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Mason Peatling graduated Big Sky MVP and conference champion.

Senior feature: How steady Mason Peatling turned into Big Sky MVP Mason Peatling

June 11, 2020
Highs and lows from an eventful year of EWU athletics

Highs and lows from an eventful year of EWU athletics

June 8, 2020
The process of replacing the turf at Roos Field has begun.

Roos Field renovation under way as work to replace turf begins

June 5, 2020
The EWU Football team did not play in the fall, but moved their season to the spring of 2021.

UPDATED: Fall sports filled with uncertainty at EWU

May 25, 2020
The EWU Football team did not play in the fall, but moved their season to the spring of 2021.

Fall sports filled with uncertainty at EWU

May 18, 2020
Laying the Law: The worst movie I've ever seen (multiple times)

Laying the Law: The worst movie I’ve ever seen (multiple times)

May 17, 2020
Editorial: Special senior issue well under way

Editorial: Special senior issue well under way

May 13, 2020
Campus Rec finds new ways to get students involved

Campus Rec finds new ways to get students involved

May 11, 2020
EWU announces first positive COVID-19 case amongst campus community

EWU announces first positive COVID-19 case amongst campus community

May 8, 2020
Editorial: A pandemic is still happening ... what's the fall-out?

Editorial: A pandemic is still happening … what’s the fall-out?

May 6, 2020
EWU head coach Wendy Schuller and her staff are retooling a young roster amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

EWU coaches adjust to pandemic-style recruiting: Part three of a three-part series

May 6, 2020
EWU head coach Shantay Legans gives instruction during EWU's 74-71 loss to Idaho Thursday. Legans was largely unhappy with EWU's effort in the game on February 14th, 2020.

EWU coaches adjust to pandemic-style recruiting: Part two of a three-part series

May 5, 2020
EWU head coach Aaron Best coaches his players during the Eagles' 35-27 loss at Idaho on Sept. 21.

EWU coaches adjust to pandemic-style recruiting: Part one of a three-part series

May 4, 2020
Editorial: The Easterner will partner with MarCom to help honor graduates

Editorial: The Easterner will partner with MarCom to help honor graduates

April 29, 2020
EWU players take the field during the 2019 season. As of press time, no EWU players had signed a UDFA contract or been invited to a rookie minicamp with an NFL team.

Laying the Law-COVID-19 didn’t do small school football players any favors

April 28, 2020
Editorial: Recapping the past week (in case you lost track of the days)

Editorial: Recapping the past week (in case you lost track of the days)

April 23, 2020
Former EWU safety Dehonta Hayes is hoping to get an opportunity with an NFL team.

Several former EWU football players anticipate NFL Draft amidst COVID-19 chaos

April 20, 2020
Editorial: We're still inside, but sun provides hope for the future

Editorial: We’re still inside, but sun provides hope for the future

April 15, 2020
EWU seniors in spring sports, including Madalyn Ardueser of the golf team and Mikayel Kachatryan of the men's tennis team, saw their final seasons at EWU come to an abrupt end this year.

EWU spring seniors face decision regarding a return

April 14, 2020
Editorial: Another quarter, another Easterner adjustment

Editorial: Another quarter, another Easterner adjustment

April 8, 2020
Picure of the EWU Union Market.

[VIDEO] Dining services adjusts operations amidst COVID-19 related closures

April 6, 2020
EWU head coach Shantay Legans walks to the bench in the Eagles' first meeting with Montana on Jan. 10. EWU lost to the Grizzlies 68-62 in the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship game for the second straight year in 2019.

Laying the Law: Rudy Gobert, The Cabana Inn and my brief, school-funded trip to Boise

March 23, 2020
EWU freshman long snapper James Durr.

EWU football player charged with identity theft, making false statement to police

March 9, 2020
The EWU men's basketball team celebrates its Big Sky regular season title. EWU clinched the title with a 78-69 victory over Weber State Saturday.

EWU wins outright regular season Big Sky Championship for second time in school history

March 7, 2020
EWU junior guard Jacob Davison launches a three. Davison led EWU with 23 points Thursday.

EWU clinches share of Big Sky title with win over Idaho State

March 5, 2020
The Career Center is a resource that can help students find internships. It’s located on the 3rd floor of the PUB next to the Multicultural Center.

[PHOTO] How to find an internship

March 7, 2020
Picure of the EWU Union Market.

[PHOTO] EWU Union Market prices cause concern among students

March 6, 2020
Dr. David Syphers, author of the recent ad hoc faculty report concerning athletics, presents his findings at the Feb. 27 board of trustees meeting.

