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

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All content by Brandon Cline

Letter from the outgoing editor: looking back

By Brandon Cline, Editor in Chief
June 7, 2018
Fraternity wrecks lodge in northeastern Washington

Fraternity wrecks lodge in northeastern Washington

By Brandon Cline, Editor in Chief
April 25, 2018
Former men's basketball player Tyler Harvey uses a screen from teammate Bogdan Bliznyuk in 2014-15. Harvey currently plays professionally in France for the Antibes Sharks | Photo courtesy of The Easterner Archives

Tyler Harvey: from walk-on to basketball royalty

By Brandon Cline and Michael Brock
February 14, 2018
Bailey Monteith for The Easterner

Former EWU professor mounts bid for Congress

By Brandon Cline, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2018
Former EWU professor Lisa Brown is running against Cathy McMorris Rodgers for Congress. Brown will hold a forum on Feb. 11 in Cheney at the Wren Pierson Community Center | Photo courtesy Lisa Brown

Lisa Brown to host Cheney Community Forum

By Brandon Cline, Editor in Chief
February 8, 2018

ASEWU special election falls short of voter turnout requirement

By Brandon Cline, Editor in Chief
February 8, 2018
Due to the 2017-19 capital budget being passed by the state legislature last week, the new EWU Interdisciplinary Science Center is moving forward with construction | Photo courtesy of EWU

New science building funded as legislature approves capital budget

By Brandon Cline, Editor in Chief
January 24, 2018

ASEWU special election measure aims at clearing gambling license hurdle

By Brandon Cline, Editor in Chief
January 24, 2018
Bob Bossard

EWU maintenance employee found dead in Spokane home

By Brandon Cline, Editor in Chief
November 15, 2017
Senior forward Jake Wiley pulls up for a shot at the rim in overtime against Portland State, Feb. 4, 2017, at Reese Court.

Jacob Wiley selected to play in Portsmouth Invitational

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
March 28, 2017
(Left to right) Tisha Phillips, Bethany Montgomery and Ashli Payne.

EWU Women’s Basketball Clinches First-Round Bye in Big Sky Tournament

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
March 3, 2017
EWU has promoted offensive line coach Aaron Best to be the program's next head coach

Long-time assistant coach Aaron Best tapped as next EWU head football coach

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
January 21, 2017
Men’s tennis on a losing streak

Men’s tennis on a losing streak

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
April 1, 2016
Women’s tennis drop their Big Sky lead to Sac State

Women’s tennis drop their Big Sky lead to Sac State

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
March 31, 2016
Eagles beat Pirates, fall to Wildcats

Eagles beat Pirates, fall to Wildcats

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
March 2, 2016
Men and women's tennis keep rolling

Men and women’s tennis keep rolling

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
February 24, 2016

Men’s tennis open conference play with two close wins

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
February 17, 2016
Women's tennis splits weekend matches, move to 6-3

Women’s tennis splits weekend matches, move to 6-3

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
February 17, 2016
Men’s tennis move to 3-1 on the season

Men’s tennis move to 3-1 on the season

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
February 4, 2016
Women’s tennis sweeps weekend matches

Women’s tennis sweeps weekend matches

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
February 3, 2016
Men's tennis starts strong in quest to build off successful 2015 season

Men’s tennis starts strong in quest to build off successful 2015 season

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
January 28, 2016

‘Jekyll and Hyde’ version of Seahawks return postseason

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
January 23, 2016

Seahawks pull off improbable win against the Vikings

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
January 17, 2016

Seahawks gear up for playoffs

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
January 11, 2016
Seahawks primed for a playoff run

Seahawks primed for a playoff run

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
December 3, 2015
Cooper Kupp evading a Portland State defender in a game at Roos Field on Nov. 21

Cooper Kupp announces he is returning to EWU for his senior season

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
November 30, 2015

Eagles lose second straight after mauling in Missoula

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
November 20, 2015

Eagles beat Seattle University 76-70 in Wednesday matinee

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
November 18, 2015

EWU soccer’s record-setting season ends in Big Sky playoffs with loss to Sac State

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
November 13, 2015
EWU facing off against NAU during the homecoming game on Nov. 7.

Four turnovers spell doom for fourth-ranked Eagles on Homecoming

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
November 9, 2015
Team celebrates after a point. Beating Montana state 3-2.

EWU volleyball earns bid to Big Sky tournament, sits at 9-3

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
November 5, 2015
EWU volleyball members cheer on their team.

EWU volleyball splits weekend matches for second week

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
November 2, 2015
Teammates celebrate at home against Montana State.

Volleyball drops to 7-1

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
October 23, 2015
Chloe Williams at Southern Utah University.

EWU women’s soccer drops to 5-2

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
October 22, 2015
Chloe Weber makes a successful pass over the net against the Vikings.

Eagles volleyball moves to 6-0 in conference

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
October 15, 2015
Jordan West prepares for a pass during the game on Oct. 10.

EWU football beats Cal Poly for third win in a row

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
October 15, 2015
Despite roadblocks, volleyball started the season strong. Sophomore Nicole Rigoni sets ball for senior Alexis Wesley.

Eagles volleyball soars to 4-0 record in conference

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
October 11, 2015
Allison Raniere defends herself from an opponent.

