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The Easterner

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The Easterner

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

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Mandatory URC fee likely to be permanent

Mandatory URC fee likely to be permanent

By Amye Ellsworth, Senior Reporter October 11, 2012

The University Recreation Center comes complete with an ice skating rink, climbing wall and gym, but these services do not come without a cost. To fund the University Rec Center, students are charged a...

Adams throws passes, catches big attention

Adams throws passes, catches big attention

By Peter Sowards, Senior Reporter October 10, 2012

The expression on his face was pure surprise. A proverbial bombshell had been dropped on Vernon Adams, and the redshirt quarterback did not know how to respond. Adams was rendered speechless when informed...

Vernon Adams

Vernon Adams

October 9, 2012

Redshirt freshman quarterback Vernon Adams was taken aback after being told he was one of 16 freshman named to the Jerry Rice Award watch list, an award given out annually to the nation’s best freshman...

Freshman starts disc golf club

Freshman starts disc golf club

By Christina Jordan, Staff Writer October 7, 2012

Have you ever thrown something at a complete stranger? Logan Hill, a freshman at EWU, has been throwing discs at people all week. Hill came to Eastern hoping to start a disc golf club. For the past...

Vernon Adams Quick Hits

Vernon Adams Quick Hits

October 5, 2012

Redshirt freshman quarterback Vernon Adams was taken aback after being told he was one of 16 freshman named to the Jerry Rice Award watch list, an award given out annually to the nation’s best freshman...

Sky is the Limit for Freshman QB Vernon Adams

Sky is the Limit for Freshman QB Vernon Adams

October 5, 2012

Redshirt freshman quarterback Vernon Adams was taken aback after being told he was one of 16 freshman named to the Jerry Rice Award watch list, an award given out annually to the nation’s best freshman...

Sports App Delivers Live EWU Games to Your Phone, Computer

Sports App Delivers Live EWU Games to Your Phone, Computer

By Peter Sowards, Senior Reporter October 4, 2012

The Big Sky Conference, provider of league-wide webcasts, has made enhancements that now allow live video and audio streaming of EWU football, volleyball and basketball on a smartphone. America One Sports,...

EWU long snapper Jake Potter earns respect from teammates

EWU long snapper Jake Potter earns respect from teammates

By Peter Sowards, Senior Reporter October 4, 2012

When EWU secondary coach and special teams coordinator Jeff Schmedding talks about his senior long snapper Jake Potter, his eyes light up. “He’s very devoted to that specific skill,” Schmedding...

Dance Force looking to build their team

Dance Force looking to build their team

October 4, 2012

The Eastern Dance Force is looking forward to building a team this year full of dedicated dancers who are willing to teach and learn from each other, according to captain Jade Adams and co-captain Lauren...

Slacklining offered at newly improved aquatics center

Slacklining offered at newly improved aquatics center

October 3, 2012

After being temporarily closed this summer, the aquatics center is open again and is now offering slacklining over the pool. The aquatics center underwent some maintenance changes this summer that included...

Women's volleyball team hungry for win

Women’s volleyball team hungry for win

By Josh Friesen, Sports Editor October 3, 2012

The Eastern women’s volleyball team is no stranger to adversity. Head coach Miles Kydd abruptly resigned in late August, citing personal reasons, leaving then assistant coach Lisa Westlake to serve as...

Volleyball team takes diversity in stride

Volleyball team takes diversity in stride

October 3, 2012

Interim volleyball head coach Lisa Westlake knows her volleyball team has been through a lot this year. That does not, however, mean the Eagles are letting that get in the way of progress. “My job is...

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