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The Easterner

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The Easterner

The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

The Easterner

Hanna Fleming uses her longboard to commute to class. Photo by: Anna Mills

Students ride despite campus transportation rules

By Kelly Manalo, Staff Writer May 31, 2013

  An 11-year campus wide policy does not allow any recreational equipment other than bikes on campus as a mode of transportation. Washington Administrative Code Section 172-118-040 states,...

The Eagles gather before the Football Championship Subdivision playoff game against Wagner. The team and many of its members earned nominations in 11 EeeWoos categories.
Photo by Aaron Malmoe

EeeWoos celebrate year’s best

May 30, 2013

By Peter Sowards SENIOR REPORTER   [email protected] Eagles quarterback Vernon Adams read the blitz and knew there were too many rushers for the offensive line to block. So he had...

Goalie Jason Greenwell said he's considering playing overseas in Europe after his days at Eastern are over.
Photos by Anna Mills

Hockey players debate professional avenues

May 30, 2013

Rigors of junior hockey apparent to aspiring hockey players By Peter Sowards SENIOR REPORTER   [email protected] After being released by the Alabama-based Huntsville Havoc, a...

Jeni McNeal repels down a cliff during Expedition Idaho in 2011. Expedition Idaho was a seven-day expedition style adventure race. Photo by: Megan Roberts

Professor roughs it in the wild

By Kelly Manalo, Staff Writer May 25, 2013

  Physical education, health and recreation professor Dr. Jeni McNeal will mountain bike 60 miles, run 15 miles and kayak 5-10 miles, all solo, on June 8 in The Crux and the Crucible Adventure...

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Eastern quarterback added to national watch list

By Elohino Theodore, Sports Writer May 23, 2013

    The EWU football team had many highlights last season, and they can add another one to their list. Eastern quarterback Vernon Adams has been added to the watch list for the College...

Women's basketball loses players to Hawaii

Women’s basketball loses players to Hawaii

May 23, 2013

By Peter Sowards SENIOR REPORTER   [email protected] Morganne Comstock’s happiness and passion for the game of basketball have waned since the sudden passing of her best friend six years...

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Eastern athletes influenced by pro role models

By Amye Ellsworth, Senior Sports Reporter May 22, 2013

 Freshman quarterback Vernon Adams started his football career with a little white lie. When he was two years old, his dad told coaches that he was three so that he could start playing flag football....

Graduating athletes leave Eastern, but never their teammates

Graduating athletes leave Eastern, but never their teammates

By Amye Ellsworth, Senior Reporter May 22, 2013

  Senior basketball players Kevin Winford and Carrie Ojeda will be the first to admit they were quite the handful as they entered Eastern their freshman year. Since then, they have grown to...

Nine Eagles head to NCAA Prelims

May 22, 2013

Track and field members compete to punch their ticket to nationals By Peter Sowards SENIOR REPORTER   [email protected] Thanks to top-48 rankings after their respective events...

Students grow board of walking

Students grow board of walking

By Kelly Manalo, Staff Writer May 17, 2013

  With the increase in sunshine, there has been an increase in longboarders all around campus. Longboarding is growing in popularity, according to freshman Hanna Fleming. “I’ve seen...

Melissa Waelter, center, ranked eighth in the Sun Belt Conference as a sophomore with 3.08 kills per contest.
Photo by Brad Puckett

Volleyball stacks roster with international transfer

May 16, 2013

German-born Melissa Waelter to join Eastern's team next season By Peter Sowards SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] Staying true to a philosophy of acquiring international talent, Wade Benson...

Eagle football works hard over summer

Eagle football works hard over summer

May 16, 2013

By Peter Sowards SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] While the vast majority of EWU students will be enjoying the dog days of summer break in their entirety, returning football players earn only...

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