

Similar to his teammates, junior track and field sprinter Brad Michael has had a long journey from the beginning of the season to the Big Sky Championships. Michael was one of the many student-athletes...

Clippers scandal sparks reaction at EWU

Clippers scandal sparks reaction at EWU

By Fetlew Gebreziabher, Sports Writer May 19, 2014

Donald Sterling euro-stepped his way back to an 18th century plantation and the NBA v. Sterling battle is just beginning. On April 29, new NBA commissioner Adam Silver banned Los Angeles Clippers owner...

On May 8, 2014, EWU students competed in a dodgeball tournament to celebrate the URC's sixth birthday. Photo courtesy of the URC

‘Battle of the Balls’ tournament puts Dodgey Style against Team Ramrod

By Kailee Dunn, Eagle Life Writer May 15, 2014

“Dodge, dip, duck, dive and dodge,” is all one needs to know when playing the game of dodgeball, according to the movie “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story.” Students took this message to heart...

Grandmother Margaret Behan travels the country with the mission of "world peace for Mother Earth and her inhabitants." Photo by Karissa Berg

Grandmother witnesses miracles, works to heal others

May 15, 2014

By Kailee Dunn   In 2004, an ancient prophecy came true when 13 elderly women met in Phoenicia, New York, to later become the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers. On May 7,...

Marissa Borja made the Big Sky All-Conference Team, and she is the first EWU golfer to do so since 2009.

EWU sophomore earns All-Big Sky second team

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer May 14, 2014

For the first time since 2009, an EWU golfer represents the university on a Big Sky All-Conference team. This season, sophomore Marissa Borja earned second team All-Big Sky honors for the first time...

EWU volleyball recruit prepares to compete

EWU volleyball recruit prepares to compete

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer May 14, 2014

The EWU volleyball team announced on April 29 the National Letter of Intent signing of Southridge High School athlete and Portland, Oregon, native Nicole Rigoni. Associate head coach Michael King has...

TJ Lee leads the Eagles on to the field during his senior season.

Athletes race toward end goal

By Sam Deal, Sports Writer May 12, 2014

Dec. 21, 2013 marked the end of several EWU football players’ collegiate careers, and kicked off what would be a grueling, four month long process culminating on May 8 with the NFL draft. Staying...

Racism persists, NBA resists

Racism persists, NBA resists

By Amye Ellsworth, Managing Editor May 11, 2014

Throughout the recent Donald Sterling fiasco, one notion is certain: it is not about the Clippers, it is not about the playoffs and it is not about basketball. Rather, it is an issue of human rights...

Football honored by Big Sky

Football honored by Big Sky

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer May 7, 2014

Eastern’s 2010-2011 football championship win was chosen as the fifth best moment on Big Sky’s all-time list. “It’s an honor, with the history of this conference and other teams winning national...

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