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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

Gateway project will unite campus

Gateway project will unite campus

October 24, 2012

“Can’t you think bigger than that?” a man who donated to the football field’s new scoreboard asked. This was the question that launched the ideas behind the Gateway Project. Michael Westfall,...

Winford's presence on team felt despite a limited role

Winford’s presence on team felt despite a limited role

October 24, 2012

“If I had a daughter, I would hope that she married Kevin Winford.” These strong words from former EWU men’s basketball coach Kirk Earlywine are a small example of the praise directed at senior...

Soccer player Brannan injured, out for final game

Soccer player Brannan injured, out for final game

October 24, 2012

Junior Brianna Brannan suffered a broken ankle during the game against Montana on Oct. 12. Brannan went down after colliding with a Montana player, but goalkeeper Jamie Walker helped her back onto her...

Football fans grill and chill together before games

Football fans grill and chill together before games

October 20, 2012

The Eastern Washington vs. University of Montana game has become one of the biggest rivalry games in the Big Sky Conference and is one of the biggest football games of the year for both schools. This game...

Tennis coach Haworth sees potential in young players

Tennis coach Haworth sees potential in young players

By Josh Friesen, Sports Editor October 19, 2012

The men’s tennis team enjoyed success in Boise, Idaho, in the Boise State Fall Classic. Although the Eagles did not register many wins in the main draws, they were able to capture victories in the consolation...

Women's rugby begins with loss to WSU

Women’s rugby begins with loss to WSU

October 18, 2012

It was an overcast and windy day in Cheney as the EWU women's rugby club team had their first match of the year, which ended in defeat against its in-state rival Washington State on Oct. 13. From the...

Eastern goes pink for breast cancer awareness

Eastern goes pink for breast cancer awareness

By Amye Ellsworth, Senior Reporter October 18, 2012

Many of Eastern’s sports teams have been wearing pink wristbands or socks in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The URC has also painted pink ribbons on the ice for their annual event, Pink in...

Hayford looks to build on last year's solid campaign

Hayford looks to build on last year’s solid campaign

October 17, 2012

For Eastern men’s basketball coach Jim Hayford, it is all about the turnovers, both on the court and on the roster. Despite having a worse shooting percentage and fewer rebounds than their opponents,...

Eagles come back against Bobcats

Eagles come back against Bobcats

October 17, 2012

There is a new number one team in the country. Despite mustering only 211 yards and 13 points on offense, the Eagles were lifted to a 27-24 victory over Montana State thanks to scoring plays from their...

Touchdowns on defense and special teams give Eagles a 27-24 win against Montana State

Touchdowns on defense and special teams give Eagles a 27-24 win against Montana State

October 17, 2012

There is a new number one team in the country. Despite mustering only 211 yards and 13 points on offense, the Eagles were lifted to a 27-24 victory over Montana State thanks to scoring plays from their...

Athletes live dual lives

Athletes live dual lives

By Amye Ellsworth, Senior Reporter October 17, 2012

They wake up early, eat a good breakfast, go to classes, watch game film, attend practices or lift weights, go home, eat dinner, do their homework and go to bed as early as they can. Then in the morning,...

Aquatics center to offer slacklining this fall

Aquatics center to offer slacklining this fall

October 11, 2012

Between finding a mouse nesting in his desk and having his pool converted into a 100-degree hot tub, aquatics manager Greg Schmidt had plenty to deal with this summer. The mouse has since been caught,...

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