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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

Ojeda carries Eagles on Senior Night

Ojeda carries Eagles on Senior Night

March 9, 2013

By Peter Sowards SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] Senior Carrie Ojeda made sure Senior Night went as planned for the Eagles. Ojeda scored a career-high 27 points and pulled in 12 rebounds in...

Jeffrey Forbes defends against Sam Houston.

Forbes cements legacy at Eastern

By Kelly Manalo, Staff Writer March 8, 2013

    Jeffrey Forbes holds the record for career starts, sixth in career steals, third in 3-pointers made, second in 3-pointer attempts and is the 16th Eagle in history to surpass...

Men's tennis turns corner after weekend loss

Men’s tennis turns corner after weekend loss

By Josh Friesen, Sports Editor March 7, 2013

  In a season defined by close matches and tough losses, the Eagle men enjoyed their first Big Sky Conference win of the season against Northern Colorado on March 2, 5-2, after falling to Montana...

Lexie Nelson scored seven points in overtime and 24 total on 7-of-10 shooting

Nelson’s career-best 24 points lift Eagles

March 7, 2013

By Peter Sowards SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] Thursday's match up against Idaho State saw 58 combined free throws, 44 personal fouls, six ties, seven lead changes and an overtime victory...

Photo by: Dylan Paulus

After losing four of her first five matches, Moira Hedberg has won her last six.

Despite recent back-to-back losses, Eagles make midseason turnaround

By Amye Ellsworth, Senior Reporter March 7, 2013

    Women’s tennis started the season with five crushing losses, but now they are the ones dominating. Led by interim head coach Dustin Hinson, the Eagles' biggest win was the 7-0...

Photo by: Anna Mills

The women's rugby  team in a scrum with the Central Washington rugby team. The game ended early due to injuries sustained by members of CWU.

Women’s rugby seeks to join league next fall

By Amye Ellsworth, Senior Reporter March 7, 2013

The women’s rugby club started the year with only five returning players, but since then their numbers have gone up to as many as 42. Co-captains Jess Knowles and Christina McDonald have been working...

Alec Burks awaits the puck against Selkirk in the URC on March 1. The Eagles won, 4-1.

Varsity falls just short of the postseason

March 6, 2013

By Peter Sowards SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] The EWU Eagles hockey team split its regular-season games with Selkirk College and missed out on the fourth and final spot in the British Columbia...

Weather, power outage can’t stop EWU pro day

By Peter Sowards, Senior Reporter March 6, 2013

Using the square blue lid of a recyclables container, an EWU employee scraped off just enough snow and sleet so that quarterback Kyle Padron could perform his dropbacks without having to worry about sliding...

Photo by: Aaron Malmoe

Tyler Harvey drives to the basket against North Dakota's Troy Huff. Harvey led the team with 21 points off 9-of-17 from the floor. He also led the team with eight assists.

North Dakota defeats Eastern 78-74

By Amye Ellsworth, Senior Reporter March 4, 2013

    The Eagles desperately needed a win against the University of North Dakota to increase their chances for a place in the Big Sky Tournament, but 16 turnovers and a career-high 34...

Several regional sponsors engage Eastern athletics

Several regional sponsors engage Eastern athletics

February 28, 2013

By Amye Ellsworth staff reporter [email protected] According to the Eastern athletics website, EWU’s sports teams are currently sponsored by 36 companies, including Dominos and the Northern...

Kaufman works out at NFL combine

Kaufman works out at NFL combine

February 27, 2013

By Peter Sowards SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] In an effort to boost his NFL draft stock, Eagles’ record-breaking wide receiver Brandon Kaufman performed in front of coaches and scouts at...

Photo by: Aaron Malmoe

Tyler Harvey shoots over the Sam Houston St. defense. It was his first career start.

Harvey provides fire off the bench

By Josh Friesen, Sports Editor February 27, 2013

  Down by 18 points with 7:35 left on the clock against Northern Arizona on Feb. 9, redshirt freshman guard Tyler Harvey stepped onto the court and ignited a triumphant comeback for the Eagles. Coming...

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