[PHOTO] Board decides against independent review

March 3, 2020
Five takeaways from the faculty report discussion

Five takeaways from the faculty report discussion

February 26, 2020
EWU football players take the field. A faculty organization report presented seven possible alternative models for athletics, one of which was eliminating football.

Hickey, Syphers share perspectives regarding faculty report on athletics

February 26, 2020
EWU senior forward Mason Peatling goes up for a putback layup. Peatling scored 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in EWU's 80-70 win over NAU Saturday.

EWU knocks off Northern Arizona behind another Peatling double-double

February 22, 2020
EWU sophomore guard/forward Kim Aiken Jr. feeds the post. Aiken had 16 points and six rebounds in EWU's 77-76 win over Sac State Thursday.

EWU tops Sac State despite tumultuous second half

February 21, 2020
EWU and Northern Arizona players at the line of scrimmage during a play on Nov. 2, 2019.

Discussing CTE with an EWU expert

February 21, 2020
Jacob and Tanner Groves cheer after a made basket. The Groves are key members off EWU’s bench.

Getting to know the Groves Bros

February 19, 2020
Head football coach Aaron Best leads the football team out after halftime against Weber State last season. Best has been a part of the Eagles' last eight Big Sky Championships - one as a player and seven on the coaching staff | Bailey Monteith for The Easterner

National Signing Day produces 12 new Eagles

February 15, 2020
EWU junior guard/forward Kim Aiken Jr.

The Eagles could surprise people in March, but they have to beat Montana first…

February 14, 2020
EWU junior guard Jacob Davison attempts a free throw that would give him 1,000 points for his career. Davison scored 21 points in EWU's 74-71 loss to Idaho Thursday.

EWU digs large hole, can’t come back against last-place Idaho

February 14, 2020
EWU sophomore forward Tanner Groves boxes out for a rebound. Groves scored 16 points in EWU's 74-45 win over MSU Saturday.

EWU bounces back with win over Montana State

February 8, 2020
EWU sophomore center Bella Cravens looks to make a move on Feb. 3 versus NAU. Cravens had 11 points and 10 rebounds in EWU's 77-56 loss to UM Thursday.

Eagles fall to Lady Griz as losing streak hits 10

February 6, 2020
Left: EWU sophomore guard/forward Kim Aiken Jr. wears No. 24, one of Kobe Bryant's numbers. Photo by Mckenzie Ford for the Easterner. Right: Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Photo from Wikimedia Commons.

EWU men’s and women’s basketball players and coaches reflect on the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant

February 5, 2020
EWU junior Rylee Braeden looks to backhand the ball during a recent practice. Braeden figures to be one of EWU’s top players this season.

Trust the process

January 29, 2020

Letter from the editor: staff changes for The Easterner

January 28, 2020
EWU junior guard Jacob Davison attacks the perimeter. Davison scored 20 points in EWU's 89-84 victory over Northern Colorado Monday.

EWU knocks off Northern Colorado for another overtime victory

January 27, 2020
EWU senior forward Mason Peatling ducks in for a layup. Peatling scored 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in EWU's 81-78 victory over Southern Utah Saturday.

EWU comes back in regulation, hangs on in overtime to top Southern Utah

January 26, 2020
David Evjen (No. 5) competes for the Colombian National Team. Evjen played for the team for two years.

Evjen takes unexpected journey to becoming EWU’s first sanctioned wheelchair basketball coach

January 21, 2020
EWU freshman point guard Ellis Magnuson has his shot blocked by Montana's Derrick Carter-Hollinger. EWU lost to UM 90-63 Thursday.

Eagles thumped by Griz in disappointing home loss

January 9, 2020
EWU true freshman point guard Ellis Magnuson directs the offense. Magnuson leads the Big Sky Conference in assists per game.

Magnuson puts in the work and dishes the rock

January 8, 2020
EWU sophomore guard/forward Kim Aiken Jr. shoots a jump shot over a Montana defender. UM returns to Reese Court Thursday for an important Big Sky Conference matchup.

Eags take on Griz in important Reese Court showdown

January 8, 2020
EWU junior guard Jacob Davison attacks the basket. Davison scored 26 points in EWU's 71-69 victory over PSU Saturday.

EWU hangs on to beat PSU behind trio of big performances

January 4, 2020
EWU sophomore guard/forward Kim Aiken Jr. looks to make a move against Gonzaga's Killian Tillie. Aiken scored 11 points in EWU's 112-77 loss Saturday.

Bulldogs too much for Eagles in rout at The Kennel

December 23, 2019
EWU sophomore guard/forward Kim Aiken Jr. shoots a fadeaway jumper. Aiken recorded his seventh double-double of the season Tuesday against Omaha.

EWU stays hot at home in high-scoring blowout over Omaha

December 18, 2019
EWU senior forward Mason Peatling attempts a shot in the Eagles' 98-82 victory over North Dakota on Dec. 8. Peatling scored a conference-record 54 points Friday against Multnomah.

