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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

Eagles men fall to 10 games below .500

Eagles men fall to 10 games below .500

January 20, 2013

Photo by: Aaron Malmoe A car accident between a van full of EWU men’s basketball players and coaches and an oncoming car on Jan. 16 epitomized what the 2012-2013 season has become—a wreck. The...

NCAA limits live-tweeting of sports events

NCAA limits live-tweeting of sports events

January 20, 2013

By Peter Sowards SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] On Nov. 11, 2012, the University of Washington men’s basketball team opened their season with an 85-63 victory over Loyola, Maryland. Striving...

EWU football fans ride an emotional roller coaster

EWU football fans ride an emotional roller coaster

December 17, 2012

First we were like:Eagles what the hell are you doing!!Holly Spanjer@HSpanjer via [object Object]Sat, Dec 15 2012 14:19:58ReplyRetweetFavorite(curse words)Brandon Hansen@ChronBrandon via [object Object]Sat,...

Eagles fall just short, lose to Bearkats in FCS semifinals

Eagles fall just short, lose to Bearkats in FCS semifinals

December 15, 2012

Despite 42 second-half points, first-half failures doom Eags Trailing 35-0 at halftime to Sam Houston State, the Eagles could have easily packed it in for the rest of the game and gone through the motions....

EWU advances to FCS final four

EWU advances to FCS final four

December 8, 2012

Padron and Kaufman re-write EWU and Big Sky record books Eagles quarterback Kyle Padron has had his share of prolific passing days, but he has never done before what he did vs. Illinois State on Dec. 8,...

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Gateway Project gains momentum

December 6, 2012

Big changes on the horizon to revamp stadium and facilities at Roos Field   The schematic design phase of the privately funded Gateway Project is now complete following two presentations last month...

The slope scoop

The slope scoop

December 6, 2012

Mt. Spokane Silver Mountain 49 Degrees North Schweitzer Mountain Lookout Pass There are 45 designated runs with 16 night ski runs. There are five double chairlifts with 1,425 acres...

Schuller teaches lessons about life, not just basketball

Schuller teaches lessons about life, not just basketball

December 5, 2012

Head coach Wendy Schuller has helped develop EWU women’s basketball from a team to a program, with an emphasis on academics. The changes and progress of the athletic department over the years are what...

Transfer athletes proving themselves

Transfer athletes proving themselves

December 5, 2012

Martin Seiferth is a 6-foot-10-inch sophomore from Germany who uses his height to his advantage. “He is an outstanding shot blocker and a solid rebounder,” said head coach Jim Hayford. Seiferth currently...

Everyone wants to know Beau

Everyone wants to know Beau

December 5, 2012

Football coach remains humble despite program's success Walking past a young reporter and one of his assistant coaches, Eagles head football coach Beau Baldwin heard his name spoken, and his ears perked...

Eastern student an Olympian for team USA

Eastern student an Olympian for team USA

December 5, 2012

Redman's team took the gold for rowing First year physical therapy student Jamie Redman went to the London Olympics this summer as an alternate for the women’s eight boat, who would go on to win an Olympic...

Eagles advance to quarterfinals with 29-19 victory over Wagner

Eagles advance to quarterfinals with 29-19 victory over Wagner

December 1, 2012

When Eagles head coach Beau Baldwin needed the best from his football team, they responded, just like they have done all season long. Leading 22-19 with 11:29 remaining, the Eagles looked for a time-consuming...

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