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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
Sophomore Davis Croson attempts to grind a rail at 49 North's ThanksJibbing event on Nov. 24. Croson has also competed at Mt. Spokane, mostly doing charity events.

Some Eagles hear the ski slopes calling

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
January 9, 2019
Freshman Talolo Limu-Jones consoles Sophomore Eric Barriere after the Eagles 38-24 loss to NDSU in the FCS National Championship on Saturday. Barriere threw for 198 yards and rushed a touchdown in the game.

Bison run over Eagles to repeat as champions

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
January 5, 2019
Sophomore guard Jacob Davison sizes up a SDSU defender on Tuesday. Davison finished the game with a team high 20 points.

Jackrabbits outpace Eagles

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
December 18, 2018
Senior wide receivers Nsimba Webster and Terence Grady and senior tight end Henderson Belk celebrate Websters fourth quarter touchdown against UC Davis in the quarterfinals. Webster, Grady and Belk all caught touchdowns in the game.

Late drive sends Eagles to Semifinal

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
December 8, 2018
Junior forward Uriah Howard asks for a call against Fresno State on Dec. 2. Howard scored 12 points coming off the bench.

Rebounds and free throws down Eagles

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
December 2, 2018
Sophomore forward Bobby Larue takes the ice in a home game on Nov. 9. EWU has the best win percentage in the PAC-8 this year.

Hockey splits thrilling series

By Eric McCormick, Contributor
December 2, 2018
Sophomore Tamir Hill celebrates with Sophomore Kedrick Johnson after Johnson returned a blocked field goal for a touchdown at the end of the first half. The Eagles scored 13 points on special teams and seven on defense.

All momentum blocked

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
December 1, 2018
Cooper Kupp and Shaq Hill celebrate a touchdown in the 2016 semifinal against Youngstown State. EWU ultimately lost the game when the Penguins scored a last second touchdown.

Playoffs make heroes and heartbreak

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
November 28, 2018
Senior defensive end Jim Townsend celebrates a sack against UC Davis on Nov. 10. Townsend has three sacks this year.

Championship push starts in Cheney

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
November 28, 2018
David Valdovinos and Brittany Brattin of the cheer club face the crowd at the football game against UC Davis on Nov. 10. Brattin has been a member of the club for three years.

Sparking spirit in the community

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
November 28, 2018
Freshman guard Jessica McDowell-White sizes up a Gonzaga defender on Nov. 11. McDowell-White has made 13 3-pointers this season.

Freshman guard McDowell-White adjusts to life in America

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
November 25, 2018
Senior forward Jesse Hunt shoots the game tying 3-pointer to send the game into overtime. Hunt scored a career-high 32 points.

Aussie bests the Kangaroos

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
November 17, 2018
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