EWU soccer on historic winning streak

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
October 9, 2015

Basketball preseason poll results released

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
October 9, 2015
Eagles extend win streak

Eagles extend win streak

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
October 5, 2015

EWU football grinds way to 28-20 road victory against Hornets

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
October 5, 2015
Despite roadblocks, volleyball started the season strong. Sophomore Nicole Rigoni sets ball for senior Alexis Wesley.

Eagles come back strong

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
October 5, 2015
Eagles run onto Roos Field before the game against Montana State University on Sept. 18.

First win of season, 55-50

By Brandon Cline, Sports Editor
September 28, 2015

Gamma Phi Beta decisively wins women’s football championship

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
June 3, 2015

11 EWU athletes advance and end season at NCAA Regionals

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
June 3, 2015
Jade Redmon preparing to take a free throw shot.

Women’s basketball losing seven players

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
June 3, 2015

Running events conquer the Inferno

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
May 22, 2015
The EWU Track and Field Big Sky Championship took place at Roos Field on May 16.

EWU Track and Field finish fifth at Big Sky

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
May 22, 2015
Photo contributed by zimbio.com

Mariners relying on their king early

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
May 13, 2015
One final qualifying mark set for EWU track and field before Big Sky

One final qualifying mark set for EWU track and field before Big Sky

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
May 13, 2015
Photo contributed by goeags.com

EWU Track and Field solid in Corvallis

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
May 12, 2015
Photo contributed by goeags.com

EWU women’s distance runners look to finish conference play strongly

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
May 12, 2015
Jeff Schmedding is an old face in a new place for EWU football

Jeff Schmedding is an old face in a new place for EWU football

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
May 3, 2015
EWU women’s golf finishes 8th in Big Sky Championships

EWU women’s golf finishes 8th in Big Sky Championships

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
May 3, 2015
EWU track and field set four qualifying marks in California

EWU track and field set four qualifying marks in California

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
April 22, 2015
Men’s tennis finishes season strong, beats Idaho, 4-3

Men’s tennis finishes season strong, beats Idaho, 4-3

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
April 22, 2015
Brandon Jimerson jumps for EWU at the Pelluer Invitational on April 11

Windy conditions not a set back for EWU Track and Field

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
April 15, 2015

10 days into the season, Mariners still not eliminated from playoff contention

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
April 15, 2015
The Kent KM Royals team prepare for the start of a competition round at the FIRST Robotics Pacific Northwest District Championship on April 1.

FIRST Robots take over Reese Court

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
April 9, 2015
EWU Track and Field sets 14 qualifying marks over weekend

EWU Track and Field sets 14 qualifying marks over weekend

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
April 8, 2015

With cautious optimism abound, Mariners will end 14-year playoff drought

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
April 1, 2015
Photo by goeags.com

Women’s basketball’s historic season ends in second round of WNIT

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
April 1, 2015
Photo from goeags.com

EWU athletes set seven conference qualifying marks over the weekend

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
April 1, 2015
Photo Credit: EWUAthletics Twitter

EWU seeded 13 in the South region of NCAA tournament

By Fetlew Gebreziabher and Brandon Cline
March 15, 2015
EWU advances to first NCAA Tournament since 2004

EWU advances to first NCAA Tournament since 2004

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
March 15, 2015

Seattle needs to shift focus from NBA to NHL

By Brandon Cline, Sports Writer
March 13, 2015
D. Hodgins prepares a pass on a Idaho State defender

Women’s basketball finishes Big Sky play 12-6

By Brandon Cline, Sports Writer
March 13, 2015
Mariner's young core key to 2015 and beyond

Mariner’s young core key to 2015 and beyond

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
March 2, 2015
EWU beats Southern Utah, falls to Northern Arizona

EWU beats Southern Utah, falls to Northern Arizona

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
February 27, 2015
Tisha Phillips drives to the basket versus Montana

Women’s basketball improves Big Sky record

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
February 11, 2015

Men’s and women’s tennis teams fall in weekend matchups

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
February 6, 2015

EWU rallies to beat Idaho at home

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
February 6, 2015

EWU track and field dominates at 2015 Vandal Invitational

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
January 28, 2015

How the potentially dynastic Seahawks came to be

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
January 28, 2015

It’s time to say “bye” to the Pro Bowl

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
January 22, 2015
Diana Brown drives past PSU's Lauren Holt

Women’s basketball splits pair of Big Sky home games

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
January 22, 2015

When is the BBWAA going to get it right?

By Brandon Cline, Staff Writer
January 14, 2015

National media “sleeps” on Seattle sports

By Brandon Cline, Contributing Writer
December 3, 2014
Eastern’s ROTC at the Ranger Challenge.

EWU ROTC finishes fourth at annual Ranger Challenge

By Brandon Cline, Contributing Writer
November 19, 2014

Jimbo Fisher making jumbo mistakes in the media

By Brandon Cline, Contributing Writer
November 12, 2014

Students sound off on Percy Harvin trade to Jets

By Brandon Cline, Contributing Writer
November 3, 2014
Harvey

Lindy’s Magazine names Harvey Preseason MVP

By Brandon Cline, Contributing Writer
October 29, 2014
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