EWU, Peatling achieve conference records in rout of Multnomah

December 14, 2019
EWU junior guard Jacob Davison drives to the hoop for a layup. Davison scored 39 points Sunday, two away from tying his career-high.

Davison has big night as EWU pulls away from North Dakota

December 9, 2019
EWU freshman guard Jenna Dick looks to pass to the post. Dick got the start at point guard Sunday and responded by scoring a career-high 17 points.

EWU enters win column with victory over Northwest Christian

December 9, 2019
EWU sophomore guard/foward Kim Aiken Jr. attempts a jump shot. Aiken had 11 points and 11 rebounds in EWU's 87-82 victory over Belmont Tuesday.

Balanced attack leads EWU to big win over Belmont

November 26, 2019
EWU senior running back Antoine Custer Jr. cuts in the open field. Custer had a career-high 218 rushing yards and two touchdowns in EWU's 53-46 win over PSU Saturday.

Offense shines as EWU survives PSU on Senior Day

November 26, 2019
EWU junior guard Brittany Klaman attempts to drive down the lane Friday at Gonzaga. EWU fell to GU 84-44.

EWU falls to Zags in The Kennel for fourth straight loss

November 23, 2019
The 24 playoff teams will be announced Sunday, Nov. 24.

EWU takes on Portland State for potential final game of the year

November 20, 2019
EWU redshirt sophomore Tanner Groves embraces junior guard Jack Perry on Jan. 10. Groves redshirted the 2017-18 season.

The life of a basketball redshirt

November 20, 2019
EWU junior guard Jacob Davison soars in for a dunk. Davison led all scorers with 15 points in EWUs 107-25 victory over Portland Bible College Tuesday.

EWU soars to victory in season opener

November 8, 2019
EWU senior running back Antoine Custer Jr. cuts upfield. Custer had 139 rushing yards and three touchdowns in EWU's 66-38 win over NAU Saturday.

Eagle offense hums in win over NAU

November 2, 2019
EWU junior outside hitter MaKenna Davis prepares to serve during the Eagles' 3-1 loss to Weber State Saturday.

Volleyball loses to Weber State

October 26, 2019
EWU junior quarterback Eric Barriere surveys the defense during the Eagles' 34-17 loss at Montana Saturday.

Second half unraveling spells another EWU road loss

October 26, 2019
EWU heads to Missoula for crucial rivalry bout

EWU heads to Missoula for crucial rivalry bout

October 25, 2019
Golf tees off on successful fall season

Golf tees off on successful fall season

October 21, 2019
EWU sophomore forward Sariah Keister attacks the ball. Keister scored her sixth goal of the season in EWU's 2-0 win over NAU Sunday.

Soccer pitches fourth straight shutout on Senior Day

October 21, 2019
EWU and NAU volley back and forth. EWU lost to NAU in four sets on Oct. 19, 2019.

Volleyball falls to NAU in four sets

October 21, 2019
EWU senior forward Brooke Dunbar chases the ball along the sideline. Dunbar scored her fourth goal of the season during EWU's 3-0 victory over Southern Utah on Oct. 18.

Soccer wins fourth straight conference game

October 21, 2019
Freshman Nicoletta Capizzi raises her hand triumphantly. EWU broke a 14-match losing streak by beating the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (4-3, 11-8) in a back-and-forth five set match.

Volleyball snaps lengthy conference skid

October 18, 2019
EWU junior wide receiver Talolo Limu-Jones celebrates a touchdown. Limu-Jones had a career-high three touchdowns in EWU's 54-21 victory over Northern Colorado Saturday.

EWU decimates Northern Colorado in Homecoming onslaught

October 13, 2019
EWU senior running back Antoine Custer Jr. stiff-arms a defender during the Eagles' 35-20 victory over North Dakota on Sept. 28. Custer leads EWU in rushing this season.

EWU looks to turn the tide during Homecoming

October 12, 2019
Larry Weir, the radio voice of EWU football and men's basketball.

Q & A with EWU football radio announcer Larry Weir

October 11, 2019
EWU junior quarterback Eric Barriere walks onto the field on Sept. 7. Barriere missed five offensive series in EWU's 48-27 loss at Sac State Saturday.

Road woes continue for EWU in Sacramento

October 6, 2019
Dre' Sonte Dorton breaks Cooper Kupp's record.

Dre’ Sonte Dorton takes advantage of time to shine

October 5, 2019
Sophomore Ashlyn Blotzer jumps to the ball during EWU's 0-3 loss to Portland State.

