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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
News
Native American Student Coalition board and advisors stand outside of the American Indian Education Center located at 706 5th Street Cheney WA, 99004.
NASC to host a Round Dance in late May
By Elizabeth McGowan, Reporter • May 13, 2026
From left to right: Alesia Levchenko, Senate Chair for Academic Affairs. Haley Lore, ASEWU Finance Vice President. Johnny Curtis, ASEWU President.
New ASEWU Members Excited to Give Students a Voice
May 13, 2026
A screenshot directly from EWU's canvas page.
Canvas at EWU down after Instructure is hacked
May 7, 2026
Dining facilities at Eastern are dramatically shrunken, reflecting a smaller school
Dining facilities at Eastern are dramatically shrunken, reflecting a smaller school
May 4, 2026
Map of Washington’s 5th Congressional District.
EWU hosts student-led, nonpartisan WA 5th Congressional Debate
May 4, 2026
Sports
From left to right: EWU seniors Anait Arutiunian, Leandra Nizetic, and Sara Vasic were honored on Senior Day before their final regular-season tennis match.
Women’s tennis wins big against Idaho
By Nic Cunningham, Reporter • April 20, 2026
EWU sophomore forward Ava Hinske dribbles the ball while being guarded by SCC freshman defender Izzie Olson.
EWU soccer wins exhibition game
April 13, 2026
EWU women’s basketball players walk onto the court after a timeout during a game against Northwest University on Nov. 2. From left to right: senior guard Ella Gallatin, sophomore guard Caitie Gingras, sophomore forward Kourtney Grossman and freshman guard Elyn Bowers.
EWU basketball seasons end in Big Sky tournament semifinals
March 20, 2026
The EWU wheelchair basketball team circles up for a post-practice meeting.
EWU wheelchair basketball players call program closure “devastating”
March 19, 2026
EWU’s mascot, Swoop, at a men’s basketball game against Portland State on Jan. 22.
EWU to cut rare wheelchair basketball team
February 2, 2026
Arts & Features
Bedroom is an oil painting by Skylar Miller, one of the seniors whose work was featured in Pressure Points.
EWU Artists featured in BFA Senior Exhibition
By Nic Cunningham, Reporter • May 18, 2026
Community members gather at No-Li Brewhouse to celebrate the release of the 188.2 Imperial Red Ale, crafted by EWU students.
EWU craft beer students celebrate ale release at No-Li Brewhouse
June 12, 2025
Photo by Jack Van Amburg for The Easterner
Elixirs & luck: EWU’s first ever ren faire welcomes travelers near and far
May 28, 2025
Attendees at Thrive International's IRL Refugee Experience on April 17 share a moment between simulation activities at EWU's Catalyst building in Spokane.
Designed to feel: How EWU students helped build a refugee immersion for the Spokane community
May 13, 2025
Students in the Dental Hygiene program have the opportunity to work on patients in-clinic.
EWU’s Dental Hygiene program provides invaluable experience for students, community
April 5, 2025
Student Life
The cast of Eastern Washington University Theatre’s fall production, “This Random World”, join hands for curtain call following a rehearsal performance on Nov. 6 at the EWU Theatre.
EWU Theatre’s “This Random World” invites audiences to reflect on chance and connection
Police Beat
The badge above is worn by the EWU police officers.
Police Beat
Police Beat Mar. 19th-Apr. 4th
By Elizabeth McGowan, Reporter • April 20, 2026
Podcasts
Student Feature Podcast: Noelle Bowden’s Abstract Work Explores Memory and Energy
April 26, 2023
The Eagles Start-Up Challenge enables students to grow their businesses
March 16, 2022
Podcast: Philosophy professor is hosted on “Dragon Talk”
February 2, 2022
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