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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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Collin Chiverton,Thomas Reuter,Venky Jois after their 81-76 win over Sam Houston State.

Eagles triumph over Bearkats 81-76

February 24, 2013

By Amye Ellsworth Staff Reporter [email protected] The Eagles took a break from Big Sky Conference play on Feb. 23 to take on the Sam Houston University Bearkats in an ESPN BracketBusters game. Although...

Redshirt freshman Hayley Hodgins scored a career-high 24 points

Eagles throttle Vikings, clinch postseason berth

February 21, 2013

By Peter Sowards SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] Redshirt freshman Hayley Hodgins had the hot hand for the Eagles as they trounced Portland State 83-51 at Reese Court on Feb. 21. Hodgins scored...

girl throwing ball

Walker chases professional dream

February 20, 2013

By Peter Sowards SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] EWU goalkeeper Jamie Walker is throwing caution to the wind and taking a path seldom traveled by collegiate student athletes. Walker will participate...

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Kevin Winford

Eastern thumps Southern Utah, another Eagle injured

By Josh Friesen, Sports Editor February 17, 2013

  Adversity continues for the Eagles after a dominant 86-72 win against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds on Feb. 16 at Reese Court. Early in the second half, senior guard Kevin Winford collided...

Defensive change sparks EWU's 78-70 victory over SUU

Defensive change sparks EWU’s 78-70 victory over SUU

February 16, 2013

By Peter Sowards SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] Battling back from a nine-point second-half deficit that saw a season-high 47 foul calls, the EWU Eagles women’s basketball team defeated Southern...

Code Red has spirit and Giant Faces

Code Red has spirit and Giant Faces

February 15, 2013

By Amye Ellsworth staff reporter [email protected] Giant headshots of Betty White, Macklemore and Eastern’s basketball players have been on display at men’s and women’s basketball games. The...

Okoro sprints for his goals

Okoro sprints for his goals

February 15, 2013

Photo by: Jade Raymond By Amye Ellsworth staff reporter [email protected] Junior sprinter Michael Okoro knows what it feels like to be a champion. Last season, he was part of the 4x400 meter...

EPIC takes climbing to new level

EPIC takes climbing to new level

February 14, 2013

Students practice ice climbing in URC at Eastern EPIC will teach beginners how to ice climb, how to use proper safety precautions and how to have a good time on the ice. From Feb. 15 to the 18, EPIC...

Volleyball players Allison Doerpinghaus, Kellen Barfield and Talia Fernandez cheer on the Eagle men.

Student-athletes support fellow athletes

February 13, 2013

By Peter Sowards SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] A two-person sofa reserved for only the most diehard Eagles basketball fans occupies a small section of bench seating at Reese Court, located...

Eagle men fight back in overtime

Eagle men fight back in overtime

February 13, 2013

Redshirt freshman Tyler Harvey came off the bench to score 14 points off of 5-of-6 shooting, including 4-of-5 from three, to spark the Eagles to a 77-74 overtime win on Feb. 9 against the Northern Arizona...

EWU women split at home, remain third in Big Sky

EWU women split at home, remain third in Big Sky

February 11, 2013

  Photo by: Aaron Malmoe Article by: Peter Sowards [email protected] Unable to execute offensively in the game’s closing minutes, the EWU women’s basketball team squandered a 12-point...

Eagle men gain ground in postseason push

Eagle men gain ground in postseason push

By Josh Friesen, Sports Editor February 9, 2013

Photo by: Aaron Malmoe   Redshirt freshman Tyler Harvey came off the bench to score 14 points off of 5-of-6 shooting, including 4-of-5 from three, to spark the Eagles to a 77-74 overtime win...

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