Volleyball struggles carry over from 2018

October 5, 2019
EWU senior forward Saige Lyons pursues the ball in the Eagles' 1-1 draw against Northern Colorado on Sept. 27.

EWU soccer heads into conference play hoping to turn ties into wins

October 2, 2019
EWU takes the field in snowy and windy conditions. EWU beat UND 35-20 Saturday.

EWU grinds out win over North Dakota

September 28, 2019
EWU freshman middle blocker Nicoletta Capizzi (middle) goes airborne during the Eagles' loss to PSU Friday.

Volleyball loses 10th straight match

September 27, 2019
EWU and UNC players fight for the ball during the two teams' 1-1 draw Friday.

EWU soccer calls it a draw in conference opener

September 27, 2019
The EWU sideline looks on as Idaho marches down the field during EWU's 35-27 loss in Moscow on Sept. 21.

Struggling Eagles host North Dakota in Big Sky Conference opener

September 27, 2019
The EWU offense watches from the sidelines during the fourth quarter of Idaho's 35-27 upset victory over the Eagles Saturday.

Disastrous first half dooms EWU

September 21, 2019
EWU takes the field for its home opener against Lindenwood on Sept. 7. EWU won the game 59-31.

EWU wraps up nonconference play with conference rival Vandals

September 19, 2019
EWU junior QB Eric Barriere scrambles during EWU's game against Lindenwood on Sept. 7. Barriere threw for five touchdowns but had two key interceptions in EWU's Sept. 14 loss at Jacksonville State.

EWU loses big lead, falls at Jacksonville State

September 14, 2019
EWU takes the field prior to its 59-31 victory over Lindenwood Sept. 7. EWU takes on Jacksonville State on Sept. 14.

Trip down South should test EWU football team

September 12, 2019
Senior wide receiver Dre Dorton breaks away for a 78-yard touchdown on EWU's first play from scrimmage Saturday. Dorton broke Cooper Kupp's school record for receiving yards in a game with 289.

Dorton, EWU offense set records in victory over Lindenwood

September 7, 2019
The EWU football team huddles before its season opener against Washington. EWU lost 47-14.

EWU seeks red-emption in home opener

September 5, 2019
EWU Quarterback Eric Barriere stands on the sideline during the Eagles' 47-14 loss to the UW Huskies | Richard N. Clark IV for The Easterner

Eagles thrashed by Huskies in football opener

August 31, 2019
The EWU football team enters Roos Field on Oct. 6, 2018 before a victory over Southern Utah.

Eagles fly west to kick off season

August 28, 2019
Two EWU football players shot in downtown Spokane

Two EWU football players shot in downtown Spokane

July 13, 2019
Dehonta Hayes, redshirt junior safety, poses for The Easterner's first student-athlete of the year award. “I’m more than just a football player,

Student-athlete of the year: Dehonta Hayes

June 5, 2019
Senior Larry Still has battled through adversity to become EWU's top pole vaulter. At the 47 Pueller Invitational he set the school record vault of 17-feet-6.5-inches.

EWU vaulter Larry Still reaches new heights in the pole vault

May 13, 2019
Thousands make their way through downtown Spokane on Sunday as a part of the 43rd annual Bloomsday.

Bloomsday brings out EWU track and field members

May 6, 2019
Sophomore Zoey Nelson swings at the Big Sky Conference championships on April 25. EWU lost to Southern Utah in the first round of the tournament 4-3.

EWU women’s tennis falls in first round of conference tournament

May 1, 2019
Senior wide receiver Jayson Williams earned the Red-White game's MVP award after catching four passes for 67 yards and two touchdowns.

EWU concludes spring camp with annual Red-White game

April 28, 2019
EWU Athletics' summer camps connect future students with teams' staff and players

EWU Athletics’ summer camps connect future students with teams’ staff and players

April 25, 2019
Sophomore Zoey Nelson swings at practice on April 20. Nelson finished conference play with a 5-1 record in No. 3 singles and a 7-2 record in No. 2 doubles with partner freshman Louise Waite.

EWU women’s tennis enters Big Sky championships with all-time best conference record

April 25, 2019
EWU police officer Greg Karlis talks to Keith Darrell outside the PUB. Darrell was on campus to preach to students about religion.

[PHOTO] Preacher Keith Darrell returns to EWU campus

April 24, 2019
Basketball is a part of Spokane's culture. Successful programs at Gonzaga and Hoopfest—the world's largest 3-on-3 tournament fuel the city's love for the game.

EWU basketball players and coaches explain Spokane’s basketball culture

April 14, 2019
Rain steadily poured down onto Roos Field at the 47th annual Puller Invitational on Saturday. Wind gusts reached as high as 26 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

EWU track and field dominates Pelluer Invitational amid rough weather conditions

April 13, 2019
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