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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

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Turnovers spark EWU rout of North Dakota

By Galen Rock, Sports Editor October 12, 2013

After a dominating performance at home on Oct. 7 against the Weber State Wildcats, EWU turned its focus to the North Dakota University Football team, the school without a mascot. In their first ever...

Student-athletes debate about pay at college level

Student-athletes debate about pay at college level

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer October 10, 2013

  According to bleacherreport.com writer Dan Levy, there was a time in college sports when scholarships meant a lot. Levy states that a free or a discounted education with room and board is...

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Eagles rebound at home 41-19 against downtrodden Wildcats

By Galen Rock, Sports Editor October 5, 2013

After a mistake riddled trip to Houston, Texas in week five of the season, the Eagles were looking to find their groove again in the friendly confines of Roos Field, facing an opponent who has been...

Flanders devours Eagle defense for second time in FCS playoff rematch

Flanders devours Eagle defense for second time in FCS playoff rematch

By Galen Rock, Sports Editor September 28, 2013

After falling to Toledo on Sept. 14, the Eagles took their show back on the road on Sept. 28 to face Sam Houston State, the team that knocked them out of last year’s FCS playoffs. It may have been...

Eagles drop first game of season to winless Rockets

Eagles drop first game of season to winless Rockets

By Galen Rock, Sports Editor September 14, 2013

After two impressive wins in consecutive weeks, one being against a ranked Oregon state team, Eastern Washington was looking to make a statement and notch another FBS win against the winless Toledo Rockets...

EWU vs. WOU Eagles take field.

Eagles beat Western Oregon University 43 – 14

September 8, 2013

Photos by Anna Mills

Eagles upset #25 Oregon State in 2013 season opener

Eagles upset #25 Oregon State in 2013 season opener

By Galen Rock, Sports Editor August 31, 2013

  After close losses to the University of Washington and Washington State over the past two years, EWU went into Reser Stadium and upset Oregon State 49-46 during the opening weekend of college...

Swoop takes part in activities at The Blitz event in EWU's Jim Thorpe Fieldhouse on May 29th. Photo by: Sam Sargeant

Sixth annual Blitz event gets EWU students active

By Kelly Manalo, Staff Writer June 11, 2013

The Blitz brought students and campus life together in the Jim Thorpe Fieldhouse for music, fun and games. The purpose of the event was to celebrate the year of Campus Recreation. “It's a combination...

EWU leads Big Sky innovation

EWU leads Big Sky innovation

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer June 6, 2013

  For years now, Big Sky TV has been providing fans with an alternative way of experiencing sports. But what goes on behind the scenes? The idea of webcasting Eastern’s athletic games started...

Photo by Aaron Malmoe
Logan Goulet bats during a game against Seattle. EWU baseball continues as a club after being dropped as a sport.

Dropped sports leave legacy

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer June 6, 2013

    With softball making an official arrival during the 2017-2018 year, where does that leave baseball? The history of baseball at EWU started in 1917 with a few games played. The...

Photo illustration by Anna Mills
Senior sprinter Brad Wall looks upon the track he has dominated during his career at Eastern. He was named Big Sky Champion five times in his career.

Wall leaves lasting impressions at EWU

By Peter Sowards, Senior Reporter June 5, 2013

Pesky sprinter leaves his mark on Eastern's track and field team By Peter Sowards SENIOR REPORTER   [email protected] Every athlete wants to leave behind a legacy when they conquer...

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EeeWoos recognize Eastern’s notable athletes

By Peter Sowards, Senior Reporter June 5, 2013

By Peter Sowards SENIOR REPORTER   [email protected]   Culminating the 2012-2013 athletic season, the best student-athlete performances were celebrated at the fifth annual...

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