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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

A lot of Native Americans do not adhere to the traditions of professional sports teams. Illustration by Jane Martin

Redskins need to take a cue from EWU

By Galen Rock, Sports Editor April 11, 2014

If you walk into the Phase on campus, you will notice a lining of old, tattered grey bricks outlining the walkways and hallways. But if you take a minute to examine a few of these stones, you will notice...

Washington health exchange shows positive prognosis

Washington health exchange shows positive prognosis

By Wilson Criscione, News Writer April 9, 2014

After a final surge on the last day of open enrollment, Washington Healthplanfinder announced that over 146,000 people signed up for private health plans on Washington state’s health care exchange through...

EWU track and field battle in California and Montana

EWU track and field battle in California and Montana

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer April 9, 2014

On April 4 and 5, Eastern split up their track and field team in order to compete at the Stanford Invitational and the Montana State Open. “I’d say we did pretty good. Our throwers did really well,”...

Former wide receiver Nicholas Edwards returns to Eastern as the new wide receiver coach.

Eagles football hires former wide receiver for next season

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer April 9, 2014

Former EWU star wide receiver who played for Eastern from 2009-2012, will be sharing his craft with future generations of Eagles for the next several years. Nicholas Edwards, who is 24 years old, began...

EWU women's basketball floored by Idaho State in Big Sky Quarterfinals

EWU women’s basketball floored by Idaho State in Big Sky Quarterfinals

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer April 2, 2014

The EWU women’s basketball team found themselves in a tough competitive game with Idaho State that had seven ties, seven lead changes and 44 fouls due to the physicality of the game. In their last...

Eagles baseball flies far during the spring

Eagles baseball flies far during the spring

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer April 2, 2014

EWU baseball is the longest running club sport at Eastern and currently has a 5-3 record for this season. The Eastern baseball club is part of the National Club Baseball Association. Along with playing...

EWU women's basketball finishes season on the road

EWU women’s basketball finishes season on the road

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer March 12, 2014

The Eagles played Idaho State on March 6 and lost to the Bengals, 86-62. “We just weren’t able to adjust in that game,” junior forward Melissa Williams said. “We were just overthinking everything.” Idaho...

Long history nestles in Eagles' home court

Long history nestles in Eagles’ home court

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer March 12, 2014

At 33 years old, Reese Court has been home to a number of successful athletes and memorable teams. This season all EWU teams that have competed at Reese Court have all won multiple games in the arena. The...

Junior forward Melissa Williams fights for the ball against Northern Colorado during the game on Feb. 27.

Women soar and fall in final home games

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer March 5, 2014

Eastern hosts Northern Colorado and North Dakota in a fight to the finish The women’s basketball team finished with their last two home games of the regular season on Feb. 27 and March 1. The Eagles...

Sophomore Jordan Tonani sports his shirt from the Polar Plunge.

Student-athletes and athletic department serve the community

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer March 5, 2014

For EWU athletes and the athletic department, serving the community is a big part of what they do in addition to scoring touchdowns and making baskets. “Our student-athletes take an active role in...

Eagles compete in indoor championships

Eagles compete in indoor championships

By Erika Meyer, Sports Writer February 26, 2014

The Eastern track and field team will send 19 men and 19 women to compete in the Big Sky Conference Indoor Championships in Pocatello, Idaho Feb. 27-March 1.  “The Big Sky Indoor Championships are...

In his college days, Ron Cox averaged 16.4 points per game at Eastern.

EWU alumnus shot to the top during time at Eastern Washington

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer February 26, 2014

Eagle men's basketball legend to retire his jersey at Reese Court Four-time All-American and Eastern’s all-time leading scorer and rebounder will have his No. 30 jersey retired on March 8. “It’s...

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